Hokkaido

Hokkaido

Sunrise at Unkai Terrace above a sea of clouds, misty valleys, and hillside greenery Ethereal
Hokkaido

Walking on the Clouds in Hokkaido!

Discover the Unkai Terrace in Hokkaido: a unique experience where you float above a sea of clouds colored by the rising sun.

Sea of Clouds
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Meandering Country Road Landscape View Photogenic
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Roller Coaster Road: Diving into the Heart of Lavender Fields

Located on the island of Hokkaido between Biei and Furano, the "roller‑coaster road" stretches for 4.5 km.

Lavender Bloom
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Vibrant lavender sunflower panorama Tomita Farm.
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Tomita Farm: Cascades of Colour

Tomita flower farm is one of the most photogenic places in Hokkaido, particularly well-known for its vast tracts of lavender. A hundred varieties of colourful flowers extend across gentle slopes as far as the eye can see. A unique floral palette that’s worth a detour!

Rishiri Islands Volcanic Majesty: Towering Peaks, Serene Lakes Hard hike
Hokkaido

Rishiri Island

This wild island with its rich and protected fauna and flora is a nature lovers’ paradise. Guided tour available.

Quiet
Full day at minimum; 2–3 days recommended if you want hiking (e.g., Mount Rishiri) and to explore multiple viewpoints/trails.
Quaint Canadian village replica, rural Japan Nostalgic
Hokkaido

Nostalgia for Canada at Hokkaido

Welcome to a Canadian ghost town in the heart of Hokkaido. Formerly a theme park reproducing the fictional village of Avonlea, Anne of Green Gables has long gone.

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Aerial view lush green soybean hills landscape Easy walk
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The Lovely Soya Hills

This pristine white path not far from Wakkanai is a popular destination. Let’s discover an unusual landscape.

Quiet
Half day (about 3–5 hours) for the hills and the 3 km White Path walk; full day if traveling from/returning to Wakkanai or combining with Cape Soya sights
Decaying Opulence: Remnants of Forgotten Grandeur Off the map
Hokkaido

Gluck Kingdom: An Abandoned Amusement Park on a German Theme

Gluck Kingdom is a theme park based on the Grimm Brothers’ fairytales. Opened 1 July 1989 in the small Hokkaido town of Obihiro, it closed its doors in 2007.

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Mesmerizing Otsu Beach Winter Seascape Luminous
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Otsu: The Beach of Ice Jewels

Jewelry Ice is a completely unique phenomenon that can be observed on Otsu Beach, in the town of Toyokoro, Hokkaido. In winter, the Tokachi River, which flows near this fishing village, freezes under the region's extremely cold temperatures.

Jewelry Ice Peak
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Lush Rebun Island, Hokkaidos serene meadows, azure sea. Some hiking
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Rebun: The Flowered Floating Island

Frantically I put my foot down, driving along the incredible Route 106 (the last stretch of road to the north of Hokkaido) through a storm where the sky and the ocean are as one.

Some crowds
Full day for a quick visit (or overnight if you want to hike and see more of the island).