See what the experts are saying about Hokkaido. Get expert advice on how to get there what to see and more.
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Introduction
Hokkaido, the northernmost of Japan's four main islands, has a landscape strikingly different from that of any other place in Japan. With more than 77,700 sq. km (30,000 sq. miles) and accounting for 22% of Japan's total landmass, it has only... Continue reading »
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Planning a trip
Information Information on Hokkaido is available online at www.visit-hokkaido.jp. Getting There & Getting Around The fastest way to reach Hokkaido is to fly. Flights from Tokyo's Haneda Airport to Sapporo's New Chitose Airport take about... Continue reading »
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Suggested itineraries
Tohoku and Hokkaido are usually ignored on a journey through Japan. Though it's true that the country's most significant historic treasures lie in the southern regions, Northern Japan, where the emphasis is on natural wonders and hot-spring s... Continue reading »
Hokkaido Travel Experiences
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Rained Out Parade on Mt. Fuji
So, on to day three… Day three was by far the worst day of the journey. The struggle with day three was the weather. The really sad thing... Continue reading »
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Asahidake - powder to the abdomen
I’ve been snowboarding for about ten years now. I’m by no means an expert. I’m not even very good, but I have been to many of the well... Continue reading »
