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Hokkaido, Japan
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Hokkaido's second-largest city, famed for being the coldest place in Japan
Popular ski resort with near-guaranteed perfect powder
visitors come for its sunflowers in July and its winter ski resort
Mount Teshio, the highest peak in the Kitami Mountains, has well-maintained trails )
Japan's northernmost town is the gateway to Rishiri-Rebun-Sarobetsu National Park
has spectacular landscapes and fantastic hiking, is noted for its alpine flora and views of volcanic mountains and areas formed by marine erosion
lots of hikingbtrails for all levels, and amazing views from the peak of Rishiri
hiking trails for all levels of hiker, or take a nature
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