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    The essential dishes to try in Hokkaido

    Skiing in Furano, Hokkaido? These regional specialities are must-haves after a big day out on the slopes
    Best dishes to eat in Hokkaido
    Credit: Alice Chan
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    If you’ve already conquered the slopes of Niseko, the lesser-skied corner of Furano in Hokkaido’s Powder Belt offers a more laid-back alternative, with plenty of delicious reasons to keep you going back. Why not make time for the best dishes to try in Furano while you’re there? Here are Hokkaido’s regional specialities to know: 

    1. Soup curry 

    Hearty and packed with vegetables, the island’s famous soup curry is the perfect remedy for its frigid climate. For an extra dash of umami, choose prawn as your soup base. Furanoya is widely considered the best in Furano. 

    Furanoya, 1-46 Yayoi-cho, Furano-shi, Hokkaido 

    Hokkaido dairy

    Credit: Alice Chan

    2. Dairy

    Hokkaido cows produce the country’s richest milk. It’s second to none – and it truly shines when used to make desserts, including soft serve, cheesecake and other sweet treats at Furano Délice . Also, don’t miss Happa Gelato ’s line-up of seasonal flavours. 

    Jingisukan

    Credit: Alice Chan

    3.  Jingisukan

    This lamb and mutton barbecue is curiously named after the Mongolian warrior-ruler Genghis Khan even though he had no hand in creating this dish. At Furano Tanijin , diners can enjoy a fun tableside grill experience. 

    4.  Wine 

    Sub-zero temperatures make vine management a tricky business, but that hasn’t stopped Hokkaido from emerging as one of Japan’s leading wine regions. In Kamifurano, the tiny Tada Winery makes European-style wines such as pinot noir, chardonnay and merlot using wild yeast. 

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    Country / Region
    Japan
    Language
    Japanese
    Airport code
    CTS
    Currency
    JPY
    Time zone
    GMT +09:00
    Climate
    Humid continental
    Country / Region
    Japan
    Time zone
    GMT +09:00
    Currency
    JPY
    Airport code
    CTS
    Language
    Japanese
    Climate
    Humid continental
    Find the best fares to
    Sapporo