The area is connected by towns active in commerce, agriculture, and fishery, Sapporo the economic center of Hokkaido, Otaru the Historic town, Yoichi the town of fisheries and fruit trees, Urakawa, Hidaka the production center of the Japanese race horse, and more. Japan's first registered World Geopark, Toya Caldera and Usu Volcano Global Geopark is also in this area. You can enjoy hot springs of various hot spring water qualities including Noboribetsu hot springs and Toya Lake hot springs.
National ParkA nationally managed park, representing Japan's natural scenery. |
Shikotsu-Toya National ParkLake Shikotsu, Lake Toya, Mt. Showo-Shinzan, Noboribetsu Jigokudani |
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Quasi-National ParkThe park is managed by the prefecture with natural scenery based on a national park. |
Shokanbetsu-Teuri-Yagishiri Quasi-National ParkRuran Shore, Hakugin Waterfall, Bishabetsu ObservatoryNiseko-Shakotan-Otaru Kaigan Quasi-national ParkOtaru Aquarium, Goshiki Onsenkyo, Shinsennuma, Cape Kamui, Cape Shakotan, Cape OugonHidaka-Sanmyaku-Erimo Quasi-National ParkCape Erimo, Lake Toyoni, Mt. Apoi, Hidaka Yabakei, Hyakunin beach |
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Prefectural Natural ParkFollowing after national park, and quasi-national park is a park representing Hokkaido with its natural scenery. |
Furano-Ashibetsu Prefectural Natural ParkFurano Ski Resort, Rokugo Forest, Lake ShuparoNopporo Shinrin Kouen Prefectural Natural ParkHistorical Village of Hokkaido, Hokkaido MuseumKariba-Motta Prefectural Natural ParkCape Benkei, Cape Motta Lighthouse |
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GeoparkA natural park having a geological feature and the topography important or beautiful scientifically. |
Toya caldera and Usu volcano Global GeoparkToyako Onsen, Mt. Showa-Shinzan, Usu Zenkoji Temple, Kamui Chashi Historical Ainu ParkMt. Apoi GeoparkMt. Apoi, Cape Enrumu, Mt. Kannon |
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Wetlands Registered Under the Ramsar ConventionWetlands registered by the convention on wetlands of international importance, especially as waterfowl habitat (Ramsar Convention). |
Lake UtonaiA stopover for migratory birds, mainly swans, ducks, and geeseMiyajimanumaA eminent visiting place worldwide for wild geese. |
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