List of special features related to Hokkaido

{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

《2018 Latest》Hokkaido/Sapporo Winter Tourism Recommended Gourmet/Leisure Spots BEST 10 Ranking

Even though it's a big city, Sapporo receives 6 meters of snow a year. It's a popular tourist destination with good access from New Chitose Airport. There are plenty of beautiful landscapes and ways to enjoy winter! We've ranked the best tourist spots where you can enjoy a wide range of things in Sapporo in winter, including sightseeing, art, seafood gourmet, hot springs, and night views, as well as tourist spots where you can spend your time comfortably without worrying about the cold. Let's enjoy Sapporo in a way that you can only experience in winter!

Hakodate, Hokkaido. We will introduce information on "Ice Fishing for Smelt" that can be enjoyed by both children and adults!

Wakasagi fishing is a popular activity in Hokkaido, so there are many tours available in various places. The location of the plan introduced this time is Onuma Quasi-National Park, known as one of the most popular tourist destinations in southern Hokkaido. Apparently this park was the setting for the famous song "A Thousand Winds," so you'll just have to sing it with a good voice. Please don't cry in front of my grave. There are three smelt fishing spots near the park: Lake Onuma, Lake Konuma, and Junsai Swamp. It's exciting to experience something you may have seen on TV: drilling a hole in the frozen lake and casting a fishing line with bait through it to fish.

《2019 Latest》Hokkaido / Hakodate Tourism Recommended Gourmet / Leisure Spots Ranking BEST 10

With the opening of the Hokkaido Shinkansen, the tourist destination of Hakodate has become even more lively. With plenty to see from spring to winter, it's a place that's always bustling with tourists. Buildings with retro, stylish, exotic exteriors, such as the Old Hakodate Ward Public Hall, which has been designated an Important Cultural Property, are a part of the city. Stylish streets spread out around the bay area. Fresh fish landed in the bay... Take a walk, savor gourmet food, soothe your fatigue in a hot spring... This time, we'll be checking out Hakodate, which has plenty of fun things to do! Let's introduce all the interesting sights at once♪

《2019 Latest》Top 10 gourmet and leisure spots in Furano, Hokkaido

Furano City, also known as the "Heso Town," is located almost in the center of Hokkaido and is famous as a lavender village overlooking Mt. Tokachi. Furano is 150 km away from New Chitose Airport, but you can travel by direct bus or train. Renting a car is recommended as it allows you to travel freely around the area! During the peak season from mid-July to early August, the hills are covered with lavender, and in winter, skiing and snowboarding events are held at Furano Ski Resort, which is crowded with tourists. In addition, the center of Furano City is full of popular tourist spots such as the "From the North Country" Museum, Furano Marche, which has a wide selection of local ingredients, Gokokuzan Furano Temple, the mountains of the Daisetsu Mountain Range, and parks with spectacular views! Here are the top 10 recommended gourmet and leisure spots in Furano!

《2019 Latest Edition》Top 10 Recommended Gourmet and Leisure Spots in Otaru, Hokkaido

Otaru is a port city located northwest of Sapporo facing Ishikari Bay. It is easily accessible, about 30 minutes by express train from Sapporo Station! There are also many tourist spots within walking distance of the station. Due to its ease of transportation, it is a popular tourist destination, famous for its glass crafts, music boxes, and sake breweries. The old warehouse district along the Otaru Canal is a modern streetscape that flourished from the Meiji to Taisho periods. It makes visitors feel nostalgic. Lined with cute retro cafes and modern shops, you're sure to be distracted. On this page, we've picked out and ranked the most popular sightseeing spots in Otaru, from gourmet spots to hidden leisure spots!

A must-see for Sapporo locals. A great plan to rent a kimono and take commemorative photos with a kimono dressing set! Perfect for various events!

The kimono rental and dressing set we are introducing this time allows you to go out in a "komon" kimono, which is a casual and fashionable type of kimono, unlike a tomesode. (You can try on and choose your favorite kimono from a wide variety of over 30 kimonos!) The rental set includes a kimono, obi, nagajuban, underwear, a set of dressing accessories, tabi socks, sandals, and a drawstring bag, so you can come empty-handed. Staff will help you dress, so even kimono beginners can rest assured!