Shikotsu-Toya National Park - Adventure Awaits on Sapporo's Doorstep Accessible from Sapporo and located on the warmer Pacific coast, Shikotsu-Toya National Park boasts amazing volcanic landscapes, lakeside vistas and some of the most popular hot spring resorts in Hokkaido year-round. Zac shares why Shikotsu-Toya is an amazing year-round destination and why you should definitely consider it for your Hokkaido trip!
Interview with Yuto Hirasawa, Hokkaido Photographer & Photography Guide We are delighted to partner with Hokkaido-based photographer and photography guide Yuto Hirasawa on our own Hokkaido wildlife photography tour! We sat down with him to talk about his thoughts on photography in Hokkaido and he shared some valuable insider tips and tricks for when you’re behind the camera...
A Local's Guide on What to Expect When Staying in Hokkaido Staying in Hokkaido is all part of the adventure, but if you've never experienced a Japanese-style stay before, you may be worried about making cultural faux-pas… or wondering what on earth all those buttons on the toilet do! We’ve got you covered - Zac's here with our local’s guide on what to expect when staying in Hokkaido.
A Local’s Guide to Photography in Hokkaido From wildlife to weddings, Hokkaido is fast on the rise as a photography haven. Often, our guests join us with cameras in tow and ask for our advice on kit to bring, as well as advice on how to get around Hokkaido with their gear. As part of our locals series, our resident shutterbug Hattie will share her tips on photography in Hokkaido.
What to eat in Hokkaido? Adventure Hokkaido Team’s favourite foods! One of the most commonly-asked questions of guides on our tours is, “What should I eat?” Well, you’re in luck… in this blog, members of the Adventure Hokkaido Team share their favourite Hokkaido foods with you, complete with recommendations on where and when to enjoy them.
The Hiker's Guide to Weather in Daisetsuzan National Park What’s the weather like in Daisetsuzan National Park? That has got to be our most frequently-asked question from hikers! The park is vast and at the mercy of some extreme conditions at times. Guide Richard breaks down the weather by month and outlines some things that may surprise you.
Bloomin’ Lovely! Hokkaido’s Trees and Flowers Hokkaido’s summers may be short, but during its brief tenure, its flowers burst into bloom and its trees become a vibrant green. On our tours from June through to September, we often come across plenty of these beautiful trees and flowers. In today’s blog, Hattie will introduce some of the flora we encounter more regularly on our tours.
Independent Travel to Hokkaido Independent travel in Hokkaido doesn’t need to be intimidating! While a little more planning and flexibility is needed, Adventure Hokkaido Guide Zac is here to guide you through everything you need to know and to show you that travelling alone in Hokkaido is an unforgettable experience.
Going Gluten Free in Hokkaido Like veganism and vegetarianism, gluten free diets have yet to make a splash here in Hokkaido. Culturally important ingredients also mean that avoiding gluten completely can be a challenge. However, as Adventure Hokkaido Guide Michael will demonstrate, it is still possible to avoid gluten while here with a bit of careful planning.
