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Travel in Japan>Hokkaido

Original articles based on first-hand experiences: an insider's guide to hiking, mountains, national parks, top travel destinations, secret spots and general travel in Japan, based on the personal experiences of a local resident.

Hokkaido

Hokkaido is the Alaska of Japan. This large island at the far north end of the Japanese archipelago is full of wide open spaces, rolling hills, volcanoes, wild forests and easily the best sushi on the planet.

Sapporo: Otaru

Daisetsuzan National Park: Mt. Asahi (Asahi-dake), Mt. Kuro (Kuro-dake), Sounkyo Onsen

Lake Akan (Akan-ko) National Park: Lake Akan (Akan-ko), Lake Mashu (Mashu-ko), Lake Kussharo (Kussharo-ko), Kawayu Onsen

Kushiro Shitsugen National Park

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