Hokkaido

At New Chitose Airport, the gateway to Hokkaido, there are many souvenir shops lined up, mainly on the second floor of the domestic terminal. Every year, a wide variety of new products are released every season, so you'll want to make sure to check out not only the standard items, but also the popular seasonal souvenirs. So we asked local JAL staff about the best Hokkaido souvenirs to buy now, including sweets, desserts, and food. We'll introduce you to the best souvenirs that can be purchased at New Chitose Airport in a nomination format.

The Blue Grotto in Italy is beautiful with its mysterious deep blue color. It is well known that a similar beautiful sight can be seen in Okinawa, Japan, where the water is very clear, but there are also spots in Japan that are just as scenic as the real thing. Let's take a look at the characteristics and ways to enjoy each spot, as well as tourist information for the surrounding areas that you should also visit.

Hokkaido, with its rich nature and gourmet food in every season, never ceases to fascinate visitors. However, with a climate different from Honshu and other areas, you may be wondering what to wear when you travel there. In this article, supervised by a weather forecaster from the Japan Weather Association, we will explain the best clothing for each season, based on Hokkaido's annual weather and temperature guidelines. We will also introduce clothing advice from JAL staff at the Hokkaido branch. Please use this as reference for your trip to Hokkaido!

Sapporo is a tourist destination where city and nature are in perfect harmony. As the center of Hokkaido, standard souvenirs from all over the prefecture are lined up in the city's shops, but did you know that Sapporo-only souvenirs are appearing one after another, taking advantage of the rich ingredients that can only be found in this food treasure trove? In this article, we have carefully selected popular souvenirs that can only be purchased in Sapporo. They exceed expectations in every aspect, including taste, texture, aroma, and appearance, and you're sure to think, "I'm glad I bought it!" There are also souvenirs that you can easily purchase around Sapporo Station, so be sure to check them out before your trip.

Eastern Hokkaido in winter is a treasure trove of breathtaking scenery. You'll be amazed by the sights, such as lakes enveloped in silvery white, red-crowned cranes dancing in the snow, and encounters with adorable long-tailed tits. Warming up your chilled body in hot springs and saunas, and savoring delicious meals made with local ingredients, will refresh your mind and body. Let's take a special three-day, two-night trip to efficiently tour the vast eastern Hokkaido and feel the power of nature. We propose a "nature retreat girls' trip" plan.

Japan Airlines [Hakodate Branch] Sato Hello everyone. This is Sato from the Hakodate branch. What comes to mind when you think of Hakodate? Squid? Night view? Ramen? Actually, if you ask the people of Hakodate, many of them will answer "rock band GLAY". This time, GLAY, who is loved by the people of Hakodate, will introduce you to a slightly deeper place in Hakodate that they themselves love! ! Visiting GLAY's legendary outdoor live venue [Contact information] Midori no Shima Address: 15 Omachi, Hakodate City, Hokkaido Phone: 0138-21-3487 (Hakodate City Port and Airport Department Management Division) Access: Take the city tram from JR Hakodate Station to "Omachi" and walk for 3 minutes (about 15 minutes) Midori no Shima is an artificial island floating in Hakodate Port. It is covered with beautiful grass...

The Eastern Hokkaido area is home to spectacular scenery unique to Hokkaido. It refers to areas overflowing with magnificent nature, such as Kushiro, Lake Akan, Mashu/Lake Kussharo, Nemuro/Nakashibetsu, Shiretoko, Okhotsk, and Obihiro/Tokachi. Eastern Hokkaido is so vast, but if you use different airports on your way there and back, you can efficiently travel around the tourist spots scattered across the area at once. When it comes to sightseeing in Hokkaido, you may think that a car is essential, but in fact, you can travel by bus only without using a rental car. We will introduce a new way to travel smartly and enjoy Eastern Hokkaido in winter using "JAL MaaS", the "Unlimited Ride Pass" sold by the Eastern Hokkaido Natural Beauty Road DMO, and the "Express Bus" which operates only in winter.

If you're looking for an experience that's unique to your travel destination, stargazing is the recommended activity. The collaboration between the spectacular scenery created by nature and the starry sky is sure to leave you overwhelmed by its grand scale. We'll introduce you to Teshikaga Town in Hokkaido, a popular winter area, as a representative destination for stargazing.

Japan Airlines [Hokkaido Branch] Tasaki JAL Hometown Ambassador [Hokkaido Branch] Sekiguchi Hello everyone. We are Tasaki and Sekiguchi from Japan Airlines Hokkaido Branch. We recently experienced a tour of eastern and central Hokkaido, full of the charms of Hokkaido, entitled "JAL WONDER-FULL-COURSE HOKKAIDO". Get away from your everyday life, experience the deep side of Hokkaido, relax, and enjoy. We will introduce you to this "full course" trip. INDEX [Adventure Travel] ・Discover a spectacular view while walking on the water! Kushiro Marsh Canoe Experience [Wine Tourism (Sake Brewery Tourism)] ・Akkeshi Distillery, nurtured by the great nature of the north ・Kussharo Culinary Distillery, where you can enjoy blissful wine amidst a spectacular view...

The Eastern Hokkaido area is an expanse of dynamic nature. In winter, it is completely covered in snow and ice, and takes on a completely different look than in summer. However, because of the size of the area, do you think it would be difficult to visit several spots at once? For those who want to go but don't know how to get around, we will introduce some travel ideas that will allow you to enjoy Eastern Hokkaido in winter to the fullest.

From north to south, Japan has many famous hot springs. What's more, did you know that there are airports that have hot springs and bathing facilities? If you arrive at the airport a little early, why not take a relaxing soak in a hot spring? We will guide you to an airport x bath relaxation experience that will add warm memories to your trip before and after.

Japan Airlines [Kushiro Branch] Hello everyone. This is Yanagisawa from the Kushiro branch. Do you know where the easternmost city in mainland Japan is? It is Nemuro City, one of the cities closest to the sunrise, which can be reached by car in about 80 minutes from Nemuro Nakashibetsu Airport. Nemuro City is surrounded by the sea on three sides, so it is full of delicious seafood. It is also known as a treasure trove of wild birds with its rich natural environment, and about 370 species of wild birds can be observed. We will introduce the latest spots in this charming city of Nemuro! First, Cape Nosappu, the easternmost cape in mainland Japan Cape Nosappu is famous as the place where you can see the sunrise the earliest in Japan. Cape Nosappu Lighthouse, built in the Meiji era, is also known as the birthplace of Hokkaido lighthouses...