A 4-day itinerary full of spectacular, photo-worthy vistas Arrive at Memanbetsu Airport and depart from Wakkanai Airport

After landing at Memanbetsu Airport in Ozora Town, take a rental car to Lake Notoro, which sits near the Sea of Okhotsk. Great waves of coral grass grow here, and their autumn colors are a sight to behold. After enjoying this autumn-only scenery, have lunch at the Ryuhyo-Kaido Abashiri Roadside Station located in Abashiri City. Then get back to your car to check in at Lake Saroma Tsuruga Resort, your lodging location for the first night. The resort sits on the shore of Lake Saroma, a famous sunset spot. It has several on-site sunset viewing spots and offers guidance for when to watch it. After dropping off your luggage, confirm the best time and place to catch the sunset of the day. Until the time comes, go out for a stroll around the Wakka Primeval Flower Garden.

On the second day, drive alongside Lake Saroma before proceeding inland. Stop by the local roadside station on the way to Cape Sango, which sits between Lake Saroma and Tsurunuma. The cape is well-known for its coral grass, also known as common glasswort. The small suspension bridge that connects the parking lot to the area where coral grass grows en masse is quietly gaining popularity on social media. After leaving Lake Saroma, head to the town of Engaru to reach the Yamabiko Falls, part of the Shirataki Geopark. The splashing waters of the falls are pair wonderfully with the beautiful autumn foliage. Located in the Shirataki district, the Shirataki Geopark is Japan's largest obsidian-mining area, and there are plenty of attractions where you can feel the activities of the Earth. Visit the Shirataki Geopark Visitor Center to learn about the area's geological origins. Then, spend the night around a campfire enjoying Shibetsu's specialty Suffolk lamb and chatting to the backdrop of a star-filled sky.

On the third day, leave the campsite and head for the northernmost part of Japan. Take a break at the roadside station in the town of Hamatonbetsu before heading to Lake Kutcharo, Japan's northernmost lake. The lake is a registered Ramsar wetland and a resting spot for swans from Siberia. Heading further north, travel 30 minutes from the Sarufutsu Park Roadside Station to reach Cape Soya, home to the Monument of the Northernmost Point of Japan. Don't forget to snap a photo and purchase a Certificate of Arrival at the Northernmost Point in Japan. Follow up by checking out two more photo spots: the shell-covered path of the Soya Hills White Road and the Wakkanai Port North Breakwater Dome, a Hokkaido Heritage site built around 1930.

On the final day, make full use of your morning time to see sights and shop for souvenirs. First, head to Cape Noshappu, where you can see Rishiri Fuji and Sakhalin across the sea on clear days. Next, visit the Wakkanai Roadside Station, attached to JR Wakkanai Station. The roadside station has a shop specializing in local products, which is a perfect place for souvenir shopping! In the front square of the JR Station, you can find Japan's Northernmost Railway Monument and take photos with it. Finally, drop by the Wakkanai Sub Port Market to enjoy an early lunch, buy seafood and dairy products, or otherwise enjoy yourself as time permits. Then, head to Wakkanai Airport for the finale of your trip. After takeoff, review the photos you took to immerse yourself in the memories of the four-day trip filled with unforgettable sights.