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Summer hotel openings across Hokkaido: the new properties worth booking now

Planning Hokkaido’s 2026 green season? Compare new and renovated hotels in Sapporo, Niseko, Rusutsu, Lake Shikotsu, Lake Toya and Furano, with verified details on openings, room concepts and onsen options for couples.

Hokkaido resort guide: finding your perfect onsen, ski lodge or lakeside stay

Hokkaido Highlights

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24/05/2026

Hokkaido resort guide: finding your perfect onsen, ski lodge or lakeside stay

Plan a romantic resort stay in Hokkaido with this guide to onsen ryokan, ski resorts, lakeside retreats, seasonality, pricing and practical booking tips for couples.

Yu Kiroro: ski in, breathe deep, and stay in Hokkaido’s quiet luxury

Hokkaido Highlights

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22/07/2026

Yu Kiroro: ski in, breathe deep, and stay in Hokkaido’s quiet luxury

Discover Yu Kiroro, a luxury ski-in/ski-out condominium hotel in Hokkaido’s Kiroro resort area, with onsen, spacious residences, and easy access from Sapporo.

Heiseikan Shiosaitei hotel Hakodate: refined oceanfront onsen stay in Hokkaido

Heiseikan Shiosaitei hotel Hakodate is an oceanfront ryokan in Yunokawa Onsen with 163 rooms, sea-view hot spring baths, buffet dining, and easy access to Hakodate Airport and JR Hakodate Station.

Lake Toya Tsuruga Ko No Tsu: an elegant Hokkaido lakeside retreat

Detailed guide to Lake Toya Tsuruga Ko No Tsu (Lake Toya Tsuruga Resort Hikari no Uta) in Hokkaido, covering rooms, onsen spa, dining, day trips, booking tips, and comparisons with Lake Akan and Lake Shikotsu.

by Juliette-Claire Lemoine

Hokkaido is not the next Kyoto: why the island needs its own tourism playbook

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10/05/2026

Hokkaido is not the next Kyoto: why the island needs its own tourism playbook

Discover how luxury travel in Hokkaido can ease overtourism in Japan, from the Niseko Model and green tourism policies to dispersal strategies in Kushiro, Lake Mashu and eastern Hokkaido.

La’gent Stay Sapporo: refined stays in the heart of Hokkaido’s capital

Hokkaido Highlights

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18/07/2026

La’gent Stay Sapporo: refined stays in the heart of Hokkaido’s capital

Discover how La’gent Stay Sapporo and La’gent Stay Shin Sapporo work as refined bases for exploring Hokkaido, with direct station access, premium rooms, and clear policies that suit luxury and premium travelers.

Hoheikyo onsen: a refined hot spring escape near Sapporo for luxury travelers

Discover Hoheikyo Onsen, a natural hot spring near Sapporo with 100% free-flowing water, open-air baths, Indian curry restaurant, and easy access from luxury hotels in Hokkaido.

Niseko accommodation choices for a refined stay in Hokkaido’s snow country

Plan a luxury Niseko stay with this concise guide to Hirafu, Niseko Village, and Hanazono accommodation, including ski-in ski-out hotels, chalets, onsen access, and booking tips for peak December–February travel.

by Théophile Dupont-Gervais

Noboribetsu grand hotel: an elegant onsen retreat in Hokkaido’s volcanic heart

Hokkaido Highlights

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15/07/2026

Noboribetsu grand hotel: an elegant onsen retreat in Hokkaido’s volcanic heart

Discover Noboribetsu Grand Hotel in Hokkaido: a large onsen hotel with 241 rooms, three types of hot spring baths, generous buffets, and easy access to Jigokudani, Lake Kuttara, and Noboribetsu bear park.

How the Hirafu welcome center shapes a seamless luxury stay in Niseko

Plan a seamless luxury stay in Niseko with this guide to the Hirafu welcome center, including shuttle timings, travel times, hotel transfers, and practical tips for premium guests.

From Asahikawa to Kamui Ski Links: refined stays, smooth transfers, and deep Hokkaido powder

Plan a refined ski trip from Asahikawa to Kamui Ski Links: luxury hotel bases, verified 2023–24 bus and taxi details, sample day itinerary, and tips for enjoying quiet powder, family friendly slopes, and urban comforts in central Hokkaido.

Asahidake ski resort: refined stays and deep powder in central Hokkaido

Discover Asahidake ski resort in Hokkaido: a quiet, backcountry-focused mountain with deep powder, the Asahidake Ropeway, luxury onsen hotels, and refined ski touring experiences for advanced travelers.

Elegant hotel choices at Lake Toya in Hokkaido for a refined lakeside stay

Plan an elegant stay at Lake Toya in Hokkaido with refined hotels, lake views, and hot spring luxury, plus expert tips for premium rooms and onsen culture.

Hirafutei elegance in Niseko: refined hot spring comfort at the foot of grand Hirafu

Explore Niseko Prince Hotel Hirafutei in Hokkaido, with ski in access, onsen baths, Japanese style rooms, and refined services for luxury minded travellers.

by Juliette-Claire Lemoine

Where to stay for the best ski resort in Hokkaido experience

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10/04/2026

Where to stay for the best ski resort in Hokkaido experience

Plan a refined ski trip with this guide to luxury hotels and the best ski resort in Hokkaido, from Niseko United to Furano and Kiroro.

An elegant stay at hirafutei hotel in niseko’s hot spring heart

Plan an elegant stay at hirafutei hotel in Niseko with onsen rooms, ski access to Grand Hirafu, and Japanese style comfort for discerning Hokkaido travellers.

Afurisetsu Niseko Hokkaido: refined stays and yuzu ramen elegance in the mountains

Explore afurisetsuniseko Hokkaido, where Setsu Niseko, AFURI ramen, and refined Japanese dining elevate luxury hotel stays for discerning mountain travelers.

Planning a refined Hokkaido ski lodge escape in Japan’s powder heartland

Plan a refined Hokkaido ski lodge escape with expert guidance on regions, snow, premium lodges, passes, and multi-resort itineraries across Japan’s top ski areas.

Planning a refined escape to a ski resort in Hokkaido

Plan a refined stay at a ski resort in Hokkaido with expert guidance on luxury hotels, snow conditions, key resorts, and booking strategies for premium travelers.

by Amara Kensington

Summer hotel openings across Hokkaido: the new properties worth booking now

Hokkaido resort guide: finding your perfect onsen, ski lodge or lakeside stay

Yu Kiroro: ski in, breathe deep, and stay in Hokkaido’s quiet luxury

Heiseikan Shiosaitei hotel Hakodate: refined oceanfront onsen stay in Hokkaido

Lake Toya Tsuruga Ko No Tsu: an elegant Hokkaido lakeside retreat

Hokkaido is not the next Kyoto: why the island needs its own tourism playbook

La’gent Stay Sapporo: refined stays in the heart of Hokkaido’s capital

Hoheikyo onsen: a refined hot spring escape near Sapporo for luxury travelers

Niseko accommodation choices for a refined stay in Hokkaido’s snow country

Noboribetsu grand hotel: an elegant onsen retreat in Hokkaido’s volcanic heart

How the Hirafu welcome center shapes a seamless luxury stay in Niseko

From Asahikawa to Kamui Ski Links: refined stays, smooth transfers, and deep Hokkaido powder

Asahidake ski resort: refined stays and deep powder in central Hokkaido

Elegant hotel choices at Lake Toya in Hokkaido for a refined lakeside stay

Hirafutei elegance in Niseko: refined hot spring comfort at the foot of grand Hirafu

Where to stay for the best ski resort in Hokkaido experience

An elegant stay at hirafutei hotel in niseko’s hot spring heart

Afurisetsu Niseko Hokkaido: refined stays and yuzu ramen elegance in the mountains

Planning a refined Hokkaido ski lodge escape in Japan’s powder heartland

Planning a refined escape to a ski resort in 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