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Hokkaido
Vast wildnerness and a winter wonderland
Top Attractions in Hokkaido
Around Hokkaido
Hokkaido Top 10
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![Eastern Hokkaido Nature and Activity Experiences]( "Eastern Hokkaido Nature and Activity Experiences")
1Eastern Hokkaido Nature and Activity Experiences
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2Altezza Italian Restaurant
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3Ristorante Otto Sette
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4Spend the Day in Sapporo: Japan’s Northern Metropolis
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![Niseko Features on 2024 Trending Destinations List]( "Niseko Features on 2024 Trending Destinations List")
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8Hokkaido Named on Best of Travel 2024 List
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9Biratori Nibutani Ainu Museum
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Hakodate
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1Lake Shikotsu Ice Festival
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4Hitsujigaoka Snow Park
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6Daisetsuzan Ohachi-Daira Crater
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9Higashimokoto Shibazakura Festival
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Sapporo
Upcoming Hokkaido Events
Activities
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
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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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
Culture
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..
Culture
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..