As much as you might avoid visiting Hokkaido in winter, Odori Park is at its most intriguing during theSapporo Snow Festival. In this annual 7-day celebration, snow & ice sculptures emerge at a handful of sites around Sapporo, creating a lovely winter wonderland scene. Odari Park is the b...
Find the best fares to Sapporo Book nowHokkaido, Japan’s second-largest island, is a perennial favourite holiday destination among Hongkongers. Skiers can’t get enough of Niseko’s fresh powder in the winter months, while spring and summer bring blooming flower fields. But have you ...
and it’s an excellent place to work remotely. Not only does the area promise incredible scenery and attractions, but it also guarantees unbelievably cheap 5-star resorts. These five hotels and mountainside villas help take the guesswork out of choosing wh...
In the country’s northernmost reaches or at high altitudes,winter resorts may continue operating through the “spring skiing season”until late May. Mt. Gassan in Yamagata Prefecture remains open until late July; because of heavy winter snowfall, Mt. Gassan is inaccessible during the winter months...
-- Where to Stay In Nagano? -- How to Get to Nagano City -- Tours and Charters to the Monkey Park As the proud host of the 1998 Winter Olympics and home to the now world-famous Jigokudani Monkey Park, Nagano has a strong association with winter. It's for good reason! Home to aro...
Located about 2.5 hours south of Sapporo in Hokkaido, Niseko's four on-mountain properties, more commonly known as Niseko United, are among the best ski resorts in Japan, attracting visitors from all over the world each year. End your day with some handcrafted cocktails at Bar Gyu+ in Hira...
Sapporo Snow Festival A winter wonderland Asakusa Samba Carnival Tokyo de Janeiro Hanami Cherry blossom parties BOAT RACE Power, speed and gambling Fuji Rock Festival Music in the mountains International Robot Exhibition Experience tomorrow today
Given that Moiwa is a 30-minute drive from Niseko’s city center and public transportation options are limited, I suggest renting a car either atSapporoairport or Kutchan station. A tunnel through the dramatic Kiyotsu Gorge in Niigata has been repurposed as an art installation © Terence Toh...
If you are into beer (who isn’t…), then a visit toYebisu Beer Museumby one of Japan’s biggest and beer companies, Sapporo, which has been brewing beer since 1876. During the free tour, you get to see the taproom, and taste the different beer. The museum also has a great gift ...
Tuesday, October 1: I came to Kyoto during the Lunar New Year in February 2011, when I was teaching English in South Korea. It was freezing cold when I was here then. On Tuesday the forecast was 90 degrees, so it was much less pleasant for me. Give me a cold day any day! But ...