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Hokkaido
Vast wildnerness and a winter wonderland
Top Attractions in Hokkaido
Around Hokkaido
Hokkaido Top 10
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![Biratori Nibutani Ainu Museum]( "Biratori Nibutani Ainu Museum")
1Biratori Nibutani Ainu Museum
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![Spend the Day in Sapporo: Japan’s Northern Metropolis]( "Spend the Day in Sapporo: Japan’s Northern Metropolis")
2Spend the Day in Sapporo: Japan’s Northern Metropolis
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![Meeting The People of Hokkaido]( "Meeting The People of Hokkaido")
3Meeting The People of Hokkaido
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![Exploring Otaru]( "Exploring Otaru")
4Exploring Otaru
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![Niseko Features on 2024 Trending Destinations List]( "Niseko Features on 2024 Trending Destinations List")
5Niseko Features on 2024 Trending Destinations List
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![Exploring the Wild East - Culture and Cuisine]( "Exploring the Wild East - Culture and Cuisine")
6Exploring the Wild East - Culture and Cuisine
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![Hokkaido Named on Best of Travel 2024 List]( "Hokkaido Named on Best of Travel 2024 List")
7Hokkaido Named on Best of Travel 2024 List
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![Ristorante Otto Sette]( "Ristorante Otto Sette")
8Ristorante Otto Sette
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![Eastern Hokkaido Nature and Activity Experiences]( "Eastern Hokkaido Nature and Activity Experiences")
9Eastern Hokkaido Nature and Activity Experiences
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![Tsugaru Kaikyo Ferry]( "Tsugaru Kaikyo Ferry")
10Tsugaru Kaikyo Ferry
Hakodate
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![Lake Shikotsu Ice Festival]( "Lake Shikotsu Ice Festival")
1Lake Shikotsu Ice Festival
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![Sounkyo Onsen Ice Fall Festival]( "Sounkyo Onsen Ice Fall Festival")
2Sounkyo Onsen Ice Fall Festival
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![Asahikawa Winter Festival]( "Asahikawa Winter Festival")
3Asahikawa Winter Festival
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![Hakodate Fish Market]( "Hakodate Fish Market")
4Hakodate Fish Market
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![Higashimokoto Shibazakura Festival]( "Higashimokoto Shibazakura Festival")
5Higashimokoto Shibazakura Festival
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![Daisetsuzan Ohachi-Daira Crater]( "Daisetsuzan Ohachi-Daira Crater")
6Daisetsuzan Ohachi-Daira Crater
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![Shizunai Cherry Blossom Festival]( "Shizunai Cherry Blossom Festival")
7Shizunai Cherry Blossom Festival
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![Hitsujigaoka Snow Park]( "Hitsujigaoka Snow Park")
8Hitsujigaoka Snow Park
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![Hokkai Bon Odori]( "Hokkai Bon Odori")
9Hokkai Bon Odori
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![Sapporo Access Guide]( "Sapporo Access Guide")
10Sapporo Access Guide
Sapporo
Upcoming Hokkaido Events
Culture
Otaru Umeshu Festival 2025
Each year, Hokkaido's Tanaka Sake Brewing Kikkogura hosts the Otaru Umeshu Festival, which serves as a celebration of this much-loved..
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Dogtooth Violets at Totsushozan 2025
Katakuri, or dogtooth violets, grow in abundance during spring in numerous parts of Japan. If you're looking for one of the..
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Shizunai Cherry Blossom Festival 2025
From the early to mid May timeframe, Hokkaido's Shizunai Nijukken Road is an amazing place to enjoy the beauty of sakura season...
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.
Food
Japanese Beer in Hokkaido
Scott WalkerFrom mainstream to boutique, this is everything you need to know about Hokkaido beer.
Places to stay in Hokkaido
Accommodation
Hotel Pearl City Sapporo
Valerie KorStay in Hotel Pearl City Sapporo, which is conveniently located in the downtown and within walkable distance to many of the Sa..
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Hotel Mystays Premier Sapporo Park
Sarah EndarastyaEnjoy a comfortable stay in Sapporo with Hotel Mystays Premier Sapporo Park.
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Hoshino Resort Tomamu
Bonson LamTomamu Resort is like being on centre stage in Nature’s amphitheatre, playing and resting in peace and solitude.
Latest Hokkaido Reports
Culture
Exploring Otaru
MaxOtaru, a picturesque port town in Hokkaido, is known for its historic canal, fresh seafood, and winter charm. It offers a perfect..
Culture
Spend the Day in Sapporo: Japan’s Northern Metropolis
Veronica CarnevaleHokkaido is beloved for its unspoilt wilderness, snowy getaways, and unparalleled culinary scene, including some of the countr..
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Eastern Hokkaido Nature and Activity Experiences
Tom FayFar away from the bustling streets of Sapporo—the largest city in Hokkaido—is a land of rolling farmland, vast open vistas, st..