Volume 1: The Strongest Plan Book
How to use "Follow Hokkaido"
Hokkaido Travel Preview
Hokkaido Weather and Public Holidays

BUCKET LIST Hokkaido Travel Bucket List
Must-see photo spots in Sapporo! 7 of the best attractions in Sapporo
Hokkaido's three most impressive night views unfolding across the night sky
Flower-blooming hills and blue ponds: Hokkaido's summer attractions
Biei and Furano, the best winter destinations, created by snowy landscapes.
Otaru Romantic Walking Course Following the Filming Locations of the Movie "Love Letter"
Souvenir & Snack Shopping Otaru Shopping Street
Grab the wheel and head out of Sapporo! Rental car driving course
Noboribetsu vs. Jozankei: A Hot Spring Trip Near Sapporo
Skiing Until the Cherry Blossoms Bloom: The Best Ski Resorts in Hokkaido
From snowy winters to thrilling summers! A complete guide to Sapporo festivals.
A must-see for sake lovers: a tour of Hokkaido's breweries.
5 Hokkaido Dishes That Captivate Travelers: Local Flavors
- Soup curry
- Hokkaido's top three ramen
- Genghis Khan
- Crab dishes
- Kaisendon

How to Use Sapporo Izakaya Like a Local Even if It's Your First Time
Completely conquering the taste of pristine Hokkaido desserts and coffee
- Soft ice cream
- Shime Parfait
- Sapporo Retro Cafe Guide
- Japanese cafe chain

Everything You Need to Know About Hokkaido Shopping: A Souvenir Paradise
- Gift cookies
- How to use Seicomart
- Hokkaido limited items at convenience stores
- Don Quijote & Drugstore
- Supermarkets & hypermarkets
- Japanese fashion brand
- Living Shop
- Hokkaido Shopping Tips

PLANNING 1 Recommended Hokkaido Travel Itinerary
BEST PLAN 1: A 3-night, 4-day essential course for your first trip to Hokkaido
BEST PLAN 2: A Day Trip from the Outskirts of Sapporo for City Travelers
BEST PLAN 3: An All-In-One Day of Gourmet Food and Shopping in Sapporo
BEST PLAN 4: A Perfectly Tailored Rental Car Tour for Parents
BEST PLAN 5: A 5-Night, 6-Day Romantic Course in Southern and Central Hokkaido Using the JR Hokkaido Rail Pass

PLANNING 2: Complete Guide to Preparing for Your Hokkaido Trip
GET READY 1 Book your flight and prepare your entry documents
GET READY 2 List of essential reservations before departure
GET READY 3 Book your accommodation
GET READY 4 Seasonal Travel Essentials
GET READY 5 Exchange
GET READY 6 Select Data
GET READY 7 Useful Local Apps

A Brief Look at Hokkaido's History

FAQ: Useful Hokkaido Travel Tips You Should Know
FAQ 1 What should I do in case of an emergency?
FAQ 2 Hokkaido Travel Preparation Information
FAQ 3: Japanese Cultural Knowledge You Should Know
FAQ 4 Precautions when bringing Japanese food and pharmaceutical products into the country
FAQ 5 How much cash do I need?
FAQ 6 Can I travel even if I don't speak Japanese?
FAQ 7 Is it okay to travel to Hokkaido in spring or fall?
FAQ 8 Does it snow a lot in Hokkaido in winter?
FAQ 9 Should I print out my plane ticket or hotel voucher and bring it with me?
FAQ 10: Which is more convenient way to get around Hokkaido: train or highway bus?
FAQ 11 Is it possible to travel to Biei and Furano by public transportation?
FAQ 12 Traveling with parents, will there be a lot of walking involved?
FAQ 13 Are taxi fares expensive in Hokkaido?
FAQ 14 Is there an accommodation tax in Hokkaido?
FAQ 15 Is there anything I should check when booking a capsule hotel?
FAQ 16 Can I go to an izakaya alone?
FAQ 17 Are there any hot springs near Sapporo?
FAQ 18 Can I enjoy hot springs even in summer?
FAQ 19 Can I receive Japanese packages at the hotel I booked?
FAQ 20 Please recommend a good place to go with children.
FAQ 21 Is Shakotan Peninsula worth visiting in winter?

Useful simple conversations to know
Useful local supplies
Essential items you must prepare

Hokkaido Practical Guidebook Volume 2
How to Use the Follow Hokkaido Map QR Code
How to read the main text of "Follow Hokkaido"
Entering Hokkaido
Getting from New Chitose Airport to major cities
From New Chitose Airport to Sapporo City

Sapporo
Sapporo Preview
Sapporo city transportation
ZONE 1 Sapporo Station & Odori Station
ZONE 2 Susukino & Nakajima Park
ZONE 3 Maruyama
Half-day outings to attractions outside Sapporo
Sapporo Gourmet Guide
- Popular soup curry restaurant
- Ramen restaurant
- Original Ramen Yokocho
- Genghis Khan's Holy Land
- Seafood restaurant
- A gourmet meal at the fish market
- Izakaya hotspots
- Roastery & Specialty Cafe
- A great cafe to work at
-Kissaten
- Special Dessert & Brunch Restaurants
- Shimeparfait Cafe

Sapporo Shopping Guide

Jozankei
Jozankei Practical Trip
Jozankei Tourism
Jozankei day trip hot springs
Jozankei restaurants

Otaru
Otaru Transportation Information
Otaru City Transportation
ZONE 1 Otaru Station & Otaru Canal
ZONE 2 Sakaimachi
ZONE 3 Otaru North Canal & Temiya Park
Otaru Shukutsu, a region that prospered from herring fishing
Otaru restaurants
Otaru Cafe & Snacks
Otaru Shopping

Noboribetsu
Noboribetsu Practical Trip
Noboribetsu Tourism
Noboribetsu Day Trip Hot Springs
Noboribetsu restaurants
Noboribetsu Shopping

Lake Toya

●Biei & Furano
Biei & Furano Practical Trip
ZONE 1 Biei Patchwork Road
ZONE 2 Biei Panorama Road & Shirogane Onsen
ZONE 3 Furano
Biei & Furano Restaurants
Penguins amble across the snowy field at Asahiyama Zoo

Obihiro

Shiretoko

Hakodate
Hakodate Transportation Information
Hakodate City Transportation
Hakodate Sightseeing
Hakodate Motomachi's Three Major Churches & Convents
Hakodate restaurants

Index

1.
Hokkaido's seasonal scenery and festivals: A four-season playbook
Hokkaido offers completely different charms in each season.
From the Snow Festival in February, cherry blossoms in April, lavender fields in July, Japan's largest beer festival in August, autumn foliage in October, and even the perfect photo spots for snowy winter scenery, this essential travel guide for all four seasons introduces representative landscapes and festivals from a traveler's perspective, and even includes recommended attractions and weather information, allowing you to plan a fulfilling trip no matter when you visit.


2.
Route OK! Attraction OK! City-by-City Zone Guide
A guidebook designed around travel routes rather than simply listing attractions.
Major cities such as Sapporo, Otaru, Hakodate, Biei, and Furano are divided into zones, and famous attractions, restaurants, and shopping spots are displayed on a map for easy viewing.
The book is designed to help you easily reach your destination by simply following the optimal recommended route, travel time, and transportation routes.


3.
Recommended schedules by theme, customized coursebooks
There are plenty of customized themed courses to make your Hokkaido experience even more special.
Experience the Sapporo Beer Festival in full force, ski down the slopes at a top ski resort, enjoy a leisurely drive through the vast nature in a rental car, or unwind with a day trip to a healing hot spring.
From walking along the filming locations of the movie "Love Letter" to the simple pleasure of exploring a whiskey distillery, a variety of options await you.
This is a guidebook that allows you to choose and enjoy the activities that best suit your travel purpose and preferences, and complete your own customized course.


4.
A comprehensive guide to delicious restaurants by region and menu, a bite-sized gourmet guide.
Hokkaido's culinary delights are a highlight of any trip.
It is packed with information on signature dishes, popular restaurants by region, desserts, and local specialties, and systematically organized with recommendations for each menu and reservation and payment tips.
We will thoroughly guide you through how to order, tips for reading the menu, how to eat properly like a local, as well as how to use Hokkaido's unique hangover cure, Shime Parfait and Kissaten, and breakfast menus enjoyed at Japanese chain cafes.
It goes beyond simply asking, "What should I eat?" and provides complete gourmet know-how so you can choose and enjoy today's menu without worrying about what to eat.

5.
All-in-one train, bus, and rental car information! Your smart transportation guide.
All transportation information in Hokkaido, from airport entry procedures to JR trains, buses, bicycles, rental cars, and bus tours, is included in one book.
You can easily compare travel times, operating intervals, fares, stop locations, and transfer information for each mode of transportation, and you can check for modes of transportation that require reservations immediately by scanning the QR code.
We've also compiled information on transportation passes needed for traveling around Hokkaido, helping you choose the most efficient means of transportation to suit your travel schedule.
Even beginners in Japanese driving will find worry-free road sign information, driving guides, toll fees, and parking fees included, making this book a convenient way to travel all over Hokkaido.

6.
Hokkaido Souvenirs at a Glance! Limited-Edition Item Shopping Book
From Sapporo's Tanukikoji Shopping Street and Otaru's Sakaimachi shopping street to must-visit Don Quijote, department stores, supermarkets, and roadside shops, we've compiled a comprehensive guide to Hokkaido's shopping spots.
We introduce popular local products, souvenir shops, Hokkaido-only items only available at supermarkets and convenience stores, and supermarket shopping tips in detail, all with abundant photos.
It's packed with practical travel information, including duty-free benefits, how to use coupons, and information on prohibited items to bring into the country when shopping.


7.
From travel planning to on-site use! The Complete Hokkaido Checkbook
We systematically guide you through every step of preparing for your trip to Hokkaido.
Essential information, including flights, accommodations, currency exchange, and seasonal essentials, is provided in a step-by-step checklist, making it easy for even beginners to prepare. The FAQ section provides at-a-glance answers to travel questions about transportation, accommodations, food regulations, and emergency preparedness, making it immediately useful on the spot.
Additionally, key locations introduced in the book are provided with dedicated map QR codes that can be saved to Google Maps, allowing you to complete both travel planning and practical experience in one book.