Outdoors Jigokudani in Noboribetsu Anne Lauenroth Discover the sulfurous ponds and steam vents of Jigokudani, or Hell Valley, in Noboribetsu, Hokkaido.
Activities The Amazing Coastline of Muroran Sandro Bernardinello The south-eastern coast of Muroran offers amazing views. Vertical cliffs towering over the ocean and a stunning view over the horizon...
Winter Sports Hokkaido's Amazing Flower Fields Sandra Isaka Located in the heart of Hokkaido are lovely panoramic flower fields. One of the most stunning is the garden, Shikisai-no-oka, or..
Winter Sports Ice Fishing on the Barato River Max Forrest Located just half an hour from Sapporo on the border between Sapporo and Ishikari, the Barato River is a picturesque escape from..
11 Outdoors Rishiri Island in Spring Nicole Bauer Rishiri Island is part of Rishiri-Rebun-Sarobetsu National Park at the northern tip of Hokkaido and a paradise for nature lovers:..
7 Beach & Island Shimamui Coast at Cape Shakotan Dan Traylor Look out on the Sea of Japan from above Cape Shakotan, then hike down the trail for some time on the rocky Shimamui coast.
Camping & Trekking Kushiro Wetlands Tomoko Kamishima Kushiro Wetlands: Kushiro, located in East Hokkaido, boasts of the largest wetlands in Japan.
Activities Mt. Moiwa Ropeway and Observatory Dan Traylor Ride a gondola, change to a tram, and take in a view of Sapporo from 531 meters above sea level