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!
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The insider’s look into Hokkaido
- How to Onsen (Like a Local!)
- 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!
- What to pack for Hokkaido?
Excited for your trip to Hokkaido, but are unsure about what to bring? This blog post shares tips on what to pack for Hokkaido, plus local insight and advice to help you prepare for your adventure travel to Hokkaido.
- How to get to Hokkaido?
By plane, by train, or by ferry? There are many ways to access Japan's northernmost island of Hokkaido. This article goes over the best travel options to Hokkaido from Tokyo, Osaka, as well as other nearby Asian cities and further afield.
- Why travel to Hokkaido?
So why visit Hokkaido? In this post, Adventure Hokkaido guide Richard, an Englishman who has found home in Hokkaido, shares what makes Hokkaido makes a perfect travel destination to experience a natural Japan.
- Where to stay in Hokkaido?
Learn all the different accommodation options available in Hokkaido and the pros and cons of each. Ayaka also share's some of her own favourite places to stay.
- How much does it cost to travel in Hokkaido?
How much does a trip to Hokkaido cost? This article clearly lays out the costs of accommodation, transport, food and day to day travel expenses in Hokkaido, plus a daily travel budget for your trip.
- Best places to visit in Hokkaido
What are the best places to visit in Hokkaido? Where do locals take their friends when they come for a visit? Well, our handy guide to Hokkaido's top spots has got you covered!
- What to do in Hokkaido?
There is a lot to do in Hokkaido! Our founder Ayaka shares her favourite Hokkaido activities across all seasons, from snowshoeing to sea kayaking,
- What is the best way to travel around Hokkaido?
Sapporo to Daisetsuzan? By bus or by train? This article explains common ways of getting around Hokkaido, and gives insider tips on how to best get to the destinations most popular with adventurous travellers.