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Vast wildnerness and a winter wonderland
Top Attractions in Hokkaido
Around Hokkaido
Hokkaido Top 10
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![Honzawa Ranch Observation Deck]( "Honzawa Ranch Observation Deck")
1Honzawa Ranch Observation Deck
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![Permanent TeamLab Exhibit Comes to Hokkaido]( "Permanent TeamLab Exhibit Comes to Hokkaido")
2Permanent TeamLab Exhibit Comes to Hokkaido
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![Kitami Mint Memorial Museum]( "Kitami Mint Memorial Museum")
3Kitami Mint Memorial Museum
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![Hokkaido Named on Top Wine Destinations List]( "Hokkaido Named on Top Wine Destinations List")
4Hokkaido Named on Top Wine Destinations List
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![Discover Hakodate: A Vibrant Port City in Hokkaido]( "Discover Hakodate: A Vibrant Port City in Hokkaido")
5Discover Hakodate: A Vibrant Port City in 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")
6Hotel NORD Otaru, Your Front-Row Seat to Otaru’s Canal District
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![Tokoro Forest of Remains]( "Tokoro Forest of Remains")
7Tokoro Forest of Remains
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![Exploring Otaru]( "Exploring Otaru")
8Exploring Otaru
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![Pierson Museum]( "Pierson Museum")
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![Wintertime Magic in Otaru, Hokkaido]( "Wintertime Magic in Otaru, Hokkaido")
10Wintertime Magic in Otaru, Hokkaido
Otaru
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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")
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![Sounkyo Onsen Ice Fall Festival]( "Sounkyo Onsen Ice Fall Festival")
3Sounkyo Onsen Ice Fall Festival
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![Hokkai Bon Odori]( "Hokkai Bon Odori")
5Hokkai Bon Odori
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![Otaru Snow Light Path Festival]( "Otaru Snow Light Path Festival")
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![Sapporo White Illumination]( "Sapporo White Illumination")
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![Hakodate Fish Market]( "Hakodate Fish Market")
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![Hiking Mt. Yotei]( "Hiking Mt. Yotei")
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10When to Go to Sapporo
Sapporo
Upcoming Hokkaido Events
Culture
Tove Jansson & Moomin Exhibition 2025
This autumn, the Hokkaido Museum of Modern Art will host the Tove and Moomin Exhibition, a large-scale retrospective dedicated to..
Activities
Sapporo White Illumination 2025
The Sapporo White Illumination event started back in 1981 with a fairly modest 1048 lights. Over the years, the event has expanded..
Activities
Onuma Hakodate Snow & Ice Festival 2026
Enjoy snow sculptures and an exciting ice slide at the Onuma Hakodate Snow and Ice Festival, held on the first weekend of February...
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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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
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..
Accommodation
Hotel Mystays Premier Sapporo Park
Sarah EndarastyaEnjoy a comfortable stay in Sapporo with Hotel Mystays Premier Sapporo Park.
Latest Hokkaido Reports
Culture
Discover Hakodate: A Vibrant Port City in Hokkaido
Veronica CarnevaleDiscover Hakodate: fresh seafood, foreign-influenced architecture, and captivating nature. It's all waiting for you...
Culture
Wintertime Magic in Otaru, Hokkaido
Veronica CarnevaleOtaru is a small port city where atmospheric charm and breathtaking sceneries meet artisanal traditions and local gastronomy.
Activities
Honzawa Ranch Observation Deck
Justin RandallLocated 45 minutes by car from Kitami Station. The Honzawa Ranch Observation Deck overlooks the wide Kitami Valley, and Shiretoko..