Activities Sounkyo Onsen Ice Fall Festival 2027 Late Jan - Early Mar The annual Sounkyo Ice Fall Festival has been running for over 40 years now, and it celebrates the beauty of the harsh, cold winters..
Activities Dogtooth Violets at Totsushozan 2026 Mid Apr - Early May Katakuri, or dogtooth violets, grow in abundance during spring in numerous parts of Japan. If you're looking for one of the..
Activities Spend the Day in Sapporo: Japan’s Northern Metropolis Veronica Carnevale Hokkaido is beloved for its unspoilt wilderness, snowy getaways, and unparalleled culinary scene, including some of the countr..
Activities The Journey As the Destination: Train Journey As Ex... Joanna Ligon Step aboard and discover a side of Hokkaido where the journey is as unforgettable as the arrival.
Activities Rhythm Rail Jam 2027 Late Feb Rhythm Rail Jam is Niseko's largest and most established winter snow festival, bringing together riders, spectators, and music..
Activities Sapporo Snow Festival 2027 Early - Mid Feb The Sapporo Snow Festival is a festival held annually each winter up in Sapporo, Hokkaido, attracting visitors from all over Japan..
Activities Hokuryu Sunflower Festival 2026 Late Jul - Mid Aug The summer months in Japan see a number of sunflower festivals pop up on the calendar, and one of the best is Hokkaido's Hokuryu..
Activities Takikawa Nanohana Festival 2026 May 16th - May 24th The Takikawa Nanohana Festival started back in 2000 and has become the city's largest annual event, with crowds of around 100,000..