12 Culture Niseko Snow Stage Chris Barnes Niseko Snow Stage in Kutchan is a summer festival that features a large snow stage, local food vendors and great fun for all ...
6 Culture Sapporo Botanical Garden Mandy Bartok Hokkaido University's Botanical Garden in Sapporo is a welcome escape from the summer crowds, with quiet paths and beautifull...
13 Culture Hakodate: From dusk until dark R.S. Reynolds I stroll through Motomachi and head up the Mt.Hakodate ropeway as night falls upon Hakodate, Hokkaido
9 Culture The Historical Town of Esashi R.S. Reynolds A leisurely stroll through the historic town of Esashi, Hokkaido
13 Culture Kushiro Shitsugen by rail R.S. Reynolds I visit Kushiro Shitsugen National Park by rail with JR Hokkaido
Culture Experience the Hokkaido Museum of Northern Peoples R.S. Reynolds I visit the Hokkaido Museum of Northern Peoples in Abashiri and learn about Ainu culture
Culture Teshikaga Kussharo-Kotan Museum of Ainu Folklore R.S. Reynolds I visit the Teshikaga Kussharo-Kotan Museum of Ainu Folklore at Lake Kussharo in Akan National Park in Hokkaido
8 Culture Winter Tranquility in Otaru Chris Barnes Otaru is a beautiful port town easily accessible from neighboring hotspots like Sapporo & Niseko. The perfect place unwind an...
Culture Goryokaku Fort of Hakodate Katherine Moore A Western Style Fortress but the site of battle of a very Japanese War. Visit the observation tower to best see its snowflake...
Culture Otaru's Gleaming Canals Katherine Moore Meiji Era town make a great day trip from Sapporo, but stay until after dark when the canals light up to see it at its best.
