Being Hokkaido’s capital, Sapporo has lots to offer from culinary experiences to spectacular viewpoints, a vibrant nightlife and nature in the city. In this article, we would like to introduce you to the top five things to do in Sapporo in winter. Experience a nature winter wonderland If you love long snow walks, snow activities…
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Hokkaido Winter Tales: Lake Toya
Having visited Lake Toya 4.5 years ago on a summer trip from Shanghai to Hokkaido, we were especially excited to visit this beautiful area again. Toyako is situated just a 2 hour drive south of Hokkaido’s capital Sapporo and famous for having hosted the G8 Hokkaido Summit at the Windsor hotel on a mountain top…
Hokkaido Winter Tales: Niseko
CRUNCH goes the powder snow as I walk to one of the world’s best ski slopes in Niseko, Hokkaido. Ski and snowboard enthusiasts seem to agree that the snow here is made of 10% water and 90% love or maybe it’s just pure magic. Once we entered this winter wonderland, I knew it would be…
Hokkaido – Furano
It has been such a long time since my last post that it would take me forever to catch up on all the incredible places we have visited, but Hokkaido truly is a magical place like no other. Furano in particular was a real highlight for me. This was our last weekend in Hokkaido and…
Summer in Hokkaido – Sapporo
We arrived in Hokkaido’s capital Sapporo and fell in love with it. We started our first day in Sapporo by walking to the TV Tower to get an overview of the city from above. Looking out, we spotted Odori park which stretches through the city center with lots of green space and opportunities to sit and…
Summer in Hokkaido – First four days
This year we experienced our first full summer in Shanghai with hot and humid weather that feels like right out of hell or to be precise, according to our weather app like 46°C every day! So when it came to planning our summer vacation, we wanted to stay in Asia, but go somewhere with decent…
Jitensha Adventure 