Best around Hokkaido Spot List

See the Shiretoko Peninsula from the ocean

Tour a drama set and sense the humanity in its construction

Enjoy a beer in a vintage space

Japan's northernmost ice-free lake

A lifetime's worth of paintings

This museum was once a ferry that connected Japan's main island to Hokkaido

Showcases the culture of northern tribes in expert detail

Offering a wide selection of sweets, processed seafood, and other products

Fukumatsu Tanaka, the ”Herring Magnate” leader of a fisherman's union, built this lodge in Tomari-mura. Displays include implements related to the herring industry

With cheap and delicious food for sale, there's often a line-up to visit this popular store

From Hokkaido's northernmost point, another country can be seen

One of Hokkaido's three most famous bridges

The history and culture of Hokkaido's indigenous Ainu people come alive at this outdoor museum

A famous restaurant preserving the flavor handed down through the generations since its founding 40 years ago

Hakodate's greatest hot springs, ripe with history and port town charm

The secret to this restaurant's delectable flavor lies in its kelp soup stock

Packed with stores for dining and shopping

The early 20th century comes alive on this street of restaurants

Withered trees stand in a mystical pond

A place to lose yourself in nature