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Hokkaido
Vast wildnerness and a winter wonderland
Top Attractions in Hokkaido
Around Hokkaido
Hokkaido Top 10
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![Pierson Museum]( "Pierson Museum")
1Pierson Museum
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![Honzawa Ranch Observation Deck]( "Honzawa Ranch Observation Deck")
2Honzawa Ranch Observation Deck
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![Advics Tokoro Curling Hall]( "Advics Tokoro Curling Hall")
3Advics Tokoro Curling Hall
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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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![Wintertime Magic in Otaru, Hokkaido]( "Wintertime Magic in Otaru, Hokkaido")
5Wintertime Magic in Otaru, Hokkaido
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![Discover Hakodate: A Vibrant Port City in Hokkaido]( "Discover Hakodate: A Vibrant Port City in Hokkaido")
6Discover Hakodate: A Vibrant Port City in Hokkaido
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![Adventure Travel For All In Chitose]( "Adventure Travel For All In Chitose")
7Adventure Travel For All In Chitose
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![Kitami Mint Memorial Museum]( "Kitami Mint Memorial Museum")
8Kitami Mint Memorial Museum
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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")
9Hotel NORD Otaru, Your Front-Row Seat to Otaru’s Canal District
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![Tokoro Forest of Remains]( "Tokoro Forest of Remains")
10Tokoro Forest of Remains
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![Lake Shikotsu Ice Festival]( "Lake Shikotsu Ice Festival")
1Lake Shikotsu Ice Festival
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![Sounkyo Onsen Ice Fall Festival]( "Sounkyo Onsen Ice Fall Festival")
3Sounkyo Onsen Ice Fall Festival
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![Hakodate Fish Market]( "Hakodate Fish Market")
5Hakodate Fish Market
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![Otaru Snow Light Path Festival]( "Otaru Snow Light Path Festival")
6Otaru Snow Light Path Festival
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![Hokkai Bon Odori]( "Hokkai Bon Odori")
7Hokkai Bon Odori
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![When to Go to Sapporo]( "When to Go to Sapporo")
10When to Go to Sapporo
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Upcoming Hokkaido Events
Activities
Onuma Hakodate Snow & Ice Festival 2026
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 2026
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 2026
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..
Food
Tokachi Kingdom of Sweets
Tokachi the Kingdom of Sweets: Featuring six sweets shop in Obihiro City, Hokkaido.
Japanese
Shingen Ramen
Valerie KorA must-go if you're looking for ramen in Sapporo. Be prepared to queue.
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
Hotel Mystays Premier Sapporo Park
Sarah EndarastyaEnjoy a comfortable stay in Sapporo with Hotel Mystays Premier Sapporo Park.
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..
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...