Toshiboh
Sapporo Local / Hokkaido Travel Guide
I moved to Hokkaido in 2024 after years of city life, and I'm still discovering this place.
This site is the honest, practical guide I wished I'd had — written from actually living here, not a weekend visit.
🚀Background
Living in Sapporo, year-round
I moved to Hokkaido after a long-held dream of living here. I get the snow, the trains, the real prices, and the parts of the year most guidebooks skip — because I'm here for all of it, not just the pretty season.
A city life that made me want out
A work trip to Hokkaido years ago planted the idea. It took a while — and a personal loss that made me stop putting things off — before I actually made the move.
📝What I care about on this site
Every guide here is based on what I actually did, saw, or checked myself — real prices, real train times, real weather. If something didn't work out the way I expected, I say so.
I'm one local with one set of experiences, not a tourism board. Treat this as one honest opinion, double-check anything time-sensitive (opening hours, prices, schedules) before you travel, since things change fast in Japan.
Some articles include links to booking partners (like tours or activities). I only link things I'd actually recommend, and I'll always be upfront about which links are affiliate links.
Found something outdated, or have a question about visiting Hokkaido? Reach out on the contact page — I'm happy to help where I can.
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