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Attrazioni a Hokkaido, Japan
1. Asahiyama Zoo
2. Otaru Canal
3. Shiretoko National Park
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Il modo migliore per vivere una città con una guida locale.
Tip: We strongly recommend a free walking tour on your first day to get to know the city with a local guide. They usually cover all main attractions and you can ask for personal recommendations based on your interests for the next days. Book early as spaces fill up fast!
4. Noboribetsu Jigokudani (Hell Valley)
Hell Valley
6. Niseko United
8. Sapporo TV Tower
9. Farm Tomita
10. Shirogane Blue Pond
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Traditional Sweet Dishes
Shiroi Koibito
These famous white chocolate sandwiched cookies are made by Ishiya in Sapporo and are the prefecture's most iconic souvenir, cherished for their delicate buttery biscuit and creamy filling.
Yubari Melon Parfait
Yubari melons are prized for their intense sweetness and fragrance, and parfaits made with them showcase the fruit's luxury status, sometimes featuring melons that sold for record auction prices.
Hokkaido Soft Serve
Made from rich local milk, Hokkaido soft serve is famed across Japan for its ultra-creamy texture and pure dairy flavor, often found at farms and markets throughout the island.
Traditional Savory Dishes
Sapporo Miso Ramen
Developed in Sapporo after World War II, this hearty miso-based ramen features a robust broth, thick noodles, and toppings like butter and corn that highlight Hokkaido's dairy and corn production.
Jingisukan (Genghis Khan)
This distinctive dish of grilled lamb or mutton is cooked on a convex iron grill and remains a beloved Hokkaido specialty, reflecting the island's history of sheep farming and communal dining culture.
Ishikari Nabe
Named after the Ishikari River, this traditional salmon hotpot uses miso-based broth and regional vegetables, originating as a practical, warming dish for cold Hokkaido winters.
Traditional Beverages
Sapporo Beer
Founded in Sapporo in 1876, Sapporo is one of Japan's oldest breweries and its beers have become synonymous with the city and Hokkaido's brewing heritage.
Hokkaido Milk
Hokkaido's high-quality milk, produced from local dairy farms on fertile pastures, is celebrated nationwide and enjoyed fresh, in coffee, and as the base for many local dairy products.
Yoichi Whisky
The Yoichi Distillery, established by Masataka Taketsuru, brought Scottish-style single malt whisky production to Hokkaido, and its peaty, robust whiskies are highly regarded in Japan and abroad.
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Day trips
Furano
Lavender fields and rural landscapes, seasonal flowers.
Google MapsNiseko
World-class skiing, outdoor activities and nightlife.
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Compra l'Hokkaido Rail Pass se salti da una città all'altra, e prenota sempre i posti online o nelle stazioni principali prima delle settimane di vacanza più affollate.
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Consiglio: prenditi un Hokkaido Rail Pass per più tratte lunghe, prenota i posti presto nei weekend festivi per non restare in piedi.
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Snowy Sapporo streets at night felt magical, ramen booths are everywhere, but eating out adds up. Five days gave a good taste.
Avoid eateries around Odori Park, walk two blocks toward Susukino for cheaper bowls and izakaya where locals actually eat.
Skip restaurants on the main tourist strip, walk two blocks for family izakayas. Same dishes, better prices, friendlier service.
Getting there
Train stations
JR Hakodate Main Line; Airport Rapid; limited express services
Sekihoku and Soya lines; limited express to Sapporo
Hakodate Main Line; connections via Shin-Hakodate-Hokuto for Shinkansen
From New Chitose, take the Airport Rapid JR train to Sapporo in about 37-45 minutes.
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