Hokkaido
Independent hotel guides, travel articles, and travel videos for Hokkaido.
Destinations within Hokkaido
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Gabriel Traveler is a YouTube travel channel by Gabriel Morris, focused on long-term world travel and practical travel information.
This travel video gives a focused one-day look at Hokkaido, including a bear park visit and volcanic landscapes around Noribetsu.
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vagabrothers is a YouTube travel channel by Alex and Marko Ayling, focused on cultural and culinary discovery.
This travel vlog brings a strong winter-sports angle to Hokkaido, following Marko snowboarding with Niseko as the main ski travel setting.
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Syifa Adriana is a YouTube travel channel by a UK-based solo travel vlogger exploring culture, history, and everyday life.
This video offers a thoughtful hiking-focused view of Hokkaido, covering Daisetsu-zan National Park and the route toward Asahi-Dake, Hokkaido's highest volcano.
Travel articles & blogs
Lonely Planet is a major travel-publishing guide site with professionally edited destination guides, travel articles, and trip-planning resources. Their Hokkaido destination guide gives a polished overview of Japan's northern island, from snow-capped peaks and seafood to hot springs and lavender fields.
Read the guide at lonelyplanet.com/destinations/japan/hokkaido.
lonelyplanet.com/destinations/japan/hokkaido
NOMADasaurus is an adventure travel and photography blog with a large editorial travel-publishing presence. Their 12-day Hokkaido itinerary is a practical planning resource for visitors building a 2026 Japan trip around the island.
Read the guide at nomadasaurus.com/hokkaido-itinerary/.
nomadasaurus.com/hokkaido-itinerary/
Going Awesome Places is an itinerary-focused travel brand built around detailed guides and first-hand trip planning. Their broad Hokkaido travel guide is useful for shaping an island trip around hot springs, road trips, food, and visitor planning essentials.
Read the guide at goingawesomeplaces.com/hokkaido-japan-travel-guide/.
goingawesomeplaces.com/hokkaido-japan-travel-guide/
The Poor Traveler is a practical budget-travel and itinerary site focused on logistics, costs, and planning details. Their Hokkaido food and drink guide is especially practical, pairing dish descriptions with affordable recommendations and price ranges.
Read the guide at thepoortraveler.net/2018/04/hokkaido-food-guide/.
thepoortraveler.net/2018/04/hokkaido-food-guide/
Hand Luggage Only is a travel, food, photography, and home blog with visually driven destination and travel-advice content. Their list of ten things to do in Hokkaido offers a clear, approachable starting point for visitors planning time on the island.
Read the guide at handluggageonly.co.uk/10-things-to-do-in-hokkaido-japan/.
handluggageonly.co.uk/10-things-to-do-in-hokkaido-japan/
Adventurous Kate is a solo female travel blog known for practical advice and candid first-person destination writing. Her winter Hokkaido guide highlights a strong seasonal mix of hot springs, cities, seafood, and quieter travel appeal.
Read the guide at adventurouskate.com/visiting-hokkaido-japan-in-winter/.
adventurouskate.com/visiting-hokkaido-japan-in-winter/
Travel Dudes is a community-led travel site publishing tips, guides, and inspiration from multiple contributors. Their autumn in Hokkaido article is a well-rounded seasonal guide, covering ramen, onsen, Ainu culture, hiking, cycling, canoeing, and fall colours.
Read the guide at traveldudes.com/autumn-in-hokkaido/.
traveldudes.com/autumn-in-hokkaido/
Travel Babbo is a family travel blog focused on ambitious trips with children, destination ideas, and practical family travel context. Their Hokkaido article presents the island as a worthwhile adventurous addition to a Japan itinerary, with scenic and cultural context for families.
Read the guide at travelbabbo.com/hokkaido-adventure-in-northern-japan/.
travelbabbo.com/hokkaido-adventure-in-northern-japan/