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Hokkaido
Vast wildnerness and a winter wonderland
Top Attractions in Hokkaido
Around Hokkaido
Hokkaido Top 10
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![Tokoro Forest of Remains]( "Tokoro Forest of Remains")
1Tokoro Forest of Remains
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![Discover Hakodate: A Vibrant Port City in Hokkaido]( "Discover Hakodate: A Vibrant Port City in Hokkaido")
2Discover Hakodate: A Vibrant Port City in Hokkaido
Hakodate -
![Pierson Museum]( "Pierson Museum")
3Pierson Museum
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![Hokkaido Named on Top Wine Destinations List]( "Hokkaido Named on Top Wine Destinations List")
4Hokkaido Named on Top Wine Destinations List
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![Kitami Mint Memorial Museum]( "Kitami Mint Memorial Museum")
5Kitami Mint Memorial Museum
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![Adventure Travel For All In Chitose]( "Adventure Travel For All In Chitose")
6Adventure Travel For All In Chitose
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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")
7Hotel NORD Otaru, Your Front-Row Seat to Otaru’s Canal District
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![Honzawa Ranch Observation Deck]( "Honzawa Ranch Observation Deck")
8Honzawa Ranch Observation Deck
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![Advics Tokoro Curling Hall]( "Advics Tokoro Curling Hall")
9Advics Tokoro Curling Hall
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![Wintertime Magic in Otaru, Hokkaido]( "Wintertime Magic in Otaru, Hokkaido")
10Wintertime Magic in Otaru, Hokkaido
Otaru
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![Lake Shikotsu Ice Festival]( "Lake Shikotsu Ice Festival")
1Lake Shikotsu Ice Festival
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![Asahikawa Winter Festival]( "Asahikawa Winter Festival")
2Asahikawa 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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![Otaru Snow Light Path Festival]( "Otaru Snow Light Path Festival")
4Otaru Snow Light Path Festival
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![Sapporo Access Guide]( "Sapporo Access Guide")
5Sapporo Access Guide
Sapporo -
![Sapporo August Festival]( "Sapporo August Festival")
6Sapporo August Festival
Sapporo -
![Hitsujigaoka Snow Park]( "Hitsujigaoka Snow Park")
7Hitsujigaoka Snow Park
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![Hiking Mt. Yotei]( "Hiking Mt. Yotei")
8Hiking Mt. Yotei
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![Smile Rink Sapporo]( "Smile Rink Sapporo")
9Smile Rink Sapporo
Sapporo -
![Otofuke Tokachigawa Swan Festival]( "Otofuke Tokachigawa Swan Festival")
10Otofuke Tokachigawa Swan Festival
Activities
Upcoming Hokkaido Events
Activities
Otofuke Tokachigawa Swan Festival 2026
Running annually since 1992, the Otofuke Tokachigawa Swan Festival is based on the migration of around 1,000 white swans that fly..
Culture
Takikawa Lantern Festival 2026
The tradition of creating unique paper bag lanterns, made by the citizens of Takikawa, continues in its 11th year
Activities
Lake Shikotsu Ice Festival 2026
Each year during the winter months, Hokkaido's Lake Shikotsu Ice Festival brings a dose of colorful magic to this corner of..
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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Japanese
Sapporo Ramen Republic
Sandro BernardinelloSome of the best ramen in Hokkaido, all in one place. This is a ramen lovers' paradise that will undoubtedly appease your hunger...
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
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..
Accommodation
Hotel Mystays Premier Sapporo Park
Sarah EndarastyaEnjoy a comfortable stay in Sapporo with Hotel Mystays Premier Sapporo Park.
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...