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3 Days in Hokkaido: The Best Short Trip Itinerary

March 29, 2026March 25, 2026 by Hokkaido Adventures
Scenic view of Sapporo TV Tower in Odori Park surrounded by greenery
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
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Hokkaido in Spring: Cherry Blossoms, Thaw, and Shoulder Season Value

March 29, 2026March 24, 2026 by Hokkaido Adventures
Beautiful cherry blossom branches against a clear blue sky in Japan
Hokkaido in Spring: Cherry Blossoms, Thaw, and Shoulder Season ValueSpring arrives late in Hokkaido. While Tokyo cherry blossoms peak in late March, Hokkaido stays frozen until April and the…4 min read
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Hokkaido in Autumn: Foliage, Food, and Fewer Crowds

March 29, 2026March 24, 2026 by Hokkaido Adventures
Breathtaking view of Asahi-Dake in Hokkaido during autumn
Hokkaido in Autumn: Foliage, Food, and Fewer CrowdsHokkaido autumn starts earlier and ends faster than on the mainland. The first leaves change in Daisetsuzan National Park in…3 min read
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Hokkaido in Summer: What to Do When the Snow Melts

March 29, 2026March 24, 2026 by Hokkaido Adventures
Vibrant lavender fields at Farm Tomita in Nakafurano Hokkaido Japan
Hokkaido in Summer: What to Do When the Snow MeltsHokkaido in summer is the anti-Tokyo. While the rest of Japan sweats through 35 degrees and humidity that makes your…3 min read
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10-Day Hokkaido Itinerary: The Complete Island Circuit

March 29, 2026March 24, 2026 by Hokkaido Adventures
Tranquil lakeside scene with boulders and mountains in Teshikaga Hokkaido
10-Day Hokkaido Itinerary: The Complete Island CircuitThe standard 7-day Hokkaido trip covers Sapporo, Otaru, maybe Hakodate or Niseko, and calls it done. That's a solid introduction,…6 min read
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Where to Stay in Kitami: The Best Hotels in Hokkaido’s Yakiniku Capital

March 29, 2026March 24, 2026 by Hokkaido Adventures
Dormy Inn Kitami best overall hotel with onsen
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
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Hokkaido in Summer: Why It’s Japan’s Best Escape from the Heat

March 29, 2026March 24, 2026 by Hokkaido Adventures
Vibrant lavender fields at Farm Tomita in Nakafurano Hokkaido Japan
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
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