Hokkaido is one of the popular destinations to enjoy the snow in winter. This blog will highlight 7 places in Hakodate, which is located in the southeastern area of Hokkaido. They are the places our JTB customers highly recommend visiting. Before Christmas and the new year arrive, let’s plan a wonderful journey! At the end […]
December 2024
Christmas, Hakodate, Hokkaido, snow, Winter, Winter destination
Hokkaido has breathtaking winter landscapes for one to enjoy. It has been famous for their powder snow and thanks to that person from all around the world would flock to Hokkaido just to ski or snowboard. What a lot of people don’t know is that there are actually a lot of outdoor activities that […]
July 2020 Destination, Hokkaido, Michelle, Skiing and Snow Boarding, Winter
Japan boasts a great snow reputation, and a trip over the winter (December to March) is a perfect occasion to experience white landscapes and trying out snow sports. Winter in Japan also offers unique cultural experiences, and is there a better time to soak in hot springs after a big day out? Skiing, snowboarding, […]
July 2020 Aude, Destination, Hokkaido, Skiing and Snow Boarding, Tohoku, Winter
Our family of six (including four children between 9 and 14) had the holiday of a lifetime skiing and snowboarding in Hokkaido in late January 2016. We flew from Brisbane, with a short stopover in Taiwan, Taipei, then straight on to Sapporo, Hokkaido. It was a very comfortable trip, with no jet lag, and we […]
May 2016 Hokkaido, Skiing and Snow Boarding
Hi Olivia,This email is to first thank you sincerely for the brilliant planning you put into the trip. It went exceedingly well, even though the first two weeks were unusually wet. It didn’t stop us – it just meant a few more in-door things to find and do e:g museums which we might add, the […]
Dear Yoko-san I hope you are well. The trip was fabulous. I had a very enjoyable time. Everything went well, the food was delicious and the hot springs were soothing. I had no problems driving in Hokkaido and saw a fox, deer and squirrels. It was very hot though. I did see the Hiroshima […]
September 2012 Food, Hiroshima, Hokkaido, Onsen Hot Spring
Hi Noriko, Thank you very much for your contribution to our long awaited return to Japan. Everything went without a hitch, and whilst we couldn’t do the trip down to Hiroshima this time, it was a wonderful visit yet again. We spent 8 days in Sapporo with the family, (we hadn’t seen the […]
May 2012 Hokkaido, Nature, Sakura Cherry Blossoms, Sapporo
Dear Olivia,I know that Lorraine has already sent you an e-mail describing how well the trip around Hokkaido has gone. We fully endorse her comments!In addition, we want to let you know that the arrangements that you made for us personally – JAL trips between Osaka Kansei and Sapporo Chitose, and overnight accommodation at the […]
Dear Olivia,I was wondering if you could pass on the following comments/ review to JTB in Hokkaido?We have just spent the most enjoyable time with two wonderful people helping us understand and come to love this amazing island of Hokkaido. Our bus driver, Kumada San was always extremely courteous, kept the bus impeccably clean, impressed […]
May 2011 Hokkaido
Lily Just to say thank you for organising the trip . We had an excellent time in Niseko and the arrangements were perfectly co ordinated from JTB and Hokkaido trails . The apartment was very comfortable , nicely furnished and equipped . We will certainly use your service again if we return to Japan and […]
March 2011 Hokkaido
Hi Olivia We’re back from our drive around Hokkaido. It was fabulous. A lovely and mostly rugged area to drive through.The hotels you booked for us were great: In scenic locations with good facilities, helpful staff, good food and character.The driving was easy, the GPS helpful even though the written instructions on screen were only […]
Dear Yoko, Thank you for your help organizing our recent trip to Hokkaido. Jerry and I returned only a few days ago. We had a wonderful time! We were very pleased with all of the accommodations – but especially enjoyed the Shiretoko Grand because it gave us the opportunity to stay in a tatami room. […]
