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News Japan » Hokkaido » Tourism: When Visiting Japan, Make Sure to Add Hokkaido to Itinerary

News channel or source: https://www.msn.com/en-us/travel/outdoor-activities/when-visiting-japan-make-sure-to-add-hokkaido-to-itinerary/ar-AA208PTo

Published on: Saturday 04 April 2026

Visit Hokkaido for winter sports, year-round outdoor adventures, hot springs, cultural experiences with the Ainu, stunning landscapes, historical sites, and delicious local cuisine.

News Japan » Hokkaido » Tourism: Amid travel boom, Hokkaido struggles to improve airport rail link

News channel or source: https://www.japantimes.co.jp/news/2026/04/13/japan/new-chitose-airport-transportation-access/

Published on: Monday 13 April 2026

Discussions are underway to improve rail access to New Chitose Airport, Hokkaido’s busiest airport, following a record year for both domestic and international passenger arrivals, and amid projected ...

News Japan » Hokkaido » Tourism: An authentic experience of Hokkaido, an adventure travel hot spot, with certified guides sees global expansion

News channel or source: https://www.azcentral.com/press-release/story/32187/an-authentic-experience-of-hokkaido-an-adventure-travel-hot-spot-with-certified-guides-sees-global-expansion/

Published on: Sunday 15 February 2026

Expanding global PR in cooperation with international in-flight media following the first ATWS in Asia SAPPORO-SHI, HOKKAIDO, JAPAN, February 9, 2026 /EINPresswire ...

News Japan » Hokkaido » Tourism: Travelling to Japan in 2026? Here are the new taxes and price hikes you need to know about

News channel or source: https://www.msn.com/en-us/travel/news/travelling-to-japan-in-2026-here-are-the-new-taxes-and-price-hikes-you-need-to-know-about/ar-AA20WAlU

Published on: Wednesday 15 April 2026

Some of the increased fees apply to all travellers, but some can be avoided depending on when you visit and where you stay. View on euronews ...

News Japan » Hokkaido » Tourism: Too Many Tourists, Japan Is Now Adding A New Tax To Stay In The Country

News channel or source: https://www.ndtv.com/travel/too-many-tourists-japan-is-now-adding-a-new-tax-to-stay-in-the-country-11328086

Published on: Tuesday 07 April 2026

Local authorities say the move will help fund tourism infrastructure while easing pressure on crowded destinations popular with visitors.

News Japan » Hokkaido » Tourism: Japan to raise rail pass fares for foreign tourists from October 2026

News channel or source: https://economictimes.indiatimes.com/nri/visit/japan-to-raise-rail-pass-fares-for-foreign-tourists-from-october-2026/articleshow/130227032.cms

Published on: Sunday 12 April 2026

Foreign tourists planning trips to Japan will face higher costs for the Japan Rail Pass starting October 1st. The popular unlimited travel ticket is set for its first price hike in three years, with a ...