Top Things to Do in Northern & Eastern Hokkaido: Shiretoko Drift Ice, Furano Skiing & Asahiyama Zoo
This article introduces Hokkaido and southern regions. Experience the vitality of winter in Asahikawa and Sounkyo, and the scale of the north in Furano and Cape Soya Misaki. Experience the drift ice of the Okhotsk Sea, the tranquil mysteries of Shiretoko and Mashu, and the breath of the earth in Tokachi and Kushiro.
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With the excitement of the Japan-Korea Dream Players Game 2025 in our hearts, our journey continues from Part 1 (Central and Southern Hokkaido) to Part 2 (North and Eastern Hokkaido). The sense of unity felt at the stadium melts away in the crisp, clear air and the tranquility of the snowy fields—this marks the start of the second half of the journey into the "core of Hokkaido, a place you'll want to experience even after watching the game."
Asahikawa and Mount Taisetsu in Northern Hokkaido
Asahiyama Zoo
Asahikawa City Asahiyama Zoo
Kuranuma, Higashiasahikawa-cho, Asahikawa-shi, Hokkaido 078-8205
Asahiyama Zoo is a popular spot known for its "behavioral exhibits" where you can observe the natural behavior of animals up close.
Sounkyo Hot Springs
Hokkaido Tourism Organization
Sounkyo Onsen is a hot spring resort that stretches along the valley of Mount Taisetsu Kunitachi Park, and is a popular spot where you can enjoy magnificent nature and seasonal scenery.
Furano , the Northernmost Point of Hokkaido 's "Dohoku"
Furano Ski Resort
Furano Ski Resort
〒076-8511 Nakagoryo, Furano City, Hokkaido
Furano Ski Resort is a popular ski resort that is renowned worldwide for its high-quality powder snow and variety of courses.
Furano Ski Resort is one of Hokkaido's leading snow resorts, known for its high-quality powder snow and magnificent scenery .
Cape Soya Misaki
Cape Soya Misaki is located at the northernmost tip of Hokkaido Hon Island and is known as Japan's northernmost tourist attraction .
Shiretoko in Eastern Hokkaido
The Road to Heaven
Hokkaido Tourism Organization
The "Road to Heaven" is a straight road approximately 28.1 km long located in Shari Town on the Shiretoko Peninsula , and as its name suggests, it is a scenic road that looks like a "road leading to the sky."
Drift Ice Walk Experience
Hokkaido Tourism Organization
The "drift ice walk experience," a representative winter activity in Shiretoko/ Utoro, is a rare experience where you can actually walk on drift ice in the frigid Ohotsuku Sea.
Shiretoko Five Lakes
Hokkaido Tourism Organization
The Shiretoko Five Lakes quietly nestle in the primeval forest with the Shiretoko mountain range as a backdrop. This scenic spot is a symbol of the Shiretoko World Heritage Site, and the seasonal reflections of the mountains and sky on the lake surface create a fantastical landscape.
Lake Mashu
Hokkaido Tourism Organization
Lake Mashu, known as the "Lake of the Gods," is a caldera lake that boasts some of the clearest water in the world.
Tokachi Plain and Kushiro in Eastern Hokkaido
Tokachi Ranch Birch Tree Line
Hokkaido Tourism Organization
The Tokachi Ranch Birch Avenue is a scenic spot that represents the Tokachi Plain, and is a beautiful road lined with birch trees that stretches straight for about 1.3 km from the entrance to the ranch.
Kushiro Kunitachi Park
Hokkaido Tourism Organization
Known as the largest wetland in Japan, Kushiro Kunitachi Park is a magnificent natural treasure trove with a total area of approximately 220 km2.
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