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Snow-covered landscape in Hokkaido Japan

Hokkaido Adventures

Practical travel guides to Japan’s wild north. Honest advice on where to go, what to eat, and how to get around.

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New to Hokkaido? These guides cover the essentials.

Sapporo TV Tower and Odori Park

First Time in Hokkaido
Flights, transport, budget, and everything you need for your first trip.
Lavender fields at Farm Tomita Furano Hokkaido

Best Time to Visit
Month-by-month weather, events, crowds, and prices.
Sapporo hotel district Hokkaido

7-Day Itinerary
The best first-visit route covering Sapporo, Otaru, Hakodate, and more.
Seicomart convenience store Hokkaido

Hokkaido on a Budget
How to save money without missing out on the good stuff.

Destinations

Sapporo city skyline

Sapporo
The capital. Ramen, beer, snow festivals, and a city that punches above its weight.
Hakodate night view from Mount Hakodate

Hakodate
Night views, morning markets, and the most Western-influenced city in Japan.
Otaru Canal Hokkaido

Otaru
Canal town, sushi capital, and the best day trip from Sapporo.
Blue Pond Biei Hokkaido

Furano & Biei
Lavender fields, Blue Pond, and the best of central Hokkaido.
Sapporo Snow Festival ice sculptures

Seasonal Guides

Hokkaido changes completely with each season. Pick yours.

WinterSpringSummerAutumnSnow Festival

Food & Drink

Hokkaido is Japan’s food basket. Eat accordingly.

Practical

The logistics stuff that makes or breaks a trip.