Scenic Peaks and Viewpoints

Hokkaido’s landscape is defined by its dramatic volcanic activity and vast coastal reaches. This collection features the island's most significant elevations, from Mount Asahi, the highest peak in the Daisetsuzan range, to the active craters of Mount Tokachi and Me-Akan. Coastal landmarks like Cape Kamui and the star-shaped Goryokaku Tower provide unique vantage points over the Sea of Japan and historic Hakodate. These sites offer bird's-eye views of the northern wilderness, accessible via ropeways or rugged backcountry trails.

Mount Moiwa

Mount Moiwa is a mountain located about 5 km southwest of the center of Sapporo, Hokkaido and 6 km southwest of Sapporo Station.

Komagatake

Hokkaidō Koma-ga-take, also Oshima Koma-ga-take, Oshima Fuji, or just Koma-ga-take is a 1,131 metres andesitic stratovolcano on the border…

Goryokaku Tower

A 107-meter observation tower providing views of the 19th-century star-shaped Goryokaku Fort. The platform offers a 360-degree panorama of Hakodate, the surrounding mountains, and the Tsugaru Strait.

Mt. Asahi

Mount Asahi is a mountain located near the town of Higashikawa, Hokkaido and the tallest mountain on the Japanese island of Hokkaido.

Mount Rishiri

Mount Rishiri is a Quaternary stratovolcano located off the coast of Hokkaidō, Japan in the Sea of Japan.

Christmas tree

A solitary spruce tree standing in a rolling field in Biei, named for its silhouette which resembles a decorated Christmas tree. It is a frequent subject for landscape photographers, particularly during winter.

Mt. Me-Akan

An active stratovolcano in Akan-Mashu National Park reaching 1,499 meters. The summit features multiple craters and active fumaroles, with views over Lake Akan and the surrounding primeval forest.

Hokusei no Oka

A pyramid-shaped observation deck located within a five-hectare park in Biei. The site overlooks the region's famous patchwork hills and the distant Tokachi mountain range.

Mt. Tokachi

Mount Tokachi is an active volcano located in Daisetsuzan National Park, Hokkaidō, Japan.

Shari Dake

Mount Shari is a quaternary stratovolcano and one of Japan's 100 famous mountains. Its summit is 1,547 metres.

Nosappumisaki Lighthouse

Nosappumisaki Lighthouse is a lighthouse on Cape Nosappu in Nemuro, Hokkaidō, Japan.

Rausu Dake

Mount Rausu is a stratovolcano on the Shiretoko Peninsula in Hokkaidō, Japan. It sits on the border between the towns of Shari and Rausu.

Mount Iō

Mount Iō also Mount Iwo is a volcano in the Akan Volcanic Complex of Hokkaidō, Japan. It sits within the borders of the town of Teshikaga.

Hakodate Yama

A 334-meter mountain at the southern end of the Hakodate Peninsula. It is renowned for its night views of the city's unique isthmus, accessible via a ropeway from the Motomachi district.

Kurodake

Mount Kuro or Kurotake may refer to:

Mt. Tomuraushi

Mount Tomuraushi is located in Daisetsuzan National Park, Hokkaidō, Japan.

Mt. Nipesotsu

Mount Nipesotsu is a lava dome located in the Nipesotsu-Maruyama Volcanic Group of the Ishikari Mountains, Hokkaido, Japan.

Mount Kamui

Mount Kamui, also Kamuinupuri or Mount Mashū, a potentially active volcano, is a parasitic stratovolcano of the Mashū caldera located in…

神威岬灯台

Situated at the tip of the Shakotan Peninsula, this lighthouse stands at the end of a narrow ridge trail. It overlooks the Sea of Japan and the iconic Kamui-iwa rock formation.

Mount Tengu

A 532-meter peak overlooking Otaru. Accessible by ropeway, the summit features five observation decks providing views of Ishikari Bay and the Shakotan Peninsula, alongside a local ski resort.