Sapporo, Otaru, Noboribetsu/Toya, Niseko
Enjoy both the city and nature
Sapporo, Hokkaido's largest city, and its suburbs let you enjoy the magnificent nature and hot springs.
Niseko offers a wide range of activities throughout the year while many hot spring resorts are scattered about the area including Noboribetsu and Lake Toya.
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Five popular spots among tourists
Otaru Canal
Backcountry skiing in Niseko
Noboribetsu Onsen
HOKKAIDO EVENTSCycling in Niseko
Upopoy (symbolic space for ethnic harmony)
Sapporo night views
Sapporo has been selected as one of Japan’s new top three cities for night views alongside Nagasaki and Kitakyushu. You can enjoy beautiful nighttime views from different heights such as from the mountain top, towers and a Ferris wheel. The city is also famous for the Sapporo Snow Festival and the White Illumination featuring a fascinating world of snow statues and illuminations throughout the city.
<Getting There>
Sapporo TV Tower Observatory Deck: About 5-minute walk from Odori Station on the Sapporo Municipal Subway
JR Tower Observatory T38: About 3-minute walk from JR Sapporo Station
Norbesa Noria Ferris Wheel: About 2-minute walk from Susukino Station on the Sapporo Municipal Subway; about 15-minute walk from JR Sapporo Station
Mount Moiwa Summit Observation Deck: Get off at Ropeway-Iriguchi Station on the Sapporo Streetcar, then take a free shuttle bus for about 2 minutes.
Sapporo ramen
Most Sapporo ramen features crinkled noodles with a medium thickness in rich miso broth, with toppings such as butter and corn that accentuate the flavor. The Ganso Sapporo Ramen Yokocho known as the "original ramen alley" in Susukino would be the best place to visit first to taste some of the authentic Sapporo ramen dishes.
<Getting There>
Ganso Sapporo Ramen Yokocho: About 2-minute walk from Susukino Station on the Sapporo Municipal Subway
Otaru Canal
Otaru has prospered as a bustling center of the development of Hokkaido, and the Otaru Canal was built to enable the smooth transportation of goods. The gas lamps that illuminate the streets along the canal in the evening make for a fantastic setting that evokes a nostalgic feeling.
<Getting There>
About 10-minute walk from JR Otaru Station
Cape Kamui
Cape Kamui is located on the Shakotan Peninsula. Walk to the tip of the cape by following a trail called Charenka's Path for about 20 minutes to see the amazing contrast between the clear blue sea and the 41-meter-high Kamui Rock that stands in the sea.
<Getting There>
About 140 minutes by bus from JR Otaru Station (only in summer)
About a 1-hour drive from JR Yoichi Station
Upopoy (symbolic space for ethnic harmony)
The National Ainu Museum and Park conveys the history and culture of the Ainu, the indigenous people of Hokkaido, while also serving as a base for the revival and development of Ainu culture. Visitors can learn about the Ainu's rich culture through hands-on activities and exhibits such as traditional crafts and "cise" Ainu homes.
<Getting There>
About a 40-minute drive from New Chitose Airport
About 40 minutes by limited express train from JR New Chitose Airport Station
About 65 minutes by limited express train from JR Sapporo Station
About a 10-minute walk from JR Shiraoi Station
Noboribetsu Onsen
Known as one of Japan's leading hot spring resorts, Noboribetsu hot spring town has nine types of hot springs that generate 10,000 tons of naturally flowing hot water per day. Jigokudani or "Hell Valley," which is the main source of the hot spring water of Noboribetsu, is a popular destination and many tourists visit the nearby hot spring towns every year.
<Getting There>
About 1 hour by car or limousine bus from New Chitose Airport
About 15 minutes by bus from JR Noboribetsu Station
Toyako Onsen
Located along the shore of Lake Toya, which is Japan's third largest volcanic caldera lake, Toyako Onsen is a hot spring resort town born from the eruption of Mount Usu. The town lets you enjoy hand and foot baths while also serving as a popular venue for several delightful events.
<Getting There>
About 90-minute drive from New Chitose Airport
About 12 minutes by car or 20 minutes by bus from JR Toya Station
Backcountry skiing in Niseko
If you are an advanced skier or snowboarder, why not go off-piste and try backcountry skiing down a snowy mountain? The best way is to participate in a guided backcountry tour in Niseko, which is popular for its quality powder snow.
<Getting There>
About a 2-hour drive from New Chitose Airport
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Cycling in Niseko
Blessed with a refreshing climate and long straight roads surrounded by lush nature, Niseko offers a perfect environment for cyclists. The city also hosts an array of cycling competition events. Whether you are a beginner or an expert cyclist, you will be able to enjoy riding off-road.
<Getting There>
About a 2-hour drive from New Chitose Airport
Shinsennuma
Shinsennuma is the largest swamp in the Shinsennuma wetland. The wooden board walkways to the swamp are filled with greenery, making it ideal for a pleasant walk while appreciating the rich nature of each season. Autumn is particularly busy as many visitors come to enjoy the beautiful autumn colors.
<Getting There>
About a 140-minute drive from New Chitose Airport
About a 30-minute drive from JR Niseko Station
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How to get to Sapporo, Otaru,
Noboribetsu/Toya, Niseko
To New Chitose Airport
- From Haneda Airport: 29 Daily flights
- From Hakodate Airport: 2 Daily flights
- From Kushiro Airport: 3 Daily flights
- From Nemuro Nakashibetsu Airport: 3 Daily flights
- From Memanbetsu Airport: 3 Daily flights
- From Wakkanai Airport: 2 Daily flights
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