Shrines, museums, parks, and the spots in between, with the access details worked out.
Japan's first Western-style fortress, this five-pointed star fort was completed in 1866 and witnessed the final battle of the Boshin War.
Hakodate · HokkaidoJapan's northernmost and final traditional Japanese castle, constructed 1850-1854 in Hokkaido as a strategic defense against foreign pressure during the late Tokugawa period.
Matsumae · HokkaidoAinu fortifications on Nemuro Peninsula's windswept cliffs, built between the 16th and 18th centuries and ranked number one among Japan's 100 castles.
Nemuro · HokkaidoBaked potato shop where a Shiba dog named Ken works, offering visitors, especially elderly customers, the opportunity to interact with and observe dog-human companionship.
Sapporo · HokkaidoA picturesque 19th-century canal in Hokkaido lined with historic warehouses and known for its atmospheric winter and spring illuminations.
Otaru · HokkaidoRadio broadcasting tower built in 1957 featuring digital clocks and observation areas, with renovations completed in the early 2000s.
Sapporo · HokkaidoHokkaido's premier nightlife destination packed with bars, clubs, izakayas and restaurants, particularly vibrant during Sapporo's annual Snow Festival.
Sapporo · HokkaidoThis theme park and factory celebrates Shiroi Koibito, a famous chocolate sandwich cookie, through immersive exhibits and a projection-mapping presentation on chocolate history.
Sapporo · HokkaidoSpanning 993 square kilometers in Hokkaido, this national park features volcanic caldera lakes, including Shikotsu and Tōya, along with hot springs and mountain areas.
Niseko · HokkaidoThis restaurant serves Genghis Khan, a Hokkaido specialty of grilled lamb and mutton with apple and lemon sauce, prepared on a distinctive dome-shaped metal skillet.
Sapporo · HokkaidoSapporo's central park stretches 1.5 kilometers east-west, hosting major festivals including the Lilac Festival and Sapporo Snow Festival.
Sapporo · HokkaidoJapan's first national museum dedicated to Ainu culture and the core facility of Upopoy, promoting understanding of this Indigenous heritage.
Shiraoi · HokkaidoHokkaido lake, the second deepest in Japan, surrounded by three volcanoes and notable as the nation's northernmost ice-free body of water.
Chitose · HokkaidoA Shinto shrine in Sapporo's Jozankei hot spring resort area, dedicated to the god of hot springs and healing, surrounded by nature and autumn foliage.
Sapporo · HokkaidoUNESCO World Heritage site on Hokkaido's remote peninsula with steep cliffs, ancient forests, and wildlife including brown bears and sea eagles.
Shari · HokkaidoThis free museum traces the history of Sapporo Brewery through exhibits and equipment displays, with a bar for tastings and a restaurant in the adjoining Garden Park.
Sapporo · Hokkaido
