Nature

[Eniwa Valley in Eniwa] Good Fall Foliage Spot Near Sapporo

Eniwa Valley (恵庭渓谷) is a valley in Eniwa city located in the southeastern part of Sapporo city, and is near Lake Shikotsu. The Eniwa Valley is one of famous places to see fall foliage in the central Hokkaido.

[Toyokita Primeval Flower Garden in Urahoro] Scenery with Pillbox and Small Shrine

Toyokita Primeval Flower Garden (豊北原生花園) is a wild garden between Toyokoro town and Urahoro town, and spreads over Toitokki Beach (トイトッキ浜) facing Pacific Ocean. About 200 types of primeval flowers grow naturally, and are in full bloom from June to September.

[Mt. Maruyama in Sapporo] Mt. Maruyama Hiking Is Easy to Enjoy

Mt. Maruyama (円山) is a small mountain in Chuo ward, Sapporo city, and its height is 225 m. Hokkaido-jingu Shrine (北海道神宮), Maruyama Athletic Field (円山総合運動場) and Maruyama Zoo (円山動物園) are built at the foot of the mountain, and are used as a place to relax by Sapporo citizens.

[Sakura Falls in Kiyoasto] Cherry Salmons Jumping Touch Person's Heart

Sakura Falls (さくらの滝) is a waterfall in Kiyosato town located in the root of Shiretoko Peninsula (知床半島), and is relatively near Kiyosato Midori Onsen (清里緑温泉). The small waterfall is at the upper stream of Shari River (斜里川), and the difference of elevation is about 4m, and the width is about 10 m.

[Hagoromo Falls in Higashikawa] Highest Legendary Waterfall in Hokkaido

Hagoromo Falls (羽衣の滝) is a famous waterfall in Higashikawa town located in the southeastern part of Asahikawa city, and has been chosen as one of "100 Selections of Japanese Waterfalls". The waterfall 270 m high, and it is the highest waterfall in Hokkaido.

[Lake Toyoni in Erimo] Heart Lake with Rich Nature

Lake Toyoni (豊似湖) is a freshwater lake at about 260 m elevation in Erimo town located in the southeastern part of Tomakomai city, and was named after Mt. Toyonidake (豊似岳) near the lake. The Toyoni means "A place with soil" in Ainu language, and the lake is not related to its name. Ainu people used to call "Kamuito (カムイトウ)" that means "A marsh that a god lives".

[Takise Coast in Otobe] Shirafura and Kuguri-iwa Rock

Takise Coast (滝瀬海岸) is a coast in Otobe town located in the northwest part of Hakodate city, and a sandy beach spreads over for about 6 km length. The coast is known for Shirafura (シラフラ) and Kuguri-iwa Rock (くぐり岩).

[Lake Komuke in Monbestu] Red Coral Grass and Paradise of Wild Birds

Lake Komuke (コムケ湖) is a brackish water lake in Monbetsu city located in the northwest part of Abashiri city. The perimeter of the lake is about 22.7 km. The maximum water depth is 3.8 m. 3 large and small lakes are connected each other, and are collectively called the Lake Komuke.

[Mt. Usu around Lake Toya] Active Volcano Is Easy to Be Gone up by Ropeway

Mt. Usu (有珠山) is an active volcano with 733 m in height between Date city, Toyako town and Sobetsu town in the south side of Lake Toya (洞爺湖), and has been double volcano with Ousu Lava Dome (大有珠), Kousu Lava Dome (小有珠), Mt. Ogari (オガリ山) and Mt. Usushinzan (有珠新山) since 20,000 years ago.

[Lake Rausu in Shiretoko Peninsula] Hiking Can Be Enjoyed in Old Phantom Lake

Lake Rausu (羅臼湖) is a freshwater lake at 740 m above sea level in the foot of Mt. Chinishiridake (知西別岳). The lake used to be called a phantom lake because creeping pines growing thickly and a lot of bears had been kept people away.

[Cape Kimuaneppu in Saroma] Kimuaneppu Camping Ground and Coral Grass Colony

Cape Kimuaneppu (キムアネップ岬) is the only cape a cape jutting out into Lake Saroma in Saroma town located in the south part of the lake. The Kimuaneppu means "A slim place" in Ainu language. Kimuaneppusaki Camping Ground (キムアネップ崎野営場) is at the tip of the cape.

[Ukishima Marsh in Kamikawa] Islands That Float on High Moor

Ukishima Marsh (浮島湿原) at 870 m above sea level is a high moor between Kamikawa and Takinoue in the northern part of Daisetsuzan National Park (大雪山国立公園), and is nearby Ukishima IC (浮島IC). 22 ha of marsh is interspersed with about 70 ponds varied in scale.

[Onuma Kohan Marshland in Nanae] Skunk Cabbage and Narcissus Can Be Seen in Early Spring

Onuma Kohan Marshland (大沼湖畔湿地) is a wetland in the east side of the Lake Onuma (大沼), Nanae town located in the northern part of Hakodate city, and is relatively near Nagareyama Onsen Station. The lake has been registered under the Ramsar Convention since 2012.

[Junsainuma Swamp in Nanae] Water Shield Grows in Freshwater Swamp

Junsainuma Swamp (蓴菜沼) is a freshwater swamp in Nanae located in the northern part of Hakodate city, and the 3rd largest lakes in Onuma Quasi-National Park. The perimeter of the swamp is about 7.3 km, and the maximum water depth is 4.6 m.

[Oikamanai Swamp in Taiki] Brown Lake Water and Beautiful View

Oikamanai Swamp (生花苗沼) is a brackish water lake in Taiki town located in the southeastern part of Obihiro city, and is near Bansei Onsen (晩成温泉). Oikamanai Primitive Flower Garden (生花苗沼原生花園) spreads over around the swamp, and Yezo Daylily is in full bloom.

[Horokayanto Swamp in Taiki] Scenery That Ancient People May See

Horokayanto Swamp (ホロカヤント沼) is a brackish water lake in Taiki town located in the southeastern part of Obihiro city, and is near Oikamanai Swamp (生花苗沼) and Bansei Onsen (晩成温泉). The swamp is surrounded by ranches, trees and a sandy beach.

[Yudo Marsh in Toyokoro] Precious Marsh That Ordinary People Can Catch Corbicula

Yudo Swamp (湧洞沼) is a brackish water lake in Toyokoro town located in the southeastern part of Obihiro city, and is the largest marsh in Tokachi Beach Wetlands Group (十勝海岸湖沼群). The perimeter of the swamp is 17.8 km. The maximum water depth is 3.5 m.

[Choubushi Swamp in Toyokoro] Brackish Water Lake Sometimes Connects to Sea

Choubushi Swamp (長節沼) is a brackish water lake facing Pacific Ocean in Toyokoro town. A long sandbar spreads over between the lake and the sea, and there is Chobushiko Abiogenesis Flower Garden (長節沼原生花園) that Yezo Licorice and Thermopsis Lupinoides bloom.

[Jigokudani in Noboribetsu] Footbath, Demon's Fireworks and Fall Foliage Can Be Enjoyed

Jigokudani (地獄谷 * Hell Valley) is an explosion crater in Noboribetsu Onsen (登別温泉) located in the western part of Lake Kuttara (倶多楽湖), and was born by eruptions of Mt. Kasa (笠山) 10,000 years ago. A combination of sulfurous odour and fall foliage can be enjoyed.

[Lake Kuttara in Shiraoi] Roundest Lake in Japan

Lake Kuttara (倶多楽湖) is a circular caldera lake in Shiraoi town, and was born by volcanic activity 80,000 years ago. A road leads to the lake only from Noboribetsu not the Shiraoi, and it is nearby Noboribetsu Onsen (登別温泉).

[Hamanasu-no-Oka Park in Ishikari] Wild Flowers, Wild Birds and Soft Serve Ice Cream Can Be Enjoyed in Primeval Flower Garden

Hamanasu-no-Oka Park (はまなすの丘公園) is a primeval flower garden in Ishkari city located in the northern part of Sapporo city, and is well-known for having Ishikari Lighthouse (石狩灯台), a symbol of the Ishikari, and is famous as a good place to see the beautiful sunset. A sand spit of 46 ha has been born at the mouth of the Ishikari River, the longest river in Hokkaido.

[Lake Kutcharo in Hamatonbetsu] Brackish Water Lake Is Famous for Tundra Swan and Sunset

Lake Kutcharo (クッチャロ湖) is a brackish water lake in Hamatonbetsu town, and is near Beniya Primeval Flower Garden (ベニヤ原生花園) and Esanuka Line (エサヌカ線) in North Okhotsk Prefectural Natural Park (北オホーツク道立自然公園).

[Kamuito Swamp in Sarufutsu] Swamp That Gods Live in

Kamuito Swamp (カムイト沼) is a freshwater lake in Sarufutsu village located in the southeastern part of Wakkanai city, and is a part of Asajino Wetland (浅茅野湿原) in North Okhotsk Prefectural Natural Park (北オホーツク道立自然公園).

[Kimoma Swamp in Sarufutsu] I Do Not Know How to Approach Swamp

Kimoma Swamp (キモマ沼) in North Okhotsk Prefectural Natural Park (北オホーツク道立自然公園) is a freshwater lake along Hokkaido Road 1089 in Sarufutsu village located in the southeastern part of Wakkanai city.

[Poro Swamp in Sarufutsu] Ordinary People Can Hardly Approach Sacred Place of Itou Fish

Poro Swamp (ポロ沼) in North Okhotsk Prefectural Natural Park (北オホーツク道立自然公園) is a brackish water lake in Sarufutsu village located in the southeastern part of Wakkanai city, and is near Esanuka Line (エサヌカ線),

[Mokeuni Swamp in Sarufutsu] Swamp nearby Esanuka Line

Mokeuni Swamp (モケウニ沼) is a freshwater lake in Sarufutsu village located in the southeastern part of Wakkanai city, and is near Esanuka Line (エサヌカ線).

[Esanuka Primeval Flower Garden in Sarufutsu] Primeval Flower Garden along Sea of Okhotsk

Esanuka Primeval Flower Garden (エサヌカ原生花園) is a wild flower garden in Sarufutsu village located in the southeastern part of Wakkanai city, and is near Poro Swamp (ポロ沼).

[Japanese Iris Ensata Colony in Ebetsu] Beautiful Large Colony with Rich Purple Flowers

Japanese Iris Ensata Colony (ノハナショウブ群生地) is a primeval flower garden in Ebetsu city located in the southeastern part of Sapporo city, and is near Nanporo Onsen (南幌温泉). About 5,000 visitors come, so it is a little-known tourist attractions.

[Beniya Primitive Flower Garden in Hamatonbetsu] Oasis for Rare Plants and Rare Birds

Beniya Primitive Flower Garden (ベニヤ原生花園) is a wild flower garden in Hamatonbetsu town located in the southeastern part of Wakkanai city.

[Mt. Esan in Hakodate] Blue Sea and Superb Views Can Be Enjoyed in Place Like Different World

Mt. Esan (恵山) is an active volcano with 618 m of the altitude in the eastern part of Hakodate city, the easternmost of Oshima Peninsula (渡島半島). Around there has been desinged as Esan Prefectural Natural Park (恵山道立自然公園).

[Ayamegahara Primeval Flower Garden in Akkeshi] 120 Types of Wild Flowers and Comfortable Sceneries

Ayamegahara Primeval Flower Garden (原生花園あやめヶ原) is a wild flower garden in Akkeshi town located in the eastern part of Kushiro city. The wild flower garden spreads over on precipitous cliffs of about 100 m elevation facing the Pacific Ocean, and about 120 types of wild flowers bloom from May to October.

[Wakoto Peninsula in Lake Kussharo] Onsen, Camping and Nature Trail Can Be Enjoyed in Only Peninsula in Lake Kussharo

Wakoto Peninsula (和琴半島) is the only peninsula extending out Lake Kussharo (屈斜路湖) in the southern side of the Lake Kussharo. Fresh green, a canoe and fishing can be enjoyed in a summer, Fall foliage can be enjoyed in an autumn and a snow scenery can be enjoyed in a winter.

[Blue Pond in Biei] Combination of Standing Dead Trees and Light Blue Creates Marvelous World

Blue Pond (青い池) is a man-made pond near Shirakaba Road (白樺街道 * Hokkaido Road 966) in Shirogane district, Biei town located in the southeastern part of Asahikawa city, and is surrounded by trees at about 500 m above sea level.

[Shirahige Falls in Biei] Blue Upstream of Blue Pond

Shirahige Falls (白ひげの滝) is a waterfall at about 600 m above sea level in Shirogane Onsen, Biei town located in the southeastern part of Asahikawa city, and was named after splashes of the falls like the white mustache.

[Lake Obirashibe in Obira] Cool Red Bridge and Mt. Tengu

Lake Obirashibe (おびらしべ湖) is a man-made lake in Obira town located in the northern part of Rumoi city. Obira Dam (小平ダム) was built in 1992, and the lake was born. The water surface is 2.7 km2.

[Ubaranai Common Glasswort Colony in Abashiri] Red Carpet Can Be Enjoyed in Colony

Ubaranai Common Glasswort Colony (卯原内のアッケシソウ群生地) is a tourist attraction on the south beach of Lake Notoro (能取湖) in the western part of Abashiri city, and is well-known as the largest coral grass colony in Japan.

[Shiragane Falls in Ishikari] Splash of Falls Looks Silver Color

Shiragane Falls (白銀の滝) is a famous waterfall at Cape Ofuyu (雄冬岬) located in the northern part of Ishikari city. In Shokanbetsu Teuri Yagishiri Quasi-National Park (暑寒別天売焼尻国定公園), it is relatively near Ofuyumisaki Observation Deck (雄冬岬展望台).

[Botanic Garden Hokkaido University in Sapporo] About 4,000 Types of Plants or Historical Building Are Enjoyed at Green Oasis

Botanic Garden Hokkaido University (北海道大学植物園) is a botanical garden in Chuo ward, Sapporo city. It was established by Dr. William Smith Clark's suggestion in 1886. * The W. S. Clark is the first president of the Hokkaido University.

[Yokosuto Marsh in Shiraoi] Wetland Looks Like Primeval Flower Garden, and Wild Flowers Grow in Colony

Yokosuto Marsh (ヨコスト湿原) is a back marsh near Shiraoi Higashi Hish School (白老東高校) in Shiraoi town located in the western part of Tomakomai city. The Yokosuto means "A place that great quantities of quarry is caught" in Ainu language.

[Komuke Primeval Flower Garden in Monbestu] Few People Visit Small Wild Flower Garden

Komuke Primeval Flower Garden (コムケ原生花園) is a wild flower garden in Monbetsu city located in the northeastern part of Asahikawa city, and is near Lake Komuke (コムケ湖) and Monbetsu Airport. The small wild flower garden faces the Sea of Okhotsk.

[Lake Tofustu between Abashiri and Koshimizu] Marsh and Bird‐Watching Can Be Enjoyed in Paradise of Wild Birds

Lake Tofutsu (濤沸湖) in the southeastern part of Abashiri city is a brackish lake between the Abashiri and Koshimizu town. The perimeter of the lake is about 27 km. The maximum water depth is 2.5 m. The Tofutsu means a mouth of the lake in Ainu language.

[Shokanbetsu Teuri Yagishiri Quasi-National Park] Beautiful Sceneries Containing Seabirds, Sheep, Virgin Forest, Blue Sea, Mountains and Wetland Can Be Enjoyed in Little‐Known Tourist Attractions

Shokanbetsu Teuri Yagishiri Quasi-National Park (暑寒別天売焼尻国定公園) is a quasi-national park between Ishikari city, Shin-totsukawa town, Uryu town, Hokuryu town and Haboro town in the northern part of Hokkaido along the Sea of Japan (日本海), and extends from the north to the south, and has been designated as the quasi-national park since 1990.

[Kannonzaki Observation Deck in Teuri Island] Beautiful Scenery of Cape Kannon-zaki and Teurito Lighthouse Can Be Enjoyed at Kannonzaki-enchi Park

Kannonzaki-enchi Park (観音崎園地) is a lookout point in the west coast of Teuri Island (天売島). Kannonzaki Observation Deck (観音崎展望台) is built on a cliff, and the sea of Japan, precipitous cliffs and Teurito Lighthouse (天売島灯台) can be viewed.

[Chidorigaura-enchi Park in Teuri Island] Seabirds and Blue Sea Can Be Seen from Seabird Observation Hut like Floating on Sea

Chidorigaura-enchi Park (千鳥ヶ浦園地) is a lookout point in Teuri Island (天売島). People and wild animals are hard to get close the sea side of precipitous cliffs, so sea birds such as Common Murre and Cepphus Carbo make a nest there.

[Akaiwa Observation Deck in Teuri Island] Strange Breeding Grounds of Rhinoceros Auklet and Observation Deck Floating on Sea Can Be Enjoyed at Akaiwa-enchi Park

Akaiwa-enchi Park (赤岩園地) is a lookout point in the southernmost part of Teuri Island (天売島), and is famous for the blue sea and an observation deck jutting out the sea, and is also well-known as breeding grounds of Rhinoceros Auklet and Common Murre.

[Onko Forest in Yagishiri Island] Onko Forest Designated Natural Monument in Japan Grow Naturally

Onko Forest (オンコの森) is a virgin forest in the eastern part of Yagishiri Island (焼尻島). The Onko means "Japanese yew" in Hokkaido dialect. About 50,000 Japanese yews grow naturally, and those have been designated a natural monument in Japan.

[Onko-no-So Tree in Yagishiri Island] Dome of Japanese Yew Can Be Entered into

Onko-no-Sho Tree (オンコの荘) is an old tree along a walk path between Uguisudani Vallay (ウグイス谷) and Shirahama Camping Ground (白浜キャンプ場) in the southern part of Yagishiri Island (焼尻島), and is a part of Onko Forest (オンコの森).

[Lake Toro in Sibecha] Canoe Can Be Enjoyed in Kushiro-shitugen Wetland Largest Lake

Lake Toro (塘路湖) is a freshwater lake at the northeast part of Kushiro-shitsugen Wetland (釧路湿原). The Toro means "A place with a lake" in the Ainu language. The perimeter of the lake is about 18 km. The maximum water depth is about 7 m.

[Kushiro Shitsugen Observatory] Scenery Like African Savanna of Northland Can Be Enjoyed in Kushiro Shitsugen Observatory Boardwalk

Kushiro Shitsugen Observatory (釧路市湿原展望台) is a viewpoint in the west side of the Kushiro-shitsugen Wetland, and is one of the most famous tourist attraction in Kushiro-shitsugen Wetland, and is well-known for enjoying a scenery like African savanna in a north country.

[Lake Takkobunuma in Kushiro] Tatsukobu Auto Campsite on Shore and Yumegaoka Observatory

Lake Takkobunuma (達古武沼) is a freshwater lake at the east side of Kushiro-shitsugen Wetland (釧路湿原). The Takkobu means "A rising-shaped hill" in Ainu language. The perimeter of the lake is about 5 km. The maximum water depth is about 3 m.

[Lake Shirarutoro in Shibcha] Lake Between National Route and Railroad

Lake Shirarutoro is a freshwater lake at the northeast part of Kushiro-shitsugen Wetland (釧路湿原) and at the east side of Kottaro Marsh (コッタロ湿原). It is said that the Shirarutoro means "Something between rocks in river (川の中の岩の間)" in Ainu language.

[Kottaro Marsh in Shibecha] Little-Known Good Spot! in Kushiro-Shitsugen Wetland National Park

Kottaro Marsh (コッタロ湿原) is a wetland beside the north side of the Kushiro-Shitsugen Wetland National Park. The Kottaro means "A place that water gushes out from underground" in Ainu language, and the place is fitting its name.

[Onnenai Visitor Center in Tsurui] Kushiro-shitsugen Can Be Enjoyed on Wooden Paths

Onnenai Visitor Center (温根内ビジターセンター) is an information center at the west side of Kushiro-shitsugen Wetland (釧路湿原). A large parking lot is built along Hokkaido Road 53, and the Onnenai Visitor Center beside the Kushiro-shitsugen Wetland is located.

[Cape Azechi in Hamanaka] Floating Islands with Superb View Is Famous for Kelp Fishing Boats and Hanamizuki

Cape Azechi (アゼチの岬) is a cape jutting out into the Pacific Ocean in the western edge of Kiritappu Peninsula (霧多布岬), Hamanaka town is located between Kushiro city and Nemuro city, and was named after Mr. Azechi (畦地) that used to live.

[Cape Ogon in Shakotan] Blue Sea and Ranging Capes of Shakotan Peninsula Can Be Seen from Observation Deck

Cape Ogon (黄金岬) is a cape jutting out into the Sea of Japan in Niseko-Shakotan-Otaru Kaigan Quasi-national Park, and is adjacent to Bikuni Port (美国港), and is one of 3 major tourist attractions together with Cape Kamui (神威岬) and Shimamui Coast (島武意海岸) in the Shakotan Peninsula.

[Cape Kamui in Shakotan] Beautiful Blue Sea and Terrible Steep Cliffs

Cape Kamui (神威岬) is a cape with steep cliff jutting out into the Sea of Japan from Shakotan Peninsula (積丹半島) in Niseko-Shakotan-Otaru Kaigan Quasi-national Park, and is one of 3 major tourist attractions together with Cape Ogorn (黄金岬) and Shimamui Coast (島武意海岸) in the Shakotan Peninsula.

[Shimamui Coast in Shakotan] Clear-Blue Sea and Superb Coast Can Be Seen

Shimamui Coast (島武意海岸) is a superb coast chosen as "100 Best Beaches in Japan (日本の渚・百選)" in Niseko-Shakotan-Otaru Kaigan Quasi-national Park, and is one of 3 major tourist attractions together with Cape Kamui (神威岬) and Cape Ogorn (黄金岬) in the Shakotan Peninsula.

[Jewelry Ice in Toyokoro] Photogenic Nature Ice

Jewelry Ice is ice on Otsu Beach (大津海岸) in Toyokoro town located in the southeast part of Obihiro city, and was named by Mr. Hisashi Urashima (浦島久), a school principal of an english school, because it looked like a beautiful jewery.

[Kabutonuma Swamp in Toyotomi] Fulfilling Camping Ground of Kabutonuma Park

Kabutonuma Swamp (兜沼) is a freshwater lake in Toyotomi town located in the southern part of Wakkanai city. In the northernmost part of Kami-sarobetsu Plain (上サロベツ原野) located in the norhern part of Sarobetsu Plain (サロベツ原野), Rishiri‐Rebun‐Sarobetsu National Park (利尻礼文サロベツ国立公園).

[Pankenuma-enchi Park in Horonobe] Red Swamp in Green Plain

Pankenuma-enchi Park (パンケ沼園地) is a marshland park in Horonobe town located in the southern part of Wakkanai city. Pankenuma Swamp (パンケ沼) is a brackish lake at the marshland. The swamp is the largest lake in the Sarobetsu Plain.

[Horonobe Visitor Center] Vast Land Can Be Felt at Horonobe Visitor Center Observation Tower and Shimo-sarobetsu-genya-enchi Park

Shimo-sarobetsu-genya-enchi Park (下サロベツ原野園地) is a marshland park in Horonobe town located in the southern part of Wakkanai city. The Shimo-sarobetsu-genya-enchi Park is near Pankenuma Swamp (パンケ沼) and Otonrui (オトンルイ) Wind Power Station.

[Sarobetsu Wetland Center in Toyotomi] Wild Flowers and Wild Birds Can Be Enjoyed at Sarobetsu Primeval Garden

Sarobetsu Primeval Garden is a wild flower garden in Toyotomi town located in the southern part of Wakkanai city. Wooden paths of about 1.5 km total length are built at the primeval garden. Here is a good place to see Magnificent Mt. Rishirifuji.

[Motochi Coast in Rebun Island] Jizoiwa Rock and Menou Beach Are Famous for Good Place to Beautiful Sunset

Motochi Coast (元地海岸) with Menou Beach (メノウ海岸) and Jizoiwa Rock (地蔵岩) is a coast in the southwestern part of Rebun Island (礼文島), and is famous as a good place to see the beautiful sunset, too. The beach used to be a part of Love and Romance 8-Hour Course.

[Momoiwa Observatoion Deck in Rishiri Island] One of Best Good Viewing Spots in Flower Island

Momoiwa Observatoion Deck (桃岩展望台) is a lookout built on a hill at 228 m above sea level in the southwestern part of Rebun Island (礼文島). 360-degree view can be seen.

[Himenuma Pond and Himenuma Obseravation Deck in Rishiri Island] Beautiful Mt. Rishirifuji and Cape Peshi Can Be Seen at Lookout Point

Himenuma Pond (姫沼) is a man-made pond at about 120 m above sea level in the northern part of Rishiri Island (利尻島). Here is a popular tourist attraction, and is well-known as a beautiful view of reflection of the rversed Mt. Rishirifuji on the water of the pond.

[Otatomari Pond in Rishiri Island] Mt. Rishirifuji Looks Very Beautiful

Otatomari Pond (オタトマリ沼) is the largest pond in the southern part of Rishiri Island (利尻島). A reversed image of Mt. Rishirifuji (利尻富士) reflected on the surface of the pond and Mt. Rishirifuji can be seen at the same time if the weather is fine, and here is a popular tourist attraction.

[Minamihama Wetland in Rishiri Island] Easy Access to High Moor at 5 M Above Sea Level

Minamihama Wetland (南浜湿原) is the Rishiri Island's largest high moor in the southern part of the Rishiri Island. But the area is about 6 ha. It is not so large. The Minamihama Wetland is high moors at about 5 m above sea level, and Sphagnum Moss grows thick at lowlands near the sea, and it is a rare place in Japan.

[Fujinoenchi Park in Rishiri Island] Beautiful Scenery of Ponmoshiri Island and Grass Land

Fujinoenchi Park (富士野園地) is a lookout point in the northern part of Rishiri Island (利尻島), and is next to Yuhigaoka Observation Deck (夕日ヶ丘展望台). Grass lands spread over on cliffs of 15-20 m elevation, and Yezo Daylily is in full bloom from late June to mid July.

[Ginsendai in Daisetsuzan Mountain Range] One of Famous Fall Foliage Spots in Hokkaido

Ginsendai (銀泉台) at about 1,520 m above sea level is a trailhead for Mt. Akadake (赤岳) near Sounkyo Onsen (層雲峡温泉) in the southern part of Kamikawa town located in the southeastern part of Asahikawa city, and is one of famous great places to see fall foliage in Hokkaido.

[Daisetsu Kogen Onsen Hiking Tour in Daisetsuzan Mountain Range] Most Beautiful Fall Foliage in Japan Can Be Seen in Brown Bear's Home

Daisetsu-Kogen Swamp Group (大雪高原沼群) is in the southern part of Kamikawa town located in the southeastern part of Asahikawa city, and is well-known as one of great places to see fall foliage in Japan.

[Mt. Tarumae in Tomakomai] Lave Dome Tour That Hikers Can Enjoy Superb Views

Mt. Tarumae (樽前山) is an active volcano at an altitude of 1,041 m in the northwestern part of Tomakomai city, and is well-known as a symbol of the Tomakomai. In Shikotsu-Toya National Park, the mountain adjoins Mt. Fushidake in the southwestern part of Lake Shikotsu.

[Uryunuma-Shitsugen Wetland in Uryu] Superb Scenery of Hokkaido Can Be Savored in High Moor

Uryunuma-Shitsugen Wetland (雨竜沼湿原) is a marshland in Uryu town, and has been designated as the Ramsar Convention, and is famous as a little-known spot to be able to enjoy the beautiful nature scenery of Hokkaido.

[Oyunuma Pond in Niseko Rankoshi] Extra Hot Springs Are Gushing out in Mud Pond

Oyunuma Pond (大湯沼) is a hot spring bog at about 560 m above sea level in Niseko Yumoto Onsen (ニセコ湯本温泉), Rankoshi town located in the western part of Sapporo city, and is a hot spring source of the Niseko Yumoto Onsen.

[Hiragishi Tenjin Wisteria in Sapporo] Huge Wisteria Is Oldest Wisteria in Hokkaido

Tenjinyama Park (天神山緑地) is located in Hiragishi, Toyohira ward, Sapporo city. There is Mt. Tenjinyama with an altitude of about 90 meters along National Route 453, and Tenjin Wisteria (天神藤), Soma Shrine (相馬神社), Taiheizan Miyoshi Shrine (太平山三吉神社), Sapporo Tenjinyama Art Studio (さっぽろ天神山アートスタジオ) and Jaoanese-style Garden (日本庭園) are at the site.

[Mishima's Moss Pink Garden in Niseko Kucchan] Mt. Yotei, Moss Pink and Canola Flower Can Be Enjoyed

Mishima's Moss Pink Garden (三島さんちの芝桜) is a private garden in Niseko, Kutchan town located in the western part of Sapporo city, and is around 1 km away from Kuchan Station.

[Lake Kussharo in Teshikaga] Onsen and Tourism Can Be Enjoyed in World's 2nd Largest Caldera Lake

The Lake Kussharo is the largest caldera lake in Japan in Teshikaga town located in the northeastern part of Lake Akan (阿寒湖), and its shape tuend into the current shape by large-scale eruptions 40,000 years ago.

[Yobito Skunk Cabbage Colony in Abashiri] Amazing View That Visitors Are Moved by Innumerably Skunk Cabbage Flowers

Yobito Skunk Cabbage Colony (呼人水芭蕉群落) is a skunk cabbage colony in the south part of Abashiri city, and is a generic name for 52 ha-wetland dotted along National Route 39, and it is said that it is one of the largest skunk cabbage colonies in Japan.

[Sumiyoshi Shrine in Hakodate] Beautiful Tunnel of Cherry Blossoms

Sumiyoshi Shrine (住三吉神社) is a shrine at Sumiyoshi-cho, the foot of Mt. Hakodate (函館山) in the south part of Hakodate city, and is famous as a good place to see cherry blossoms, and the best time to see is from late April to early May.

[Hakodate Park] Night Cherry Blossoms Have Mysterious Beauty

Hakodate Park (函館公園) is the first park in Hokkaido built in 1879 at the foot of Mt. Hakodate (函館山) in the south part of Hakodate city, and has been chosen as one of 100 Best Historical Park in Japan, and has an exotic atmosphere such as the Meiji period.

[Goryokaku Park in Hakodate] One of Great Places to See Cherry Blossoms in Hokkaido

Goryokaku Park (五稜郭公園) is a fromer fort in the center of Hakodate city located in the northeastern part of Hakodate Station, and is well-known as the Japan's first Western-style fort built in 1866. Cherry blossoms are in full bloom from late April to mid May.

[Houki Temple in Hokuto] One of Largest Weeping Cherry Tree in Hokkaido

Houki Temple (法亀寺) is a temple in the center of Hokuto city located in the northern part of Hakodate city, but it is away from Hakodate-Shinhokuto Station (函館新北斗駅). Mr. Kinbei Nakamura (中村金兵衛) asked Mr. Nichido Kaneko (金子日能), a then chief priest of Jikko Temple (実行寺) in Hakodate, to built a temple.

[Tamagawa Park in Setana] 300,000 Yellow Narcissuses and Pink Cherry Blossom Are Beautiful Combination at Narcissuses Open Space

Tamagawa Park (玉川公園) is a park in Setana town located in the northwestern part of Hakodate city. Former Tamagawa primary school is a mark along Pirika National Route (National Route 230), and visitors turn and go straight for around 300 m, and the end of the road is the Tamagawa Park,

Shizunai Cherry Trees — centralarea-nature

[Nijukkendouro Sakuranamiki in Shinhidaka] One of Japan's Top 100 Cherry Blossom Spots with Cherry Blossoms in Full Bloom along Straight Line Road with 7 km in Total Length

Nijukkendouro Sakuranamiki (二十間道路桜並木) is a scenic area in Shizunai, Shinhidaka town located in the southeastern of Tomakomai city. ken of Nijukkendouro is old basic unit and 20 ken are a road with about 36m in width to convert from ken to meter.

[Memanbetsu Hygrophyte Colony in Ozora] Skunk Cabbage and Damp Ground Have Been Designated as Natural Monument

Memanbetsu Hygrophyte Colony (女満別湿生植物群落) is a skunk cabbage colony at the right bank of Lake Abashiri (網走湖) located in the northern part of Memanbetsu, Ozora town, and is close to Memanbetsu Onsen (女満別温泉).

[Miyajima Swamp in Bibai] Visitors Are Impressed with a Large Number of Migratory Birds at Largest and Northernmost Wild Goose's Temporary Resting Place in Japan

Miyajima Swamp (宮島沼) is a small swamp in Bibai city located in the northeastern of Sapporo city. In a spring and an autumn, Migratory birds such as Wild Goose, Bean Goose, Whistling Swans come flying, and about 60,000 wild birds stay at the Miyajima Swamp on a day when a lot of the migratory birds arrive.

[Fukidashi Park in Kyogoku, Niseko] Mineral Water Filtered in Underground for Nearly 70 Years Can Be Drunk at Comfortable Park

Fukidashi Park (ふきだし公園) is a park in Kyogoku town, Niseko, and is well-known for tasty spring water chosen as one of Selected 100 Exquisite and Well-Conserved Waters in Japan (日本名水百選), and around 800,000 visitors come from Japan and oversea.

[Lake Nibutani in Biratori] Cool Dam

Lake Nibutani (二風谷湖) is a man-made lake in the northeastern part of Biratori town. Nibutani Dam (二風谷ダム) was built in 1997, and the lake was born. The Nibutani Dam is a concrete gravity dam of 32 m height, and the water surface is 4 km2. It features that the form is cool.

[Daisetsuzan National Park] Tourist Attractions, Fall Foliage, Hiking, Onsen Can Be Enjoyed in Japan's Largest National Park

Daisetsuzan National Park (大雪山国立公園) in the center of Hokkaido is the largest national park in Japan, the size of 226,764 ha, and has been designed as the national park since 1934, and is the oldest national park in the Hokkaido along with Akan Mashu National Park (阿寒摩周国立公園).

[Ryusei Falls and Ginga Falls in Sounkyo] Beautiful 2 Falls Look like Picture

Ryusei Falls (流星の滝) and Ginga Falls (銀河の滝) are famous waterfalls that rivers drop from columnar jointing of sheer cliffs into Ishikari River in Sounkyo (層雲峡), Kamikawa, and it is said that those are the most beautiful falls in this area. A pair of the 2 falls is one of 100 Best Waterfalls in japan.

[Obako in Sounkyo] Sheer Rocks and Ishikari River

Obako (大函) is a scenic spot with a beautiful conbination of a river and sheer cliffs in Sounkyo (層雲峡), Kamikawa town. Beautiful columnar jointing was born by an explosive eruption of Ohachidaira (御鉢平) around 30,000 years ago.

[Mt. Asahidake in Daisetsuzan Mountain Range] Most Earliest Beautiful Fall Foliage in Japan and Onsen Can Be Enjoyed in God's Beautiful Garden

Mt. Asahidake (旭岳) is an active volcano at an altitude of 2,291 m in Higashikawa town located in the southeastern part of Asahikawa city. The Mt. Asahidake is the highest mountain in Daisetsuzan Mountain Range (大雪山), and is also the highest mountain in Hokkaido.

[Sounkyo in Daisetsuzan Mountain Range] Tourist Attractions, Onsen and Fall Foliage Can Be Enjoyed in God's Beautiful Garden

Sounkyo (層雲峡) is a large valley in Kamikawa town located in the southeastern part of Asahikawa city. In Omote-daisestu Area (表大雪エリア), Daisetsuzan National Park, sheer cliffs with about 24 km in length are on both sides of Ishikari River.

[Kobukariishi Lookout in Urahoro] Splendid View Created by Spacious Sky and Sea

Kobukariishi Lookout (昆布刈石展望台) is a lookout point in Urahoro town, and is near Ogon Falls (黄金の滝) and Otsu Coast (大津海岸) that is famous for Jewery Ice. The lookout is known as a good spot to see the spacious pacific ocean on cliffs at about 90 m elevation.

[Coral Grass Colonies around Lake Saroma] Coral Grass Colony Called Red Carpet

Lake Saroma (サロマ湖) is a brackish water lake among Kitami city, Saroma town and Yubetsu town. Moderate salty lakeshore is suitable for the coral grass, and some coral grass colonies are around the lake. Cape Kimuaneppu (キムアネップ崎), Wakka Primeval Flower Garden (ワッカ原生花園), Kerochi Coral Grass Colony (計呂地サンゴ草群生地) and Cape Sango (サンゴ岬) are famous in particular.

[Tokachi Coast Wetlands Group] A Little-Known Spots Has Beautiful Nature in Eastern Hokkaido

Tokachi Coast Wetlands Group (十勝海岸湖沼群) is a group of wetlands spreading over in the southeastern part of Tokachi District. I do not know exactly where the extent of the Tokachi Coast Wetlands Group is. A group of wetlands has been chosen as one of 500 Important Wetlands in Japan (日本の重要湿地500).

[Kiritappu in Hamanaka] Superb Views Spread over in Cape and Wetland

Kiritappu (霧多布) is in Hamanaka town located between Kushiro city and Nemuro city. "Kiri (霧)" of Kiritappu means "Fog" in Japanese. It is said that the name of the Kiritappu means "A place that a lot of fog occur".

[Akan Mashu National Park] Original Hokkaido Landscape Can Be Enjoyed

Akan Mashu National Park (阿寒摩周国立公園) has Lake Kussharo (屈斜路湖), the largest caldera lake in Japan, Lake Mashu (摩周湖), the 6th largest caldera lake in the Japan, and Lake Akan (阿寒湖), the 7th largest caldera lake in the Japan, in the eastern part of Hokkaido, and the oldest national park in Hokkaido along with Daisestuzan National Park (大雪山国立公園) in the north part of Kushiro-Sitsugen National Park (釧路湿原国立公園), too.

[Lake Mashu in Teshikaga] Foggy Lake Mashu Is Seen from Observation Decks

The Lake Mashu is a caldera lake in Teshikaga town located in the northeastern part of Lake Akan (阿寒湖), and means "A mountain god's lake" in Ainu language. The lake is well-known as the 2nd clearest lake after Lake Baikal in the world.

[Kaminoko Pond in Kiyosato] Beautiful Blue and Mysterious Blue

Kaminoko Pond (神の子池) is a pond in Kiyosato town located in the northern part of Lake Mashu (摩周湖). It is said that the Kaminoko Pond is connected to Lake Mashu under the ground, and water of 12,000 t a day spring out from the bottom of the pond.

[Mt. Iou in Teshikaga] Active Earth Can Be felt

Mt. Iou (硫黄山) is an active volcano with 512 m in height in Teshikaga town between Lake Mashu (摩周湖) and Lake Kussharo (屈斜路湖). In Akan Mashu National Park, here used to be a sulfur mine, so it has been called Mt. Iou. * The sulfur means "Iou" in Japanese language.

[Lake Akan in Kushiro] Tourism, Onsen and Lake Ball Can Be Enjoyed

Lake Akan (阿寒湖) is a caldera lake in the northern part of Kushiro city, and the Akan means "Immovable" in Ainu language. In Akan Mashu National Park, the perimeter of the lake is about 25.9 km. The maximum water depth is 45 m. The lake is well-known for growing Lake Ball (Marimo).

[Lake Onneto in Ashoro] Onsen and Hot Falls Can Be Enjoyed, too

Lake Onneto (オンネトー) in Akan Mashu National Park (阿寒摩周国立公園) is a dammed lake born by an eruption of Mt. Meakan (雌阿寒岳) in Ashoro town. The Onnneto means "Aged Marsh" or "Large Marsh" in Ainu language.

[Soya Hills in Wakkanai] All Things Such as Hills, White Road, Windmills and Hay Are Picturesque Views

Soya Hills (宗谷丘陵) is nearby Cape Soya (宗谷岬) located in the northeastern part of Wakkanai city. Soil repeated freezes and fusion in the ice age, and the waved surface of hills named "Periglacial Landforms" was born.

[Cape Soya in Wakkanai] Sightseeing Can Be enjoyed in Japan's Mainland Northernmost Point

Cape Soya (宗谷岬) is a cape, the Japan mainland's northernmost point, located in the northeastern part of Wakkanai city, the Japan's northernmost city, and a lot of visitors come. In addition, the cape is one of 3 major tourist attractions that the globe looks round in Hokkaido together with Cape Chikyu (地球岬) and Kaiyoudai (開陽台).

[Omusaro Primeval Flower Garden in Mobetsu] At Small Wild Garden, Wild Flowers in Summer and Drift Ice Can in Winter Can Be Enjoyed

Omusaro Primeval Flower Garden (オムサロ原生花園) is a nature garden in Monbetsu city located in the northeastern part of Asahikawa city, and is well-known for 1 km-length rosa rugosa colony along a beach between the Sea of Okhotsk and Okhotsk Line National Route (National Route 238).

[Tenryu Marsh in Bifuka] Small Marsh near Trailhead of Matsuyama Wetland

Tenryu Marsh (天竜沼) is a small marsh at about 600 m elevation in Bifuka town located in the northern part of Asahikawa city. The perimeter of the marsh is about 400 m. A parking lot for Matsuyama Wetland (松山湿原) is nearby here. The marsh is known for beautiful fall foliage.

[Matsuyama Wetland in Bifuka] Northernmost Beautiful High Moor at High Place in Japan

Matsuyama Wetland (松山湿原) is a marshland at 797 m elevation in Bifuka town located in the northern part of Asahikawa city, and is the northernmost high moor at a high place in Japan, and has been chosen as one of 500 Most Important Wetlands in the Japan.

[Mt. Hakodake in Bifuka] Superb View Can Be Seen by Car

Mt. Hakodake (函岳) is a mountain between Bifuka town, Otoineppu village and Esashi town in the northern part of Asahikawa city. Its elevation is 1,129 m. The mounatin is known as a good place to enjoy 360 degree view from the mountaintop.

[Lake Saroma] Largest Lake in Hokkaido

Lake Saroma (サロマ湖) is a brackish water lake among Kitami city, Saroma town and Yubetsu town, and is the 3rd largest lake after Lake Biwa (琵琶湖) and Lake Kasumigaura (霞ヶ浦) in Japan. A sandbar of 200 to 700 m width separates the lake from the Sea of Okhotsk (オホーツク海).

[Wakka Primeval Flower Garden in Kitami] Slim Primeval Flower Garden Is Created by Lake Saroma and Sea of Okhotsk

Wakka Primeval Flower Garden (ワッカ原生花園) is a primeval flower garden in Tokoro-cho, Kitami city located in the northeastern part of Kitami city, and is between Lake Saroma (サロマ湖) and the Sea of Okhotsk (オホーツク海), and has been designed as Hokkaido Heritage since 2001.

[Tarumae Garo Gorge in Tomakomai] Mossy Rocks Create Superb Views

Tarumae Garo Gorge (樽前ガロー) is a gorge in the western part of Tomakomai city. Garo means "A river flows between steep cliffs" in Tohoku dialect. This place is one of few moss gorge with fantastic views together with Moss Cave (苔の洞門) and Moss Corridor (苔の回廊).

[Koshimizu Primeval Flower Garden] Nature of Okhotsk Can be Easily Enjoyed

Koshimizu Primeval Flower Garden (小清水原生花園) is a primeval flower garden along Shari National Route (斜里国道 * National Route 244) in Koshimizu town located in the southeastern part of Abashiri city, and is between the Sea of Okhotsk (オホーツク海) and Lake Tofustu (濤沸湖).

[Ikushina Primeval Flower Garden in Shari] Beautiful View of Shiretoko Peninsula and Drift Ice Can Be Enjoyed at A Little-Known Tourist Attraction

Ikushina Primeval Flower Garden (以久科原生花園) is a nature garden facing the Sea of Okhotsk in Shari town located in the root of Shiretoko Peninsula (知床半島). In a summer, primeval flower and magnificent Shiretoko Mounain Range (知床連山) can be enjoyed, and the sea covered with drift ice can be viewed in a winter. Here is not famous, so few people visit.

[Shiretoko National Park] Home of Brown Bears Has Been Designed As World Natural Heritage Site

Shiretoko National Park (知床国立公園) at the northeastern edge of Japan main land is a national park between Shari town and Rausu town in the the northeastern part of Hokkaido. Most northern part of Shiretoko Peninsula has been desinged as the national park since 1964, and has also been designed World Natural Heritage Site, one of only 4 world natural heritage sites in Japan, since 2005.

[Oronko-iwa Rock in Shari, Shiretoko] Sunset and Godzilla-iwa Rock Can Be Seen at Old Legendary Fort

Oronko-iwa Rock (オロンコ岩) is a huge rock with 58 m in height in Shari town, Shiretoko Peninsula. Godzilla-iwa Rock (ゴジラ岩) and Sankaku-iwa Rock (三角岩) are around the tip of Cape Utoro (ウトロ崎), and Utoro Port (ウトロ港) is built around here.

[Utoro Onsen in Shari, Shiretoko] Beautiful Forked Falls

Oshinkoshin Falls (オシンコシンの滝) is a famous waterfall in the root of Cape Oshinkoshin (オシンコシン崎) in Shari town, Shiretoko Peninsula (知床半島), and the Oshinkoshin means "A place that Sakhalin fir grows thickly in the downstream" in Ainu language.

[Furepe Falls in Shari, Shiretoko] Bears and Deers Often Appear on Furepe-no-Taki Walking Trail

Furepe Falls (フレペの滝) is a waterfall in Shari town, Shiretoko Peninsula (知床半島), and the Furepe means "Red Water" in Ainu language. There are various opinions about the red water, but it is said that it was named after sunset light reflecting in the surface of the falls.

[Kamuiwakka Hot Falls in Shari, Shiretoko] Rare Hot Spring River and Falls in Japan

Kamuiwakka Hot Falls (カムイワッカ湯の滝) is a small collective waterfall with warm springs in Shari town, Shiretoko Peninsula (知床半島), and is famous for enjoying bathing in basins like natural open-air baths, few rare falls in Japan. The Kamuiwakka means "God's Water" in Ainu language.

[Shiretoko Goko Lakes in Shari, Shiretoko] Both of Guided Tour and Walk without Guide Can Be Enjoyed in Home of Brown Bears

Shiretoko Goko Lakes (知床五湖) is a collective name of 5 lakes in Shari town, Shiretoko Peninsula. The 5 lakes, Lake Ichiko (一湖), Lake Niko (二湖), Lake Sanko (三湖), Lake Yonko (四湖) and Lake Goko (五湖) are in marsh at about 240 m above sea level.

[Lake Kanayama in Minamifurano] Man-made Lake Has Rich Nature and Facilities

Lake Kanayama (かなやま湖) is a man-made lake in Minamifurano town located in the southern part of Furano city. Kanayama Dam was built in 1967, and the lake was born. It stretches east-west along Hokkaido Road 465, and the lake is the Japan's 8th largest dam lake.

[Furano and Biei] Hills and Flowers Create Beautiful Scenery

Furano region (富良野) and Biei region (美瑛) are located in the center of Hokkaido, and are one of the most popular tourist attractions in Hokkaido at present. 2 million tourists visit.

[Naitai Highlands Farm in Kami-shihoro] Place That Hokkaido's Vast Lands Can be Realized

Naitai Highlands (ナイタイ高原) are in Kamishihoro town located in the northern part of Obihiro city, and the highlands spread over on hillsides of Mt. Naitai with an altitude of 1332 m. In Estern Daisetsu Area, Daisetuzan National Park, it is adjacent to Lake Shikaribetsu (然別湖), too.

[Shinsen-numa Swamp in Niseko kyowa] One of Best Fall Foliage Tourist Attractions in Hokkaido

Shinsen-numa Swamp (神仙沼) is the largest swamp at about 770 m above sea level in the Shinsen-numa Wetland in Kyowa town located in the western part of Sapporo city, and is well-known for a good place to see beautiful fall foliage, so a lot of visitors come.

[Cape Ochiishi in Nemuro] Scenery Like Europe and One of 3 Major Secret Capes in Hokkaido

Cape Ochiishi (落石岬) is a cape in the southwestern part of Nemuro city, and is one of the 3 major secret capes in Hokkaido together with Cape Ofuyu (雄冬岬) and Cape Chikyu (地球岬), and is about 20 km far away from the downtown of the Nemuro. Hoppou Primeval Flower Garden (北方原生花園) is the Japan's eastmost primeval flower garden in the northeastern part of Nemuro city, and is famous for grazing pony, and is about 15 km far away from the downtown of the Nemuro. There are ranches and sea around here.

[Hoppou Primeval Flower Garden in Nemuro] 100 Types of Flowers or Pony Can Be Enjoyed in Little-known Tourist Attraction

Hoppou Primeval Flower Garden (北方原生花園) is the Japan's eastmost primeval flower garden in the northeastern part of Nemuro city, and is famous for grazing pony, and is about 15 km far away from the downtown of the Nemuro. There are ranches and sea around here.

[Cape Nosappu in Nemuro] Sky, Sea and Meadow Spread over in Easternmost Tip of Japan Mainland

Cape Nosappu (納沙布岬) is a cape in the eastern part of Nemuro city, and was named after "A place that the cape is like jutting out a chin" in Ainu language. As its name suggests, the cape is at the tip of Nemuro Peninsula, and is well-known as the easternmost tip in Japan mainland.

[Kurumaishi in Nemuro] Valuable Radial Joints in World and Superb View

Kurumaishi (車石) is strange shaped rocks under Hanasaki Lighthouse (花咲灯台) in the southernern part of Nemuro city, and is about 6 km away from the downtown of the Nemuro. The Hanasaki Lighthouse is built near an entrance of the Hanasaki Port (花咲港), and a foundatio of the lighthouse is made of scraggy basalt, and a part of those is the Kurumaishi.

[Lake Furen in Nemuro] Shunkunitai with Todowara and Hashirikotan with Full of Nature

Lake Furen (風蓮湖) is a brackish water lake between Nemuro city and Bekkai town, and is the 3rd largest brackish water lake after Lake Saroma (サロマ湖) and Lake Notoro (能取湖) in Hokkaido, and has been designed as a wetland under Ramsar Convention since 2005, and was named after Furen River meant "A red river" in Ainu language.

[Kushiro Shitsugen National Park] Magnificent Scenery Can Be Enjoyed in Japan's Largest Wetland

Kushiro-Shitsugen Wetland National Park (釧路湿原国立公園) among Kushiro city, Kushiro town, Shibecha town and Tsurui village is a famous tourist attraction in the Eastern Hokkaido, and about 500,000 people visit every year, and is the largest wetland with 18,290 ha in Japan.

[Notsuke Peninsula in Bekkai] Sceneries of End of World Such as Todowara or Narawara Can Be Enjoyed

Notsuke Peninsula (野付半島) is a prawn-shaped peninsula across Bekkai town and Shibetsu town in the northwestern part of Nemuro city, and is popular for a scenery like the end of the world. The ground is sand, and a sandbar with 26 km in length is the largest sandbar in Japan.

[Lake Nukabira in Kamishihoro] Taushubetsu River Bridge and Onsen Can Be Enjoyed around 2nd Largest Man-Made Lake in Hokkaido

Lake Nukabira (糠平湖) in Kamishihoro town located in the north part of Obihiro city is the 2nd largest man-made lake after Lake Shumarinai (朱鞠内湖) in Hokkaido. In the Eastern Daisetsu Area (東大雪エリア), Daisetsuzan National Park, the lake was born by completion of Nukabira Dam (糠平ダム) in 1956.

[North Okhotsk Prefectural Natural Park] A Little-Known Nature Tourist Attractions

North Okhotsk Prefectural Natural Park (北オホーツク自然公園) is a natural park among Sarufustu village, Hamatonbetsu town and Esashi town in the northern part of Hokkaido, and has been designated as the prefectural natural park since 1968.

[Lake Shikaribetsu in Shikaoi] Tourist Attractions, Onsen, Activities and Starry Sky Can Be Enjoyed in Clear Lake

Lake Shikaribetsu is a freshwater lake at 804 m above sea level, the highest lake in Hokkaido, between Shikaoi town and Kamishihoro town located in the north part of Obihiro city, and is well-known for enjoying the beautiful starry sky.

[Shikotsu-Toya National Park] Many Tourist Attractions and Onsen Can Be Enjoyed

Shikotsu-Toya National Park (支笏洞爺国立公園) has Lake Shikotsu (支笏湖), the 2nd largest caldera lake in Japan, and Lake Toya (洞爺湖), the 3rd largest caldera lake in the Japan, in the southwestern part of Hokkaido. In the national park.

[Lake Shikotsu in Chitose] Tourist Attractions, Onsen and Rich Nature Can Be enjoyed in Beautiful Lake

Lake Shikotsu (支笏湖) in Chitose city is the 2nd largest caldera lake after Lake Kussharo in Japan, and was born by large-scale eruptions 40,000 years ago. In Shikotsu Toya National Park, the lake is the 2nd deepest lake after Lake Tazawa in Akita prefecture in Japan.

[Lake Toya] Tourist Attractions, Onsen and Fireworks Can Be Enjoyed in 3rd Largest Caldera Lake in Japan

Lake Toya (洞爺湖) between Toyako town and Sobetsu town located in the northwestern part of Muroran city is the 3rd largest caldera lake in Japan after Lake Kussharo and Lake Shikotsu, and was born by large-scale eruptions 110,000 years ago.

[Shakotan Peninsula] Tourism, Onsen and Sea Urchin Can Be Enjoyed in Superb Place

Shakotan Peninsula (積丹半島) is a peninsula located in the northwestern part of Otaru city, and has been designated as Niseko-Shakotan-Otaru Kaigan Quasi-National Park (ニセコ積丹小樽海岸国定公園) because of a precious complicated coastline with steep cliffs.

[Lake Utonai in Tomakomai] Paradise for Waterfowls Close to New Chitose Airport

Lake Utonai (ウトナイ湖) between National Route 36 and railway is a freshwater lake in the northeastern part of Tomakomai city. The Utonai means "A place that small streams gather" in Ainu language. The lake is called "Paradise for Wild Birds".

[Onuma Quasi-National Park] Beautiful Scneries Chosen as One of 3 New Views of Japan Can Be Enjoyed

Onuma Quasi-National Park (大沼国定公園) is a quasi-national park at the foot of Mt. Komagatake (駒ヶ岳) in the southern part of Hokkaido, and is between Nanae town, Shikabe town and Mori town. Its area is 9,083 ha. The park has been designated as the quasi-national park since 1958.

[Lake Shumarinai in Horokanai] Japan's Largest Man-Made Lake That is Famous for Complicated Topography Like Fjord and Extreme Cold

Lake Shumarinai (朱鞠内湖) is a man-made lake in Horokanai town located in the northern part of Asahikawa city, and is well-known for the largest man-made lake in Japan. 13 big and small islands float on the surface of the lake, and a feature of the lake is complicated topography like a fjord.

[Rishiri Rebun Sarobetsu National Nature Park] Beautiful Nature, Tasty Foods and Unique Onsen Can Be Enjoyed in Japan's Northernmost National Park

Rishiri-Rebun-Sarobetsu National Park (利尻礼文サロベツ国立公園) located in the northern Hokkaido between Rishiri Island, Rebun Island, Toyotomi Town and Horonobe Town is the northernmost national park in Japan, and has been designated as the national park since 1974.