Shakotan accommodation from NZ$132

Of course, you can't visit Shakotan without visiting the Sapporo JR Tower. The Hotel Route Inn Sapporo Ekimae Kitaguchi and Hotel Keihan Sapporo are within an easy walking distance of Sapporo JR Tower.

Don't disappear before checking out what's on offer in the wider region of Hokkaido. Explore the traditional villages, old towns and temples in Hokkaido. Those who love nature can also make the time to check out the region's coastal plains and forests. Travellers in this region of Japan commonly enjoy snowboarding, skiing and cross-country skiing.

The nearest places to spend the night in Hokkaido include Sapporo and Lake Toya. Sapporo is 75 kilometres to the east of Shakotan, while Lake Toya is 85 kilometres to the south of Shakotan. Accommodations in Sapporo include the Hotel Route Inn Sapporo Ekimae Kitaguchi and Hotel Keihan Sapporo. Lake Toya apartments include the DAIWA RYOKAN and Hotel Grand Toya.

If watching sport rocks your world, take the time to visit Sapporo Dome, which is 80 kilometres to the southeast of Shakotan. The Ascent Inn Sapporo and the Renaissance Sapporo Hotel are close to all the action.

If you're flying into or out of New Chitose Airport and want to stay nearby, check out the latest deals at the Crowne Plaza Ana Chitose or the Hotel AreaOne Chitose.