Spot rare wildlife, soak in a hot spring and sail in a frozen wonderland on Japan’s northernmost island.

Another must-see for nature ... deer and other wildlife. In 2024, Japan designated its 35th national park, Hidakasanmyaku-Erimo-Tokachi National Park. Located in south-central Hokkaido, it ...

Sapporo is the capital city of Hokkaido and the fifth-largest city in the country. As Japan’s most northern island, Hokkaido boasts pristine wilderness, home to endangered Steller's sea eagle, brown ...

With snow-capped mountains, ancient forests, wild wetlands and art-filled parks, Hokkaido’s diverse ... facets of the area’s culture, nature and wildlife all at once — that is, if they ...

you will find wildlife and nature, with opportunities to hike, enjoy onsens, and even walk on drift ice in the winter. During my trip to Hokkaido as part of the Adventure Travel Trade Association ...

Hokkaido Prefecture, with its treasure trove of nature, has a number of campgrounds ... enjoys camping to the fullest! They encounter wildlife, view spectacular scenery in a canoe, and savor ...

Sites for canoeing, bicycle riding and wildlife observation tours will also operate close to the footpath where lodging facilities and eateries are located. Most sightseers to eastern Hokkaido ...

Wildlife vet Saito Keisuke has worked with endangered raptors in Hokkaido Prefecture for 30 years. He treats and releases the many birds injured by human activity, while also working to prevent ...