Hokkaido Car Rental and Driving Guide March 31, 2026 by Getting AroundHokkaido Car Rental and Driving GuideThis article contains affiliate links. If you book through these links, I earn a small commission at no extra cost…16 min read
Abashiri Travel Guide: Drift Ice, Prison History, and the Best Seafood in Eastern Hokkaido March 31, 2026 by DestinationsAbashiri Travel Guide: Drift Ice, Prison History, and the Best Seafood in Eastern HokkaidoThis article contains affiliate links. If you book through them, I earn a small commission at no extra cost to…16 min read
Things to Do in Hokkaido: The Honest Guide From Someone Who Keeps Going Back March 31, 2026 by Things to DoThings to Do in Hokkaido: The Honest Guide From Someone Who Keeps Going BackThis article contains affiliate links. If you book through these links, I earn a small commission at no extra cost…17 min read
Hokkaido Weather: What to Expect Each Month (And When to Go) March 31, 2026 by Seasonal GuidesHokkaido Weather: What to Expect Each Month (And When to Go)This article contains affiliate links. If you book through them, I earn a small commission at no extra cost to…15 min read
Lake Shikotsu: Hokkaido’s Clearest Lake (And Why It’s Worth the Detour) March 31, 2026 by DestinationsLake Shikotsu: Hokkaido’s Clearest Lake (And Why It’s Worth the Detour)Lake Shikotsu sits about 40 minutes south of New Chitose Airport, and most people drive right past it on the…10 min read
Best JR Pass Routes in Hokkaido: Get Your Money’s Worth March 29, 2026March 25, 2026 by Hokkaido Adventures Getting AroundBest JR Pass Routes in Hokkaido: Get Your Money’s WorthThe JR Hokkaido Rail Pass is not automatically worth buying — it depends entirely on your route. If you stay…3 min read
3 Days in Hokkaido: The Best Short Trip Itinerary March 29, 2026March 25, 2026 by Hokkaido Adventures 3 Days in Hokkaido: The Best Short Trip ItineraryThree days is not a lot for an island the size of Hokkaido, but it is enough to get a…4 min read
What to Buy in Hokkaido: The Best Souvenirs and Where to Find Them March 29, 2026March 25, 2026 by Hokkaido Adventures Travel TipsWhat to Buy in Hokkaido: The Best Souvenirs and Where to Find ThemJapanese souvenir culture (omiyage) is deeply embedded in travel. You are expected to bring back edible gifts for colleagues, friends,…4 min read
Best Onsen in Hokkaido: 12 Hot Springs Worth the Trip (2026) March 29, 2026March 24, 2026 by Hokkaido Adventures Things to DoBest Onsen in Hokkaido: 12 Hot Springs Worth the Trip (2026)Hokkaido sits on volcanic ground, and the heat underneath pushes mineral-rich water to the surface across the entire island. There…6 min read
Hokkaido vs Mainland Japan: How They Differ and Which to Visit March 29, 2026March 24, 2026 by Hokkaido Adventures Travel TipsHokkaido vs Mainland Japan: How They Differ and Which to VisitVisitors planning their first Japan trip often ask whether to include Hokkaido or stick to the "golden route" of Tokyo-Kyoto-Osaka.…4 min read
