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[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.

[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.

[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".

[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.

[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 direction 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.

[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.

[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.

[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.

[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.

[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 direction 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.

[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.

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[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.

[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).

[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).

[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.

[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 direction of Sapporo city, and is well-known for a good place to see beautiful fall foliage, so a lot of visitors come.

[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.

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