Category: Destinations

One of Japan’s first international trade ports, Hakodate is a romantic port town with an East-meets-West culture, historic buildings, seafood markets and coastal onsen.

Nakajima Park (中島公園) is the cultural heart of Sapporo, with a concert hall and a few historic buildings.

One of Japan’s legendary nightlife districts, Susukino (すすきの) has thousands of eating and drinking options. There are buddhist temples dating back to the 19th-century. 

Within walking distance from JR Sapporo Station, Odori (大通) contains historic landmarks, department stores and greenery parks.

Hokkaido’s largest train terminal, Sapporo Station (札幌駅) is a good base for exploring the city. The train station has a massive shopping complex, high-rise hotel and observation deck.

The highlights of Daisetsuzan National Park, Asahi-dake (旭岳) is home to the great ridge and highland onsen in Northern Hokkaido.

Sounkyo (層雲峡) is Northern Hokkaido’s largest hot springs resort and the main base of Kuro-dake.

Hokkaido’s second largest city, Asahikawa (旭川) is straddles the clear rivers and laid out in a grid pattern, with its varied attractions, bustling eateries, ramen spots and craft studios.

The agricultural town of Kamifurano (上富良野) is a jumping-off point for both Tokachi-dake’s wonderful onsen and great hikes in the southwestern part of Daisetsuzan National Park.

Hokkaido’s most famous countryside on the distinctive undulating hills, Biei (美瑛) is something like a France’s mini rural village. The picturesque hilly fields spread like a patchwork.

The lively agricultural city of Furano is said to mark the geographical center of Hokkaido. Tourist-friendly ski resorts, attractions and dining options dotted around the city so you won’t miss out anything.

On the east side of Shimukappu Village, Tomamu (トマム) is one of Hokkaido’s main resorts, with high-rise hotels and massive ski slopes.

Famed for the Ainu culture, the coastal town of Shiraoi (白老) is home to Japan’s northernmost national museum, know as the Upopoy facing the pleasant lake Poroto-ko.

Noboribetsu is one of Japan’s best places to enjoy the onsen experience. Walking around the pleasant trail around Hell Valley.

The 70-sq-km picturesque caldera lake Toya-ko (洞爺湖) is a unique tourist spot in the western part of Shikotsu-Toya National Park.

Otaru (小樽) is a nostalgic port town, with an atmospheric, hilly setting overlooking the Sea of Japan. Today the cultural weight of its heyday can be felt throughout the town.