Central Hokkaido
Central Hokkaido, which includes popular destinations like Sapporo, Noboribetsu, and Otaru, is the air gateway to the prefecture, with easy access to the New Chitose Airport. Even in Sapporo, the largest city in Hokkaido, nature finds a way to blend with urban landscapes, creating an atmosphere of fun and leisure. Some of the prefecture’s most renowned festivals take place in Central Hokkaido, including the Sapporo Snow Festival, the Sapporo City Jazz Festival, the Otaru Tide Festival, and the Noboribetsu Hell Festival. It’s the perfect destination for those looking for new and exciting experiences.
Popular Locations
Ideas Around New Chitose Airport
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Sights & Landmarks, Wellness & Stay
Enjoy Snowshoeing, Stargazing and a Soak in a Hot Spring
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Food & Drink
Unique Food You Must Taste in Kushiro
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Wellness & Stay
Experience Tokachi’s Nature at these Unique Accommodations!
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Nature & Outdoor, Sights & Landmarks
Into the Wild: Experience why Shiretoko is Hokkaido’s only World Natural Heritage Site
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Nature & Outdoor
Journey to Discover an Abundance of Beautiful, Wild Birds in the Varied Landscapes and Habitats of Eastern Hokkaido
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Culture & History, Food & Drink
Yoichi Hokkaido’s Sustainable Wine Paradise
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Wellness & Stay
Eight Onsen You Can’t Miss in Hokkaido
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Culture & History
Date City Museum of History and Culture’s Japanese Swordsmith Workshop: Watch the Forging of Japan’s Iconic Swords
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Events
The Pride of Hokkaido: The Sapporo Snow Festival
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Nature & Outdoor
Sea Kayaking Along the Secluded Oshoro Coast