Hokkaido Highlights • 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.
Hokkaido Highlights • 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.
Hokkaido Highlights • 19/05/2026 Whale watching from Rausu: the summer window to see orcas off Hokkaido's coast Plan a luxury family trip to Rausu on Hokkaido’s Shiretoko Peninsula, with practical tips on whale watching cruises, best seasons, stays in Rausu and Utoro, and how to time your summer itinerary.
Hokkaido Highlights • 18/05/2026 Lake Shikotsu and Lake Toya: choosing the right lakeside retreat in Hokkaido Compare Lake Shikotsu and Lake Toya hotels in Shikotsu Toya National Park. Discover quiet onsen retreats, family-friendly resorts, drive times, price ranges and booking tips for a premium Hokkaido lake stay.
Hokkaido Highlights • 17/05/2026 Luxury hotels in Hokkaido: an insider's guide to the island's finest stays Discover how to choose the best luxury hotels in Hokkaido, from Niseko ski resorts and private onsen suites to lakeside retreats near Lake Shikotsu and Jōzankei, with concrete tips on routes, seasons and budgets for couples.
Hokkaido Highlights • 16/05/2026 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.
Hokkaido Highlights • 12/05/2026 Aman Niseko: Japan's first destination wellness retreat takes shape on Mount Moiwa Aman Niseko on Mount Moiwa is set to become Japan’s first true destination wellness retreat, combining branded residences, onsen-focused spa rituals and alpine architecture within protected Hokkaido nature ahead of its planned 2030 opening.
Hokkaido Highlights • 11/05/2026 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.
Sustainability Practices • 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.
Hokkaido Highlights • 07/05/2026 The onsen guide to Jozankei: Sapporo's hidden hot spring valley Discover Jozankei Onsen near Sapporo, a forested hot spring gorge in Hokkaido with luxury ryokan, easy bus access, day-use baths, and seasonal wellness escapes for couples. by Haruki Nakamura
Hokkaido Highlights • 07/05/2026 Hyatt Centric Sapporo: what we know about Hokkaido's most anticipated hotel opening Hyatt Centric Sapporo, opening in fall 2026 in the city’s heritage quarter, reshapes Hokkaido luxury itineraries beyond Niseko with a lifestyle hotel near Odori Park and JR Sapporo Station. by Anjali Patel
Where to stay in Hokkaido: a region-by-region guide for every type of traveler Hokkaido Highlights • 09/05/2026 Where to stay in Hokkaido: a region-by-region guide for every type of traveler Discover where to stay in Hokkaido for a first luxury trip, with concrete travel times, price ranges, and comparisons between Sapporo, Niseko, Furano, Otaru, Hakodate, Lake Akan, and Eastern Hokkaido onsen and ski areas. by Philippa Thorne
Hokkaido Highlights • 19/03/2026 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. by Mikiko Takashima
Tech Innovations • 18/03/2026 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. by Yohan Forester
Tech Innovations • 08/03/2026 Sapporo park hotel as an elegant gateway to Nakajima Park and central Hokkaido Sapporo park hotel offers refined park-side accommodation, diverse dining, and polished service in central Sapporo, ideal for luxury stays and Hokkaido exploration. by Anjali Patel
Refined stays near New Chitose : how to choose the ideal CTS airport hotel Tech Innovations • 07/03/2026 Refined stays near New Chitose : how to choose the ideal CTS airport hotel Plan a refined stay at a CTS airport hotel near New Chitose in Hokkaido. Compare terminal and shuttle-access hotels, rooms, onsen options, and reservation systems. by Mikiko Takashima
Culinary Inspirations • 06/03/2026 Sapporo prince hotel: elevated city views and refined comfort in Hokkaido Explore Sapporo Prince Hotel in central Hokkaido, with panoramic city views, hot spring baths, refined dining, and Club Floor rooms ideal for premium stays. by Théophile Dupont-Gervais
Tech Innovations • 04/03/2026 Niseko Moiwa ski resort: refined stays and deep powder escapes Plan a refined stay at Niseko Moiwa ski resort in Hokkaido with insights on luxury lodges, deep powder, access, and value driven booking strategies. by Juliette-Claire Lemoine
Tech Innovations • 02/03/2026 Elegant hostel stays in Sapporo Japan for refined yet affordable travel Plan an elegant yet affordable stay in Sapporo Japan. Compare hostels and hotels, understand key districts, amenities, prices, and booking tips for refined travel. by Théophile Dupont-Gervais
Tech Innovations • 27/02/2026 From Sapporo city to Niseko: refined routes, ski resorts, and luxury stays Plan a refined journey from Sapporo city to Niseko with detailed guidance on buses, trains, transfers, and luxury ski resort stays across Hokkaido. by Anjali Patel
