Useful weather information for your trip to Hokkaido. We also explain the temperature in each region of the prefecture and recommended clothing for each season: spring, summer, fall, and winter!
Introducing Hokkaido tourism in July. Information on appropriate clothing and temperatures for a summer trip to Hokkaido! We will announce the ranking of activities you want to experience locally, such as snorkeling and SUP (stand-up paddle boarding)!
Experience canoeing on Hokkaido's pure Mimi River! We'll tell you how to enjoy it in each season, as well as tours recommended for beginners and children, prices, and reservation information.
We will introduce recommended sightseeing spots in Chitose, Hokkaido! We will introduce popular spots such as Lake Shikotsu and the Kiusu Tomb Group, which are accessible from New Chitose Airport, as well as hidden gems, gourmet food, and model itineraries for touring Chitose.
The ultimate guide to sightseeing around Lake Shikotsu! We explain sightseeing spots and activities around Lake Shikotsu, hotels, day-trip hot spring facilities, and access information. Please use this as a reference if you are planning a trip to the area.
Read this before you go canoeing or kayaking on Lake Shikotsu for peace of mind! We'll give you detailed information on recommended tours, average prices, what to wear, how to enjoy each season, and even tourist spots in the area.
A tourist guide to enjoying Ishikari City, Hokkaido! We will thoroughly explain recommended spots and model courses, including the oldest Ishikari Lighthouse in Hokkaido, Hamanasu Hill Park, and the local gourmet dish Ishikari nabe.
This is a feature on events and recommended sightseeing spots held in Hokkaido in winter! Let's enjoy the snow and ice! Please use it as a reference for your trip to Hokkaido.
Special feature on Hokkaido's Chitose River. In addition to the characteristics and history of the Chitose River, we will introduce the salmon migration that is a seasonal feature in summer and autumn, as well as popular activities!
This article is packed with information that will be useful when planning a trip to Hokkaido in February, including temperature information, clothing advice, and popular activities!
We will explain the information you want to know, such as what to wear and the cost trends when visiting Hokkaido in December. We will also announce the rankings of popular local activities, including winter sports!
This is a special feature on the summer outdoor activities and experience leisure activities held at Lake Shikotsu in Hokkaido, which has been ranked number one in the national water quality survey lake category for 11 consecutive years. We will thoroughly introduce useful information for enjoying sightseeing at Lake Shikotsu in the summer season, including recommended activities and experience leisure activities such as clear kayaking, canoeing, and SUP, as well as nearby tourist spots.
We will feature a 3-night, 4-day model itinerary for Hokkaido. We will travel from New Chitose Airport to Chitose, Sapporo, Otaru, Niseko, and Lake Shikotsu by rental car. We will also introduce a tour of the popular Hokkaido tourist spots, Otaru and the Blue Cave in Shakotan! We will also tell you about plans to enjoy Hokkaido's scenic spots and gourmet food!
This article introduces Hokkaido, a recommended summer vacation destination. It also introduces tourist spots perfect for children and families, as well as activities you can enjoy in the surrounding area.
Introducing a ranking of Hokkaido souvenirs that you can buy at New Chitose Airport! We have carefully selected everything from classic and popular sweets, seafood, to souvenirs exclusive to New Chitose Airport!
We will feature the history and characteristics of Shikotsu-Toya National Park, as well as tourist spots in the area. We will also introduce recommended activities in the area!
We introduce recommended winter experience tours to enjoy in Chitose City, home to New Chitose Airport, the gateway to Hokkaido. We suggest the ultimate Hokkaido play that will satisfy both children and adults, including a variety of activities held around Lake Shikotsu, one of the clearest lakes in Japan, and the Chitose River, as well as an all-you-can-play plan at the popular snow park North Snowland in Chitose. Enjoy nature, hot springs, events, leisure, and more... Enjoy the unique Hokkaido experiences in Chitose in winter.
Ocean Days offers a variety of plans and tours in Hokkaido. Clear kayaking and fat bikes that allow you to experience beautiful nature are popular. We interviewed them about their new COVID-19 countermeasures, the characteristics of their company, and their unique initiatives.
So, including my personal notes, let's start by taking a quick look at the basics: what is Lake Shikotsu? Lake Shikotsu is a freshwater lake in Chitose, Hokkaido, and is the northernmost ice-free lake in Japan. As I mentioned before, Shikotsu-Toya National Park, which can be accessed by car in about 30 minutes from New Chitose Airport and about an hour from Sapporo, is one of the most popular tourist spots in southern Hokkaido, attracting not only Hokkaido residents but also tourists from all over the country who come to experience the natural beauty of the area as a famous outdoor spot.
Hello to everyone reading the Activity Japan BLOG! The other day, I wrote this blog post about going on a trip to my friend's place in Kushiro, Hokkaido this summer, but after doing some research, I found out that Hokkaido is overwhelmingly large and has a lot of interesting outdoor spots! I had been going to Okinawa for many years in the summer, so I was completely ignorant! I had no idea! So, I put aside my schedule to go see my friend in Kushiro and searched for things to see and do in the area around Sapporo, which is a must-see for your first trip to Hokkaido, while surfing the internet. I was really interested in SUP (stand up paddle boarding) at Lake Shikotsu, a lake leisure spot that represents Hokkaido, and I will research and share information about my personal recommended tours. There are many plans that look really fun, so I hope this will be helpful for your Hokkaido sightseeing in the summer of 2019.