Best places to visit in Hokkaido
In this article, Adventure Hokkaido guide Ayaka Yoshikawa shares her ideas on the best places to visit in Hokkaido, the spots she takes friends when…
What to do in Hokkaido?
Are you planning a trip to Hokkaido and trying to find the the best things to do while you’re here? Great, you’re in the right…
What is the best way to travel around Hokkaido?
In this post, I will outline the common ways of getting around Hokkaido and give travel tips on how to get to destinations popular with…
What is the best time to visit Hokkaido?
For those looking for a unique experience when visiting Japan, deciding to take a visit to Hokkaido is an obvious option. Hokkaido, Japan’s northernmost island,…
Hokkaido Tours – An introduction
Japan is fast becoming one of the world’s most popular travel destinations and the “North Island” of Hokkaido is now on the travel wish list…
What is a mobile toilet bag?
携帯トイレ｜”Keitai Toilet”, literally translates as “portable toilet” and is something we would like our guests to know about before starting a hiking adventure in Hokkaido.…
What is Hokkaido Domin Wari（どうみん割）?
As part of the Hokkaido prefectural government’s efforts to re-start tourism, all Hokkaido residents including foreign nationals can receive a travel discount through the new…
Is it safe to drink the water in the Hokkaido outdoors?
Is the stream water safe for drinking? For people who grow up in Hokkaido, it is a well known fact that it is not safe…
Aynu Indigenous Cultural Tourism
– yesterday, today and tomorrow In this article, we would like to share a thought-provoking discussion we had with Shinrit Eoripak Aynu (Kenichi) and Hisae…
Travel deeper into the world of onsen
For over a millennia, natural hot springs or as we call them in Japanese, onsen have played an integral part in Japanese culture and society.…