10 TOP Things to Do in Hokkaido Prefecture (2026 Activity Guide)

Hakodate which includes night scenes, landscape views and a city

Sapporo showing a city, landscape views and a sunset

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Hokkaido│Noboribetsu & Lake Toya Tour with Ropeway Ticket

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Full Day Private Skiing / Snowboarding Tour in Sapporo

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1 Day Tour to Hill of the Buddha, Sapporo and Sake

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Chopsticks Making Experience in Sapporo

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Winter activities

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Hokkaido 1 Day Tour to Asahiyama Zoo, Blue Pond and Fairy Terrace

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What to do in Hokkaido Prefecture

Popular places to visit

Sapporo Dome

Watch the excitement of baseball and soccer games, shop, eat or climb to an observation deck for panoramic views of Sapporo and its surroundings.

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Niseko Mountain Resort Grand Hirafu

Hit the slopes at Niseko Mountain Resort Grand Hirafu, a top ski area in Kutchan. Discover the mountain views and hot springs in this relaxing area.

Rusutsu Resort

Visit a fabulous winter playground with miles of skiable trails for all levels and lots of snow-based fun away from the slopes.

Tanukikoji Shopping Street

During your trip to Sapporo, you can search for that perfect souvenir at Tanukikoji Shopping Street. Wander around the gardens or experience the area's festivals.

Odori Park

Sapporo’s main thoroughfare has been transformed into a long municipal park, also the city’s premier venue for festivals throughout the year.

Asahiyama Zoo

Come for the entertaining winter penguin parade and spend time spotting birds, reptiles and majestic mammals at this zoological park.

Kiroro Resort

Hit the slopes in Akaigawa with a visit to Kiroro Resort. Visit the shops and top-notch restaurants in this walkable area.

Otaru Canal

During your trip to Otaru, you can do some window-shopping at Otaru Canal. Discover the hot springs and seafood restaurants in this walkable area.

Jozankei Hot Spring

You can take time to visit Jozankei Hot Spring during your travels to Sapporo. Discover the lively festivals and shops in this walkable area.

Areas of Hokkaido Prefecture

Sapporo TV Tower which includes night scenes, a city and landscape views

Sapporo City Centre

4.5/5(116 area reviews)

Enjoy the popular shops in Sapporo City Centre. Tanukikoji Shopping Street is a worthwhile stop, and you can jump on the metro at Nishi-Yon-Chome Stop or Odori Station to see more of Sapporo.

Susukino

Spend some time visiting places like Susukino Street while getting to know Susukino, and be sure to check out the abundant dining options. You can hop aboard the metro at Susukino Station or Hosui-Susukino Station to see more of the area.

Chuo-ku

4.5/5(43 area reviews)

You might enjoy the skiing while in Chuo-ku. Maruyama Zoo is a notable sight, and you can get around town at Maruyama-koen Station or Nishi-Nijuhatchome Station to see more of the city.

Jozankei

Jozankei is noteworthy for its hot springs, and you can make a stop at top attractions like Jozankei Hot Spring and Kokusai Ski Resort.

Odori

Shopping, hot springs and coffee shops highlight some notable features of Odori. Make a stop by Tanukikoji Shopping Street or Odori Park while you're visiting, and jump aboard the metro at Nishi-Hatchome Stop or Nishi-Yon-Chome Stop to get around town.

Noboribetsuonsencho

5/5(1 area review)

Noboribetsuonsencho is known for its abundant dining options, and you can plan a trip to Jigokudani and Shikotsu-Toya National Park while you're in town.

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