HOKKAIDO

Hokkaido Travel Guides

Hokkaido has flower fields in summer and snow festivals and skiing in winter. These guides cover Sapporo, Otaru, Hakodate and Furano: sights, getting around, winter clothing and driving tips.

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Hokkaido Sightseeing

The Hakodate night view from the summit of Mt. Hakodate, with the city's lights between two bays

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Hakodate Travel Guide: Mt. Hakodate Night View, Morning Market, Goryokaku and Transport (2026)

Hakodate sights in one guide: Mt. Hakodate ropeway fares and the autumn 2026 closure, Morning Market hours, Goryokaku Tower tickets, Motomachi, and how to get there.

Updated 2026.10.19

Hokkaido Food

Sapporo soup curry with a chicken leg, boiled egg, carrot and green pepper in the broth

FoodHokkaido

Sapporo Food Guide: Soup Curry, Genghis Khan Lamb, Miso Ramen and Seafood Markets

What to eat in Sapporo: how to order soup curry, how to grill Genghis Khan lamb, miso ramen and Ramen Alley, Nijo and Curb Market hours, and the late-night parfait habit.

Updated 2026.10.19

Hokkaido Transport

A JR Hokkaido 789 series limited express standing at a snowy platform, the main way to travel in Hokkaido without a car

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Hokkaido Without a Car: JR, Buses and Rail Passes (2026 Fares)

Visit Hokkaido without a car: New Chitose Airport transfers, 2026 JR Hokkaido Rail Pass prices, fares from Sapporo and winter travel tips.

Updated 2026.10.19

Hokkaido Seasonal

Snow sculptures lit up at night at the Odori Park site of the Sapporo Snow Festival, seen from the Sapporo TV Tower

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Sapporo Snow Festival 2027: Dates, the Three Sites, Access and Where to Stay

Sapporo Snow Festival 2027 runs Feb 4-11. Guide to the Odori, Susukino and Tsudome sites, lighting hours, access, where to stay, and whether it is worth it.

Updated 2026.10.19

Hokkaido Itineraries

Stone warehouses and promenade gas lamps beside Otaru Canal on a clear day, a must-see on an Otaru day trip

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Otaru Day Trip: Otaru Canal, Sakaimachi Street and How to Get There from Sapporo

Otaru day trip from Sapporo: 32 minutes by JR, 800 yen. A walking route past Otaru Canal, Sakaimachi Street and the Music Box Museum, plus cruise prices and winter tips.

Updated 2026.10.19

Hokkaido Trip Prep

The snow-covered approach and torii gate of Hokkaido Jingu in winter, showing why non-slip footwear and warm clothing matter

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What to Wear in Hokkaido in Winter: Monthly Temperatures, Non-Slip Shoes and Layering

What to wear in Hokkaido in winter: Sapporo, Asahikawa and Hakodate temperatures, the layering method, non-slip shoes, snow-walking tips and a packing list.

Updated 2026.10.19