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[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.

[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.

[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.

[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.

[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.

[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.

[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.

[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.

[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.

[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.

[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.

[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.

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

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[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.

[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).

[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.

[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.

[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.

[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.

[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.

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