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Central Hokkaido

Hokkaido, Japan

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Overview

Central Hokkaido (道央 Dōō) covers the western and central parts of the northern Japanese island of Hokkaido.

Where to eat, drink and stay

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Hidaka Kombu
日高昆布
Kelp (Kombu), which is harvested in this region, is famous as the "Hidaka Kombu". In summer, harvested kelps can be seen being sun-dried on beaches.

Getting there and around

Getting there

By plane
New Chitose Airport (CTS) and Okadama Airport (OKD).
By train
By car
By boat

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Airports and nearby hotels

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Sapporo Okadama Airport

Sapporo · Regional · OKD

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Cities

Niseko

likely the most famous ski resort in Japan, particularly popular with Australians

Shikotsu-Toya National Park

two beautiful caldera lakes with rumbling volcanoes and mossy canyons

Rusutsu

Hokkaido's largest ski resort

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