Preparing for a Hokkaido Trip

From New Chitose and Hakodate airport tips to Sapporo hotel areas, winter packing essentials, why Hokkaido is popular in summer, and Ainu place-name origins—this is a complete guide to traveling efficiently across wide Hokkaido.

Hokkaido Transport Passes & Transport System

How to use JR trains and highway buses efficiently in Hokkaido! This guide explains the Sapporo–Noboribetsu/Furano passes, the Hokkaido Rail Pass, online seat reservations, and how to use round-trip and multi-ride bus tickets in detail.

How to Choose a Transport Pass & Plan Your Itinerary

A one-stop guide to choosing the right rail pass based on whether you’ll visit Hakodate, Noboribetsu, Furano, or Biei—plus S-Ticket options, bus fare comparisons, how to check JR timetables, and tips for winter delays.

Hokkaido History

Understand the real history of Hokkaido, from the origins of the Ainu people to trade with the Matsumae Domain, Shakushain’s Revolt, the Boshin War, the Hokkaido Development Commission, and the flow of events up to today.

Signature Foods of Hokkaido

From soup curry and jingisukan to kaisendon, Sapporo miso ramen, Hakodate shio ramen, and Lucky Pierrot burgers. Discover Hokkaido’s unique local dishes by region.

Sapporo

A complete guide for a Sapporo trip! From the Snow Festival and Susukino to Sapporo Station, TV Tower, Mt. Moiwa Observatory, and Shiroi Koibito Park, this guide also covers transport and passes.

Otaru

From the Otaru Canal and aquarium to the Nikka Whisky distillery and the Mt. Tengu observation deck. A complete Otaru travel guide covering history, transport, food, shopping, recommended routes, and pass information.

Asahikawa & Biei & Furano

Discover how to enjoy both summer and winter in Hokkaido, from the lavender scenery of Biei and Furano to Asahiyama Zoo and Mount Asahidake. Check different transport options such as trains, bus tours, and rental cars, plus recommended routes.

Jozankei

About 1 hour from Sapporo, Jozankei is a charming hot spring town where you can enjoy both day-trip bathing and an overnight ryokan stay. This guide covers the kappa legend, bus access, recommended hotels, and day-use onsen packages in detail.

Noboribetsu

Enjoy many top attractions in Noboribetsu, Hokkaido’s famous hot spring town, including Hell Valley, natural footbaths, Date Jidaimura, and the Bear Park. From day trips to ryokan stays, find all travel information here.

Hakodate

One of the world’s top three night views from Mt. Hakodate, the history of Goryokaku Fort, Yunokawa Onsen, the Bay Area, and Motomachi’s church streets. This guide also explains transport options in detail, including the ropeway, streetcars, the mountain bus, and how to choose the right pass.