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The Hokkaido hotels to book now for peak summer

Plan a summer trip to Hokkaido with this guide to booking hotels in Sapporo, Furano, Otaru, Niseko and Lake Toya, including ADR data, ideal lead times and onsen-focused stays.

Forest bathing in Hokkaido: the hotels where shinrin-yoku is more than a buzzword

Hokkaido Highlights

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12/06/2026

Forest bathing in Hokkaido: the hotels where shinrin-yoku is more than a buzzword

A curated guide to forest bathing Hokkaido hotels where shinrin-yoku, onsen and architecture around the forest create genuinely restorative luxury stays.

Yubari melons smash their own auction record at ¥5.8 million

Market Insights

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01/06/2026

Yubari melons smash their own auction record at ¥5.8 million

On May 23, 2024, a pair of Yubari King melons sold for a record ¥5.8 million at Sapporo Central Wholesale Market, underscoring Yubari’s status as Japan’s top luxury fruit and shaping high-end travel and dining experiences across Hokkaido.

Self-driving in Hokkaido: the scenic routes that make renting a car non-negotiable

Hokkaido Highlights

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18/06/2026

Self-driving in Hokkaido: the scenic routes that make renting a car non-negotiable

Plan a refined Hokkaido self drive road trip with expert routes, car rental tips, luxury hotel stops, and key driving rules for Japan’s northern island.

Hokkaido ski resorts for refined winter escapes in Japan

Hokkaido Highlights

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11/08/2026

Hokkaido ski resorts for refined winter escapes in Japan

Discover the best Hokkaido ski resorts for luxury travelers, from Niseko and Furano to Sapporo Teine, with deep powder, onsen culture, refined hotels, and practical planning tips for a premium ski trip in northern Japan.

Holiday house Japan stays in Hokkaido for refined travelers

Discover how holiday house stays in Hokkaido, Japan, combine alpine scenery, coastal charm, and city convenience with luxury amenities, traditional design, and practical booking tips for families, groups, and long-stay travelers.

Rishiri and Rebun: a guide to Hokkaido's wild northern islands

Plan a refined escape to Rishiri and Rebun, Hokkaido’s wild northern islands. Ferries, seasons, hikes, and the best ryokan-style stays for couples.

Your Hokkaido summer checklist: lavender fields, festivals and hidden beaches

Hokkaido Highlights

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25/05/2026

Your Hokkaido summer checklist: lavender fields, festivals and hidden beaches

Plan a Hokkaido summer trip from Sapporo to Furano with lavender fields, lakes, festivals and hidden beaches. Learn ideal dates, train tips and family‑friendly luxury stays.

Why the Japanese ryokan model is Hokkaido's strongest luxury card

Hokkaido Highlights

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28/05/2026

Why the Japanese ryokan model is Hokkaido's strongest luxury card

Discover how Hokkaido luxury ryokan stays blend private onsen baths, Kita Kaiseki cuisine and lake or forest views into a quiet, romantic alternative to standard five-star hotels.

Why club med tomamu hokkaido is redefining luxury ski holidays in northern Japan

Hokkaido Highlights

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05/08/2026

Why club med tomamu hokkaido is redefining luxury ski holidays in northern Japan

Detailed guide to Club Med Tomamu Hokkaido in central Hokkaido Japan, covering ski area stats, inclusive services, family facilities, transfers from New Chitose Airport and how to combine the resort with wider Hokkaido highlights.

Planning a refined wellness escape in Hokkaido’s luxury hotels

Plan a luxury spa holiday in Hokkaido with this guide to onsen etiquette, wellness hotels, key hot spring regions, seasonal itineraries, and practical booking tips.

Niseko beyond the slopes: what the resort village offers when the snow melts

Niseko in green season swaps powder for rafting, hiking, golf and onsen. An insider guide to luxury hotels, dining and curated summer activities in Hokkaido.

Upopoy and beyond: experiencing Ainu culture across Hokkaido

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23/05/2026

Upopoy and beyond: experiencing Ainu culture across Hokkaido

Discover how luxury travelers are engaging with Ainu culture in Hokkaido, from Upopoy National Ainu Museum and Park in Shiraoi to Lake Poroto and Lake Akan, with respectful hotel choices and curated itineraries.

Niseko onsen escapes: refined stays and mineral rich waters in Hokkaido

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31/07/2026

Niseko onsen escapes: refined stays and mineral rich waters in Hokkaido

Plan a luxury Niseko onsen stay in Hokkaido with this practical guide to the best areas, hotel baths, etiquette, and booking tips, plus how to combine skiing with hot springs.

Does Grand Hirafu have tree skiing and where should you stay in Niseko’s luxury ski area ?

Discover how much true tree skiing Grand Hirafu offers, how Niseko’s terrain and snowfall shape the experience, and how to choose a luxury hotel, lift tickets and itineraries that maximise powder, safety and comfort.

Biei's tourism crisis: how Hokkaido's most photographed village is fighting to survive

How Biei in Hokkaido is tackling overtourism in 2024, from birch tree removal to Blue Pond parking rules, and what luxury travelers should do to visit responsibly.

How the Hokkaido Resort Liner elevates luxury ski stays across Hokkaido

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29/07/2026

How the Hokkaido Resort Liner elevates luxury ski stays across Hokkaido

Discover how the Hokkaido Resort Liner underpins luxury winter itineraries in Hokkaido, with direct airport–ski resort transfers, premium hotel alignment, and practical planning tips for onsen, city, and multi-resort stays.

Sapporo Japan skiing: refined stays and powder snow in Hokkaido

Plan a luxury Sapporo Japan skiing trip in Hokkaido with deep powder, premium hotels, and easy day trips to Sapporo Teine, Sapporo Kokusai, and Kiroro from a sophisticated city base.

Heiseikan Hakodate: refined hot spring stays in yunokawa onsen

Discover Heiseikan Hakodate in Yunokawa Onsen, a refined hot spring hotel cluster near Hakodate Airport with ocean view rooms, public and private onsen, and convenient access to Hakodate City.

New Furano Prince Hotel: refined mountain stays in the heart of Hokkaido

Discover New Furano Prince Hotel in central Hokkaido: a ski-in/ski-out mountain resort with onsen baths, an Arnold Palmer golf course, forest walks, and easy access from JR Furano Station.

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The Hokkaido hotels to book now for peak summer

Forest bathing in Hokkaido: the hotels where shinrin-yoku is more than a buzzword

Yubari melons smash their own auction record at ¥5.8 million

Self-driving in Hokkaido: the scenic routes that make renting a car non-negotiable

Hokkaido ski resorts for refined winter escapes in Japan

Holiday house Japan stays in Hokkaido for refined travelers

Rishiri and Rebun: a guide to Hokkaido's wild northern islands

Your Hokkaido summer checklist: lavender fields, festivals and hidden beaches

Why the Japanese ryokan model is Hokkaido's strongest luxury card

Why club med tomamu hokkaido is redefining luxury ski holidays in northern Japan

Planning a refined wellness escape in Hokkaido’s luxury hotels

Niseko beyond the slopes: what the resort village offers when the snow melts

Upopoy and beyond: experiencing Ainu culture across Hokkaido

Niseko onsen escapes: refined stays and mineral rich waters in Hokkaido

Does Grand Hirafu have tree skiing and where should you stay in Niseko’s luxury ski area ?

Biei's tourism crisis: how Hokkaido's most photographed village is fighting to survive

How the Hokkaido Resort Liner elevates luxury ski stays across Hokkaido

Sapporo Japan skiing: refined stays and powder snow in Hokkaido

Heiseikan Hakodate: refined hot spring stays in yunokawa onsen

New Furano Prince Hotel: refined mountain stays in the heart of Hokkaido

Hyatt Centric Sapporo: what we know about Hokkaido's most anticipated hotel opening

Lake Shikotsu and Lake Toya: choosing the right lakeside retreat in Hokkaido

Hokkaido's new accommodation tax: what it changes for luxury travelers

A food lover's roadmap to Sapporo: from Genghis Khan lamb to soup curry

Hokkaido's seasonal table: when and where to eat uni, crab, lamb and melon

Cycling through Hokkaido: the beginner-friendly routes that rival any European bike trip

Experience the best hotel in Hokkaido Japan: A guide to luxury and premium stays

Whale watching from Rausu: the summer window to see orcas off Hokkaido's coast

Aman Niseko: Japan's first destination wellness retreat takes shape on Mount Moiwa

Sapporo's beer garden season is here: a field guide to the city's best outdoor pours

Luxury hotels in Hokkaido: an insider's guide to the island's finest stays

Hokkaido's new wave of design hotels: where Nordic minimalism meets Japanese craft

The onsen guide to Jozankei: Sapporo's hidden hot spring valley

Where to stay in Hokkaido: a region-by-region guide for every type of traveler

Hokkaido with kids: family-friendly luxury stays that adults will love too

The farm-to-table revolution in Furano: why Hokkaido's food scene is outgrowing Sapporo