Activities Sakura Season Along Sapporo's Shinkawa River Kim From around late April to early May each year, the banks of Sapporo's Shinkawa River are filled with the springtime beauty of..
Activities Hokuryu Sunflower Festival 2024 Late Jul - Late Aug The summer months in Japan see a number of sunflower festivals pop up on the calendar, and one of the best is Hokkaido's Hokuryu..
Activities Higashimokoto Shibazakura Festival 2024 Early - Late May If you're in the Hokkaido area around May through early June, a visit to the Higashimokoto Shibazakura Festival is a must. An..
Culture A Hokkaido Adventure: From Hakodate to Sapporo Serena Ogawa Savoring nature, food, and history from Hakodate to Sapporo.
Activities Sapporo White Illumination 2024 Late Nov - Late Dec The Sapporo White Illumination event started back in 1981 with a fairly modest 1048 lights. Over the years, the event has expanded..
Area Kushiro Kushiro, Hokkaido, is home to Kushiro Airport. International charter flights to and from this airport have operated for more than 20 years but the airport’s primary design was intended for domestic..
Transportation Hokkaido Access Guide Veronica Carnevale Hokkaido's airports, railways, buses, rental cars, and subways ensure that you have the means to achieve your desired itinerary...
Area New Chitose Hokkaido's capital, Sapporo, is served very well by New Chitose Airport. Only a relatively short train journey from the airport to Sapporo (with some great views on the way) it's an incredible..