In my first year in Hokkaido, my husband organised a Hokkaido road trip with his friend’s kid in the winter. He made a comfortable Hokkaido 7 days itinerary in the winter that we all enjoyed throughout the whole journey.
Here is a handy packing list for a family ski trip with helpful packing tips. Packing for a family ski trip needs a little more planning and preparation. Without the proper skiing clothes and gear, you’ll slip on ice. Therefore, I’ve created this printable family ski trip packing list to help you organise and prepare …
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Hokkaido will once again have a rich and dense annual events and festivals schedule despite the great year. It’s time to draw out your calendar and take a look at events and festivals. For this guide, I picked the most popular Hokkaido events and festivals that are interesting for kids and adults.
Abashiri Beer (網走ビール) is characterised by using the Japanese rare craft beer method. The Okhotsk blue sparkling liquor Draft (流氷ドラフト) is very famous. In addition, Abashiri Beer has craft beers unique to Hokkaido.
Taisetsu Ji Beer (大雪地ビール) use ingredients produced around Asahikawa and the water from Mt. Taisetsu. Every year Taisetsu Ji Beerise awards the prize in the beer competition in Japan. In the shop “Taisetsu Beer House,” you can enjoy 4-5 types of craft beers with Hokkaido classical BBQ dish – Jingisukan (ジンギスカン).
Obihiro Beer (帯広ビール) uses local organic two-rowed barley and water from Satsunai River to brew a rich taste of Belgian beer.
Niseko Beer (ニセコビール) uses water from Niseko, locally harvested salmon to make tasty craft beers. The famous type includes Golden flower (山吹), Afterglow (残照), Ezo Porter (蝦夷), Deep Powder (深雪), sunflower (向日葵), and more. On the other hand, Mt. Yotei Beer (羊蹄山麓ビール) uses barley, hops, and water. Especially it creates five types of unfiltered craft …
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Onuma Beer (大沼ビール) uses nature alkaline ionised water from Mt. Yokotsu and fresh beer yeast. Onuma craft beers won many awards in different beer competitions. It’s worth a stop.
Ishikari Banyano Beer (石狩番屋の麦酒) uses the traditional brewing method of Ishikari climate with the deep seawater of Iwanai, Japan Sea. The deep seawater of Iwanai, Japan Sea is around 300m off Iwanai Bay and is rich in minerals.
When talking about Hakodate craft beer breweries, Hakodate Beer is the first one that comes into my mind. Hakodate Beer only brews with Mt. Hakodate’s natural groundwater, malt, hops, and yeast. Styles include Weissbier, Altbier, Ale, Kolsch, and Hybrid beers. Hakodate attractions and unique names name the beers.
