Hokkaido
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Hokkaido Autumn Foliage: 8 Best Places For Fall Leaves & When To See Them (+Tours) -
50 Easy Japanese Phrases for Expressing Your Opinion or Feeling in Japanese! -
Japan's Best Winter Stays: Onsen, Ski & Cozy Escapes (Save 15%+ on Holiday Bookings!) -
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Enjoy Autumn Hues in Japan's Wild Frontier: Two-Day Road Trip Itinerary for Mount Daisetsu and Asahikawa (Hokkaido) -
(12% OFF KKday Coupon) Mt. Fuji Autumn Leaves, Powder Snow & More! 15 Best Tours to Experience Japan in Fall & Winter -
Ultimate 5-Day Hokkaido Itinerary: Explore the Best Eats and Sights in Sapporo, Otaru, and More! -
Special Feature: Inside Sapporo, Hokkaido With Videos, Articles, and Fun Places to Visit! -
Touch the Sky: Enjoy Seasonal Escapes on the Asahidake Ropeway (Hokkaido)
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5 Popular Sapporo Jingisukan Restaurants: Introducing Hokkaido's Specialty Worth Waiting in Line For
Jingisukan - Japanese grilled lamb - is the representative local dish of Hokkaido Prefecture. This specialty is made by grilling mutton and lamb on a round cast-iron grill. In Hokkaido’s major city of Sapporo, you can find a range of Jingisukan restaurants where flavors of dishes differ greatly depending on where you go. Here we will introduce how to enjoy this dish, its history, and the five must-try restaurants in Sapporo City!
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Furano / Biei / Sounkyo Other Sightseeing -
Shiretoko Spring -
Sapporo / Chitose Spring
Fun Summer Festivals and Events in Hokkaido (June/July/August 2025)
Hokkaido’s summer may be short, but it’s packed with exciting festivals and seasonal events. From lively local celebrations to major attractions that draw visitors from across Japan and beyond, there’s no shortage of ways to enjoy the sunshine. This guide, curated by a local writer, highlights must-visit summer events in Hokkaido from June to August! (This article may contain promotions)
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Otaru Gift Shops
Expert-Recommended: 9 Hakodate Hotels Serving Up the Best Breakfasts in Town
Hakodate, Hokkaido, is famous for hotels that serve incredible breakfasts, with competition so fierce it was once dubbed the "Hakodate Breakfast Wars" on Japanese TV and in magazines! From freshly caught squid—a local specialty—to premium seafood, dairy, meat, and vegetables, each hotel crafts unique morning dishes worth savoring. Hokkaido travel expert Nobuka has personally selected nine hotels known for outstanding breakfasts, based on firsthand visits and guest reviews. With over 15 years of experience and 1,000+ travel articles, Nobuka has stayed in hundreds of hotels and ryokan across Hokkaido. Planning a trip to Hakodate? Don’t miss these top breakfast spots! This article contains promotional content.
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Furano / Biei / Sounkyo Ryokan -
Noboribetsu / Lake Toya Rivers, Lakes & Canyons
Touch the Sky: Enjoy Seasonal Escapes on the Asahidake Ropeway (Hokkaido)
Located in central Hokkaido is Daisetsuzan National Park, one of the largest national parks in Japan, and home to Asahidake, the tallest peak in this mountainous region. The Asahidake Ropeway, positioned halfway up the mountain, provides stunning aerial views of the majestic landscapes and alpine flora. Here, we will introduce a variety of activities available at the popular Asahidake Ropeway, including scenic rides, walks, and local cuisine, to ensure you can experience all the area has to offer, and enjoy your trip to the fullest! This page contains promotional content
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Hakodate Cultural Heritage Sites -
Asahikawa Forests & Mountains -
Obihiro Other Restaurants -
Sapporo / Chitose Other Nature -
Furano / Biei / Sounkyo Parks -
Obihiro Other Japanese Food
Highway Bus Guide from Sapporo Station: Bus Stop Locations and Ticket Reservations
Highway express buses are a great way to get around Hokkaido. While central Sapporo is home to two main bus terminals, since October 2023, the Sapporo Station Bus Terminal has been closed for renovations related to the Shinkansen bullet train extension. Various bus stops have relocated to temporary locations nearby. So for smoother travels, you'll want to confirm the exact location of your bus stop and plan how you will get there well in advance. Here, a local Hokkaido writer will introduce the bus services and stop locations bound for popular tourist destinations, along with valuable tips to help you make the most of your travels.
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Sapporo / Chitose Spring -
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Niseko / Rusutsu Hotels -
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Sapporo / Chitose Airport
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- Hakodate
- Noboribetsu / Lake Toya
- Otaru
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SATUDORA Asari Store -
Orgeldoh(R) Kaimeiro -
Sapporo Kokusai Skiing Resort -
Otaru City General Museum Main Building -
Otaru Sakaimachi Dori Shopping Street -
Otaru Aquarium -
SATUDORA Otaru Sakaimachi store -
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Marchen Intersection -
Otaru Candle Factory -
KITAICHI Venetian Art Museum -
Temiya Park
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