Hokkaido
HOKKAIDOJapan’s northernmost land of grand nature and great food.
In the snowy season or for a city stroll.
A guide to the areas I actually visited.
01What is Hokkaido like?ABOUT
Located at the northern tip of Japan, Hokkaido covers about 22% of the country’s land area. Heavy snow makes winter festivals and winter sports popular.
Hokkaido is a treasure trove of nature and food: the Shiretoko World Natural Heritage Site, the lavender fields of Furano, and food such as ramen, soup curry and seafood.
02Area GuideAREA GUIDE
Sapporo
Sapporo, home of the prefectural government, offers sightseeing, food, history and nature. In Susukino you’ll find ramen, Genghis Khan barbecue and late-night parfait shops.
Articles for this area are coming soon.
Otaru
Otaru once thrived so much it was called the “Wall Street of the North.” The boom faded, but buildings from that era remain — the Otaru Canal is the most famous.
- GUIDEOtaru Travel Guide｜Best Things to Do, Hidden Gems & Where to Eat
Otaru Canal History: Why Was It Built?- Otaru Canal: History, Access Guide, and Cruise Prices & Schedule
Old Bank of Japan Otaru Branch: A Free Museum Preserving the “Wall Street of the North”
Otaru City Museum Main Building: 50 Historic Railcars at the Birthplace of Hokkaido’s Railways
Otaru Music Box Museum Main Hall | 3,200 Music Boxes and a Giant Steam Clock in a Historic Brick Building
How to Get to the Otaru Museum (Main Building) on Foot from Otaru Station (22-Minute Walking Guide)
03Travel TipsTRAVEL TIPS
Routes from Otaru Station, New Chitose Airport and Sapporo.
The Otaru City Museum is about a 22-minute walk from Otaru Station, with a slope.
Access to the museum
