Activities Matsumae Park Cherry Blossom Festival Kim Bergström From around late April to late May, Hokkaido's Matsumae Park comes alive with around 10,000 cherry trees in bloom from hundre...
Activities Sakura Season Along Sapporo's Shinkawa River Kim Bergström From around late April to early May each year, the banks of Sapporo's Shinkawa River are filled with the springtime beauty of...
Activities Hokuryu Sunflower Festival 2025 Kim Bergström The summer months in Japan see a number of sunflower festivals pop up on the calendar, and one of the best is Hokkaido's Hoku...
Activities Higashimokoto Shibazakura Festival 2026 Kim Bergström If you're in the Hokkaido area around May through early June, a visit to the Higashimokoto Shibazakura Festival is a must. An...
Activities Sounkyo Onsen Ice Fall Festival 2026 Kim Bergström The annual Sounkyo Ice Fall Festival has been running for over 40 years now, and it celebrates the beauty of the harsh, cold ...
Activities Otofuke Tokachigawa Swan Festival 2026 Kim Bergström Running annually since 1992, the Otofuke Tokachigawa Swan Festival is based on the migration of around 1,000 white swans that...
Activities Sunflowers at Hokkaido's Palette Hill 2025 Kim Bergström Hokkaido is known for having some great flower events throughout the year, and if you love sunflowers then be sure to stop by...
Activities Cosmos Festa at Taiyo-no-Oka Engaru Park 2025 Kim Bergström It feels like cosmos are just about everywhere in Japan during autumn, and Hokkaido doesn't miss out on the fun! The Taiyo-no...
Activities Hokkaido: Top 10 Things to Do Veronica Carnevale Hokkaido is the northernmost of Japan's four main islands. Filled with natural beauty, the prefecture provides nature enthusi...
Area Niseko Tom Roseveare Niseko is a paradise for anyone who wants to experience some of the lightest and fluffiest snow in the world. And with an ave...
