Hokkaido Travel Tips & Gudies

Hey, I’m so excited that you are planning a trip to Hokkaido! Here are some handy itineraries, tips & guides, trip inspiration, and many more for you. Enjoy!

• The ultimate Hokkaido destination guide

• Hokkaido travel maps

• 8 Essential Tips to Plan Your First Hokkaido Trip

• 20 Money-Saving Tips for a Budget Hokkaido Trip

• Hokkaido Packing List for Winter & Summer Trips

• 27 local summer festivals in Hokkaido

• The 5 best nature activities in Shiretoko: amazing experiences guaranteed

• The 12 best winter festivals in Hokkaido

• 11 crazy fun things to do in winter Hokkaido

• The 12 best spots for autumn colors in Hokkaido

• The 12 best cherry blossom spots in Hokkaido: map & dates

• Rent a Car or Public Transportation? - How to Get Around in Hokkaido

• The complete guide to JR Hokkaido Rail Pass

• How to take a bullet train (Shinkansen) from Tokyo to Hokkaido

• The 10 best luxury ryokans in Hokkaido with private onsen

• The best 8 onsen ryokan & hotels in Eastern Hokkaido

• Hokkaido Onsen Guide: the best destinations & map

• 10 Hokkaido's must-try sweets & snacks - perfect souvenirs to bring home

• Hokkaido ramen guide - from most popular flavors to unique local bowls

• The best seasons to eat seafood in Eastern Hokkaido

• The 5 best yakiniku restaurants in Kitami

• Sapporo's best izakaya areas: where to go for local flavors

• 6 popular Hokkaido drinks you must try - beers, whisky, wine, shochu

• 10 must-try local food in Eastern Hokkaido

• The 6 best spots to enjoy Furano melon: a local's recommendations

• 5 local bakeries & cozy cafes in Obihiro

• The 10 best luxury ryokans in Hokkaido with private onsen

• THe 6 best hotels in Furano, Hokkaido

• The 8 best hotels in Sapporo, Hokkaido

• The best hotels in Hokkaido for 2023

• The 8 best onsen ryokan & hotels in eastern Hokkaido

• Sekka Shiretoko: a family-run hotel with warm hospitality

• The 8 best ski resort hotels in Hokkaido

• Cozy family-run restaurant, inn & onsen: Shiretoko Club

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