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Trappist Monastery
Japan's first monastery for men, opened in 1896. An avenue of cedars climbs to it.
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Cape Tachimachi
A cape on Hakodate's southern tip facing the Tsugaru Strait. The grave of the poet Takuboku Ishikawa's family stands nearby.
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Nikka Whisky Hokkaido Yoichi Distillery
A distillery opened in 1934 by Masataka Taketsuru. The pot stills are still heated over direct coal fires.
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Cape Shakotan
The cape at the northern tip of the Shakotan Peninsula. From the lookout you see Shimamui Coast and the Shakotan sea.
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Sapporo TV Tower
A 1956 observation tower at the east end of Odori Park, looking straight down the length of the park.
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Abashiri Ryuhyo Kanko Saihyosen Aurora
An icebreaker that pushes through the winter Sea of Okhotsk, cracking ice at the bow as it enters the drift-ice field.
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Hoshino Resort Tomamu
A resort at the foot of the Hidaka Mountains, with a viewing terrace built for watching the sea of clouds.
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Cape Chikyu
The southern tip of Muroran's Etomo Peninsula. Cliffs about 100 metres high run along the shore, and the horizon shows its curve.
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Kamui Kotan
A gorge the Ishikari River cut through rock. The Ainu held it to be where gods dwell; the old station building remains.
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Northern Horse Park
A horse theme park in Tomakomai. Besides riding and carriage rides, there are wide gardens to walk.
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Oshinkoshin Falls
A waterfall beside the national road toward Shiretoko. Partway down the flow splits in two.
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Notsuke Peninsula
A long, thin spit of sand. Migratory birds stop here, and Kunashiri Island is visible across the water.
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Otaru Tenguyama Ropeway
A ropeway up 532-metre Mount Tengu, with the city and bay of Otaru below the summit.
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Banei Tokachi
Racing in which horses haul heavy sledges — found nowhere else in the world. Held at Obihiro Racecourse.
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Sapporo Central Wholesale Market Outer Market
A retail strip beside the wholesale market, lined with fish shops and small restaurants.
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Odori Park
A long, narrow park running east to west through the city, laid out in 1871 as a firebreak.
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Silo Observation Deck
A rise from which Lake Toya, Mount Usu and Showa-shinzan can all be seen at once.
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Sapporo Moiwa Ropeway
A ropeway up 531-metre Mount Moiwa, with the city and the Ishikari Plain spread out from the summit.
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Yoichi Winery
A winery making wine from Yoichi grapes, with a shop and tour facilities.
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Lake Mashu Daiichi Observation Deck
A lookout above Lake Mashu. Town lights are far off, so the stars show well at night.
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Kushiro City Shitsugen Observation Deck
A hilltop building overlooking the marsh, shaped after yachibozu, the grass hummocks that form there.
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Onuma Quasi-National Park
Lakes and ponds formed when an eruption of Mount Komagatake dammed a river. Bridges link the islands for walking.