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Hakodate and Matsumae

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Goryokaku Park

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The site of Goryokaku Fort, the former political capital in this area, known for its cherry blossoms.

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Enjoy Hakodate’s History and Nature! A Travel Guide to Goryokaku Park

Goryokaku Park is famous for its distinctive star-shaped pentagonal design. Many people know the name but aren’t sure what there is to see. This guide covers everything you need to know to enjoy Goryokaku Park-from its history to access and top highlights.

Hakodate and Matsumae

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Onuma Quasi National Park

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The only quasi-national park in southern Hokkaido where unique native animals and plants can be seen.

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A Visit to Onuma Park in Southern Hokkaido for Dining on a Tour Boat and Going Canoeing on the Lake (Summer & Fall)

Onuma (great marsh) Quasi-National Park, located in Southern Hokkaido, is a famous idyllic spot that boasts three beautiful lakes and encompasses Hokkaido Koma-ga-take (Horse Mountain) behind the lakes. Such a park is well worth a visit, which is definitely rewarding than a glimpse of its magnificent scenery from a passing Hakodate-Sapporo express.

Hakodate and Matsumae

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Aobagaoka Park

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A cherry blossom hotspot where Approx. 1,000 trees bloom, including some over 100 years old.

Sapporo Station, Odori, Susukino

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Sapporo Odori Park

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A park in the center of Sapporo, known as the site of the Sapporo Snow Festival.

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Start Your Sapporo Walk Here! A Sightseeing Guide to Odori Park’s Highlights and Attractions

Sapporo is known for its beautiful cityscape, where urban life and nature exist in harmony. At the heart of the city lies Odori Park, one of Sapporo’s most iconic spots, filled with seasonal flowers throughout the year. This article covers the park’s main attractions and highlights, along with must-attend events and local specialty foods, so you’ll know everything worth checking before your visit. Make Odori Park the center of your Sapporo trip.

Sapporo Station, Odori, Susukino

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Yurigahara Park

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Take a deep breath in Sapporo’s flower-filled paradise, surrounded by color and fragrance.

Asahikawa and Sounkyo

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Asahiyama Park

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A nature-filled park spreading out at the foot of Mt. Asahi.

Asahikawa and Sounkyo

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Asahikawa Kitasaito Garden

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Right next to a train station, the duet of majestic nature and botanical delight spreads.

Chitose and Tomakomai

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Shikotsu-Toya National Park

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993 km² of a gross area of a huge national park called “a Museum of Volcanic Activity”.

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[Lake Shikotsu Travel Guide] Discover Mystical, Grand Natural Scenery

Lake Shikotsu is a freshwater lake known for some of Japan’s clearest, most beautiful water. Formed when water filled a caldera created by eruptions of the Shikotsu Volcano, it’s one of Hokkaido’s top-rated destinations. This guide covers Lake Shikotsu’s highlights, nearby attractions, and popular local food. If you’re planning a trip to Lake Shikotsu or Chitose City, Hokkaido, use this article to plan your visit.

Sapporo Station, Odori, Susukino

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Nakajima Park

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A city oasis with a historical ambience.

Hitsujigaoka, Toyohira

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Hiraoka Park Plum Grove

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Hokkaido’s leading plum blossom spot, where Approx. 1,200 red and white plum trees bloom at their best.

Sapporo Station, Odori, Susukino

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Asahiyama Memorial Park

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A scenic park surrounded by rich nature.

Okadama, Higashi-ku

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Moerenuma Park

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An art park designed by sculptor Isamu Noguchi in Sapporo.

Sapporo Station, Odori, Susukino

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Maruyama Park (Sapporo)

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Sapporo’s prominent park next to popular tourism sites.

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[Hokkaido Shrine Travel Guide] Enjoy One of Hokkaido’s Top Power Spots!

Hokkaido Shrine is one of Hokkaido’s most iconic Shinto shrines, watching over the region’s development and people’s happiness. It’s also famous as a “power spot,” drawing many visitors who come to receive blessings. In this article, you’ll learn not only the must-see highlights of Hokkaido Shrine, but also the key places to visit and the proper way to pray so you can receive its blessings. If you want to take in all the blessings Hokkaido Shrine has to offer, or enjoy its nature-rich scenery, use this guide when you visit.

Wakkanai and Rumoi

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Wakkanai Park

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A scenic park perched on a hill, offering sweeping views of the city below. Popular for its panoramic vistas from the observation deck and its beautiful night views.

Jozankei, Makomanai

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National Takino Suzuran Hillside Park

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The only national park in Hokkaido that turns into a ski resort in winter.

Jozankei, Makomanai

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Hokkaido Makomanai Park

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A forest oasis surrounded by wind and trees, where you can feel the spirit of the Sapporo Winter Olympics.

Jozankei, Makomanai

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Monami Park

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A comprehensive park surrounded by abundant nature, including forests, cliffs, and a river.

Lake Toya and Noboribetsu

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Sengen Park

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One of Hokkaido’s most powerful spiritual spots, known for its erupting geyser.

Hakodate and Matsumae

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Takuboku Park

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A Romantic Seaside Park with Breathtaking Views and a Touch of Modern Literary Romance.

Jozankei, Makomanai

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SAPPORO ART PARK

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Sapporo's art base specializes in the arts, spread over a vast site.

Things to Do Hokkaido Parks & Gardens

Goryokaku Park

Enjoy Hakodate’s History and Nature! A Travel Guide to Goryokaku Park

Onuma Quasi National Park

A Visit to Onuma Park in Southern Hokkaido for Dining on a Tour Boat and Going Canoeing on the Lake (Summer & Fall)

Aobagaoka Park

Sapporo Odori Park

Start Your Sapporo Walk Here! A Sightseeing Guide to Odori Park’s Highlights and Attractions

Yurigahara Park

Asahiyama Park

Asahikawa Kitasaito Garden

Shikotsu-Toya National Park

[Lake Shikotsu Travel Guide] Discover Mystical, Grand Natural Scenery

Nakajima Park

Hiraoka Park Plum Grove

Asahiyama Memorial Park

Moerenuma Park

Maruyama Park (Sapporo)

[Hokkaido Shrine Travel Guide] Enjoy One of Hokkaido’s Top Power Spots!

Wakkanai Park

National Takino Suzuran Hillside Park

Hokkaido Makomanai Park

Monami Park

Sengen Park

Takuboku Park

SAPPORO ART PARK

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