Activities The God of the Marsh Fiona Yoshitake The “Red Crowns”, the “God of the Marsh”, or simply, the Japanese Crane. Visit the Kushiro Marshlands this spring or winter to..
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Activities Karurusu Onsen Winter Festival 2026 Early Mar The annual Karurusu Onsen Winter Festival in Hokkaido invites participants to play snow-related games and win prizes.
8 Activities Yubari's Takinoue Park Amanda Ho A quiet park with amazing views for a peaceful day out.
Activities Mashu Onsen Roadside Station Amanda Ho Foot bath in a roadside station in a popular hot spring area.
Culture Asahikawa Winter Festival 2026 Feb 6th - Feb 11th The Asahikawa Winter Festival is a large scale winter festival in Hokkaido, occurring around the same time as Sapporo’s Snow F..
Activities Jigokudani in Noboribetsu Anne Lauenroth Discover the sulfurous ponds and steam vents of Jigokudani, or Hell Valley, in Noboribetsu, Hokkaido.