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Hokkaido
Vast wildnerness and a winter wonderland
Top Attractions in Hokkaido
Around Hokkaido
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![Exploring the Wild East - Culture and Cuisine]( "Exploring the Wild East - Culture and Cuisine")
1Exploring the Wild East - Culture and Cuisine
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![Eastern Hokkaido Nature and Activity Experiences]( "Eastern Hokkaido Nature and Activity Experiences")
2Eastern Hokkaido Nature and Activity Experiences
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3Ristorante Otto Sette
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![Meeting The People of Hokkaido]( "Meeting The People of Hokkaido")
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6Niseko Features on 2024 Trending Destinations List
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7Hokkaido Named on Best of Travel 2024 List
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8Biratori Nibutani Ainu Museum
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![Lake Shikotsu Ice Festival]( "Lake Shikotsu Ice Festival")
1Lake Shikotsu Ice Festival
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3Sounkyo Onsen Ice Fall Festival
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6Daisetsuzan Ohachi-Daira Crater
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8Shizunai Cherry Blossom Festival
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9Higashimokoto Shibazakura Festival
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Upcoming Hokkaido Events
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Onuma Hakodate Snow & Ice Festival 2025
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 2025
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 2025
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..
Where to eat in Hokkaido
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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..
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Shingen Ramen
Valerie KorA must-go if you're looking for ramen in Sapporo. Be prepared to queue.
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How to Cook Genghis Khan
Bonson LamCooking your own dinner can be a fun experience for two people but sharing one skillet amongst four adults may test your mettle...
Places to stay in Hokkaido
Accommodation
Lake Toya
Matt StormontA camping trip on the shores of stunning Lake Toya, site of the 2008 G8 Summit and one of Japan's natural treasures.
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Hotel Mystays Premier Sapporo Park
Sarah EndarastyaEnjoy a comfortable stay in Sapporo with Hotel Mystays Premier Sapporo Park.
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Hoshino Resort Tomamu
Bonson LamTomamu Resort is like being on centre stage in Nature’s amphitheatre, playing and resting in peace and solitude.
Latest Hokkaido Reports
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Spend the Day in Sapporo: Japan’s Northern Metropolis
Veronica CarnevaleHokkaido is beloved for its unspoilt wilderness, snowy getaways, and unparalleled culinary scene, including some of the countr..
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Eastern Hokkaido Nature and Activity Experiences
Tom FayFar away from the bustling streets of Sapporo—the largest city in Hokkaido—is a land of rolling farmland, vast open vistas, st..
Meeting The People of Hokkaido
Leslie TaylorOne of the great joys of travel, perhaps even greater than experiencing new sights or cuisine, is getting to know the people. It..