Asahikawa: More Than Just the Zoo
Asahikawa is Hokkaido’s second city. Beyond the famous zoo, there is ramen, sake, craft villages, and a gateway to Daisetsuzan. What to do and whether to stay overnight.
Destinations
City and area guides across Hokkaido
Muroran and the Earth Cape: A Dramatic Coastal Detour
Muroran sits on a dramatic volcanic peninsula between Sapporo and Hakodate. Cape Chikyu, night factory views, and curry ramen make it worth the stop.
Lake Toya: Hot Springs, Volcanoes, and the Best Day Trip from Sapporo
Lake Toya is a volcanic caldera lake with hot springs, an active volcano you can visit, and fireworks every night in summer. How to visit and whether to stay overnight.
Wakkanai and Northern Hokkaido: Japan’s Northernmost Point
The top of Japan. Wakkanai, Cape Soya, Rishiri and Rebun islands – what to see at the northernmost edge of the country and whether it is worth the long journey.
Eastern Hokkaido: Why Most Tourists Skip It and Why You Shouldn’t
The side of Hokkaido that most visitors never see – drift ice, red-crowned cranes, UNESCO wilderness, and some of Japan’s best seafood. A practical guide to planning an eastern Hokkaido trip.
Furano and Biei: Lavender Fields, Blue Pond, and the Best of Central Hokkaido
How to visit Furano and Biei – lavender timing, the Blue Pond, patchwork fields, cheese farms, and whether you need a car. Includes what’s worth seeing and what to skip.
Hakodate Travel Guide: Night Views, Morning Markets, and Western History
What to see and do in Hakodate – the famous night view, morning market seafood, Motomachi’s Western architecture, and why this port city deserves at least one night.
Sapporo Travel Guide: Top Things to See and Do
Everything you need to know about visiting Sapporo – Hokkaido’s vibrant capital. Covers the best attractions, food spots, day trips, transport, and practical tips.