Sapporo International Short Film Festival October 23rd (Friday) - October 25th (Sunday), 2026 is a timely event at ConCarino, 1F The Tower Place, 1-2-10 Hachiken 1-jo Nishi, Nishi-…
PeriodOct 23, 2026 – Oct 25, 2026
VenueConCarino, 1F The Tower Place, 1-2-10 Hachiken 1-jo Nishi, Nishi-ku, Sapporo
AddressThe Tower Place 1st floor, 2-10 Hachiken 1-jo Nishi 1-chome, Nishi-ku, Sapporo
AdmissionCheck the official page for admission details.
Jozankei Natsu Akari — Summer Lanterns is a timely event at Jozankei Shrine (overnight guests only at night), Jozan Gensen Park, Iwato Kannondo and Ashi-no-Fureai Taro-no-Yu to con…
PeriodJun 1, 2026 – Oct 31, 2026
VenueJozankei Shrine (overnight guests only at night), Jozan Gensen Park, Iwato Kannondo and Ashi-no-Fureai Taro-no-Yu
AddressHokkaido Sapporo City Minami Ward Jozankeionsennishi 4
AdmissionCheck the official page for admission details.
Akan Ainu Art Week is a timely event at Koropokkuru folk craft shop; No-no-Hana Gallery; Kanayama Building; Lake Akan Bus Center; Marimo-no-Sato sightseeing-boat pier; Mashu-maru s…
PeriodOct 8, 2026 – Oct 31, 2026
VenueKoropokkuru folk craft shop; No-no-Hana Gallery; Kanayama Building; Lake Akan Bus Center; Marimo-no-Sato sightseeing-boat pier; Mashu-maru sightseeing boat (artwork viewable only while sailing); Maeda Ippoen Square; Bokke Promenade (art viewing ends at 17:00 for KAMUY LUMINA).
AddressHokkaido Kushiro City Akancho Akankonsen 4-7-19
AdmissionCheck the official page for admission details.
KAMUY LUMINA — Lake Akan Forest Night Walk is a timely event at Lake Akan Onsen Bokke Promenade; meet in front of the Lumina ticket booth at Akan sightseeing boats' Marimo-no-Sato…
PeriodMay 26, 2026 – Nov 3, 2026
VenueLake Akan Onsen Bokke Promenade; meet in front of the Lumina ticket booth at Akan sightseeing boats' Marimo-no-Sato Pier.
AddressHokkaido Kushiro City Akancho Akankonsen 1-5-20
AdmissionCheck the official page for admission details.
LocationHokkaido Asahikawa City Higashiasahikawacho Kuranuma
AdmissionUpdate date: October 1, 2026 Page ID: 052849 Print
Before you goPlease read. (For reference, please refer to the "About admission fee exemption" section on the "Opening period, admission fee, ticket." page.)
Public transport●
By carTime required: Approximately 30 minutes Fare: Taxi: Approximately 3,500 yen
ParkingIf you would like to use the bus parking lot or be exempt from group fees, you will need to fill out a group admission application in advance.
A zoo where you can spend time while looking at northern animals and the scenery inside the park. Opening days and hours change depending on the season, so please check the official information on the day.
ClosedClosed: Mondays to Fridays from December to February (open on public holidays), March to late April, early November to November 30th
Public transport●Bus: Approximately 15 minutes from JR Obihiro Station ●Car: Approximately 30 minutes from Obihiro Airport
By carInformation on zoo parking and transportation. Parking Lot Main gate parking lot 80 spaces South gate parking lot 150 spaces Temporary parking lot available (Note) Temporary parking lot cannot be used during winter.
By carPlease use a nearby paid parking lot. If you are in a wheelchair or have difficulty walking and are using a car, please contact the Clock Tower Office.
Last admissionLast admission: 16:00. Admission: adults 1,500 yen, high-school students 1,000 yen, elementary and junior-high students 750 yen.
ClosedClosed: December 31st and January 1st
Public transportApproximately 10 minutes
ParkingParking Parking is free. There are two parking lots (1st parking lot and 2nd parking lot) on the premises. In addition to parking spaces for 400 passenger cars and 21 bus lanes, there are spaces for the disabled,...
A museum where you can learn about the nature, history, and culture of Tokachi and Obihiro. Please check the information for permanent exhibitions and special exhibitions separately to confirm closing days and viewing co…
Public transport●Car: Approximately 40 minutes from JR Wakkanai Station ●Car: Approximately 25 minutes from Wakkanai Airport ●Bus: Approximately 50 minutes from JR Wakkanai Station
LocationKushiro City, Hokkaido, Kushiro Town, Kushiro District, Tsurui Village, Akan District, Shibecha Town, Kawakami District
Public transport(To Hosooka Observation Deck) ●Walk: Approximately 10 minutes from JR Kushiro Shitsugen Station ●Car: Approximately 60 minutes from Akan IC on the Doto Expressway
By car(To Hosooka Observation Deck) ●Walk: Approximately 10 minutes from JR Kushiro Shitsugen Station ●Car: Approximately 60 minutes from Akan IC on the Doto Expressway
ClosedNo regular closing day is listed; check the latest schedule.
Public transportRooftop observation area: open access. Building: 10:00-22:00, April 20-September 30; 10:00-21:00, October 1-April 19. Check the full seasonal vehicle-road restrictions at the source.
LocationHokkaido Noboribetsu City Noboribetsu Onsencho
ClosedClosed: Open all year round
Public transportAre there any affordable public transportation tickets (one-day passes, etc.)? Campaign to promote the use of public transportation JR Hokkaido discount tickets Hokkaido Rail Pass I want to take a taxi. https://www…
By car●Car: Approximately 10 minutes from Noboribetsu Higashi IC on the Hokkaido Expressway
ParkingParking lot: 165 spaces, paid *If you use either Jigokudani parking lot or Oyunuma parking lot (summer only), the other one is free.
Public transport●Car: Approximately 60 minutes from Tokachi Shimizu IC on the Doto Expressway ●Car: Approximately 80 minutes from Obihiro Airport ●Bus: Approximately 100 minutes from JR Obihiro Station
By car●Car: Approximately 60 minutes from Tokachi Shimizu IC on the Doto Expressway ●Car: Approximately 80 minutes from Obihiro Airport ●Bus: Approximately 100 minutes from JR Obihiro Station
Public transport●Car: Approximately 30 minutes from JR Kutchan Station to Makkari Course Trailhead ●Car: Approximately 15 minutes from JR Kutchan Station to Hirafu Course Trailhead ●Car: Approximately 25 minutes from JR Kutchan Station to Kyogoku Course Trailhead ●Car: JR…
ParkingParking: Free parking available at each trailhead
Public transportAre there any affordable public transportation tickets (one-day passes, etc.)? Campaign to promote the use of public transportation JR Hokkaido discount tickets Hokkaido Rail Pass I want to take a taxi. https://www…
By car●Car: Approximately 120 minutes from Otofuke Obihiro IC on the Doto Expressway
Public transport●Car: Approximately 35 minutes from Hokkaido Expressway Chitose IC ●Bus: Approximately 40 minutes from JR Chitose Station ●Car: Approximately 50 minutes from New Chitose Airport
By car●Car: Approximately 35 minutes from Hokkaido Expressway Chitose IC ●Bus: Approximately 40 minutes from JR Chitose Station ●Car: Approximately 50 minutes from New Chitose Airport
ClosedClosed: "Kamui Banya" Open from April to October, Closed from November to March *Opening and closing times for the Kamui Cape entrance gate vary depending on the season and weather.
Public transport●Car: Approximately 70 minutes from JR Yoichi Station ●Car: Approximately 90 minutes from JR Otaru Station
AddressHokkaido Noboribetsu City Noboribetsu Onsencho 76
Public transport●Car: Approximately 10 minutes from Noboribetsu Higashi IC on the Hokkaido Expressway ●Bus: Approximately 15 minutes from JR Noboribetsu Station ●Car: Approximately 60 minutes from New Chitose Airport
By car●Car: Approximately 10 minutes from Noboribetsu Higashi IC on the Hokkaido Expressway ●Bus: Approximately 15 minutes from JR Noboribetsu Station ●Car: Approximately 60 minutes from New Chitose Airport
ParkingParking Please use each facility or paid parking lot.
LocationHokkaido Shari District Shari Town Minehama
Public transport●Car: Approximately 15 minutes from JR Shiretoko-Shari Station ●Car: Approximately 90 minutes from Memanbetsu Airport ●Car: Proceed along National Route 334 from Utoro towards Shari and turn left at Minehama.
By carHokkaido Chuo Bus JR Kushiro Station Shari Bus
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Things to Do in Hokkaido Today: Events, Movies & Places
Article updated: October 24, 2026
Choose a region before choosing individual stops. Sapporo and Otaru, Hakodate, Asahikawa and Furano, Tokachi, Kushiro and Nemuro, Okhotsk and northern Hokkaido each call for a different route. Use the regional guides to keep your day realistic rather than assuming that every Hokkaido attraction can fit into one outing.
Plan your day in Hokkaido
Compare the place, the date and the practical arrangements together. A permanent attraction and an event happening there today are separate pieces of information. Check the facility calendar as well as the event listing, and keep an alternative that fits the same part of the region.
Today, tomorrow and local time
Use Now, Today or Tomorrow above to compare the current listings. Dates and times follow Japan Standard Time (JST, UTC+9). Today means the date in Japan, which may differ from the date where you are searching.
Check the individual card for its date, venue, start time and official source. A time marked as unconfirmed is not an all-day opening promise. Conditions, tickets and cancellations can change; confirm the original information before setting out.
Travel, weather and alternatives
Check the route to the actual venue, including the last part on foot and your return connection. For outdoor activities, compare the forecast with local access notices. For boats or organised experiences, confirm the operator's departure point and arrangements rather than relying on the weather panel alone.
The live listings use the same underlying event, film and place information as WHERDO's Japanese guide. This English article explains how to plan a visit; the linked organiser or venue remains the source for current booking details, changes and official names.
