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Overview Goryokaku is a star-shaped Western-style fortress built at the end of the Edo period, and has been developed into Goryokaku Park. The moat and earthworks create a beautiful geometric pattern, allowing visitors to enjoy the changing scenery throughout the seasons. The bird's-eye view from the adjacent Goryokaku Tower is one of Hakodate's most iconic views. Highlights From the Goryokaku Tower Observatory...

Overview The Otaru Port Canal, where historic warehouses and stone embankments remain, is a tourist spot where the romantic gas lamps and illuminations at dusk strongly convey the atmosphere of a port town. Attractions: Gas lamps and walking paths along the canal, plenty of photo spots, cafes and souvenir shops housed in historic warehouses, canal cruises...

The Shiretoko Peninsula, located in eastern Hokkaido, was registered as a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 2005. This pristine natural area offers visitors the chance to enjoy wildlife such as brown bears and white-tailed eagles, as well as seasonal scenery. With drifting ice in winter, virgin forests and waterfalls in summer, and stunning coastline views, the area offers a variety of different experiences throughout the year.

The Blue Pond in Biei Town is a tourist spot known for its mystical scenery, with its sparkling blue water surface. Originally an artificial pond created as part of disaster prevention work, the unique blue color is said to be due to the aluminum-containing water reflecting light. The color changes with the seasons and weather...