- Odori Park
- Asahiyama Zoo
- Sapporo Clock Tower
- Sapporo Beer Museum
- Hokkaido Shrine
- Nikka Whisky Hokkaido Factory Yoichi Distillery
- Kanemori Red Brick Warehouse
- Sapporo Dome
- Sapporo Okurayama Viewing Point
- Lake Toya
- Sapporo Snow Festival
- 2023-2024 Snow Resort Guide in Japan: Asia’s Winter Wonderland
- Niseko Ski Resort
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What is Hokkaido?
Not just a prefecture but an island of its own, Hokkaido is the most northerly prefecture and island of the Japanese archipelago. Arriving in Hokkaido, which is rural and bursting with breathtaking nature, means entering a world where vast national parks, towering mountains, and natural hot springs can be found at every turn. Come December, these natural splendors freeze over and morph into a winter wonderland.
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- Central Sapporo
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- Sapporo Suburbs
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- Otaru
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- Shakotan / Yoichi
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- Niseko / Lake Toya
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- Hakodate
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- Onuma / Matsumae / Esashi
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- Asahikawa
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- Furano
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- Biei
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- Tomakomai / Shiraoi / Noboribetsu
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- Yubari / Bibai
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- Hidaka
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- Obihiro / Erimo
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- Northern Tokachi
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- Southern Tokachi
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- Kushiro / Three Great Lakes
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- Abashiri / Mombetsu
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- Shiretoko
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- Nemuro
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- Wakkanai
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- Rishiri / Rebun
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- Eniwa / Chitose / Shikotsuko
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Itineraries
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- A nostalgic walking plan in the port city of Otaru
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- Otaru in Hokkaido is a port town that once had a flourishing and prosperous fishing industry. A plan focusing on the Otaru Canal synonymous with Otaru, an area of historic huge warehouses and also including sushi, sweets and souvenirs that cannot be missed when visiting Otaru, is introduced. Enjoy a romantic stroll in the exotic atmosphere.
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- From a morning market to the night view! Walk retro Hakodate
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- This is a walking plan around the exotic city of Hakodate, where overseas culture is deeply rooted. Hakodate offers many sights, such as seafood cuisine, a retro townscape, and night views. Make a schedule in advance, so you can smoothly travel from the morning market and bay area earlier in the day to the Motomachi area in the afternoon. We recommend visitors use the trams running for part of your journey.
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- Walk around Maruyama Town in Sapporo—classic sightseeing spots
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- This plan is introduced to fully enjoy a day shopping or eating and having fun in Hokkaido in the compact Maruyama and Sapporo area. The plan goes around spots such as Clock Tower and Odori Park on Royal Road, including stylish cafes and photogenic sweets. On the one day plan visitors can experience the unique, modern town, and is recommended for those sightseeing in Hokkaido for the first time.
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What to Wear
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- Warm Cloth
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- Warm Cloth
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- May
- Jacket
- Jun
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- Oct
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- Nov
- Warm Cloth
- Dec
- Warm Cloth
Getting Around
Although wild and underpopulated, Hokkaido is home to more than ten airports that provide direct access to the wilderness. Hokkaido's capital, Sapporo, is a recommended starting point for your trip, with several affordable flights between Tokyo and New Chitose Airport every day. Alternatively, jump on the four-hour shinkansen from Tokyo up to Hakodate to discover Hokkaido from the south upwards.
Access
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How to get to Sapporo New Chitose Airport
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How to get to Sapporo(Hakodate Line)
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- Kyoto → Sapporo(Hakodate Line)
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- Kanazawa → Sapporo(Hakodate Line)
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- Hiroshima → Sapporo(Hakodate Line)
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- Shinjuku → Sapporo(Hakodate Line)
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- Shin-osaka → Sapporo(Hakodate Line)
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- Asakusa(Tokyo) → Sapporo(Hakodate Line)
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- Tokyo → Sapporo(Hakodate Line)
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- Nara → Sapporo(Hakodate Line)
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- Hakata → Sapporo(Hakodate Line)
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- Nagoya → Sapporo(Hakodate Line)