The vast Hokkaido prefecture has many attractive spots that are worth visiting at least once, including the Nayoro area, which is just a short distance from the popular classic cities of Sapporo, Otaru, and Hakodate.
Why not go on a trip to enjoy the nature that can only be seen, the gourmet food that can only be tasted, and the culture that can only be experienced in Hokkaido?*Please check the official website of each facility for the latest information.
[Sapporo] Recommended sightseeing spots
Sapporo is the central city of Hokkaido. Sapporo is known for its beautiful cityscape where the city and nature coexist in harmony, and there are many must-see tourist spots, including Odori Park, which stretches 1.5km from east to west and is also known as the venue for the Sapporo Snow Festival. If you go a little further, you will find the magnificent nature unique to Hokkaido, including the Sapporo Hitsujigaoka Observatory, famous for the statue of Dr. Clark, the father of Hokkaido's development.
Sapporo City
Mount Moiwa summit observation deck
This is a scenic spot overlooking the night view of Sapporo, which was chosen as one of the new top three night view cities in Japan. The summit of Mt. Moiwa, which is 531m above sea level, can be easily Access by ropeway and mini cable car, and you can enjoy a 360-degree view of the city and nature interwoven together.
Sapporo City
Shiroi Koibito Park
A theme park where you can tour the factory of "Shiroi Koibito," a famous Hokkaido confectionery, and experience making sweets. There are also Restaurant and shops, as well as content where you can learn about the history of chocolate, so you can have fun all day long.
Sapporo City
Odori Park
Odori Park stretches from east to west in the center of Sapporo. It is crowded with many people and hosts various events such as the Sapporo Snow Festival. It is also recommended for strolling, with flowers that color the four seasons and the "Corn Wagon" where you can taste corn, which is said to be the most produced corn in Japan and is a seasonal feature of summer.
Recommended hotels in Sapporo
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HOTEL MYSTAYS PREMIER Sapporo Park
〒064-0809Sapporo, Hokkaido, Japan
Located in the center of Sapporo, this is one of the city's leading high-rise hotels, equipped with natural Hot springs. Facilities including two Restaurant, Japanese and Western cuisine, and a convenience store.
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HOTEL MYSTAYS Sapporo Aspen
〒060-0808Sapporo, Hokkaido, Japan
Although it is close to the station, it is in a quiet location. Popular spots such as the Sapporo Clock Tower are also within walking distance.
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HOTEL MYSTAYS Sapporo Station
〒060-0808Sapporo, Hokkaido, Japan
We offer a variety of Guest rooms types with white and brown as the main colors. Hokkaido University, with its beautiful poplar-lined streets, is just a 1-minute walk away.
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HOTEL MYSTAYS Sapporo Susukino
〒064-0807Sapporo, Hokkaido, Japan
This hotel is Access located just a 6-minute walk from Susukino Station on the Namboku Subway Line, and close to the center of the Susukino entertainment district.
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HOTEL MYSTAYS Sapporo Nakajima Park
〒064-0914Sapporo, Hokkaido, Japan
This sophisticatedly designed hotel is located next to Nakajima Park, and you can enjoy the view of nature outside your window.
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HOTEL MYSTAYS Sapporo Nakajima Park Annex
〒064-0811Sapporo, Hokkaido, Japan
Located right in front of the lush Nakajima Park, this apartment offers a tranquil atmosphere that makes it hard to believe you're in the center of town. It's also within walking distance of Susukino.
[Otaru] Hotels & Recommended Sightseeing Map
Facing Ishikari Bay and surrounded by mountains on three sides, Otaru is rich in nature. The retro streetscape from the Meiji and Taisho eras remains to this day, creating a nostalgic landscape. You can enjoy strolling around attractive tourist spots such as the Otaru Canal Cruise, where you can experience different atmospheres depending on the time of day, and Otaru Sakaimachi Shopping Street, Otaru's main street lined with stone Western-style buildings.
Otaru City
Otaru Canal
This canal was built in the Taisho era by filling in land offshore, and is 1,140 meters long and 40 meters wide. The canal, which was the gateway to the development of Hokkaido, has a walking path, and when the sun goes down, gas lamps are lit up, creating a romantic atmosphere with the illuminated stone warehouses.
Otaru City
Otaru Sakaimachi Shopping Street
Otaru's main street is lined with historical buildings erected during the Meiji, Taisho, and Showa periods. In addition to the Otaru Music Box Museum Main Building, one of Japan's largest music box specialty stores, there is a wide variety of shops, including sushi and sweets shops.
Otaru City
Otaru Aquarium
This aquarium is popular for its dolphin, sea lion and walrus shows. It exhibits about 5,000 animals from 250 different species, including the world-rare porpoise and four types of seals.
Recommended hotels in Otaru
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Hotel Nord Otaru
〒047-00311-4-16 Ironai, Otaru, Hokkaido
A European-style hotel located right in front of the Otaru Canal. From the bar on the top floor you can get a panoramic view of Otaru Port and the Otaru Canal.
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Hotel Sonia Otaru
〒047-00311-4-20 Ironai, Otaru, Hokkaido
The hotel blends in with the beautiful townscape along the Otaru Canal and offers a wide range of facilities, including a large natural Hot springs bath on the top floor and Restaurant.
[Hakodate] Recommended sightseeing spots
Hakodate is a popular area with many tourist attractions, including the glittering night view that can be seen from the Hakodate Observation Deck. Hakodate, which opened its ports along with Shimoda in Shizuoka at the end of the Edo period, has been a place where the cultures of many countries have spread, and even today, historical buildings such as Japanese and Western-style houses and churches create an exotic atmosphere in the townscape. Hakodate's unique cuisine, including the bounty of the sea and the Western food culture that has been cultivated since ancient times, is also one of the highlights of a trip there.
Hakodate City
Goryokaku Tower
This is a landmark of Hakodate that offers a panoramic view of the ruins of Goryokaku, which was the site of the Battle of Hakodate, the final battle of the Boshin War, and is designated as a special national historic site. From the second observation floor, 90 meters above ground, you can enjoy the changing scenery of the four seasons: cherry blossoms in spring, greenery in summer, autumn leaves, and snow in winter.
Hakodate City
Kanemori Red Brick Warehouse
A commercial facility brimming with exotic atmosphere that stands in the bay area. It is divided into four areas, including a shopping mall and Restaurant, and every December, the "Hakodate Christmas Fantasy" is held in front of the warehouse, where you can enjoy a gigantic Christmas tree and fireworks.
Hakodate City
Hachimanzaka
Hachimanzaka is a popular viewing spot that rivals Mount Hakodate's night view. A stone-paved road stretches straight out towards the sea, and in front of it you can see the Mashu Maru Ferry Memorial, a view that symbolizes Hakodate.
Recommended hotels in Hakodate
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Hakodate Kokusai Hotel
〒040-00645-10 Ote-machi, Hakodate-shi, Hokkaido
The hotel is located on the waterfront overlooking Hakodate Port and is close to popular spots such as Mount Hakodate and the Kanamori Red Brick Warehouse.
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HOTEL MYSTAYS Hakodate Goryokaku
〒040-001126-17 Honmachi, Hakodate City, Hokkaido
Located in the Goryokaku district, downtown Hakodate, it is within walking distance of the Goryokaku ruins, a special historic site.
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FLEXSTAY INN Hakodate Station
〒040-006320-11 Wakamatsucho, Hakodate City, Hokkaido
Located right outside the main entrance of Hakodate Station. Also close to the Hakodate City Tram stop "Hakodate Ekimae," this hotel is an ideal base for sightseeing in Hakodate.
[Asahikawa] Recommended sightseeing spots
Located almost in the center of the Kamikita Basin at the foot of Mount Daisetsu, Asahikawa is Hokkaido's second largest city, with seasonal scenery and a variety of tourist attractions. It is also known as a "river town" with over 130 rivers, including the Ishikari River and Biei River, flowing through the city. There are many spots that families can enjoy, including the nationally popular Asahiyama Zoo, and you can enjoy this beautiful city where nature and the city coexist in harmony all year round.
Asahikawa City
Asahiyama Zoo
The northernmost zoo in Japan. There are many activities to help you fall in love with animals, such as "munching time" where the zookeepers explain the ecology of the animals while feeding them, and "guide" where they explain using specimens and photos. The animals that you can experience up close are very impressive.
Asahikawa City
Ueno Farm
Ueno Farm's gardening began with the planting of lupines on the side of rice paddies. Many gardens are decorated with flowers suited to the Hokkaido climate, such as the "Garden of Gnome," which is a mix of wild grasses and colorful flowers. There is also a cafe and a small garden shop on the premises.
Asahikawa City
Asahikawa Ramen Village
Asahikawa ramen is characterized by a double soy sauce-based soup made with pork bones and dried sardines, which is made with plenty of lard and keeps the soup from cooling down, in keeping with the harsh winter cold and strong flavors of the northern region. Ramen shops are gathered in Asahikawa city, so you can enjoy eating your way around.
Recommended hotels in Asahikawa
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ART HOTEL Asahikawa
〒070-00376, 7-jo-dori, Asahikawa City, Hokkaido
This hotel is located in the center of Asahikawa, with good Access as a base for business and sightseeing. It also has a spa with a gym.
[Nayoro] Recommended sightseeing spots
Nayoro is located in the northern part of Hokkaido, and in the winter, you can see the phenomenon of "sun pillars" where sunlight reflects off "diamond dust," which is ice crystals made from water vapor in the air. The vast sunflower fields in summer and the beautiful starry sky, which can only be seen in a basin with little air fluctuation, are also attractive.
Nayoro City
Nayoro Kitasubaru Observatory
An observatory in Nayoro City, one of the top stargazing towns in Japan. On clear days, you can view the sky through the 50cm reflecting telescope and the 1.6m reflecting telescope (nicknamed the Pirika Telescope), which boasts one of the largest apertures in Japan. There is also a planetarium where you can enjoy stargazing commentary by staff members.
Nayoro City
Nayoro Sunpillarpark
The park is filled with forests, water, grasslands, and flower fields, and is a fun place to enjoy every season, from playing in the snow in winter to playing in the water in summer. The sunflowers blooming on the windy hill are well worth seeing. The park also has a "Furusato Kobokan" where you can try your hand at pottery, knitting, and soba-making.
Nayoro City
Nayoro Hokkaido History Museum
This museum introduces the history and life of the northern country amidst the rich natural surroundings. On the north side of the front of the museum, there is an outdoor exhibit of the only snow-clearing train in Japan, a Kimaroki formation consisting of a locomotive, a Macrae car, a rotary car and a locomotive.
Recommended hotels in Nayoro
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HOTEL MYSTAYS Nayoro
〒096-00135-11, Nishi 3-jo Minami, Nayoro City, Hokkaido
The hotel is located about a 10-minute walk from JR Nayoro Station, right next to Nayoro Shopping Street, which is convenient for eating, drinking and shopping.