Explore Hokkaido

Mick, the founder of Asobi Master, is an American who makes his home in Hokkaido with a motto of Play.Every.Day. He focuses on top-quality adventures with a strong emphasis on safety and professionalism. Drop him your Hokkaido adventure dream, and Mick will make it happen.

A must visit. A library. A furniture museum. An amazing exhibit of cameras and revolving photo exhibitions. A cafe. And with the attached language school, the most international place in Hokkaido.

A beautifully landscaped park along the river in downtown Asahikawa. They also have a community center and playground. You can keep walking and walking.

The best playground in Hokkaido for all of those under the age 80. They also have a campground, ball fields, and small nature museum.

Ueno Farm is an English-style garden adapted to the climate of Hokkaido. In addition to the gardens, they have a cafe.

Established in 1899, Takasago Sake Brewery is a historic institution in Asahikawa and features a visitor center with an occasionally free guided tour located in a charmingly restored Meiji-era building.

The Otokoyama Museum showcases the brewer's 350-year sake brewing history and also offers a tasting room. The recently opened Otokoyama Park next door has a fun playground for the younger at heart.

A must go to onsen for the view and outdoor waters. Its officially a hotel, but you can pay a separate fee for a day Onsen.

An architecturally stunning modern onsen next to Canmore Ski Village in Higashikawa.

Quality snowboard and ski rentals with awesome staff. Locations in Furano and Asahikawa.

Enjoy fresh tracks and learn about Central Hokkaido resorts from a Furano local.  

Backcountry Tours for the advanced skier: Telemarking guru Andy offers local access to Furano's best powder routes.

The museum began as the studio of the famous Japanese painter Sumio Goto, who was attracted to the harsh nature of Hokkaido and set up his studio in Kamifurano at the foot of Mt. Tokachi. Bonus for the excellent restaurant that uses local Furano ingredients.

Takushinkan is a famous photo gallery by Shinzo Maeda, a well-respected landscape photographer whose photos put Biei on the map as one of the best sightseeing spots in Hokkaido back in the 1970s.

Near the picturesque Shirogane Bridge above the blue Biei River, this spa offers stunning outdoor pools with views of the river and waterfall.

Our favourite all-day onsen with coworking area, cafe, and library. Plus, it's the onsen used by the Nippon-Ham Fighters, so the spring water must have some magical properties. Located in Ashibetsu, approximately 30 minutes from Furano.

40+ years of experience guiding in the central Hokkaido backcountry. The team at Alpine Backcountry Guides specialises in catering to all levels of backcountry skiing and snowboarding. Furano, Tomamu, Tokachi and other Bonchi powder areas.

Join a guided tour or go at your own pace on their self-guided tours with the awesome team at Air Bike Tours. Asahikawa, Biei, Furano, Tomamu and other destinations in Japan available.

This onsen is located in the La Terre hotel near Kamifurano, but it’s also open for visitors not staying at the hotel.

Yuto is an award-winning Japanese photographer who offers guided photo tours in and around Biei, Hokkaido.

The hardest to reach and also the most charming, Ryounkaku, near the summit of Mt. Tokachi, offers lodging, food, and views of the Tokachi Volcano.

The most famous, and rightly so, onsen in the area, located beneath Mt. Tokachi. Go early or go late to skip the crowds. They also have a co-ed section for couples with a bathing suit. The area is also a starting point for popular summer hikes and winter backcountry trails.

The local Furano onsen for the locals. Ask about the dinner + onsen special for the best way to end a busy day. Located 10-minutes from downtown Furano.

Biei's #1 bicycle tour with our favorite guide, Tomi. English and Japanese tours available.

With a ski school and guiding operation in both Furano and Niseko, Summit Ski has you perfectly positioned to experience the deepest powder in Hokkaido.

Guided snowshoe tours with Biei's favourite guide - Tomi - a Hokkaido native who loves sharing his favourite places.

English language ski and snowboard lessons and a solid selection of rentals. Located at the base of the Kitanomine Gondola in Furano.

Furano's premier ski and snowboard school, with lessons in English. Located in the top floor of the Kitanomine Gondola.

The Furano branch of Japan's premier ski, snowboard, and bicycle rental. They know their stuff and have the widest selection of adventure gear available in the area.

“We have done several events with Brad. Whether it be biking, hiking or kayaking, Brad brings an amazing amount of knowledge, experience and enthusiasm to everything that we did. I wouldn't hesitate to recommend him to anyone interested in experiencing all the outdoor wonders that Japan has to offer.” - Jim Small, Boy Scout leader ★★★★★