Culture
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Hokkaido
Vast wildnerness and a winter wonderland
Top Attractions in Hokkaido
Around Hokkaido
Hokkaido Top 10
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![Wintertime Magic in Otaru, Hokkaido]( "Wintertime Magic in Otaru, Hokkaido")
1Wintertime Magic in Otaru, Hokkaido
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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")
2Hotel NORD Otaru, Your Front-Row Seat to Otaru’s Canal District
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![Discover Hakodate: A Vibrant Port City in Hokkaido]( "Discover Hakodate: A Vibrant Port City in Hokkaido")
3Discover Hakodate: A Vibrant Port City in Hokkaido
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![Advics Tokoro Curling Hall]( "Advics Tokoro Curling Hall")
4Advics Tokoro Curling Hall
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![Kitami Mint Memorial Museum]( "Kitami Mint Memorial Museum")
5Kitami Mint Memorial Museum
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![Explore Hakodate’s Gourmet Food and Markets]( "Explore Hakodate’s Gourmet Food and Markets")
6Explore Hakodate’s Gourmet Food and Markets
Hakodate - Sponsored -
![Honzawa Ranch Observation Deck]( "Honzawa Ranch Observation Deck")
7Honzawa Ranch Observation Deck
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![The Journey As the Destination: Train Journey As Experience in Hokkaido]( "The Journey As the Destination: Train Journey As Experience in Hokkaido")
8The Journey As the Destination: Train Journey As Experience in Hokkaido
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![Tokoro Forest of Remains]( "Tokoro Forest of Remains")
9Tokoro Forest of Remains
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![Adventure Travel For All In Chitose]( "Adventure Travel For All In Chitose")
10Adventure Travel For All In Chitose
Culture
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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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![Sapporo Access Guide]( "Sapporo Access Guide")
4Sapporo Access Guide
Sapporo -
![Otaru Snow Light Path Festival]( "Otaru Snow Light Path Festival")
5Otaru Snow Light Path Festival
Otaru -
![Sapporo August Festival]( "Sapporo August Festival")
6Sapporo August Festival
Sapporo -
![Hitsujigaoka Snow Park]( "Hitsujigaoka Snow Park")
7Hitsujigaoka Snow Park
Sapporo -
![Hokkai Bon Odori]( "Hokkai Bon Odori")
8Hokkai Bon Odori
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![Hiking Mt. Yotei]( "Hiking Mt. Yotei")
9Hiking Mt. Yotei
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![Hakodate Fish Market]( "Hakodate Fish Market")
10Hakodate Fish Market
Hakodate
Upcoming Hokkaido Events
Activities
Rhythm Rail Jam 2026
Rhythm Rail Jam is Niseko's largest and most established winter snow festival, bringing together riders, spectators, and music..
Activities
Star Illumination of Goryokaku 2025-2026
Hakodate lights up the winter nights with a special three-month illumination at the Goryokaku star-shaped fortress.
Activities
Karurusu Onsen Winter Festival 2026
The annual Karurusu Onsen Winter Festival in Hokkaido invites participants to play snow-related games and win prizes.
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
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
Food
Explore Hakodate’s Gourmet Food and Markets
Veronica CarnevaleEmbark on a food adventure like no other in Hakodate—Hokkaido Prefecture’s third largest city.
Activities
The Journey As the Destination: Train Journey As Ex...
Joanna LigonStep aboard and discover a side of Hokkaido where the journey is as unforgettable as the arrival.
