Hokkaido
Featured places: Sapporo City, Biei Town, Furano City, Asahikawa City, Lake Toya, Noboribetsu City, Otaru City, Hakodate City, Niseko Town, Jozankei Onsen, etc.
Sapporo City can be reached from Tokyo by flight in approximately 1 hour and 30 minutes.
Tanukikoji Shopping Street
Sapporo City
A lively, historic covered arcade with many shops, restaurants, and entertainment spots, offering a blend of traditional and modern Japanese culture.
Sapporo Beer Museum
Sapporo City
A historic museum where you can learn about the history of Sapporo Beer and enjoy tastings in a classic brewery setting.
Shiroi Koibito Park
Sapporo City
A charming theme park by Ishiya, where you can explore the world of Shiroi Koibito cookies through factory tours, sweet treats, and whimsical displays.
Seafood Market
Sapporo City
A bustling seafood market filled with fresh local catches, including Hokkaido’s famous crabs, with vibrant stalls and dining spots.
The Hill of the Buddha
Sapporo City
A serene spiritual landmark with a 13.5-meter-tall Buddha statue, encircled by a lavender-covered hill that blooms in summer, designed by renowned architect Tadao Ando.
Furano Cheese Factory
Furano City
A family-friendly place where you can explore the art of cheese-making, sample fresh dairy products, and enjoy interactive experiences in a beautiful rural setting.
Furano Winery
Furano City
Offering a chance to learn about local wine production, enjoy tastings of wines made from Hokkaido-grown grapes, and take in panoramic views of the vineyard-covered hills.
Ningle Terrace
Furano City
A charming village-style shopping area nestled in the forest, where visitors can explore quaint artisan shops, enjoy handcrafted goods, and soak in the peaceful natural surroundings.
Flower Farms
Furano City & Biei Town
Enjoy seasonal blooms such as lavender, tulips, and a variety of other flowers, all set against a breathtaking mountain view.
Blue Pond & Waterfall
Biei Town
Discover the bright blue water or the snow-covered stillness of Biei’s Blue Pond, surrounded by trees. Nearby, waterfall flows gently, offering a calm and beautiful nature spot to enjoy.
Scenic Landscapes
Biei Town
Discover the iconic Christmas Tree, a solitary spruce standing tall in the snowy fields. Nearby, gently rolling hills adorned with rows of Japanese larch trees offer a serene backdrop.
Asahiyama Zoo
Asahikawa City
Famous for its innovative enclosures that bring you close with native and exotic animals, the zoo offers a unique and immersive experience—from playful penguins to curious polar bears.
The Gnome Garden
Asahikawa City
Explore the enchanting garden, where whimsical gnome houses, vibrant flowers, and winding paths create a fairy-tale atmosphere—a delightful destination for families.
Lake Toya
Toyako Town
A scenic caldera lake set within Shikotsu-Toya National Park, known for its clear, ice-free waters, central island, and surrounding hot springs.
Upopoy
Shiraoi Town
Explore the museum, traditional village, and interactive exhibits, along with cultural performances, hands-on workshops, and Ainu cuisine—all in a scenic natural setting.
Noboribetsu Hell Valley
Noboribetsu City
A dramatic volcanic landscape filled with steaming vents, bubbling pools, and sulfurous streams. This surreal valley is the source of the area's famous hot springs, with walking trails that bring you close to its geothermal power.
Otaru
Otaru
Stroll along the historic canals lined with charming warehouses, visit the nostalgic Music Box Museum, and indulge in exquisite desserts at LeTAO, famous for its rich cheesecake.
Nikka Whiskey Distillery
Yoichi Town
Discover the history of Japanese whiskey at the distillery museum, tour the traditional production facilities, and sample award-winning spirits.
Goryokaku Park & Tower
Hakodate City
Stroll through the star-shaped Goryokaku Park, a historic 19th-century fort, and take in panoramic city views from Goryokaku Tower—especially stunning during cherry blossom season.
Red Brick Warehouses
Hakodate City
Wander through Hakodate’s historic Red Brick Warehouses, once bustling trade hubs, now transformed into stylish shops, cafés, and restaurants along the scenic waterfront.
Morning Market
Hakodate City
Browse rows of fresh seafood and savor everything from sea urchin bowls to shrimp and scallops, then explore local produce and street snacks at this lively morning market.
Hakodate Ropeway
Hakodate City
Take the ropeway up Mount Hakodate for the famous "million-dollar view" of the city and bay—especially striking at night.
Jozankei Onsen
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Relax in soothing hot springs surrounded by lush forests and scenic river valleys. Enjoy traditional ryokan stays, seasonal nature views, and tranquil outdoor baths.
Snow Resort
Niseko
Experience world-class powder snow and wide-ranging ski runs suitable for beginners to experts. After a day on the snow, unwind at cozy lodges and enjoy vibrant local dining.
Recommended Food
Savor the fresh seafood of Hokkaido, where vibrant markets and coastal towns offer everything from succulent crab and sea urchin to tender scallops—bringing the ocean’s best flavors straight to your plate.
Savor the fresh seafood of Hokkaido, where vibrant markets and coastal towns offer everything from succulent crab and sea urchin to tender scallops—bringing the ocean’s best flavors straight to your plate.
Seafood
Taste the rich dairy of Hokkaido, where the cool climate and lush pastures produce exceptional milk, creamy cheese, and smooth soft-serve ice cream—delighting visitors with every bite.
Taste the rich dairy of Hokkaido, where the cool climate and lush pastures produce exceptional milk, creamy cheese, and smooth soft-serve ice cream—delighting visitors with every bite.
Dairy
Enjoy sweet and juicy Hokkaido melons, known for their smooth texture, rich aroma, and perfectly balanced flavor.
Enjoy sweet and juicy Hokkaido melons, known for their smooth texture, rich aroma, and perfectly balanced flavor.
Hokkaido Melon
Try Hokkaido’s beloved lamb dish, grilled on a dome-shaped skillet and served sizzling hot. Its bold flavor and hearty portions make it a local favorite, especially after a day in the cold.
Try Hokkaido’s beloved lamb dish, grilled on a dome-shaped skillet and served sizzling hot. Its bold flavor and hearty portions make it a local favorite, especially after a day in the cold.
Gengis Khan
Warm up with Hokkaido’s signature soup curry, featuring a flavorful, spicy broth filled with vegetables and meat, and served with rice.
Warm up with Hokkaido’s signature soup curry, featuring a flavorful, spicy broth filled with vegetables and meat, and served with rice.
Soup Curry
Recommended Accommodation
Nestled in the mountains, this ryokan features a harmonious blend of refined minimalism and natural elegance, offering serene forest views, private open-air baths, and seasonal kaiseki cuisine.
Nestled in the mountains, this ryokan features a harmonious blend of refined minimalism and natural elegance, offering serene forest views, private open-air baths, and seasonal kaiseki cuisine.
Modern Ryokan
Jozankei Onsen
Historic onsen resort offering a blend of Japanese and Western-style rooms, seasonal kaiseki cuisine, and hot spring baths with stunning panoramic views of Lake Toya and Mount Yotei.
Historic onsen resort offering a blend of Japanese and Western-style rooms, seasonal kaiseki cuisine, and hot spring baths with stunning panoramic views of Lake Toya and Mount Yotei.
Onsen Resort
Toyako Onsen
A former warehouse renovated into a hotel, it preserves the building’s historical character while blending modern comforts. The red brick walls and minimalist interiors create a unique ambiance.
A former warehouse renovated into a hotel, it preserves the building’s historical character while blending modern comforts. The red brick walls and minimalist interiors create a unique ambiance.
Boutique Hotel
Hakodate City
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