Set on the upper stream of Ishikari-gawa in the northeastern part of Daisetsuzan National Park, Sounkyo Onsen (層雲峡温泉) is Northern…
Hiking and Skiing Asahi-dake
About 45km east of Asahikawa, the tiny highland village (at 1050m) of Asahidake Onsen (旭岳温泉) is the base for Hokkaido’s…
Sunflower Town Nayoro
At the heart of the Nayoro Basin (名寄盆地), this agricultural city makes a good base for several excursions in the…
Minamifurano and Lake Kanayama
On the south side of the Furano Basin, the modest town of Minamifurano (南富良野町) is dominated by the peaceful artificial…
Onsen Experience in Niseko
After a hard day, getting into onsen (温泉: hot springs) around Niseko ski areas or JR train stations. The Niseko…
Skiing and Snowboarding in Niseko
Niseko (ニセコ: 新雪谷) is Japan’s most dynamically changing ski resort, modern buildings, restaurants and bars are rising day by day…
Takino Suzuran Hillside Park
About 20km south of Sapporo Station, the city’s largest recreation park (国営滝野すずらん丘陵公園) is a great playground for kids. The pleasant…
Climbing and Skiing Moiwa-yama
Moiwa-yama (531m), just 5km southwest of the city center along the tramline, offering breathtaking views over Sapporo, especially after dark.…
Nakajima Park: Sapporo’s Cultural Heart
Popular with families and artists, Nakajima Park (中島公園) is the cultural heart of Sapporo since the 1880s. The design is…