Tag Archives: onsen

Shakotan Peninsula

Day Trippin. About an hour and a half west of Sapporo lies the Shakotan peninsula, a beautiful piece of coastline that is well worth a visit whatever the season. In fact every season gives us a different reason to visit the area winter through summer. If you’re passing through Sapporo or perhaps visiting Otaru a drive [...]

Posted in Hokkaido, Japan, Sapporo, Summer, Uncategorized, things to do | Also tagged , , , | Leave a comment

Late Snow on Chitose to Niseko Drive

The 2 hour drive back from Chitose airport to Niseko on Monday with new snow on the mountains and sun shining was almost a scene from mid-winter. Anytime of year the drive between Sapporo’s Chitose Airport and Niseko is a spectacular drive, possible more so in summer as you can stop off for a picnic [...]

Posted in Hokkaido, Japan, weather | Also tagged , , | Leave a comment