Where to Stay in Kitami: The Best Hotels in Hokkaido’s Yakiniku Capital March 29, 2026March 24, 2026 by Hokkaido Adventures Where to Stay in Kitami: The Best Hotels in Hokkaido’s Yakiniku CapitalKitami doesn't appear on most Hokkaido itineraries, and that's part of what makes it interesting. This is a working city…8 min read
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
