Hokkaido Whisky: Yoichi Distillery, Bars, and Where to Taste Japan’s Best March 29, 2026March 24, 2026 by Hokkaido Adventures Food & DrinkHokkaido Whisky: Yoichi Distillery, Bars, and Where to Taste Japan’s BestJapanese whisky has become one of the most sought-after spirits in the world, and the story starts in Hokkaido. Masataka…4 min read
Hokkaido in Summer: Why It’s Japan’s Best Escape from the Heat March 29, 2026March 24, 2026 by Hokkaido Adventures Hokkaido in Summer: Why It’s Japan’s Best Escape from the HeatWhile the rest of Japan sweats through 35°C heat and 90% humidity from June to August, Hokkaido sits at a…5 min read
Hokkaido with Kids: A Practical Family Travel Guide March 29, 2026March 24, 2026 by Hokkaido Adventures Travel TipsHokkaido with Kids: A Practical Family Travel GuideHokkaido is one of the easier parts of Japan to travel with children. The pace is slower than Tokyo or…6 min read
Jozankei Onsen: Sapporo’s Mountain Hot Spring Town March 29, 2026March 24, 2026 by Hokkaido Adventures Hot SpringsJozankei Onsen: Sapporo’s Mountain Hot Spring TownJozankei sits in a river gorge about 26 kilometres south of Sapporo, close enough that locals treat it as their…4 min read
Hokkaido’s Best Food Markets: Morning Markets, Night Markets, and Where to Eat Like a Local March 29, 2026March 24, 2026 by Hokkaido Adventures Food & DrinkHokkaido’s Best Food Markets: Morning Markets, Night Markets, and Where to Eat Like a LocalHokkaido's food markets are where the island's agricultural and fishing output meets the public. Unlike the department store food halls…5 min read
Hokkaido Packing List: What to Bring for Every Season March 29, 2026March 24, 2026 by Hokkaido Adventures Travel TipsHokkaido Packing List: What to Bring for Every SeasonPacking for Hokkaido depends almost entirely on when you're going. A January trip requires serious cold-weather gear that you'd never…5 min read
Asahiyama Zoo: Is It Worth the Trip from Sapporo? March 29, 2026March 24, 2026 by Hokkaido Adventures Things to DoAsahiyama Zoo: Is It Worth the Trip from Sapporo?Asahiyama Zoo is the most visited zoo in Japan outside of Tokyo, which is surprising for a facility in Asahikawa…4 min read
Is the JR Hokkaido Rail Pass Worth It? A Practical Calculator March 29, 2026March 24, 2026 by Hokkaido Adventures Getting AroundIs the JR Hokkaido Rail Pass Worth It? A Practical CalculatorThe JR Hokkaido Rail Pass gives you unlimited travel on all JR Hokkaido trains — limited express, rapid, and local…3 min read
How to Get from Sapporo to Niseko: Every Option Compared March 29, 2026March 24, 2026 by Hokkaido Adventures Getting AroundHow to Get from Sapporo to Niseko: Every Option ComparedSapporo to Niseko is roughly 100 kilometres as the crow flies, but the mountains in between mean every route takes…3 min read
Furano and Biei: Lavender Fields, Blue Pond, and the Best of Central Hokkaido March 29, 2026March 24, 2026 by Hokkaido Adventures DestinationsFurano and Biei: Lavender Fields, Blue Pond, and the Best of Central HokkaidoFurano and Biei sit in the agricultural heart of Hokkaido, about two hours from Sapporo. In July, Furano's lavender fields…6 min read
