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Start here: Where to Go
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Yuuka
January 10, 2023
Itinerary

10 Best Things to Do with Kids in Eastern Hokkaido

Yuuka
January 10, 2023
Itinerary
10 Best Things to Do with Kids in Eastern Hokkaido

Here are 10 family-friendly activities that your kids will absolutely enjoy, including wood toy playrooms, aquarium, chipmunk park, and more!

Tagged: kids, todo

Yuuka
January 7, 2023
Hot Spring, Itinerary, Outdoors

3-Day Summer Akan Itinerary Without a Car

Yuuka
January 7, 2023
Hot Spring, Itinerary, Outdoors
3-Day Summer Akan Itinerary Without a Car

Enjoy Akan in Hokkaido, a cozy hot spring town and fun outdoor activities, without renting a car.

Tagged: itinerary, publictransportation, hotel, akan, akansummer, summeritinerary

Yuuka
December 30, 2022
Itinerary

5 Easy Tips to Book Cheap Flights to Hokkaido

Yuuka
December 30, 2022
Itinerary
5 Easy Tips to Book Cheap Flights to Hokkaido

Check out this complete guide on how to book cheap flights to Hokkaido! We'll cover everything about airlines, flight routes, ticket sales and more.

Tagged: guide, cheapflights

Yuuka
December 28, 2022
Hot Spring, Itinerary, Outdoors, Winter

3-Day Winter Akan Itinerary Without a Car

Yuuka
December 28, 2022
Hot Spring, Itinerary, Outdoors, Winter
3-Day Winter Akan Itinerary Without a Car

Enjoy Akan in Hokkaido, a cozy hot spring town and fun winter activities on a frozen lake, without renting a car.

Tagged: itinerary, publictransportation, museum, hotel, akan, onsen, akanwinter, winter

Yuuka
December 27, 2022
Itinerary, Local Food

Best Seasons to Eat Seafood in Eastern Hokkaido

Yuuka
December 27, 2022
Itinerary, Local Food
Best Seasons to Eat Seafood in Eastern Hokkaido

Find out the best months to eat salmon, ikura, sea urchins, oysters, crabs, and scallops in Eastern Hokkaido!

Tagged: guide, bestseafood

Yuuka
December 23, 2022
Itinerary

Hokkaido Packing List for Winter & Summer Trips

Yuuka
December 23, 2022
Itinerary
Hokkaido Packing List for Winter & Summer Trips

Find out packing essentials for Hokkaido! You'll learn what to bring and what to leave at home for winter and summer.

Tagged: packing, guide

Yuuka
December 20, 2022
Itinerary

Hokkaido Onsen Guide - 10 Best Destinations & Map

Yuuka
December 20, 2022
Itinerary
Hokkaido Onsen Guide - 10 Best Destinations & Map

Find out the 10 best hot spring destinations in Hokkaido with this Hokkaido Onsen Guide & Map!

Tagged: guide, onsenguide, onsen

Yuuka
November 30, 2022
Itinerary, Others, Outdoors

12 Fun Winter Activities in Eastern Hokkaido

Yuuka
November 30, 2022
Itinerary, Others, Outdoors
12 Fun Winter Activities in Eastern Hokkaido

Here are the 12 best winter activities you must try in Eastern Hokkaido! From skiing to drift ice walk, winter in Hokkaido is full of fun things to do.

Tagged: winter, todo

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Yuuka
November 29, 2022
Local Food

Juicy and Creamy Hokkaido Oysters in Saroma

Yuuka
November 29, 2022
Local Food
Juicy and Creamy Hokkaido Oysters in Saroma

Find out the best season for oysters in Eastern Hokkaido, where to get them, and reccomended restaurants & shops to best enjoy delicious oysters in Saroma!

Tagged: seafood, lakesaroma, abashiri, saromaoysters

Yuuka
November 6, 2022
Local Food

6 Popular Hokkaido Drinks You Must Try - Beers, Whisky, Wine, Shochu

Yuuka
November 6, 2022
Local Food
6 Popular Hokkaido Drinks You Must Try - Beers, Whisky, Wine, Shochu

Here are 6 popular alcoholic drinks locally made in Hokkaido - Sapporo Beer, Nikka Whisky, Okhotsk Beer, Abashiri Beer, and Kiyosato Potato Shochu!

Tagged: localdrinks, kitami, abashiri, kiyosato, todo

Yuuka
October 21, 2022
Itinerary, Others

8 Essential Tips To Plan Your First Trip to Hokkaido

Yuuka
October 21, 2022
Itinerary, Others
8 Essential Tips To Plan Your First Trip to Hokkaido

When is the best time to visit Hokkaido? How many days should I spend? Rental car or public transportation? - We cover all the common questions about traveling to Hokkaido!

Tagged: firsttrip, guide

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Yuuka
October 18, 2022
Itinerary, Others

Ultimate Airport Guide for Eastern Hokkaido - All You Need to Know About 5 Airports

Yuuka
October 18, 2022
Itinerary, Others
Ultimate Airport Guide for Eastern Hokkaido - All You Need to Know About 5 Airports

Which airport should you use to travel to Eastern Hokkaido? This ultimate guide has everything you need to know about 5 airports in Eastern Hokkaido!

Tagged: airportguide, guide

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Yuuka
October 8, 2022
Autumn, Summer, Spring, Outdoors, Shiretoko, Winter, Itinerary

Best 5 Nature Activities in Shiretoko - Amazing Experience Guaranteed

Yuuka
October 8, 2022
Autumn, Summer, Spring, Outdoors, Shiretoko, Winter, Itinerary
Best 5 Nature Activities in Shiretoko - Amazing Experience Guaranteed

Looking for what to do in Shiretoko? Here are the best 5 outdoor activities that you will never forget.

Tagged: hiking, shiretoko, todo

Yuuka
October 7, 2022
Autumn, Summer, Spring, Shiretoko, Hot Spring, Local Food, Winter

Cozy Family-Run Restaurant, Inn & Onsen: Shiretoko Club

Yuuka
October 7, 2022
Autumn, Summer, Spring, Shiretoko, Hot Spring, Local Food, Winter
Cozy Family-Run Restaurant, Inn & Onsen: Shiretoko Club

Shiretoko Club, a family-run inn in Shari town offers travelers a place to recharge with homemade food, cozy rooms, and a natural hot spring.

Tagged: shiretoko, cafe, restaurant, onsen, hotel

Yuuka
October 3, 2022
Autumn, Summer, Spring, Outdoors, Shiretoko

Shiretoko Nature Cruising : Wildlife Waching on the Sea

Yuuka
October 3, 2022
Autumn, Summer, Spring, Outdoors, Shiretoko
Shiretoko Nature Cruising : Wildlife Waching on the Sea

Get on a small cruiser to explore the Okhotsk Sea and the Shiretoko Peninsula. You can find wild animals, such as brown bears and dolphins!

Tagged: shiretoko, nature, animal, naturecruise

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Yuuka
October 3, 2022
Photo Spots, Hot Spring, Itinerary, Winter

3-Day Abashiri Itinerary for Winter - Without Car

Yuuka
October 3, 2022
Photo Spots, Hot Spring, Itinerary, Winter
3-Day Abashiri Itinerary for Winter - Without Car

This 3-day itinerary takes you to must-visit winter attractions in Abashiri in Hokkaido, Japan, using only public transportation!

Tagged: itinerary, abashiri, publictransportation, museum, hotel, onsen, winterabashiri3days, winter

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Yuuka
October 2, 2022
Photo Spots, Hot Spring, Itinerary, Summer, Outdoors

3-Day Abashiri Itinerary for Summer - Without Car

Yuuka
October 2, 2022
Photo Spots, Hot Spring, Itinerary, Summer, Outdoors
3-Day Abashiri Itinerary for Summer - Without Car

This 3-day itinerary takes you to must-visit summer attractions in Abashiri in Hokkaido, Japan, using only public transportation!

Tagged: itinerary, abashiri, publictransportation, museum, hotel, onsen, flowers, koshimizu, summerabashiri3days, summeritinerary

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Yuuka
August 11, 2022
Itinerary, Autumn, Spring, Summer, Winter

A Family-Friendly One Day Trip: Aquarium, Playroom & Ice Cream!

Yuuka
August 11, 2022
Itinerary, Autumn, Spring, Summer, Winter
A Family-Friendly One Day Trip: Aquarium, Playroom & Ice Cream!

This is a kids-friendly one-day itinerary near Kitami! It’s got an aquarium, a wooden toy playroom, and a local souvenir shop. Also a bonus point - all in one spot!

Tagged: itinerary, kitami

Yuuka
July 30, 2022
Autumn, Summer, Spring, Shiretoko, Winter, Others

Staying like a local at Okhotsk House: Perfect Gateway to Shiretoko

Yuuka
July 30, 2022
Autumn, Summer, Spring, Shiretoko, Winter, Others
Staying like a local at Okhotsk House: Perfect Gateway to Shiretoko

Want to travel in Shiretoko while staying in a local Japanese house? Okhotsk House offers 3 dirrefent locations for you to enjoy exploring Eastern Hokkaido.

Tagged: shiretoko, hotel

Yuuka
July 28, 2022
Autumn, Summer, Spring, Outdoors, Shiretoko

Scenic Nature Walk in Shiretoko National Park - Untouched Forest & Coastal Cliffs

Yuuka
July 28, 2022
Autumn, Summer, Spring, Outdoors, Shiretoko
Scenic Nature Walk in Shiretoko National Park - Untouched Forest & Coastal Cliffs

A great nature trail with a deep forest and amazing ocean views from cliffs in Shiretoko. Highly recommended for outdoor lovers.

Tagged: hiking, shiretoko, nature, trail, nationalpark, naturewalk

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Hi, this is Yuuka! I’m your go-to Hokkaido expert & local travel blogger since 2019.

My mission is to help adventurous, independent travelers to plan their unforgettable trips to my beautiful hometown, Hokkaido.

Growing up in Eastern Hokkaido, I love sharing travel tips, itineraries and trip planning advice based on my first-hand experiences.
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