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Hokkaido
Vast wildnerness and a winter wonderland
Top Attractions in Hokkaido
Around Hokkaido
Hokkaido Top 10
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![Hokkaido Named on Top Wine Destinations List]( "Hokkaido Named on Top Wine Destinations List")
1Hokkaido Named on Top Wine Destinations List
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![Wintertime Magic in Otaru, Hokkaido]( "Wintertime Magic in Otaru, Hokkaido")
2Wintertime Magic in Otaru, Hokkaido
Otaru -
![Discover Hakodate: A Vibrant Port City in Hokkaido]( "Discover Hakodate: A Vibrant Port City in Hokkaido")
3Discover Hakodate: A Vibrant Port City in Hokkaido
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![Honzawa Ranch Observation Deck]( "Honzawa Ranch Observation Deck")
4Honzawa Ranch Observation Deck
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![Pierson Museum]( "Pierson Museum")
5Pierson Museum
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![Hotel NORD Otaru, Your Front-Row Seat to Otaru’s Canal District]( "Hotel NORD Otaru, Your Front-Row Seat to Otaru’s Canal District")
6Hotel NORD Otaru, Your Front-Row Seat to Otaru’s Canal District
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![Kitami Mint Memorial Museum]( "Kitami Mint Memorial Museum")
7Kitami Mint Memorial Museum
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![Advics Tokoro Curling Hall]( "Advics Tokoro Curling Hall")
8Advics Tokoro Curling Hall
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![Tokoro Forest of Remains]( "Tokoro Forest of Remains")
9Tokoro Forest of Remains
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![Adventure Travel For All In Chitose]( "Adventure Travel For All In Chitose")
10Adventure Travel For All In Chitose
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![Lake Shikotsu Ice Festival]( "Lake Shikotsu Ice Festival")
1Lake Shikotsu Ice Festival
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![Asahikawa Winter Festival]( "Asahikawa Winter Festival")
2Asahikawa Winter Festival
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![Sounkyo Onsen Ice Fall Festival]( "Sounkyo Onsen Ice Fall Festival")
3Sounkyo Onsen Ice Fall Festival
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![Otaru Snow Light Path Festival]( "Otaru Snow Light Path Festival")
4Otaru Snow Light Path Festival
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![Sapporo Access Guide]( "Sapporo Access Guide")
5Sapporo Access Guide
Sapporo -
![Hitsujigaoka Snow Park]( "Hitsujigaoka Snow Park")
6Hitsujigaoka Snow Park
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![Sapporo August Festival]( "Sapporo August Festival")
7Sapporo August Festival
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![Smile Rink Sapporo]( "Smile Rink Sapporo")
8Smile Rink Sapporo
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![Hiking Mt. Yotei]( "Hiking Mt. Yotei")
9Hiking Mt. Yotei
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![Hokkai Bon Odori]( "Hokkai Bon Odori")
10Hokkai Bon Odori
Sapporo
Upcoming Hokkaido Events
Culture
Asahikawa Winter Festival 2026
The Asahikawa Winter Festival is a large scale winter festival in Hokkaido, occurring around the same time as Sapporo’s Snow F..
Activities
Smile Rink Sapporo 2026
If you enjoy a spot of ice skating in the winter months, a limited-time event is bringing a rink to the heart of Hokkaido's..
Activities
Sapporo Snow Festival 2026
The Sapporo Snow Festival is a festival held annually each winter up in Sapporo, Hokkaido, attracting visitors from all over Japan..
Where to eat in Hokkaido
Food
Hakodate Fish Market
Bonson LamIf the thought of eating a still alive squid will make you squirm, there are other alternatives to get close to the freshest seafood..
Japanese
Shingen Ramen
Valerie KorA must-go if you're looking for ramen in Sapporo. Be prepared to queue.
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Japanese
Sapporo Ramen Republic
Sandro BernardinelloSome of the best ramen in Hokkaido, all in one place. This is a ramen lovers' paradise that will undoubtedly appease your hunger...
Places to stay in Hokkaido
Accommodation
Hotel NORD Otaru, Your Front-Row Seat to Otaru’s Ca...
Joanna LigonOtaru, a small port city in Hokkaido Prefecture, charms in every season: spring brings cherry blossoms, summer invites breezy Otaru..
Accommodation
Shiretoko Grand Hotel Kitakobushi
Peter LinThe Shiretoko Grand Hotel Kitakobushi is a beautiful onsen hotel in Utoro. Located in the town of Utoro, it is 50 minutes by bus..
Accommodation
Kurodake Ishimuro Mountain Hut
Sandro BernardinelloStaying overnight in the stunning beauty of Daisetsuzan National Park is an unforgettable experience on the roof of Hokkaido. The..
Latest Hokkaido Reports
Culture
Advics Tokoro Curling Hall
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Culture
Discover Hakodate: A Vibrant Port City in Hokkaido
Veronica CarnevaleDiscover Hakodate: fresh seafood, foreign-influenced architecture, and captivating nature. It's all waiting for you...