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Hokkaido

Hokkaido

Japan's northernmost island with vast nature, world-class seafood, and stunning winter landscapes. Shiretoko, Furano, and Otaru await.

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πŸ“ Articles about Hokkaido

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Seasonal Picks🌸 Spring

Hokkaido Cherry Blossom Guide: Best Sakura Spots

Discover the most beautiful cherry blossom spots in Hokkaido. Spring sakura viewing guide …

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Gourmet🌸 Spring

Hokkaido Local Gourmet Guide: スープカレー

Discover Hokkaido''s unique local cuisine including スープカレー. A food lover''s guide to the b…

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Rainy Day SpotsπŸ—Ύ All seasons

Rainy Day in Hokkaido: Best Indoor Spots & Activities

Don't let the rain stop you in Hokkaido! Discover top indoor attractions including εŒ—ζ΅·ι“εšη‰©ι€¨,…

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GourmetπŸ—Ύ All seasons

Hokkaido Food Guide: Fresh Seafood, Jingisukan & Soup Curry

Hokkaido is Japan's greatest food region. World-class seafood, lamb jingisukan, rich miso …

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SightseeingπŸ—Ύ All seasons

Asahiyama Zoo: Japan's Northernmost Zoo with Behavioral Exhibits

Japan's northernmost zoo, renowned worldwide for its behavioral exhibits showing animals i…

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Seasonal PicksπŸ—Ύ All seasons

Biei Blue Pond and Patchwork Hills: Seasonal Landscapes of Hokkaido

The patchwork farmlands of Biei and the mystical Blue Pond β€” made famous worldwide as an A…

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SightseeingπŸ—Ύ All seasons

Hakodate Morning Market and Night View: Harbor City of Seafood and Starlit Views

One of Japan's three greatest night views from Mt. Hakodate, paired with the bustling morn…

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SightseeingπŸ—Ύ All seasons

Sapporo Ramen and Odori Park: Walking Through the Birthplace of Miso Ramen

Sapporo, birthplace of miso ramen. Enjoy urban attractions around Odori Park and savor aut…

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Seasonal PicksπŸ‚ Autumn

Daisetsuzan National Park: The Roof of Hokkaido's Vast Wilderness

Japan's largest national park, centered in Hokkaido, featuring peaks over 2,000m including…

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SightseeingπŸ—Ύ All seasons

Akan National Park: Mystical Lakes with Marimo Balls and Ainu Culture

Adjacent to Kushiro Marsh, Akan National Park features Lake Akan with its famous marimo al…

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SightseeingπŸ—Ύ All seasons

Yoichi Winery and Nikka Whisky Distillery: Hokkaido's Flourishing Drink Culture

The Nikka Whisky Distillery in Yoichi, Hokkaido, where Masataka Taketsuru pursued his drea…

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Seasonal Picks❄️ Winter

Lake Shikotsu: Japan's Northernmost Non-Freezing Lake and Crystal-Clear Lakeside Resort

Near Chitose in Hokkaido, Lake Shikotsu is Japan's northernmost non-freezing lake with top…

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Festival/Event❄️ Winter

Hokkaido Winter Festivals: Sapporo Snow Festival and Beyond

The February Sapporo Snow Festival is Hokkaido's biggest winter event, filling Odori Park …

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Sightseeingβ˜€οΈ Summer

Rishiri and Rebun Islands: The Floating Flower Islands with Mt. Rishiri

Hokkaido's northernmost islands β€” Rishiri with its iconic cone-shaped peak and Rebun with …

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Sightseeing❄️ Winter

Kushiro Shitsugen: Japan's Largest Wetland Where Red-Crowned Cranes Dance

Japan's largest wetland in eastern Hokkaido, home to the special natural monument red-crow…

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Seasonal PicksπŸ—Ύ All seasons

Tomamu Resort: Sea of Clouds Terrace and Hoshino Resorts' Immersive Snow Experience

Hoshino Resorts Tomamu in Hokkaido combines summer's mystical Sea of Clouds Terrace with w…

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Seasonal Picksβ˜€οΈ Summer

Shakotan Peninsula: Brilliant Shakotan Blue Sea and Summer Sea Urchin Bowls

Extending from Yoichi in Hokkaido, the Shakotan Peninsula dazzles with its "Shakotan Blue"…

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Seasonal PicksπŸ‚ Autumn

Jozankei Onsen: Scenic Hot Spring Valley Close to Sapporo with Stunning Autumn Foliage

Jozankei Onsen in Sapporo's southern ward is a genuine hot spring resort just 1 hour from …

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SightseeingπŸ—Ύ All seasons

Otaru Music Box Museum and Canal Illuminations: Walking Hokkaido's Nostalgic Port Town

Otaru in Hokkaido is a nostalgic port town preserving Meiji and Taisho-era buildings. Musi…

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Seasonal Picksβ˜€οΈ Summer

Farm Tomita in Nakafurano: Rolling Hills Wrapped in Lavender Fragrance

Farm Tomita, Hokkaido's iconic lavender farm in the Furano-Biei area, dazzles in July with…

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SightseeingπŸ—Ύ All seasons

Obihiro and Tokachi: Sweets Capital and Vast Agricultural Heartland

Obihiro is Hokkaido's "Sweets City," famous for butter sand cookies and confectioneries li…

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Sightseeingβ˜€οΈ Summer

Wakkanai and Cape Soya: Reaching Japan's Northernmost Point

Stand at the northernmost tip of Japan at Cape Soya in Wakkanai, where views reach Sakhali…

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SightseeingπŸ—Ύ All seasons

Lake Toya and Mt. Usu: A Volcanic Experience Resort of Active Volcano and Caldera Lake

Lake Toya, a caldera lake of Mt. Usu in Hokkaido, hosted the 2008 G8 Summit. The area offe…

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Power SpotπŸ—Ύ All seasons

Kamikawa Shrine: Guardian Shrine of Asahikawa and Historical Walk to Hokuchin Memorial

Kamikawa Shrine, revered guardian of Asahikawa, has watched over Hokkaido's development si…

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Sightseeingβ˜€οΈ Summer

Shiretoko Peninsula β€” World Heritage Wilderness and Wildlife

Discover Shiretoko's pristine nature and wildlife in this UNESCO World Natural Heritage si…

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Seasonal Picksβ˜€οΈ Summer

Furano and Biei Lavender Fields β€” Hokkaido Dyed Purple in Summer

Wander through the vast lavender fields of Furano and the patchwork hills of Biei, creatin…

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Festival/Event❄️ Winter

Sapporo Snow Festival β€” The World's Largest Snow and Ice Sculpture Event

Marvel at the spectacular Sapporo Snow Festival every February, where giant snow sculpture…

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SightseeingπŸ—Ύ All seasons

Otaru Canal β€” Strolling Past Retro Stone Warehouses by Gas Lamp at Night

Wander along the romantic Otaru Canal at night, lined with beautifully preserved stone war…

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Lake Mashu β€” The Mystical Caldera Lake Shrouded in Mist

Gaze upon the legendary Lake Mashu, one of the world's clearest lakes, often cloaked in my…

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Power SpotπŸ—Ύ All seasons

Hokkaido Shrine β€” The Grand Protector of Japan's Northern Capital

Visit Hokkaido Shrine in Sapporo, the spiritual center of Hokkaido, surrounded by a tranqu…

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SightseeingπŸ—Ύ All seasons

Shirogane Blue Pond β€” A Fantastical Landscape Captivating the World

Marvel at the ethereal Blue Pond of Shirogane in Biei, a vivid turquoise pool surrounded b…