Hokkaido

Travel articles, sights and food guides about Hokkaido — Japan Travel Guide

Ningle Terrace 2026 Guide: Getting There, Lighting Times and 15 Craft Huts
A complete 2026 guide to Ningle Terrace in Furano: transport, opening hours and the November 5–26 closure, evening light
Where to Stay in Niseko for Skiing 2026: Hirafu vs. Hanazono
Compare hotels around Niseko’s four ski resorts, from luxury resorts and mid-range apartments to budget and specia
Where to Stay in Hakodate 2026 for Christmas Fantasy: Red Brick Warehouses, Hakodate Station or Yunokawa Onsen?
A guide to where to stay for Hakodate Christmas Fantasy 2026 (Dec 1-25): compare the red brick warehouse area, Hakodate
Hakodate Christmas Fantasy 2026: Sea Christmas Tree at Kanemori Red Brick Warehouse, Fireworks Times and Access
Hakodate Christmas Fantasy runs December 1-25, 2026 in front of Kanemori Red Brick Warehouse, with a giant sea Christmas
Sapporo White Illumination 2026: 46th Lighting Dates, Odori Park Access and the Six Venues
The 46th Sapporo White Illumination lights up on November 20, 2026 with free entry at six venues, from Odori Park and th
Sapporo Snow Festival 2027 Guide: Odori Site, Susukino Ice Sculptures, Dates and Getting There
The 77th Sapporo Snow Festival runs from February 4 to 11, 2027, with free admission at the Odori, Susukino and TSUDOME
Sapporo Winter Shopping Guide 2026: Tanukikoji, Sapporo Station Area and Underground Mall Routes
A 2026 winter shopping route through Tanukikoji, the Sapporo Station area and the underground malls that barely touches
Sapporo Kokusai Ski Resort Guide 2026-27: Courses, Lift Ticket Prices, Access and Rentals
A full guide to Sapporo Kokusai Ski Resort for the 2026-2027 season: course levels, powder snow, lift ticket prices, Web
2026 Former Public Hall of Hakodate Ward Guide: ¥300 Admission, Kimono Experience and Nearby Hachimanzaka Sights
A complete 2026 guide to the Former Public Hall of Hakodate Ward in Motomachi: ¥300 admission, opening hours, access, th
2026 Niseko Luxury Hotel Guide: 16 Top-Rated Hotels in Hanazono, Hirafu and Niseko Village
A 2026 guide to 16 top-rated hotels in Niseko’s Hanazono, Hirafu and Niseko Village, covering luxury picks, access
Motomachi and Hachimanzaka Churches Guide 2026: Hakodate’s Historic Slopes and Churches
Walk Hakodate’s Motomachi district in half a day: Hachimanzaka, three historic churches, the Former Public Hall an
Where to Stay in Wakkanai 2026: Station-Front Hot Springs, Harbor Hotels and Cape Soya Guesthouses
Choose between JR Wakkanai Station, Minami-Wakkanai Station and Cape Soya with 16 hotels, hostels and guesthouses, plus
Shiretoko World Heritage Guide 2026: Five Lakes Regulations, Sightseeing Boats, Shiretoko Pass and the Eight Sights
A 2026 guide to Hokkaido’s only natural World Heritage Site, covering the Shiretoko Five Lakes elevated boardwalk
Furano Ski Resort Guide 2026: Resort Comparison, Lift Ticket Prices, Transport and Lodging
Everything for Furano’s 2026-2027 ski season: how the two zones compare, lift ticket prices, transport and lodging
Makomanai Fireworks Festival 2026 Guide: Dates, Access, Seat Tickets and Nearby Sights
The Makomanai Fireworks Festival was held on July 11, 2026, with about 22,000 fireworks set to music and lights. This gu
Where to Stay in Abashiri 2026: 11 Lakeside Onsen and Station-Front Hotels, Drift Ice Season Booking and Icebreaker Shuttles
Should you stay on Lake Abashiri or by JR Abashiri Station? We compare 11 real Abashiri accommodations with access notes
Sapporo TV Tower 2026 Guide: Tickets, Access and the Scary Window Observation Deck
A 2026 guide to Sapporo TV Tower: ticket prices, opening hours, access, the 90-meter observation deck, the Scary Window
Kofuku Station and Hanabatake Farm Guide 2026: The Old Hiroo Line Ruins, Aikoku-to-Kofuku Tickets and a Nakasatsunai Day Trip
A 2026 guide to Kofuku (Happiness) Station, the pink-ticket station on the former Hiroo Line closed in 1987, from Obihir
Mount Hakodate Night View Ropeway Guide 2026: Fares, Access, Photo Tips and Nearby Attractions
A complete guide to the Mount Hakodate night view: ropeway fares and hours, five ways to get up, photography tips, the 2
Lake Toya Hotel Guide 2026: 16 Toyako Onsen Hotels, Lake-View Rooms, Sky Open-Air Baths and Fireworks from Your Room
This guide sorts 16 real Lake Toya onsen hotels into four groups by price and style, with access, bath highlights and ti
Noboribetsu Onsen Hotel Guide 2026: 16 Popular Hot Spring Inns Compared, with Booking Tips
Our 2026 Noboribetsu Onsen hotel guide compares 16 popular hot spring inns, from upscale ryokan to budget stays, with ac
Where to Stay in Kushiro and Lake Akan 2026: 16 Station-Front Business Hotels and Akan Onsen Inns, and How to Choose Between Two Areas 70 km Apart
Kushiro city and Akan Onsen are about 70 km (1.5 hours) apart and are completely different places to stay. This guide co
Lake Akan Guide 2026: Marimo Cruise, Churui Island, Ainu Village, Bokke Mud Volcano and Onsen Town
Lake Akan in Akan-Mashu National Park combines protected marimo, Hokkaido’s largest Ainu settlement and a lakeside
Jozankei Hotel Guide 2026: 16 Onsen Hotels with Two-Meal Plans, Private Open-Air Baths and Family Stays
Which Jozankei hotel should you choose? This guide compares 16 real onsen hotels and ryokan by price band, location and