Yubari accommodation from NZ$79

No-one in their right mind would visit Yubari without catching the Historical Museum of Hokkaido. The Hotel Emisia Sapporo and Shin-Sapporo ARC City Hotel are within a short stroll of Historical Museum of Hokkaido.

After you've really explored Yubari, why not explore a bit more of the region? The Hokkaido region has plenty of other attractions. Check out the traditional villages in Hokkaido, or simply head off and admire the region's coastal plains, forests and rivers. Or spend some time snowboarding while you're here.

Everyone knows we Kiwis just love to relax, so consider staying a little longer and check out the Asahiyama Zoo and Asahikawa Museum of Sculpture, in Asahikawa, 85 kilometres to the north of Yubari. Some of our recommended Asahikawa hotel options include the Fujita Kanko Washington Hotel Asahikawa and Loisir Hotel Asahikawa. Or, you could stay in Obihiro, 90 kilometres to the east of Yubari, where you'll find the Hotel Route-Inn Obihiro Ekimae and APA Hotel Obihiro-Ekimae. The Obihiro Zoo, JICA Obihiro International Centre and Obihiro Centennial Memorial Hall are amongst the more popular places to explore in Obihiro.

Get your fix of local sport by making a visit to Sapporo Dome, which is 55 kilometres to the west of Yubari. Want to stay near the action? The Ascent Inn Sapporo and the Renaissance Sapporo Hotel could both be ideal.

New Chitose Airport is the preferred airport and is located 45 kilometres from central Yubari. Conveniently located hotels on Wotif are the Crowne Plaza Ana Chitose and the Hotel AreaOne Chitose.