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Yuuka
October 21, 2022
Itinerary, Others

8 Essential Tips To Plan Your First Trip to Hokkaido

Yuuka
October 21, 2022
Itinerary, Others
8 Essential Tips To Plan Your First Trip to Hokkaido

When is the best time to visit Hokkaido? How many days should I spend? Rental car or public transportation? - We cover all the common questions about traveling to Hokkaido!

Tagged: firsttrip, guide

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Yuuka
October 18, 2022
Itinerary, Others

Ultimate Airport Guide for Eastern Hokkaido - All You Need to Know About 5 Airports

Yuuka
October 18, 2022
Itinerary, Others
Ultimate Airport Guide for Eastern Hokkaido - All You Need to Know About 5 Airports

Which airport should you use to travel to Eastern Hokkaido? This ultimate guide has everything you need to know about 5 airports in Eastern Hokkaido!

Tagged: airportguide, guide

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Yuuka
October 8, 2022
Autumn, Summer, Spring, Outdoors, Shiretoko, Winter, Itinerary

Best 5 Nature Activities in Shiretoko - Amazing Experience Guaranteed

Yuuka
October 8, 2022
Autumn, Summer, Spring, Outdoors, Shiretoko, Winter, Itinerary
Best 5 Nature Activities in Shiretoko - Amazing Experience Guaranteed

Looking for what to do in Shiretoko? Here are the best 5 outdoor activities that you will never forget.

Tagged: hiking, shiretoko, todo

Yuuka
October 7, 2022
Autumn, Summer, Spring, Shiretoko, Hot Spring, Local Food, Winter

Cozy Family-Run Restaurant, Inn & Onsen: Shiretoko Club

Yuuka
October 7, 2022
Autumn, Summer, Spring, Shiretoko, Hot Spring, Local Food, Winter
Cozy Family-Run Restaurant, Inn & Onsen: Shiretoko Club

Shiretoko Club, a family-run inn in Shari town offers travelers a place to recharge with homemade food, cozy rooms, and a natural hot spring.

Tagged: shiretoko, cafe, restaurant, onsen, hotel

Yuuka
October 3, 2022
Autumn, Summer, Spring, Outdoors, Shiretoko

Shiretoko Nature Cruising : Wildlife Waching on the Sea

Yuuka
October 3, 2022
Autumn, Summer, Spring, Outdoors, Shiretoko
Shiretoko Nature Cruising : Wildlife Waching on the Sea

Get on a small cruiser to explore the Okhotsk Sea and the Shiretoko Peninsula. You can find wild animals, such as brown bears and dolphins!

Tagged: shiretoko, nature, animal, naturecruise

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Yuuka
October 3, 2022
Photo Spots, Hot Spring, Itinerary, Winter

3-Day Abashiri Itinerary for Winter - Without Car

Yuuka
October 3, 2022
Photo Spots, Hot Spring, Itinerary, Winter
3-Day Abashiri Itinerary for Winter - Without Car

This 3-day itinerary takes you to must-visit winter attractions in Abashiri in Hokkaido, Japan, using only public transportation!

Tagged: itinerary, abashiri, publictransportation, museum, hotel, onsen, winterabashiri3days, winter

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Yuuka
October 2, 2022
Photo Spots, Hot Spring, Itinerary, Summer, Outdoors

3-Day Abashiri Itinerary for Summer - Without Car

Yuuka
October 2, 2022
Photo Spots, Hot Spring, Itinerary, Summer, Outdoors
3-Day Abashiri Itinerary for Summer - Without Car

This 3-day itinerary takes you to must-visit summer attractions in Abashiri in Hokkaido, Japan, using only public transportation!

Tagged: itinerary, abashiri, publictransportation, museum, hotel, onsen, flowers, koshimizu, summerabashiri3days, summeritinerary

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Yuuka
August 11, 2022
Itinerary, Autumn, Spring, Summer, Winter

A Family-Friendly One Day Trip: Aquarium, Playroom & Ice Cream!

Yuuka
August 11, 2022
Itinerary, Autumn, Spring, Summer, Winter
A Family-Friendly One Day Trip: Aquarium, Playroom & Ice Cream!

This is a kids-friendly one-day itinerary near Kitami! It’s got an aquarium, a wooden toy playroom, and a local souvenir shop. Also a bonus point - all in one spot!

Tagged: itinerary, kitami

Yuuka
July 30, 2022
Autumn, Summer, Spring, Shiretoko, Winter, Others

Staying like a local at Okhotsk House: Perfect Gateway to Shiretoko

Yuuka
July 30, 2022
Autumn, Summer, Spring, Shiretoko, Winter, Others
Staying like a local at Okhotsk House: Perfect Gateway to Shiretoko

Want to travel in Shiretoko while staying in a local Japanese house? Okhotsk House offers 3 dirrefent locations for you to enjoy exploring Eastern Hokkaido.

Tagged: shiretoko, hotel

Yuuka
July 28, 2022
Autumn, Summer, Spring, Outdoors, Shiretoko

Scenic Nature Walk in Shiretoko National Park - Untouched Forest & Coastal Cliffs

Yuuka
July 28, 2022
Autumn, Summer, Spring, Outdoors, Shiretoko
Scenic Nature Walk in Shiretoko National Park - Untouched Forest & Coastal Cliffs

A great nature trail with a deep forest and amazing ocean views from cliffs in Shiretoko. Highly recommended for outdoor lovers.

Tagged: hiking, shiretoko, nature, trail, nationalpark, naturewalk

Yuuka
March 21, 2021
Others

Hokkaido Dialect 101: 5 Basic Words You Can Use Right Away

Yuuka
March 21, 2021
Others
Hokkaido Dialect 101: 5 Basic Words You Can Use Right Away

Learn 5 basic words from the Hokkaido dialect and impress local people when you travel!

Tagged: Culture, dialect, hokkaidodialect

Yuuka
January 24, 2021
Outdoors, Winter, Shiretoko

Swim in Frozen Sea: Drift Ice Tour in Shiretoko, Hokkaido

Yuuka
January 24, 2021
Outdoors, Winter, Shiretoko
Swim in Frozen Sea: Drift Ice Tour in Shiretoko, Hokkaido

An absolutely unique experience in Shiretoko, Hokkaido in winter - swimming in drift ice! Take a guided tour and explore a magical world of the frozen sea.

Tagged: winter, shiretoko, drifticewalk

Yuuka
September 28, 2020
Local Food

Best 5 Japanese BBQ (Yakiniku) Restaurants in Kitami, Hokkaido

Yuuka
September 28, 2020
Local Food
Best 5 Japanese BBQ (Yakiniku) Restaurants in Kitami, Hokkaido

Kitami is the best place to have high quality  Yakiniku, Japanese BBQ. Check out top 5 restaurants the local absolutely love!

Tagged: restaurant, kitami, yakiniku, bihoro, kitamiyakiniku

Yuuka
September 3, 2020
Outdoors, Photo Spots, Itinerary

5 Best Sunrise & Sunset Spots in Eastern Hokkaido

Yuuka
September 3, 2020
Outdoors, Photo Spots, Itinerary
5 Best Sunrise & Sunset Spots in Eastern Hokkaido

The best 5 spots you should visit for beautiful sunrises and sunsets in the Eastern Hokkaido.

Tagged: sunrise, sunset, abashiri, lakesaroma, shari, lakekussharo, todo

Yuuka
July 17, 2020
Others

New LCC Flight Route: Tokyo - Kushiro

Yuuka
July 17, 2020
Others
New LCC Flight Route: Tokyo - Kushiro

A new cheap flight to the Eastern Hokkaido from $50!

Tagged: kushiro, akan, flight

Yuuka
July 9, 2020
Local Food, Summer, Shiretoko

Fresh Sea Urchin in Shiretoko

Yuuka
July 9, 2020
Local Food, Summer, Shiretoko
Fresh Sea Urchin in Shiretoko

A fresh uni (sea urchin) restaurant run by a fisherman in Shiretoko!

Tagged: restaurant, shiretoko, seafood

Yuuka
July 2, 2020
Itinerary, Hot Spring, Local Food, Autumn, Outdoors, Photo Spots, Spring, Summer

One Day Guide for Nature Lover: Lakes, Hot Springs and Volcano!

Yuuka
July 2, 2020
Itinerary, Hot Spring, Local Food, Autumn, Outdoors, Photo Spots, Spring, Summer
One Day Guide for Nature Lover: Lakes, Hot Springs and Volcano!

One day itinerary for nature lover: 1 volcano, 2 lakes and 3 hot springs!

Tagged: itinerary, lakekussharo, lake, restaurant, summeritinerary

Yuuka
June 29, 2020
Local Food

Drift Ice Curry with Sea Angel Naan

Yuuka
June 29, 2020
Local Food
Drift Ice Curry with Sea Angel Naan

Try this drift ice curry at an Indian restaurant in Kitami!

Tagged: restaurant, kitami

Yuuka
February 4, 2020
Hot Spring, Outdoors

Hot Spring in Forest: Sanko Onsen

Yuuka
February 4, 2020
Hot Spring, Outdoors
Hot Spring in Forest: Sanko Onsen

An authentic outdoor onsen in the woods near Lake Kussharo

Tagged: onsen, hotel, lakekussharo

Yuuka
January 21, 2020
Local Food

3 Local Rice Bowls You Must Try in Eastern Hokkaido

Yuuka
January 21, 2020
Local Food
3 Local Rice Bowls You Must Try in Eastern Hokkaido

Looking for a lunch idea? Here are 3 local rice bowl recommendations!

Tagged: restaurant, akan, obihiro, rubeshibe, kitami, tokachi, ricebowls

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