From brown bears in primeval forests to red-crowned cranes in marshlands, Hokkaido's wildlife is a window into Japan's untamed natural heritage.
Shiretoko
Guided summer tours, 95% sightings
Wildlife
Kushiro
Red-crowned cranes
Birdwatching
Rausu
Orca and sperm whale
Marine
Shakotan
Northernmost point, sea eagles
Birdwatching
Akan
Indigenous performance
Cultural
Daisetsuzan
Brown bears, alpine hiking
Nature
Nemuro
White-tailed eagle
Birdwatching