Hidden Lands and Scenic Spots | Hokkaido Tours and Travel

Shakotan is the only designated marine national park in Hokkaido, where you can enjoy the crystal clear sea and the spectacular scenery of cliffs, oddly shaped rocks, and large boulders. From June to August, Shakotan's specialty "raw sea urchin" is popular!

Soyamisaki, a place of longing for travelers, has a monument marking the northernmost point of Japan. It is also home to the northernmost station in Japan, JR Wakkanai Station. You'll also want to try Wakkanai's local specialties, octopus shabu-shabu, crab from the Okhotsk Sea, and seafood ramen.

The Nemuro Peninsula is the easternmost point of Hokkaido, jutting out between the Pacific Ocean and Nemuro Strait. It is the first of Japan's 100 most famous castles, attracting attention for its Ainu historical site. The remains of the castles, the JR Hanasaki, where you can enjoy the natural scenery from the train windows, Cape Nosappu, the easternmost cape on the mainland, a museum to learn about Kitagata, and the Habomai fishing port, where high-quality kelp and fish are landed. Even for those who have visited Hokkaido several times, the town offers new learning and discoveries.

Nokke Peninsula is 26 kilometers long and is the largest sand spit in Japan. It is located in the east of Hokkaido, halfway between the Shiretoko Peninsula and Nemuro Peninsula. It was formed by the accumulation of sediment carried by seawater flowing along the shore, and the road is only 50 meters wide at its narrowest point! It feels like you are driving on the sea. The Nokke Peninsula is actually experiencing land subsidence, and it is said that the land will soon disappear. Todowara is a spot where the forests eroded by seawater have withered, leaving only the Japanese Sakhalin fir trees intact. Due to its rich natural environment, it has been registered as a Hokkaido Heritage Site and a Ramsar Convention Site.

Abashiri Prison is the only museum in Japan where you can experience being in a prison. Let's sneak into a prison in a frigid place. Prison food is also popular.
When the drift ice, a seasonal feature of winter, arrives, you can get a close-up look at the drift ice from the icebreaker ships "Aurora" and "Ryuhyo Norokko."

This is a large valley formed by Ishikari River eroding the bedrock that was formed when lava from the Daisetsuzan eruption cooled and solidified about 30,000 years ago. You can see the columnar joints with vertical cracks up close. Ginga and Ryusei Falls are scenic spots that represent Sounkyo. In the autumn foliage season, you can see the magnificent autumn foliage of "Kurodake" and "Izumidai".

Hoshino Resort Tomamu is famous for its Unkai Terrace. The dynamic sea of clouds that flows over the Hidaka Mountains. The spectacular scenery created by Mother Nature colors the mornings of Tomamu. Take the gondola to the top of the mountain and you will see a miraculous landscape that spreads as far as the eye can see. Enjoy the mysterious natural phenomenon that changes its expression every second. Various types of sea of clouds occur in Tomamu, including the sea of clouds that move dynamically like waves over the mountain range. An encounter with a sea of clouds that never shows the same expression twice is truly a once-in-a-lifetime experience. The probability of encountering a sea of clouds in the early morning during the season is about 40%. Among the multiple observation spots at the Unkai Terrace, the "Cloud Walk" that was opened in 2015 allows you to experience the mysterious feeling of walking in the air, and there are plenty of facilities to enjoy during your stay.

There is a summer lift that offers a panoramic view of the beautiful Mt. Yotei, also known as Ezo Fuji, as well as an observation deck and a milk factory. Driving while looking at Mt. Yotei is also refreshing!
A resort where you can enjoy a variety of activities such as rafting, canoeing, horseback riding, golf, skiing, and snowboarding.

The tourist symbol of Okushiri Island, "Nabetsuri Rock", is a natural beauty created by the rough waves of the Sea of Japan. The island is rich in seafood such as sea urchins and abalone. In order to commemorate the souls of those who lost their lives in the Hokkaido Nishioki earthquake and to ensure that the memory of the disaster does not fade, the island records the full extent of the disaster and exhibits preserved materials.

From Edo to Meiji periods, it prospered through trade with Kitamae ships and was known as Hokkaido's leading commercial port. It is a historic spot lined with wholesale storehouses of wealthy merchants who made their fortunes through herring fishing and many historical and cultural heritage sites remain.

Matsumae, known as the "Shokyoto of the North," was the castle town of the Matsumae Domain that prospered during Edo period through trade with the mainland via Kitamae ships. Matsumae Park is famous for being a famous cherry blossom spot, with 10,000 cherry trees of 250 varieties planted, which can be seen for about a month.