Hokkaido Self-Travel
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Book Introduction
Korea's No. 1 guidebook, recognized by travelers!
It's time to experience the new "Hokkaido Self-Travel"
The beloved "Self Travel" series, known for its detailed and meticulous information, has returned with even more innovation.
Light on weight, heavy on information! We've removed inefficient mapbooks and replaced them with useful information and maps.
To provide high-quality travel information worthy of its catchphrase, "Premium Overseas Travel Guidebook," it is filled with Hokkaido's tourist attractions, accommodations, restaurants, tips, and stories that you won't find anywhere else.
In particular, the latest edition of 『Hokkaido Self-Travel』 2025-2026 comes to readers with a completely new cover and the latest information gathered directly by an expert who runs the largest Hokkaido travel cafe in Korea.
Discover everything you need to know about traveling to Hokkaido in one book, "Hokkaido Self-Travel"!
It's time to experience the new "Hokkaido Self-Travel"
The beloved "Self Travel" series, known for its detailed and meticulous information, has returned with even more innovation.
Light on weight, heavy on information! We've removed inefficient mapbooks and replaced them with useful information and maps.
To provide high-quality travel information worthy of its catchphrase, "Premium Overseas Travel Guidebook," it is filled with Hokkaido's tourist attractions, accommodations, restaurants, tips, and stories that you won't find anywhere else.
In particular, the latest edition of 『Hokkaido Self-Travel』 2025-2026 comes to readers with a completely new cover and the latest information gathered directly by an expert who runs the largest Hokkaido travel cafe in Korea.
Discover everything you need to know about traveling to Hokkaido in one book, "Hokkaido Self-Travel"!
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Preview
index
Photo Album
Prologue
Note
All about Hokkaido
Hokkaido at a glance
Hokkaido Travel Planning Q&A
Try Hokkaido
Hokkaido's Core Course: 3 Nights and 4 Days
Hokkaido Intensive Course 4 Nights 5 Days
2 nights and 3 days lake trip plus
3 nights and 4 days plus island trip
Mission in Hokkaido
Everything You Need to Do in Hokkaido
Hokkaido's Top 4 Flower Lands
Hokkaido's Top 5 Impressive Natural Spots
Top 5 Beautiful Drives
Hokkaido's photogenic spots
Must-eat foods in Hokkaido
Inside Hokkaido
Recommended driving courses in Hokkaido
Winter sports in Hokkaido
Accommodations in major cities in Hokkaido
Enjoy Hokkaido 1
Must-visit places in Hokkaido
1 Sapporo
★Map Sapporo
★Map Subway/Tram Route Map
Special Sightseeing Sapporo Night View
Enjoy a trip to the suburbs of Sapporo to suit your taste.
Lake Shikotsu, a caldera lake surrounded by primeval forests
2 Otaru
★Map Otaru
Special Sightseeing: Wall Street in the North
Summer town of Shakotan, a suburban trip
Yoichi, Hokkaido's premier wine-producing region, is a nearby destination.
Niseko, a paradise for nearby travel activities
3 Asahikawa
★Map Asahikawa
Sounkyo, a nearby trip to the Grand Canyon
A Suburban Trip: Hokkaido's Summer Shines at Sunflower Village
4 Higashikawa
★Map Higashikawa
5 B.A.
★Map BEA
6 Furano
★Map Furano
Special Onsen Furano's hot springs
Enjoy a trip to Furano's suburbs to suit your taste
7 Noboribetsu
★Map Noboribetsu
8 Lake Toya
★Map Lake Toya
Muroran, a port city in southern Hokkaido, is a nearby tourist destination.
9 Hakodate
★Map Hakodate
★Map Hakodate Tram Route Map
Special Sightseeing: The Hills of Hakodate
Special Sightseeing: Hakodate's Night View
A walk among the islands on the lake at Onuma Park
A trip to Matsumae, a cherry blossom village
Esashi, a quiet seaside town near the city
Enjoy Hokkaido 2
Hidden places to find step by step
1 Wakkanai
★Map Wakkanai
Special Sightseeing Wakkanai Driving Trip
Take a ferry to Rishiri Island
Rebun Island, Japan's northernmost island
2 Abashiri
★Map Abashiri
★Map Saroma Lake
Special Sightseeing: A spectacular and thrilling iceberg tour
Special Sightseeing Flower Destinations in the Eastern Region
3 Shiretoko
★Map Shiretoko
Rausu, southeast of the Shiretoko Peninsula, a nearby tourist destination
4 Lake Akan, Lake Mashu, and Lake Kussharo
★Map Lake Akan
★Map Lake Mashu and Lake Kussharo
Special Onsen: Lake Kussharo's open-air hot spring
5 Nemuro
★Map Nemuro
★Map Akkeshi/Hamanaka
Idyllic Hokkaido scenery: Nakashibetsu, Betsukai
Akkeshi, a beautiful coastal destination
Hamanaka, a coastal town near the city
6 Old City
★Map Gushiro
7 Obihiro
★Map Obihiro
Special Sightseeing Hokkaido Garden Path
Enjoy a day trip to Obihiro's suburbs to suit your taste.
Step to Hokkaido
Quick and easy travel preparation
Basic information about Hokkaido
Hokkaido's four seasons and clothing
Preparing for a Hokkaido trip
Traveling to and from Hokkaido
Moving around Hokkaido
Traveling around Hokkaido by rental car
Useful HEP for rental car travel
Useful rail passes for traveling in Hokkaido
Survival Japanese
Index
Prologue
Note
All about Hokkaido
Hokkaido at a glance
Hokkaido Travel Planning Q&A
Try Hokkaido
Hokkaido's Core Course: 3 Nights and 4 Days
Hokkaido Intensive Course 4 Nights 5 Days
2 nights and 3 days lake trip plus
3 nights and 4 days plus island trip
Mission in Hokkaido
Everything You Need to Do in Hokkaido
Hokkaido's Top 4 Flower Lands
Hokkaido's Top 5 Impressive Natural Spots
Top 5 Beautiful Drives
Hokkaido's photogenic spots
Must-eat foods in Hokkaido
Inside Hokkaido
Recommended driving courses in Hokkaido
Winter sports in Hokkaido
Accommodations in major cities in Hokkaido
Enjoy Hokkaido 1
Must-visit places in Hokkaido
1 Sapporo
★Map Sapporo
★Map Subway/Tram Route Map
Special Sightseeing Sapporo Night View
Enjoy a trip to the suburbs of Sapporo to suit your taste.
Lake Shikotsu, a caldera lake surrounded by primeval forests
2 Otaru
★Map Otaru
Special Sightseeing: Wall Street in the North
Summer town of Shakotan, a suburban trip
Yoichi, Hokkaido's premier wine-producing region, is a nearby destination.
Niseko, a paradise for nearby travel activities
3 Asahikawa
★Map Asahikawa
Sounkyo, a nearby trip to the Grand Canyon
A Suburban Trip: Hokkaido's Summer Shines at Sunflower Village
4 Higashikawa
★Map Higashikawa
5 B.A.
★Map BEA
6 Furano
★Map Furano
Special Onsen Furano's hot springs
Enjoy a trip to Furano's suburbs to suit your taste
7 Noboribetsu
★Map Noboribetsu
8 Lake Toya
★Map Lake Toya
Muroran, a port city in southern Hokkaido, is a nearby tourist destination.
9 Hakodate
★Map Hakodate
★Map Hakodate Tram Route Map
Special Sightseeing: The Hills of Hakodate
Special Sightseeing: Hakodate's Night View
A walk among the islands on the lake at Onuma Park
A trip to Matsumae, a cherry blossom village
Esashi, a quiet seaside town near the city
Enjoy Hokkaido 2
Hidden places to find step by step
1 Wakkanai
★Map Wakkanai
Special Sightseeing Wakkanai Driving Trip
Take a ferry to Rishiri Island
Rebun Island, Japan's northernmost island
2 Abashiri
★Map Abashiri
★Map Saroma Lake
Special Sightseeing: A spectacular and thrilling iceberg tour
Special Sightseeing Flower Destinations in the Eastern Region
3 Shiretoko
★Map Shiretoko
Rausu, southeast of the Shiretoko Peninsula, a nearby tourist destination
4 Lake Akan, Lake Mashu, and Lake Kussharo
★Map Lake Akan
★Map Lake Mashu and Lake Kussharo
Special Onsen: Lake Kussharo's open-air hot spring
5 Nemuro
★Map Nemuro
★Map Akkeshi/Hamanaka
Idyllic Hokkaido scenery: Nakashibetsu, Betsukai
Akkeshi, a beautiful coastal destination
Hamanaka, a coastal town near the city
6 Old City
★Map Gushiro
7 Obihiro
★Map Obihiro
Special Sightseeing Hokkaido Garden Path
Enjoy a day trip to Obihiro's suburbs to suit your taste.
Step to Hokkaido
Quick and easy travel preparation
Basic information about Hokkaido
Hokkaido's four seasons and clothing
Preparing for a Hokkaido trip
Traveling to and from Hokkaido
Moving around Hokkaido
Traveling around Hokkaido by rental car
Useful HEP for rental car travel
Useful rail passes for traveling in Hokkaido
Survival Japanese
Index
Detailed image
Into the book
Hokkaido's tourist destinations are spread out over a large area, and public transportation, including JR, is gradually decreasing, so the proportion of rental car travel is bound to be high.
If this isn't your first trip, consider departing from a local airport rather than Sapporo.
Wakkanai, Rishiri, and Rebun Island areas can be reached directly via Wakkanai Airport. Abashiri and the Shiretoko Peninsula can be reached more conveniently via Memanbetsu Airport. Kushiro Marsh and Nemuro Peninsula can be reached more conveniently via Kushiro Airport. Tokachi area, Obihiro Airport can be reached more conveniently.
--- From "Inside 1 Recommended Hokkaido Drive Course"
Sapporo, with a population of 1.95 million, is one of Japan's five largest cities and is the transportation, administrative, and economic center of Hokkaido.
Originally the home of the Ainu people, the indigenous people of Hokkaido, the area began to experience immigration and development from the mainland after the Meiji government established the Hokkaido Development Commission in 1869.
Since then, it has developed rapidly, including hosting the Winter Olympics.
--- From "01 Sapporo"
Otaru was given a new status as Sapporo's outer port in 1872 when a wharf was built in the fishing village that had made a living from herring fishing.
It once grew rapidly as a trading port due to active trade with Russia and other countries, but later went into decline.
However, it has now become a representative tourist city of Hokkaido thanks to the well-preserved canals and charming modern architecture that symbolize the prosperity of the Meiji period.
Centered around the canal, old stone warehouses, glass craft shops, music box shops, chocolate shops, and confectionery shops are leisurely lined up, stimulating the five senses of tourists.
--- From "02 Otaru"
Asahiyama Zoo, famous throughout Japan, is located here, and it is also a tourist city that attracts 5 million tourists annually, comparable to Sapporo and Hakodate in Hokkaido.
In addition, Asahikawa and its surrounding areas, surrounded by forests and rich in trees, have long been known for their furniture manufacturing and woodworking skills, and are famous for their "Asahikawa Furniture" brand, which uses high-quality materials and incorporates sophisticated designs and functionality.
--- From "03 Asahikawa"
Wakkanai is only 43km from Sakhalin, making it the closest city in Japan to Russia.
Many travelers visit Wakkanai, a remote city that takes 5 hours and 10 minutes from Sapporo by express train, to see the scenery of Rishiri Island and Rebun Island, the northernmost city in Japan.
In particular, the early summer scenery of Rebun Island, known as a treasure trove of wild flowers, is said to be one scene that Japanese people want to capture with their eyes before they die.
If this isn't your first trip, consider departing from a local airport rather than Sapporo.
Wakkanai, Rishiri, and Rebun Island areas can be reached directly via Wakkanai Airport. Abashiri and the Shiretoko Peninsula can be reached more conveniently via Memanbetsu Airport. Kushiro Marsh and Nemuro Peninsula can be reached more conveniently via Kushiro Airport. Tokachi area, Obihiro Airport can be reached more conveniently.
--- From "Inside 1 Recommended Hokkaido Drive Course"
Sapporo, with a population of 1.95 million, is one of Japan's five largest cities and is the transportation, administrative, and economic center of Hokkaido.
Originally the home of the Ainu people, the indigenous people of Hokkaido, the area began to experience immigration and development from the mainland after the Meiji government established the Hokkaido Development Commission in 1869.
Since then, it has developed rapidly, including hosting the Winter Olympics.
--- From "01 Sapporo"
Otaru was given a new status as Sapporo's outer port in 1872 when a wharf was built in the fishing village that had made a living from herring fishing.
It once grew rapidly as a trading port due to active trade with Russia and other countries, but later went into decline.
However, it has now become a representative tourist city of Hokkaido thanks to the well-preserved canals and charming modern architecture that symbolize the prosperity of the Meiji period.
Centered around the canal, old stone warehouses, glass craft shops, music box shops, chocolate shops, and confectionery shops are leisurely lined up, stimulating the five senses of tourists.
--- From "02 Otaru"
Asahiyama Zoo, famous throughout Japan, is located here, and it is also a tourist city that attracts 5 million tourists annually, comparable to Sapporo and Hakodate in Hokkaido.
In addition, Asahikawa and its surrounding areas, surrounded by forests and rich in trees, have long been known for their furniture manufacturing and woodworking skills, and are famous for their "Asahikawa Furniture" brand, which uses high-quality materials and incorporates sophisticated designs and functionality.
--- From "03 Asahikawa"
Wakkanai is only 43km from Sakhalin, making it the closest city in Japan to Russia.
Many travelers visit Wakkanai, a remote city that takes 5 hours and 10 minutes from Sapporo by express train, to see the scenery of Rishiri Island and Rebun Island, the northernmost city in Japan.
In particular, the early summer scenery of Rebun Island, known as a treasure trove of wild flowers, is said to be one scene that Japanese people want to capture with their eyes before they die.
--- From "01 Wakkanai"
Publisher's Review
Mission in Hokkaido
Everything You Need to Do in Hokkaido
When you think of Hokkaido, you usually think of snowy winter scenery.
But in summer, the purple lavender is spectacular, and in autumn, Hokkaido has the mountains that change color the earliest in Japan.
To fully enjoy Hokkaido, which boasts beautiful nature in all four seasons, we have selected the BEST 4 Flower Lands and BEST 5 Touching Nature.
Additionally, we have included the top 5 driving routes and recommended courses in Hokkaido, where the travel destinations are spread out over a wide area and rental car travel accounts for a large portion of the total.
Hokkaido food is not simply 'Japanese food'; there are many Hokkaido-style foods.
These include Genghis Khan, beer, soup curry, and various crab dishes.
Be sure to check out the foods introduced in the book and try them.
It will be a trip that brings back memories of Hokkaido and its food.
In addition to this, we've compiled everything you need to know about Hokkaido, from winter sports to accommodations in major cities. So, open this book and start planning your trip without hesitation.
Enjoy Hokkaido
Must-visit places in Hokkaido
Hokkaido is an island located at the northernmost point of the Japanese archipelago, and its vast area is dotted with uniquely sensuous regions.
Hokkaido's various regions have been ranked highly in numerous preference surveys, including the most attractive region for 13 consecutive years, the region people want to continue living in, the region with the best food, and the region people want to visit.
However, there are many travelers who only know about Sapporo and cannot fully enjoy their trip to Hokkaido.
This book introduces Sapporo, Otaru, Asahikawa, Higashikawa, Biei, Furano, Noboribetsu, Lake Toya, and Hakodate as must-see places in Hokkaido, and Wakkanai, Abashiri, Shiretoko, Lake Akan, Lake Mashu, Lake Kussharo, Nemuro, Kushiro, and Obihiro as hidden gems that can be discovered step by step.
We also organized nearby tourist destinations worth visiting in each region, allowing you to travel all over Hokkaido.
When you open each region's chapter, a brief overview, detailed map, transportation methods, and travel tips are provided in that order.
The spots to be introduced next are marked with icons on the detailed map, so it is useful to check the location on the detailed map along with the spot information to plan your route.
Above all, the author, who is the operator of the Naver Cafe 'Let's Go to Hokkaido' and a self-proclaimed Hokkaido lover, personally visited the area to select famous places, restaurants, and lodging spots, and meticulously included location, operation, fees, and even the homepage Mapcode, so this book alone is enough to travel to Hokkaido.
Plus, don't miss the special pages and More & More boxes scattered throughout the site, which will enrich your trip.
Step to Hokkaido
Quick and easy travel preparation
If you are leaving Hokkaido for the first time, check out the step pages of the book.
We will guide you through the steps of preparing for your trip, including issuing your passport, booking airline tickets or accommodations and transportation, and exchanging currency.
It includes information on departure, arrival, regional travel within Hokkaido, rental car travel, rail passes, etc. so that even novice travelers can follow along without difficulty.
Survival Japanese phrases for situations like hotels, restaurants, and shopping malls will be a great help during your travels.
Everything You Need to Do in Hokkaido
When you think of Hokkaido, you usually think of snowy winter scenery.
But in summer, the purple lavender is spectacular, and in autumn, Hokkaido has the mountains that change color the earliest in Japan.
To fully enjoy Hokkaido, which boasts beautiful nature in all four seasons, we have selected the BEST 4 Flower Lands and BEST 5 Touching Nature.
Additionally, we have included the top 5 driving routes and recommended courses in Hokkaido, where the travel destinations are spread out over a wide area and rental car travel accounts for a large portion of the total.
Hokkaido food is not simply 'Japanese food'; there are many Hokkaido-style foods.
These include Genghis Khan, beer, soup curry, and various crab dishes.
Be sure to check out the foods introduced in the book and try them.
It will be a trip that brings back memories of Hokkaido and its food.
In addition to this, we've compiled everything you need to know about Hokkaido, from winter sports to accommodations in major cities. So, open this book and start planning your trip without hesitation.
Enjoy Hokkaido
Must-visit places in Hokkaido
Hokkaido is an island located at the northernmost point of the Japanese archipelago, and its vast area is dotted with uniquely sensuous regions.
Hokkaido's various regions have been ranked highly in numerous preference surveys, including the most attractive region for 13 consecutive years, the region people want to continue living in, the region with the best food, and the region people want to visit.
However, there are many travelers who only know about Sapporo and cannot fully enjoy their trip to Hokkaido.
This book introduces Sapporo, Otaru, Asahikawa, Higashikawa, Biei, Furano, Noboribetsu, Lake Toya, and Hakodate as must-see places in Hokkaido, and Wakkanai, Abashiri, Shiretoko, Lake Akan, Lake Mashu, Lake Kussharo, Nemuro, Kushiro, and Obihiro as hidden gems that can be discovered step by step.
We also organized nearby tourist destinations worth visiting in each region, allowing you to travel all over Hokkaido.
When you open each region's chapter, a brief overview, detailed map, transportation methods, and travel tips are provided in that order.
The spots to be introduced next are marked with icons on the detailed map, so it is useful to check the location on the detailed map along with the spot information to plan your route.
Above all, the author, who is the operator of the Naver Cafe 'Let's Go to Hokkaido' and a self-proclaimed Hokkaido lover, personally visited the area to select famous places, restaurants, and lodging spots, and meticulously included location, operation, fees, and even the homepage Mapcode, so this book alone is enough to travel to Hokkaido.
Plus, don't miss the special pages and More & More boxes scattered throughout the site, which will enrich your trip.
Step to Hokkaido
Quick and easy travel preparation
If you are leaving Hokkaido for the first time, check out the step pages of the book.
We will guide you through the steps of preparing for your trip, including issuing your passport, booking airline tickets or accommodations and transportation, and exchanging currency.
It includes information on departure, arrival, regional travel within Hokkaido, rental car travel, rail passes, etc. so that even novice travelers can follow along without difficulty.
Survival Japanese phrases for situations like hotels, restaurants, and shopping malls will be a great help during your travels.
GOODS SPECIFICS
- Date of issue: April 15, 2025
- Page count, weight, size: 384 pages | 508g | 148*210*16mm
- ISBN13: 9791167822185
- ISBN10: 1167822188
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