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Motomachi Roman Catholic Church

Built by French missionary Father Mermet de Cashon when he entered Hakodate in 1859, the Motomachi Roman Catholic Church was rebuilt in 1910. It adopts the 12th-century Gothic architectural style, featuring a pointed bell tower soaring 33 meters high, a distinctive feature of the church. It is one of the oldest Catholic churches in Japan, alongside those established in Yokohama and Nagasaki.

• Hakodate and Matsumae
• Museums

Old Public Hall of Hakodate Ward

The Old Public Hall of Hakodate ward, a Western-style building constructed in 1910, underwent extensive conservation and repair work in 2021, restoring it to its original beauty.

• Hakodate and Matsumae
• Tourist Attractions

Akanko Onsen

Lake Akan is known as a natural habitat of marimo, a Special Natural Monument of Japan. On its lakeshore sits Akanko Onsen, the leading hot spring resort area in eastern Hokkaido with a history of over 100 years. A hot spring town stretches along the shore of Lake Akan, lined with around 20 ryokan, hotels, and guesthouses. Many hot spring facilities face the lake, and their location is outstanding, offering panoramic views of Lake Akan and Mt. Oakan from the baths and guest rooms.

• Kushiro and Nemuro
• Hot Springs & Hot Spring Resorts

Lake Akan

Lake Akan is Hokkaido's fifth largest freshwater lake and is known as a habitat for marimo moss balls. Marimo moss balls can be found in freshwater lakes all over the world, but the ones in Lake Akan have international significance due to their beautiful spherical shape with a diameter of more than 15 cm.

• Kushiro and Nemuro
• Nature Spots

Lake Shikaribetsu

Lake Shikaribetsu, located at an elevation of approximately 810 meters, is Hokkaido’s highest-altitude lake and the only natural lake within Daisetsuzan National Park. Formed around 30,000 years ago by a volcanic eruption that dammed a river, it is known as the “Celestial Lake” and is surrounded by small volcanic peaks like Mount Tenbo and Mount Hakuun. The pristine landscape, featuring untouched forests of Sakhalin fir, Yezo spruce, and birch trees, is a stunning highlight.

• Tokachi and Obihiro
• Nature Spots

Lake Mashu

Situated in the eastern part of Hokkaido, u is a caldera lake located within the "Akan-Mashu National Park". Encompassing an area of about 19.6 km² with a circumference of roughly 20 km, the environs of the vast lake have been designated as a special protection area. Due to the steep cliffs surrounding it, direct access to the lake is restricted. However, several observation decks set up around the lake offer panoramic views of its serene surface.

• Kushiro and Nemuro
• Nature Spots

Nusamai Bridge

Nusamai Bridge is about 124.0 m long crossing the mouth of the Kushiro river at central Kushiro city. The bridge connects Kita Odori and Omachi in Kushiro city. The place is widely known as one of the world's three best sunsets and the scenery is spectacular when the whole sky is dyed in the sunset.

• Kushiro and Nemuro
• Tourist Attractions

Kita no Yatai

With a history spanning over two decades, Kita no Yatai played a key role in sparking a nationwide food stall boom. Located just a five-minute walk from Obihiro Station, this unique space, surrounded by buildings, is home to 20 gourmet food stalls where you can fully savor the rich flavors of Tokachi and Obihiro.

• Tokachi and Obihiro
• Shopping Streets

Ningle Terrace

Located just a 2-minute walk from the "Shin Furano Prince Hotel" in Furano City, Hokkaido, this shopping area is nestled among the trees. "Ningle" refers to the 15cm tall "forest wisdom keepers" who live in the forests of Hokkaido, as featured in playwright So Kuramoto's play "Ningle." The enchanting forest, reminiscent of a fairy tale, houses 15 log cabins selling crafts inspired by nature.

• Furano and Biei
• Tourist Attractions

Le Gaulois Furano

Nestled within the grounds of the Shin Furano Prince Hotel, Le Gaulois Furano is an Italian restaurant that seamlessly blends into the surrounding forest with its softly curved architecture. The warm, wooden interior creates a cozy and intimate atmosphere, making it the perfect spot to share special moments with loved ones.

• Furano and Biei
• Western Restaurants