Activities Asahiyama Zoo, Asahikawa Clifford Bernstein Asahikawa being the northernmost major city in Japan, it would be expected that the polar bear exhibit would occupy its place as..
Activities Sanlaiva Ski Resort Sanlaiva Ski Resort in Noboribetsu, Hokkaido, presents endless slopes of powdery-white snow for skiers and snowboarders. Conveniently located near Karurusu..
Activities Otofuke Tokachigawa Swan Festival 2026 Late Jan - Mid Feb Running annually since 1992, the Otofuke Tokachigawa Swan Festival is based on the migration of around 1,000 white swans that fly..
Activities Onuma Hakodate Snow & Ice Festival 2026 Early Feb Enjoy snow sculptures and an exciting ice slide at the Onuma Hakodate Snow and Ice Festival, held on the first weekend of February...
Activities Mt. Moiwa Ropeway and Observatory Dan Traylor Ride a gondola, change to a tram, and take in a view of Sapporo from 531 meters above sea level
Activities Dogtooth Violets at Totsushozan 2025 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..
10 Activities Mt. Yotei Chris Barnes Mt Yotei dominates the Niseko skyline and is more often than not covered in cloud. Here is a glimps of the beautiful mountain during..
Sports & Fitness Hanazono Ski Area, Niseko Nicole Bauer Hanazono is the most recently developed part within Niseko United ski area, offering superb powder snow, perfectly groomed slopes..