Japan travel: 13 things to do in Hokkaido

When people mention Hokkaido, you would think of the snowy landscape and the abundant seafood. As we approach the winter season, are you considering visiting the Hokkaido region in Japan?

Hokkaido is Japan’s second-largest island — after the main island, or Honshu, where major cities like Tokyo and Osaka are located. It forms Japan’s biggest and northernmost prefecture, which is why it has harsher winters and colder summers than the other parts of Japan.

After looking at the things you can do in Tokyo, Osaka, and Kyoto, here’s what you can experience in the vast Hokkaido region.

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1. Take Insta-worthy pictures at the Shirogane Blue Pond

Hokkaido Day Tour from Sapporo: Asahiyama Zoo, Shirogane Blue Pond, and more, S$83.85

2. Visit Hokkaido’s biggest amusement park

Rusutsu Resort Amusement Park Admission Ticket, S$53.25 (was S$55.25)

3. Check out the active volcano Mt. Usu and the nearby Lake Toya and Hell Valley

Usuzan Ropeway Round Trip Special Discount Ticket in Hokkaido, S$15.99 (was S$17.75)

Noboribetsu and Lake Toya Day Tour from Sapporo, S$54.25

4. Go skiing at a ski resort

Sapporo Kokusai Ski Resort Equipment Rental, S$92.70

[Skip-the-line]Hoheikyo Electric Bus & Sapporo Kokusai Ski Resort Koyo Gondola Round Trip Ticket, S$16.79 (was S$18.75)

Skiing Experience at the Kamui Ski Links Resort from Asahikawa, S$86.29 (was S$88.79)

5. Buy some chocolate cookies at Shiroi Koibito Park

Shiroi Koibito Park, Otaru, Yoichi, Jozankei Onsen Day Tour from Sapporo, S$88.79

6. Go sightseeing at the inactive volcanic mountain Mt. Hakodate

Mt. Hakodate Night View Sightseeing Bus Tour, S$19.75

7. Get unrestricted views of the Sea of Japan and the ski resort Ishikari Heigen at Sapporo TV Tower

Sapporo TV Tower Ticket, S$7.89

8. Feast on some crab dishes

Kaniya in Sapporo - Crab Dish Specialist, from S$71.60

9. Find out the history of Dr. William S. Clark, the father of pioneers in Hokkaido, at the Hitsujigaoka Observation Hill

Sapporo Hitsujigaoka Observation Hill Ticket, S$5.25

10. Check out the star fort Goryokaku

Goryokaku Tower Admission Ticket in Hokkaido, S$8.29 (was S$8.89)

11. Pick some fruits at a local farm

Jozankei Farm Ticket in Sapporo, S$35.50

Mashike Fruit Picking Experience and hot spring in Hokkaido, S$59.19

12. Enjoy the spectacular scenery from Mt. Tengu

[Exclusive Offer] Mt Tengu Ropeway Round-trip Ticket with Discount Coupon, from S$13.80

13. Visit the long-established sake brewery Kunimare Sake Brewery

Sake Tasting Tour in Hokkaido by Kunimare Sake Brewery K.K., S$59.19

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