Hokkaido

Nature and parks in Hokkaido

Hokkaido’s geography is defined by volcanic activity, vast wetlands, and extreme coastal points. This collection spans the island from the northernmost tip at Cape Soya to the southern caldera of Lake Onuma. It features the UNESCO-listed Shiretoko Peninsula, the geometric landscapes of Moerenuma Park, and the seasonal lavender fields of Furano. Key natural sites include the red-crowned crane habitats in Kushiro, the deep waters of Lake Shikotsu, and the twin cascades of Oshinkoshinno Falls.

Oshinkoshinno falls

A 50-meter waterfall on the Shiretoko Peninsula known as 'Twin Peaks Falls' because the stream splits into two. It is designated as one of Japan's Top 100 Waterfalls and is visible from the coastal road.

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Nakajima Park

Nakajima Park is a city park in Chūō-ku, Sapporo, Hokkaido, Japan. The park has a lake, two streams, a museum, a concert hall, an…

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Cape Soya

Cape Sōya is the northernmost point of the island of Hokkaidō, Japan. It is situated in Wakkanai, Sōya Subprefecture.

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Moerenuma Park

Moerenuma Park is a municipal park in Sapporo, Japan. It has playground equipment, outdoor sports fields, and objects that are designed by…

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Farm Tomita

A historic flower farm in Furano featuring the Irodori Field, where seven varieties of flowers create a rainbow effect. The site includes lavender essential oil distilleries and multiple observation decks overlooking the Tokachi mountain range.

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Lake Shikotsu

Lake Shikotsu is a caldera lake in Chitose, Hokkaidō, Japan. It is a part of the Shikotsu-Toya National Park.

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Lake Akan

Lake Akan is a lake in Kushiro, Hokkaidō, Japan. It is located in Akan National Park and is a Ramsar Site.

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Teshio River

The Teshio River is a river in Hokkaidō, Japan. At 256 kilometres, it is the second-longest river on the island and the fourth-longest in…

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Lake Abashiri

Lake Abashiri is a meromictic lake in Abashiri, Hokkaidō, Japan. It is located in Abashiri Quasi-National Park.

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Cape Erimo

Cape Erimo is a cape in Hokkaidō, located at 41.924444°N 143.248333°E / 41.924444; 143.248333.

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Lake Onuma

A lake within Onuma Quasi-National Park formed by the volcanic activity of Mount Komagatake. It is characterized by 126 small islands, many of which are interconnected by a network of bridges and walking trails.

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釧路市丹頂鶴自然公園

A specialized conservation park established to protect and breed the endangered red-crowned crane. Visitors can observe these birds in semi-natural environments throughout the year, including during the winter nesting season.

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Cape Nosappu

Cape Nosappu is a point on the Nemuro Peninsula, Nemuro, Japan, which is the easternmost point in Hokkaidō.

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Lake Furen

Fūren-ko is a brackish lake near Nemuro in Hokkaidō, Japan. The wetlands of Lake Furen and the shunkuni-tai dunes have been designated a…

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Cape Sokuton

Situated at the northern tip of Rebun Island, this cape offers views of the uninhabited Todo Island. The area is known for its steep cliffs, alpine flora, and as a primary trailhead for the island's coastal hiking routes.