Activities A Walk Around Kawayu-Onsen R.S. Reynolds I take a walk around Kawayu-Onsen and enjoy the nature that surrounds this small town in Eastern Hokkaido
Activities Shiretoko Goko Lakes Nicole Bauer The Shiretoko Peninsula in the northeastern corner of Hokkaido is one of the wildest and most remote areas in Hokkaido, proba...
Food Kawayu Onsen's Kinkiyu Hotel R.S. Reynolds I experience the local culinary offerings of Kinkiyu Hotel in Kwayu-Onsen, Hoakkaido
Activities The solitude of Shunkunitai R.S. Reynolds A visit to Shunkunitai for a nature trek in Nemuro, Hokkaido
Activities Shimamui Coast at Cape Shakotan Dan Traylor Look out on the Sea of Japan from above Cape Shakotan, then hike down the trail for some time on the rocky Shimamui coast.
Activities Winter at Lake Onuma Peter Sidell Half an hour from Hakodate on Japan's Hokkaido island, in winter Lake Onuma freezes over and the whole area is deeply blanket...
Transportation Kutchan Nights: A Go-Go Bus Katou Phoenix The safest and least expensive way to travel between Hirafu and Kutchan
Activities Backcountry Skiing in Niseko Nicole Bauer Fantastic powder snow, extensive and easily accessible backcountry terrain. First tracks in the morning, powder tree runs all...
Shopping Yoichi Nikka Whisky Distillery Matt Stormont A trip to the world renowned Nikka Whisky factory in Yoichi, Hokkaido, founded by Masataka Taketsuru after many years of stud...
Accommodation Pension Hera-san-no-ie Nicole Bauer Are you looking for a homelike and cozy place to stay on Rishiri Island? Then Hera-san`s house is an excellent choice!
Activities Climbing Mount Asahi, Daisetsuzan Nicole Bauer Asahi-dake (Mt. Asahi), which is located in the spectacular Daisetsuzan National Park, is Hokkaido’s highest peak.
Food Marukyu-shoten Chris Barnes Located in downtown Kutchan, Marukyu-shoten is easy to find and offers great quality food at reasonable prices
Activities Onnenai High Moor Community Chris Barnes The Onnenai High Moor Community features a woodern board walk that weaves its way through the Shitsugen National Park
Accommodation Hotel Taito Chris Barnes Hotel Taito is situated in the heart of Tsurui Village in Hokkaido and offers an authentic Japanese experience
Culture Asahigaoka Children's Park Chris Barnes A small park located close to Kutchan Station offering various playground equipment and a small pond
