Destinations
Nature, onsen, and winter wonderland
Destinations
Nature / seasonal
From Sapporo to Otaru and Furano, Hokkaido offers open skies, snow, and onsen at a different pace. Winter for snow sports; summer and autumn for flower fields and coasts.
Destinations
An icebreaker cruise ventures into the frozen Sea of Okhotsk, letting you view rare drift ice up close from a comfortable, safe ship—one of the coast's most unique winter sights.
Walk on sea ice in the Sea of Okhotsk for a once-in-a-lifetime experience. Book a drift-ice walking tour to feel the frozen surface up close; the bold can even take a dip in the icy water.
Japan ranks among the world's best ski and snowboard destinations. Cold winds over the Sea of Japan bring heavy snowfall. Resorts range from large Niseko complexes to small onsen villages—ideal for beginners, experts, families, and couples chasing adventure and culture.
Hokkaido's winter offers far more than skiing—snowmobiles, ice festivals, and powder runs all fit. Snowmobiling is a winter highlight: race through white forests and mountains with panoramic snow views, easy enough for beginners.
Japan offers diverse dive sites—from ice diving near northern islands to tropical reefs in the south. Try wreck dives or cave sites like Blue Cave off Okinawa (Onna). For surface swimming, islands such as Ishigaki offer excellent snorkeling among colorful coral and marine life.
Multi-Day Tours
