Activities
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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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![Advics Tokoro Curling Hall]( "Advics Tokoro Curling Hall")
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![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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![Permanent TeamLab Exhibit Comes to Hokkaido]( "Permanent TeamLab Exhibit Comes to Hokkaido")
4Permanent TeamLab Exhibit Comes to Hokkaido
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![Wintertime Magic in Otaru, Hokkaido]( "Wintertime Magic in Otaru, Hokkaido")
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Otaru -
![Honzawa Ranch Observation Deck]( "Honzawa Ranch Observation Deck")
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![Kitami Mint Memorial Museum]( "Kitami Mint Memorial Museum")
7Kitami Mint Memorial Museum
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![Tokoro Forest of Remains]( "Tokoro Forest of Remains")
8Tokoro Forest of Remains
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![Pierson Museum]( "Pierson 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")
10Hotel NORD Otaru, Your Front-Row Seat to Otaru’s Canal District
Otaru
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![Lake Shikotsu Ice Festival]( "Lake Shikotsu Ice Festival")
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![Asahikawa Winter Festival]( "Asahikawa 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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![Sapporo Access Guide]( "Sapporo Access Guide")
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![Otaru Snow Light Path Festival]( "Otaru Snow Light Path Festival")
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![Sapporo White Illumination]( "Sapporo White Illumination")
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![Hakodate Fish Market]( "Hakodate Fish Market")
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![Hokkai Bon Odori]( "Hokkai Bon Odori")
8Hokkai Bon Odori
Sapporo -
![Tsugaru Kaikyo Ferry]( "Tsugaru Kaikyo Ferry")
9Tsugaru Kaikyo Ferry
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![When to Go to Sapporo]( "When to Go to Sapporo")
10When to Go to Sapporo
Sapporo
Upcoming Hokkaido Events
Activities
Sapporo White Illumination 2025
The Sapporo White Illumination event started back in 1981 with a fairly modest 1048 lights. Over the years, the event has expanded..
Activities
Onuma Hakodate Snow & Ice Festival 2026
Enjoy snow sculptures and an exciting ice slide at the Onuma Hakodate Snow and Ice Festival, held on the first weekend of February...
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..
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.
Food
Tokachi Kingdom of Sweets
Tokachi the Kingdom of Sweets: Featuring six sweets shop in Obihiro City, Hokkaido.
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
Hotel Mystays Premier Sapporo Park
Sarah EndarastyaEnjoy a comfortable stay in Sapporo with Hotel Mystays Premier Sapporo Park.
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
Justin RandallSee the story of Hokkaido's love for curling and learn how to curl.
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...
Culture
Wintertime Magic in Otaru, Hokkaido
Veronica CarnevaleOtaru is a small port city where atmospheric charm and breathtaking sceneries meet artisanal traditions and local gastronomy.