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Furano's lavender fields (July) and sunflower fields (August) are among Japan's most iconic landscapes. Bicycle rental available on site.
World-renowned ski resort with legendary powder snow (JanuaryโMarch), 30+ runs and stunning views of Mt. Yotei.
Japan's largest national park. Volcanoes, hot springs, alpine hiking and unique wildlife including deer, foxes and migratory birds.
UNESCO World Heritage โ one of Asia's most unspoiled wildernesses. Bears, sea eagles and winter drift ice.
๐ Niseko, Hirafu (Kutchan)
Outdoor operator based in Niseko Hirafu since 1995, offering summer rafting on the Shiribetsu River, river SUP, kayaking, mountain biking and a treetop adventure park. In winter it runs ski and snowboard lessons, guided tours and snowshoe outings.
๐ Lake Tลya, Tลyako Onsen
Lake Tลya boat company running the year-round cruise around the Nakajima islands, about 50 minutes, with the option of landing on the island from late April to the end of October. Outside winter, an evening cruise lets passengers watch the fireworks over the lake.
๐ Furano
Guided leisure company in Furano offering summer rafting, inflatable 'duckie' trips, fishing, cycling and tethered hot-air balloon flights. In winter it runs snowmobile tours, free-flight balloon rides and smelt fishing.
๐ Sapporo and Jลzankei
Guiding service in the Sapporo area running backcountry ski and snowboard tours, most of them suited to beginners, with instruction on gear, walking technique and winter mountain safety. It also offers lessons, gear rental and SUP outings in Jลzankei.
๐ Niseko, Grand Hirafu
Ski and snowboard school based in Grand Hirafu, Niseko, which also rents out skis and snowboards. The company has a second base in Hakuba, in the Japanese Alps.
๐ Utoro, Shiretoko
Nature guiding company in Utoro that runs the 'Drift Ice Walk' from 1 February to 31 March, a walk of about 1.5 hours on the Sea of Okhotsk drift ice. From April to November it guides walks at the Shiretoko Five Lakes and Furepe Falls.
๐ Rausu, east coast of Shiretoko
Cruises from Rausu: from late April to mid-October, whale, dolphin and seabird watching with guide commentary. From late January to mid-March, outings among the drift ice, where Steller's sea eagles and white-tailed eagles gather.
๐ Otaru, foot of Mt Tengu
Glass studio founded in 1979 at the foot of Mt Tengu in Otaru, where visitors can blow their own glass, plate or vase by reservation, taking 10 to 20 minutes per piece. Pieces can be collected from the next day or shipped within Japan.
๐ Furano
Cheese factory in Furano with free admission and parking, selling its own cheeses and housing a pizza workshop and an ice-milk workshop. Hands-on dairy and craft workshops are offered by reservation.
๐ Lake Akan, Akanko Onsen (Kushiro)
Ainu village on Lake Akan, home to about 120 people, presenting traditional dance, contemporary stage shows and seasonal festivals. Visitors can join craft workshops and tours led by Ainu guides, and try Ainu cuisine.
The Sapporo Yuki Matsuri (February) features enormous snow and ice sculptures in Odori Park. Free entry.
One of Japan's most famous onsen resorts with 10 types of mineral water in a dramatic volcanic landscape.
The caldera Lake Toya and active Mt. Usu volcano offer spectacular scenery. Lake cruises and geological trails.
Sapporo's Nijo Market is the perfect place to discover Hokkaido's fresh produce: crab, sea urchin, salmon and local dairy.