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Things to Do

Activities, tours, and experiences across Hokkaido

Otaru Day Trip from Sapporo: Canal, Sushi, and Everything in Between

March 29, 2026March 24, 2026 by Hokkaido Adventures
Historic Otaru Canal lined with stone warehouses in Hokkaido
Things to DoOtaru Day Trip from Sapporo: Canal, Sushi, and Everything in BetweenOtaru is the day trip that everyone does from where to stay in Sapporo, and for once the crowds have…5 min read
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Sapporo Snow Festival 2026: Dates, Tips, and What to Expect

March 29, 2026March 24, 2026 by Hokkaido Adventures
Large illuminated ice sculpture at the Sapporo Snow Festival
Things to DoSapporo Snow Festival 2026: Dates, Tips, and What to ExpectThe Sapporo Snow Festival is the reason most people first hear about Hokkaido. Every February, Odori Park fills with enormous…6 min read
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Day Trips from Sapporo: 15 Best Destinations Worth Visiting

June 11, 2026March 24, 2026 by Hokkaido Adventures
Historic Otaru Canal lined with stone warehouses in Hokkaido
Things to DoDay Trips from Sapporo: 15 Best Destinations Worth VisitingSapporo makes an excellent base for exploring Hokkaido. The city's central location and strong transport links mean you can reach…10 min read
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★ 5.0Sapporo Bar Hopping Food TourFrom $108
★ 4.7Hokkaido Seasonal: Lake Toya & Noboribetsu Jigokudani ValleyFrom $551 day
★ 5.0Sapporo Private Tour with a Local – Highlights & Hidden GemsFrom $109
★ 4.9Sapporo: Sumo Show Experience with Japanese food & PhotoFrom $772 hours
★ 5.0Popular in SapporoExperience authentic hand-made soba at a real soba shop!From $72
★ 5.0Otaru Rickshaw TourFrom $42
★ 5.0Mondo’s most popular plan! Experience making soba noodles and the king of Japanese cuisine, tempura, in Sapporo!From $85
★ 5.0【Private Car】Asahiyama Zoo, Blue Pond, Shirahige Falls, Ningle Terrace (from Sapporo)From $465

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