hokkaido guide

When summer blankets Hokkaido, this northern island wakes up as a wonderland for explorers. An explorer's fantasy is created from endless vistas of unspoiled nature, pure lakes cradled by ancient volcanoes, and the deep culture of the Indigenous Ainu people. Think quietly, as you traverse woods bursting with life, wandering atop calderas shaped by millennia of volcanic wrath, and losing yourself in cultural traditions as old as the region itself. Every road in Hokkaido

Every season in Hokkaido brings a new wave of flavours, and there’s no better place to savour these gourmet creations than its food festivals. With a charming aura and delightful company, the experience draws you in and takes you beyond just delicious food; it immerses you in its rich culture and history. Stick with us as we go through each season and its best food festival.

Meticulously preserved in the interiors of a red brick building, the Sapporo Beer Museum and Garden is an outstanding homage to Japan's beer heritage and more prestige to the already glamorous Hokkaido Island. As the birthplace of beer in Japan, Sapporo is both a capital and custodian of rich history, with the beer museum and garden the only historical landmark dedicated to beer in Japan. Deservedly designated a Hokkaido Heritage Site, this museum and garden are culinary

The clear mountain air whispers of evergreen trees, as the evening light goldenly blankets snow-capped peaks. It's the preamble to an incredible gastronomic adventure, not only a postcard-perfect moment. The northern gem of Japan, Hokkaido invites you to enter a world where human creativity and plenty of nature produce remarkable flavours.

Onlyluxe Travel was invited by Hokkaido Tourism