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(01) — The story
Powder snow, steaming onsen and red-crowned cranes dancing on frozen rivers in Japan’s northern wilderness.
Hokkaido is Japan with the volume turned down. Its forests, volcanoes and coastlines feel closer to Scandinavia than Tokyo, and in winter everything disappears under the famous feather-light powder.
Why we love it
We move between a family-run ryokan in the mountains, the drift-ice coast of Shiretoko and Kushiro’s wetlands, where cranes perform their winter courtship dance at dawn.
What’s included
Hand-picked stays, chosen and visited by our team
A local guide who calls this place home
All ground transport and most meals
A 24/7 trip designer on the other end of the phone
(02) — Field photos
Seen on the ground.
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(03) — Where you’ll sleep
Stays in this place.
(04) — Keep wandering
