Things to do in Hokkaido, Japan: The Best Geologic Formations

February 21, 2022 Franklyn Hardiman

Hokkaido (北海道, Hokkaidō, literally "Northern Sea Circuit") (Japanese: [hokkaꜜidoː] ( listen)), formerly known as Ezo, Yezo, Yeso, or Yesso, is the second largest island of Japan, and the largest and northernmost prefecture. The Tsugaru Strait separates Hokkaido from Honshu. The two islands are connected by the undersea railway Seikan Tunnel. The largest city on Hokkaido is its capital, Sapporo, which is also its only ordinance-designated city. About 43 km north of Hokkaido lies Sakhalin Island, Russia, whereas to its east and north-east are the disputed Kuril Islands.
Restaurants in Hokkaido

1. Shakotan Peninsula

Shakotan-cho, Shakotan-gun Hokkaido
Excellent
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4.5 based on 154 reviews

Shakotan Peninsula

Reviewed By Kwakaku - Sakai, Japan

We left Sapporo around 8:00, drove past Otaru, and arrived at Nioka Whiskey Yoichi Distillery, which was another story. And then we continued to drive along beautiful, sometimes even breathtaking, seashores around the peninsula, which was disturbed with some long tunnels, though. We had lunch at Fuji Zushi, continued on driving to Shimamu Beach, which had another story to tell, and then to Cape Kamui. After the cape, we continued to drive along the Sea of Japan. When we got to Michi-no-eki Osukoi Kamoenai, it was tea time. That was the end of the breathtaking beauty of the strangely shaped rocks and the sea water of Shakotan blue. We were driving back to Sapporo, and, when we reached Otaru, it was almost supper time. We decided to drop on at Otaru, did some shopping and had supper at a branch shop of Fuji Zushi (again!). We enjoyed a full day trip in Hokkaido, although we had to drive in dusk through unfamiliar Sapporo streets.

2. Cape Kamui

Kozakicho, Shakotan-cho, Shakotan-gun 046-0321 Hokkaido http://www.kanko-shakotan.jp/spot/%E7%A5%9E%E5%A8%81%E5%B2%AC/
Excellent
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4.5 based on 534 reviews

Cape Kamui

Reviewed By O5633KXsharonm - Abingdon, United States

This is a beautiful place for hiking. There are many steps and in places, the trail is quite steep. If you are afraid of heights, you might not want to visit this area. But, this is a beautiful place in Japan. The trail is at the top of high hills and in most places it is only about 2 to3 feet wide. We walked all the way to the end and were treated to some amazing views of the peninsula and the ocean. There is a little place to eat and a gift shop at the beginning of the hike, near the parking lot. There is an unmanned lighthouse at the end but it wasn't open the day we were there.

3. Cape Notoro

Misaki, Abashiri 093-0087 Hokkaido http://www.abakanko.jp/seen/scenery/notorimisaki.html
Excellent
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4.5 based on 216 reviews

Cape Notoro

Reviewed By scoot69

We visited on a sunny day. It's a coastal location, and was very windy. I think there is supposed to be a spectacular view of some coral grass if we had arrived at the right time of the year. Unfortunately, we were not there at the right season. The lighthouse is apparently famous for having appeared in several movies and commercials. It is quite captivating against the blue skies. Made for some nice photos.

4. Ebisuiwa Daikokuiwa

Shiroiwacho, Yoichi-cho, Yoichi-gun 046-0031 Hokkaido http://www.town.yoichi.hokkaido.jp/machi/syoukai/bunnkazai-ebisudaikoku.html
Excellent
47%
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Satisfactory
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4.5 based on 15 reviews

Ebisuiwa Daikokuiwa

5. Cape Kabuto

Tomarimura, Tomari-mura, Furu-gun 045-0203 Hokkaido
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4.0 based on 4 reviews

Cape Kabuto

6. Jigokudani

Noboribetsu Onsencho, Noboribetsu 059-0551 Hokkaido +81 143-84-3311 http://www.hokkaidoisan.org/heritage_023.html
Excellent
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4.0 based on 1,408 reviews

Jigokudani

Reviewed By Aznor - Singapore, Singapore

Went as a day trip from Sapporo. Few hiking trails that are pretty peaceful compared to the crowded entrance areas. Nice footbath hot spring to relax the tired feet along the path.

7. Joro-Koiwa

Kaizaki, Shakotan-cho, Shakotan-gun 046-0200 Hokkaido
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4.0 based on 2 reviews

Joro-Koiwa

8. Cape Kimuaneppu

Horoiwa, Saroma-cho, Tokoro-gun 093-0422 Hokkaido +81 1587-2-1200 http://inspot.jp/saroma/spots/29
Excellent
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4.0 based on 26 reviews

Cape Kimuaneppu

9. Jizoiwa

Kafukamura Motochi, Rebun-cho, Rebun-gun 097-1201 Hokkaido http://www.town.rebun.hokkaido.jp/hotnews/detail/00000172.html
Excellent
24%
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4.0 based on 29 reviews

Jizoiwa

10. Cape Aikappu

5 Aikappu, Akkeshi-cho, Akkeshi-gun 088-1113 Hokkaido
Excellent
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4.0 based on 22 reviews

Cape Aikappu

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