Hokkaido– category –

Lake Kussharo Shore Hot Spring in eastern Hokkaido offers a rare lakeside onsen experience. With its scenic setting, natural foot baths, and peaceful atmosph...

Matsumae Castle is Hokkaido’s only Edo-period castle and the northernmost samurai fortress in Japan. Famous for its cherry blossoms and historical significan...

Experience the drift ice of Hokkaido’s Sea of Okhotsk, Japan’s only place where you can witness this natural phenomenon. From icebreaker cruises to guided dr...

Goryokaku is Japan’s only star-shaped fort, located in Hakodate, Hokkaido. This unique historical site harmonizes natural beauty and history, making it a sta...

Asahiyama Zoo in Asahikawa, Hokkaido is known for its unique “behavioral exhibits” that allow visitors to observe animals displaying their natural behaviors....

Sapporo Snow Festival is one of Japan’s top winter events, held annually in Hokkaido. Streets are lined with massive, intricate snow and ice sculptures, with...