Category: Destinations

The small agricultural village of Rusutsu (ルスツ · 留寿都) is one of Hokkaido’s main ski resorts comparable to the Niseko United: there are 42km slopes covering 37 runs.

The main town of Niseko (ニセコ市街), which has a beautiful scenery of the four seasons, is the gateway to the hot spring villages in the Niseko Mountains.

Niseko’s best ski resorts, onsen, hiking trails, picturesque marshes, luxury accommodation and dining options sprawl over the highest peak of Niseko Annupuri overlooking the stunning Yotei-zan (Ezo-Fuji)

The subprefectural capital of Shiribeshi Region, Kutchan (倶知安) serves as a transport hub for the bustling ski resort on the Niseko Mountains.

Japan’s northernmost city of Wakkanai (稚内) is an important turning point for all tourists. In summer Wakkanai is crowded with group tourists, railway enthusiasts, hiker, bikers and cyclists.

Northern Hokkaido’s top dairy farming town of Toyotomi (豊富) is the main gateway for Rishiri-Rebun-Sarobetsu National Park and Japan’s northernmost onsen village.

On the 45th parallel north, Horonobe (幌延) is a dairy town. It is home to Hokkaido’s best reindeer sightseeing farm.

At the northern edge of Kamikawa Region, the rustic riverside town of Nakagawa (中川) has a cozy onsen and an eco museum. During warmer months, you can enjoy camping, cycling and canoeing.

Developed by railway workers in the 1910s, Otoineppu (音威子府) is Hokkaido’s smallest village by population but appealing place along the river surrounded by tranquil mountain forest.

Forestry town Bifuka (美深) is Japan’s northernmost large-scale rice producing area along Teshio-gawa.

Known as the ‘Suffolk Land’, Shibetsu (士別) is an agricultural city located in the heart of the Nayoro Basin.

Nayoro (名寄) makes a good base for several excursions. In summer lovely sunflowers blooming in the scenic fields. On the other hand, ice-bound winter brings powder snow and mysterious sun pillars.

Kenbuchi (剣淵) is known as the ‘Picture Book Village’, which boasts a picturesque rural landscape like patchwork.

Nagayama (永山) is Asahikawa’s main industrial area, so you can learn about the history and tradition of Asahikawa furniture and sake brewing.

Ishikari Region’s smallest village of Shinshinotsu (新篠津) is ideal for family vacation. You can enjoy camping, ice fishing and getting into hot water around the lake.