List of special features related to Hokkaido

Introducing the top three spots for rafting, a popular river activity in Hokkaido in the summer!

Summer is just around the corner! That's why in the first half of this month, we introduced river activity spots in the Kanto area. You may have noticed that even in tourist spots close to the city center, many river boating and rafting experiences are held. However, Kanto is not the only place where you can enjoy full-scale rafting. So this time, we will leave the Kanto region and explain rafting tours that you can enjoy in other areas.

《Latest information on activities for the 2019 summer vacation》A survey of popular activities across Japan, including hands-on leisure, cultural experiences, and craft experiences! Rankings by prefecture & area, type, and plan announced!

Well, the first summer season since the new era name Reiwa began in 2019 is just around the corner♪ Summer is the season for enjoying nature such as the sea, rivers, lakes, and mountains, and for outdoor activities that refresh and cool down both body and mind! Many people are planning to use their summer vacation and Obon holidays to enjoy these leisure activities at popular travel spots all over the country◎ On this page, we will announce the latest popularity ranking based on the number of reservations for activity experience tour plans for the 2019 summer season (July 1st to September 30th, 2019), classified into four categories: "Prefecture," "Detailed area," "Activity type," and "Experience tour plan."↑ Demand is expected to exceed last year's in the 2019 season, so we recommend making reservations for popular activities early☆

Depart from Sumiyoshi Fishing Port in Hakodate, Hokkaido! Enjoy the fresh Hakodate specialties on a "squid fishing experience" tour that even beginners can enjoy!

The gourmet food that caught my eye was squid. Apparently it is a popular Hakodate specialty, and a "live squid fishing pond" has been set up inside the famous Ekini Market in the Hakodate Morning Market, which is popular with tourists. Squid is delicious, isn't it? It's easy to imagine that fresh squid caught in Hokkaido is the best. So I searched for a place where I could actually go squid fishing on a fishing boat instead of at the market, and found the experience tour I'm introducing today.

Amazing transparency! 3 recommended SUP (Stand Up Paddle Board) experience tours at Lake Shikotsu! Enjoy this outdoor spot with easy access from Sapporo city!

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.

Take a leisurely guided canoe cruise around Lake Kussharo and the source of the Kushiro River in Hokkaido! Enjoy the great outdoors!

Today, I'm going to have fun introducing some outdoor activities that I'm interested in at the moment! To be honest, I've never been to Hokkaido since I was old enough to understand, but as I've grown up, I've become more and more interested in its seafood, tourist spots, and enormous natural scenery, so it's on the list of potential family trip destinations for summer 2019. I have a friend living in Kushiro, so I thought I'd get in touch with him for the first time in a while and go somewhere nearby, so I searched for outdoor leisure activities around Lake Kussharo and the source of the Kushiro River! The scale is so overwhelmingly different...

3 popular rafting plans for Mukawa River, one of Japan's top rapids spots in the Furano area of ​​Hokkaido!

Mukawa River in Hokkaido is one of the cleanest rivers in Japan. It is the main stream of the Mukawa River system, running north to south for 135 km before emptying into the Pacific Ocean. Mukawa Town, through which the Mukawa River flows, was formed in 2006 by the merger of Hobetsu Town and Mukawa Town. Located in the southern part of the central Hokkaido region, it is surrounded on three sides by the outer edge of the Hidaka Mountains, and faces the Pacific Ocean to the south. It is close to Sapporo City, Chitose City, and Tomakomai City, and is blessed with a diverse natural environment, including the sea, mountains, rivers, and plains. With the summer season just around the corner, we will focus on rafting, an activity that can be enjoyed using meltwater and the rapids of the Mukawa River! Late April to mid-May is the best season for rafting, as the rivers swell with the melting snow! You can enjoy the rapids, which are the best part of rafting. Furthermore, typhoon season and after rain are the best times to go, as the water volume temporarily increases and the current becomes stronger. Here are some recommended experience plans that allow you to experience the rapids and nature that are unique to Hokkaido! If you've seen it on social media or would like to try whitewater rafting, be sure to visit during the 2019 season.

{2019 Golden Week} Enjoy the 10-day Golden Week holiday with experiential activities and leisure activities! Popular reservation events, experiential tour plans, area rankings, and the latest information on featured and recommended tours {Travel, driving, outings}

With the long-awaited Golden Week just around the corner, we are proud to announce the latest trends in Golden Week activity bookings for 2019! Along with the "Popular Activity Rankings," "Popular Area Rankings," and "Popular Experience Plan Rankings," we will be investigating the trends for 2019 and thoroughly introducing the "Recommended Popular Activities and Popular Experience Plans." ◎ Golden Week is a season that marks a historic moment, and is one of the rare longest holidays in recent years. Many people are probably planning to go on trips or drives with their families, groups of friends, or as a couple. With high demand expected for this season, it's best to make reservations for accommodation, transportation, and experiential leisure activities at your travel destination early☆

Hokkaido's famous rafting spot! Experience the rapids of the Sorachi River and Shisola Puchi River! We introduce 3 popular experience tour plans!

Time flies and April is almost over this year, and we are about to enter Golden Week. In the Kanto region, the season of falling cherry blossoms has passed, and the warmth of the days is becoming more noticeable. However, there is still a time in the Japanese archipelago when cherry blossoms will be in full bloom. That is Hokkaido. Cherry blossom forecasts have been announced just before the 10-day holiday, with Hakodate on April 26th and Sapporo on April 28th. The northern lands, which are dyed pink with cherry blossoms during Golden Week, seem to be more popular than ever. In Hokkaido, the recommended place to visit from April to May is Furano City. When you hear Furano, many people probably think of the TV drama "From the North Country." There must be many people who have dreamed of living a quiet life in an environment rich in nature. Furano, where you can enjoy beautiful scenery that is comparable to the world of the drama, has a precious scene that can only be seen from the end of April to the end of May. This is because the cherry blossoms and lavender fields are in full bloom at the same time. There are many Instagram-worthy flower lands and lavender gardens, and the scenery is a combination of majestic rural landscapes and beautiful flower fields. Hidden observation decks and ropeways that allow you to see both at the same time are also popular, making it a tourist spot where you will never run out of photo opportunities. Here, we will introduce a carefully selected plan for the river activity "rafting" that will allow you to become one with the nature of Furano and enjoy sightseeing to the fullest!

[Hokkaido, Summer 2019] Complete guide to experience tours to enjoy the great outdoors! Popular and recommended activity and leisure rankings (Central Hokkaido, Southern Hokkaido, Northern Hokkaido, Eastern Hokkaido, All areas)

Hokkaido is a prime example of a spring and summer leisure hot spot, ranking third in both the prefecture category of the "2019 Golden Week Popularity Ranking" and "2019 Summer Vacation Popularity Ranking" announced by Activity Japan. Many people are planning to travel to Hokkaido to enjoy outdoor activities, including the spectacular scenic spots created by the overwhelming natural scenery. On this page, we divide the vast Hokkaido into four areas, Central Hokkaido, Southern Hokkaido, Eastern Hokkaido, and Northern Hokkaido, and announce the rankings of "Popular Activity Types" and "Popular Experience Plans" based on all reservation data. Hokkaido, the land of the north, has different characteristics in each region, and each has its own unique culture and nature. Enjoy a trip to enjoy its charms with outdoor activities and sightseeing leisure.

Experience a spectacular cruise through Hokkaido's great outdoors! 3 recommended Kushiro River canoe tour plans!

Spring has finally arrived, and cherry blossom season is reaching its climax all over Japan. However, in some areas, the cherry blossom season is still a long way off. In Hokkaido, where the cherry blossoms bloom the latest, they are expected to bloom in May, so the cherry blossom front will finally arrive during Golden Week. Therefore, it seems that tourists from eastern Japan, where the best time to see cherry blossoms has ended, gather from late April to mid-May. Hokkaido, with its famous cherry blossom spots and hidden gems, as well as delicious gourmet food and hot springs, is the perfect Golden Week travel destination! In particular, Kushiro, which has many tourist spots where you can feel the majestic nature, such as the Kushiro Marsh and the natural monument "Tancho", is recommended. There are also many attractive spots in Kushiro city. You can see a very beautiful view from "Nusamai Bridge" on Kita-Odori, and you can enjoy fresh seafood in the port town of Suehirocho. There are also many accommodations with natural hot springs, making it perfect for a healing trip. Kushiro is home to the famous "Kushiro River" that is famous both inside and outside the prefecture. Did you know that there is a river activity on the Kushiro River where you can experience nature while going down the river? Today, we will introduce you to a canoe tour on the Kushiro River where you can enjoy nature to the fullest!

[Lake Shikotsu canoe/kayak experience] The water is so clear that it has been certified as the best in Japan! We introduce a tour that will let you enjoy Hokkaido to the fullest!

Lake Shikotsu is a freshwater lake located in Chitose City, Hokkaido. It is a caldera lake with the second largest water storage capacity in Japan after Lake Biwa in Shiga Prefecture. Warm water remains deep in the lake, and it is said to be the northernmost ice-free lake in Japan, where the temperature of the surface water does not drop easily. When exposed to sunlight, it has a distinctive pale blue color called "Lake Shikotsu Blue". In addition, the water quality survey by the Ministry of the Environment has been the best in Japan for 11 consecutive years, and various plants and animals live there. Lake Shikotsu is located in Shikotsu-Toya National Park, about an hour's drive from Sapporo City, and is popular as a tourist and leisure spot where you can enjoy the great outdoors and hot springs while being close to the city. There are camping facilities and visitor centers in the surrounding area, and events and festivals are held, attracting many tourists and locals. Here, we will focus on activities to enjoy the great natural field of Lake Shikotsu with the spring and summer season of 2019 just around the corner! We will introduce three recommended experience plans for cruising in a canoe or kayak. If you've seen it on social media or would like to try canoeing, be sure to visit during the summer of 2019.

[2019 Cherry Blossom Viewing x Activity Special] Introducing popular plans for enjoying outdoor leisure activities while viewing the cherry blossoms, such as cruising, canoeing, and bus tours

The cherry blossom season, when the trees in the city turn a pale pink, is approaching in 2019. The harsh winter cold has subsided, and the warm spring breeze can be felt. This is a special season that activates both body and mind. Cherry blossom forecast information sites are also announcing 2019 Somei Yoshino flowering forecasts based on observations of famous cherry blossom spots and cherry blossom viewing spots all over the country, from Kagoshima in the south to Hokkaido in the north, and the schedule until full bloom and best viewing is published, so let's check it out. And the fun of this season once a year is "cherry blossom viewing". ◎ There are many people who look forward to this seasonal feature of spring in Japan every season. ◎ The classic way to enjoy it is to have a party or drink in a park, but the "cherry blossom viewing x activity" that we propose every year is also one of the ways to enjoy it that has been very popular every year. ↑ This time, we will introduce the 2019 nationwide cherry blossom viewing leisure plans, which are now accepting reservations one after another.

[2019 Cherry Blossom Viewing x Activity Special] Introducing popular plans for enjoying outdoor leisure activities while viewing the cherry blossoms, such as cruising, canoeing, and bus tours

The cherry blossom season, when the trees in the city turn a pale pink, is approaching in 2019. The harsh winter cold has subsided, and the warm spring breeze can be felt. This is a special season that activates both body and mind. Cherry blossom forecast information sites are also announcing 2019 Somei Yoshino flowering forecasts based on observations of famous cherry blossom spots and cherry blossom viewing spots all over the country, from Kagoshima in the south to Hokkaido in the north, and the schedule until full bloom and best viewing is published, so let's check it out. And the fun of this season once a year is "cherry blossom viewing". ◎ There are many people who look forward to this seasonal feature of spring in Japan every season. ◎ The classic way to enjoy it is to have a party or drink in a park, but the "cherry blossom viewing x activity" that we propose every year is also one of the ways to enjoy it that has been very popular every year. ↑ This time, we will introduce the 2019 nationwide cherry blossom viewing leisure plans, which are now accepting reservations one after another.

{2019 Golden Week} Have fun over the 10-day holiday! 4 recommended leisure and activity experience plans for sightseeing spots in Otaru, Hokkaido

Otaru City, Hokkaido, is a port city facing Ishikari Bay. It flourished as the "northern commercial city," and its main products are glass crafts, music boxes, and sake breweries. Along the Otaru Canal, there is a former warehouse district built in 1923, lined with modern buildings called the "Northern Wall Street." Today, it is lined with stylish cafes and shops that are popular with a wide range of age groups, making it the most popular tourist destination. At Otaru Station, numerous lamps are lit to welcome travelers, making you feel like you have arrived in a romantic, retro town. Otaru is also well-known for its unique sweets and gourmet food, and there are many events held, making it a recommended tourist destination that you will never get bored of. Here, we will introduce carefully selected activities that you can enjoy during spring break and Golden Week. It is perfect for solo travelers, family trips, couples, and group trips, so if you are planning a trip to Hokkaido, be sure to check it out!

{2019 Golden Week} Have fun over the 10-day holiday! 5 recommended leisure and activity experience plans for sightseeing spots in the Hokkaido and Sapporo area

This year's Golden Week will be a 10-day holiday from Saturday, April 27th to Sunday, May 6th, marking a historic moment as the new era name is replaced by the Heisei era! Many people are taking time off during this long holiday period and planning trips with their families or as a couple. So, in this blog, we would like to introduce the leisure and activity plans around Hokkaido and Sapporo that we highly recommend for your trip during the 2019 Golden Week period. The long, cold winter comes to an end and the warm spring arrives. This is the most pleasant time of the year, and in the Sapporo area of ​​Hokkaido, the cherry blossoms are in full bloom from early May every year, and the cherry blossom viewing spots around the area are also bustling. In this perfect season for sightseeing, we have a lineup of activities that will allow you to enjoy the natural beauty and culture of Hokkaido, so please make use of the writer's recommended play information!

Fulfill your desire to fly in the sky with the popular hot air balloon experience in Furano, Hokkaido.

Hello to everyone who is viewing Activity Japan. I'm a total shut-in, so I don't leave the house. But I want to go on a trip somewhere... I was really jealous when I heard that my friend went to Hokkaido, but just imagining it being -15 degrees Celsius makes me shiver. But I want to go somewhere. When I think of activities that can be enjoyed in the winter, I think of things that are quite physically hard, like skiing and snowboarding, but I was looking for something that I wanted to do that wasn't like that, and I found out about the experience of taking an aerial walk in a hot air balloon. It's a much easier way to fulfill your "desire to fly in the sky" than skydiving or paragliding. But with a hot air balloon experience, you're just riding, so I guess the physical sensation is more like floating on a vehicle than flying in the sky. I'm curious to know how much of a floating sensation you can experience.

[Hokkaido, Sapporo] Special feature on activities and leisure activities that can be enjoyed in the vicinity of the "Sapporo Snow Festival 2019" held from January 31st (Thursday) to February 11th (Monday) 《Recommended and popular reservation plans》

The Sapporo Snow Festival, a seasonal winter event in Sapporo, Hokkaido, will be held from January 31st (Thursday) to February 11th (Monday, national holiday) in 2019. This monster event, which boasts over 2.5 million visitors every year, is surely one of the most popular attractions in Japan's winter. Many people are planning a trip to Hokkaido to see this monster event. When it comes to Hokkaido in winter, gourmet tours where you can eat fresh seafood and touring tourist spots such as the Sapporo Clock Tower and Sapporo TV Tower are the norm, but if you're going to Hokkaido, you should definitely try out some leisure activities to enjoy the magnificent natural scenery, as well as craft experiences and Japanese cultural experiences that allow you to experience the local culture. ◎ In fact, during this season, Activity Japan has seen a sharp rise in searches and reservations for experience plans in the Hokkaido area, and many customers enjoy a wide variety of leisure activities every year. Therefore, this time, along with information on the Sapporo Snow Festival 2019, which is about to be held, we will introduce rankings of popular events and plans focusing on the areas that can be accessed on a day trip from Sapporo, such as Jozankei, Otaru, Kiroro, Shakotan, Niseko, Rusutsu, Toya, Noboribetsu, Tomakomai, and Ishikari, Sorachi, Chitose, as well as information on shops offering various courses.

[2018 Activity Popularity Ranking] Outdoor leisure, indoor leisure facilities, craft experiences, Japanese cultural experiences, etc. A summary of the trends across Japan for the 2018 season!

There are only a few days left in 2018♪ Outdoor activities, Japanese culture experiences, craft experience classes, leisure facilities, etc. As one of the largest activity reservation sites in Japan, ACTIVITY JAPAN has introduced many activities and experience plans this year as well↑We hope that by matching users with over 3,000 affiliated partners across Japan and experiencing nature and culture in each region, you can have a more fulfilling time on your trips, drives, dates, and other outings☆On this page, we will announce the "2018 Activity Popularity Ranking" based on all reservation data for 2018↑By ​​looking back at the activity and leisure trends of the 2018 season from standard activities and activities that are rapidly gaining popularity, we hope that it will stimulate your "new curiosity" and help you plan for the upcoming 2019 season◎From Hokkaido in the north to Okinawa in the south, Japan, which shows its different faces in each season of spring, summer, autumn, and winter, is sure to still have a lot of "unexperienced" things to do♫Let's encounter new "impressions" through "first experiences" through "play"☆

Want to try "ice fishing for smelt" on your winter trip to Hakodate, Hokkaido? We've found a great deal that will let you enjoy the silvery white world to the fullest!

Last season, I was considering smelt fishing on a dome boat on Lake Yamanaka, but I was unable to experience it halfway through, so this was also a chance for me to get revenge. And what's more, it's something you can only experience in Hokkaido! It's not a dome boat, but "smelt fishing on ice"! I've heard that dome boats are warm, and the larger ones have toilets so you can enjoy fishing comfortably, but when you think of smelt fishing, it's the image that comes to mind from childhood: drilling holes in the frozen lake surface under the cold sky, dropping a fishing line and aiming for your prey. It's something I've never experienced before, so I wanted to give it a try once!

《2018 Latest》Top 10 Recommended Gourmet and Leisure Spots in Shiretoko, Hokkaido