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Hokkaido (北海道, Hokkaidō) is the second largest, northernmost and least developed of Japan's four main islands. Its weather is harsh in winter with lots of snowfall, below zero temperatures and frozen seas, while in summer it does not get as hot and humid as in the other parts of the country. With its unspoiled nature, many national parks ...
Best of Hokkaido in Summer. Day 1 - Hakodate. Start your day in Hakodate exploring the morning market as well as Japan's first western style fortress, Fort Goryokaku. Head for Mount Hakodate towards sunset and enjoy the celebrated night view over the city. Day 2 - Hakodate to Lake Toya.
Sapporo (札幌, "important river flowing through a plain" in Ainu language) is the capital of Hokkaido and Japan's fifth largest city. Sapporo is also one of the nation's youngest major cities. In 1857, the city's population stood at just seven people. In the beginning of the Meiji Period, when the development of Hokkaido started on a large ...
Budget-friendly. Boasting a bar, Otaru Tap Room & Hostel is situated in Otaru in the Hokkaido region, 800 metres from Otaru Station and 17 km from Otarushi Zenibako City Center. With free WiFi, this 1-star hostel offers a shared kitchen and luggage storage space. The property is non-smoking and is located 35 km from Sapporo Station.
reports. Shiretoko National Park (知床国立公園, Shiretoko Kokuritsu Kōen), located on the Shiretoko Peninsula in eastern Hokkaido, is one of Japan's most beautiful and unspoiled national parks. No roads lead further than about three fourths up the peninsula, and the northern tip can only be viewed from boats or be reached on multi-day ...
Best of Hokkaido in Winter. Spend a full day in the capital of Hokkaido, visiting sites like the Sapporo Beer Museum and the night scene in Susukino. Overnight in Sapporo for the next two nights. The Sapporo Snow Festival is held in early February. Make a sidetrip to Otaru, about 40 minutes from Sapporo by train.
Located in Hokkaido’s famous Noboribetsu hot springs area, the hotel is just a 5-minute walk from Noboribetsu Onsen Bus Terminal. The ropeway (cable car) to Noboribetsu Bear Park is a 10-minute walk away, and Noboribetsu Date Jidaimura historical theme park is a 10-minute drive. The 24-hour reception provides luggage storage services, and free parking is offered.
Located in Hokkaido’s famous Noboribetsu hot spring areas, adex Inn is a 14-minute drive from JR Noboribetsu Station. Guests staying can soak in the hot spring bath. Noboribetsu Jigokudani (Hell Valley) is just a 2-minute walk from the hotel while the popular Noboribetsu Bear Park is a 15-minute drive away. Guests can also make a 10-minute ...
The ride takes between 2.5 and 4 hours depending on pick-up location and destination. Fares vary greatly between the companies. Hokkaido Chuo Bus and Niseko Bus charge 3000 yen for the one way trip, while Hokkaido Access Network charges 5000 yen. Discounted round trip tickets and packages which combine the bus ride with lift tickets are also ...
The onsen waters of Jozankei were discovered in 1866 and the town now has dozens of ryokan, restaurants and shops catering to hot spring tourists. Several ryokan offer day visitors entrance to their baths for a fee of typically 500 to 2000 yen. Furthermore, free foot baths can be found around town. Jozankei in autumn.
