Hokkaido, Japan: Attractions and Sightseeing Guide

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Back to Hokkaido, Japan (HOKKAIDO TRAVEL GUIDE) and sadly, winter and snowfall were severe, dropping to -0 degrees Celsius. Many things to do in Hokkaido during winter were halted due to heavy snowflakes blanketing everything, which also risked our flight back home being canceled (OTARU WHAT TO DO & SEE).

 

Best Tourist Sightseeing Spots in Hokkaido

Okurayama Viewing Point
It was definitely disappointing that our visit to Okurayama Viewing Point, the famous 1972 Winter Olympic Games ski jumping venue in Sapporo, was canceled. Okurayama Viewing Point is well known as a top Hokkaido sightseeing spot, where visitors can take a chairlift to the top for panoramic city views and the ski jump. There’s also a small museum showcasing winter sports history and ski jumping. It’s an interesting stop for both the view and winter sports enthusiasts. Unfortunately, it didn’t materialize for us.

Otaru, Hokkaido: What to Do and See

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A day in Otaru, a charming port city on Hokkaido’s west coast, is all it takes to see why it draws visitors year-round, especially during winter (WHAT TO DO IN SAPPORO). Otaru’s roots date back to the late 19th century, when it thrived as a major trading and fishing hub. Today, it remains famous for its preserved architecture, scenic spots, and local delicacies.

 

We spent a full day in Otaru, quickly catching the highlights and popular attractions while also admiring from our coach (SRI LANKA SIGHTSEEING).

What To Do In Sapporo, Japan: Winter Travel Guide

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An appreciated winter holiday and the travel journey so far in Hokkaido, Japan. We still had two more destinations to cover. From Noboribetsu (THINGS TO DO IN NOBORIBETSU) we arrived in Sapporo. Winter had mellowed, making it more conducive to explore what Sapporo has to offer - especially for those wondering about things to do in Sapporo during winter.

 

This stop in Sapporo was part of our multi-day Hokkaido itinerary. It showed us that Hokkaido winter travel doesn’t feel complete without experiencing Sapporo (SRI LANKA SIGHTSEEING SPOTS).