Recently one of our followers recommended us to visit The Historical Village of Hokkaido (also known as Kaitaku No Mura) and whilst we had heard of it before, we’d barely seen anything online or on social media about it. How good could it be? Anyway, during the end of Golden Week we decided to pay…
In the snowiest metropolitan in the world, if you think rain is going to stop your fun in Sapporo, think again! This city has literally been built for the snowy winters so there’s plenty of fun things to do indoors when the weather isn’t on your side. From a local living in Sapporo, here are…
Just 40 minutes from the centre of Sapporo is Suzuran Hillside (also known as Takino Cemetary), an iconic place in Hokkaido where you can find a 13.5m tall Buddha, a mini Stonehenge, Japanese spiritual practices, and a different experience to enjoy, each season. Hidden beneath a hill blanketed in lavender in the spring, or snow…
Odori Park is situated in the centre of Sapporo city, it spans for over 1.5km from East to West and is a must visit location on your trip to Sapporo, offering something a little bit different, no matter the season. Seasonally, Odori Park brings a completely different viewing perspective, and things to do. Be it…
The annual Sapporo Snow Festival takes place in February every year, and if you’re in the area, it’s a bucket list visit that you can’t miss! We have just moved from the UK to Sapporo and got to witness the 76th snow festival which took place in February 2026, and it was absolutely incredible. Sapporo…
Otaru is one of the cities that you instantly feel good in. This port city is well known for its rich history of glass making, high quality seafood and its romantic canal area. You’ll also find a bustling street packed full of eateries, shops and Snoopy village that you’ll find yourself meandering in and out…
We have recently moved to Sapporo from the UK, and as it’s our first winter season here, what better way to settle in and embrace our new life here in Hokkaido than enjoying all the winter sports it has to offer us. Sapporo is surrounded by ski resorts, both small and large so it’s pretty…
We discovered Koganeyu Onsen whilst on holiday in Sapporo, but now as residents, we frequently visit what might be our favourite local onsen here! Traditionally onsens are separated with a male and female onsen and you bathe in them naked. This may seem daunting or uncomfortable at first as a Westerner, or perhaps you’d like…
Visiting Hokkaido is always a good idea, and with the vastness of nature, you don’t have to go far until you come into range with another volcano, mountain or forest, it’s what made us fall in love with the prefecture so much. During a trip in the autumn, we headed down from Sapporo to Mount…
In Hokkaido, the opportunities for hiking are endless, and Mount Hakkenzan was our first taste of it in the Sapporo area. Mount Hakkenzan can easily be accessed via bus from the centre of Sapporo, and by car. We climbed it at the start of November, weather was ambient, but knowing what we know now… we’d…