Navigating Hokkaido as a vegan or vegetarian poses challenges due to meat-centric traditions. Learn about the impact of dashi and cultural hesitations, explore the historical roots and discover strategies for plant-based eating.
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The insider’s look into Hokkaido
- Vegan & Vegetarian in Hokkaido
- A Local’s Guide to Using Public Transport in Hokkaido
This guide will demystify Hokkaido’s trains, buses and ferries and share all you need to know about navigating Hokkaido by public transport.
- Covid-19 related requirements when travelling to Japan
This is our guide to visiting Japan as a tourist now that Covid-19 border closures have been lifted. We will endeavour to keep this page up to date but we recommend that you double check official sources before you travel.
- Hokkaido Guide Stories – Cycling Around the Daisetsuzan Mountains
Adventure Hokkaido guide Richard shares his experience cycling in the Daisetsuzan National Park on our Around Daisetsuzan 7 Day Cycling Tour during the summer of 2021.
- A Local’s Guide to Driving in Hokkaido
Have questions about getting around by car in Hokkaido? In this article, Kazu gives tips for driving in Hokkaido. A handy guide for anyone planning on renting a car and exploring Hokkaido by road.
- How to Onsen (Like a Local!)
Dipping in an Onsen, or hot spring, is a post hike ritual for Ayaka! She'll explain all about onsen etiquette, from how to enter the bath to the best way to unwind afterwards so you can dip your toes into this part of our culture!
- Meet Our Guides at Adventure Hokkaido
Meet our guides at Adventure Hokkaido. In these videos we introduce our hiking, cycling and nature guides who are passionate about what they do – guiding in Hokkaido’s great outdoors.
- Hokkaido Wildlife Guide
It is no secret that Hokkaido's wildlife is both varied and spectacular. This article shares our favourite wildlife to see in Hokkaido, as well as tips on all the best spots to view them.
- Hokkaido Guide Stories – Japan’s Far East with Ayaka
In this article, Adventure Hokkaido owner & co-founder Ayaka shares her adventures exploring a trio of National Parks in Eastern Hokkaido on our Japan’s Far East 8 Day Wildlife & Adventure Tour.
- Hokkaido Travel Tips & Common Questions
Where is Hokkaido? How do I get there? Do people speak English?! All these questions and more are answered in this handy blog by Richard!