Hokkaido Travel Guide Get a Visit In Hokkaido

HOKKAIDO TRAVEL GUIDE :Hokkaido is the second largest, northernmost and least developed of Japan's four main islands.

Hokkaido's weather is harsh in winter with lots of snowfall, below zero temperatures and frozen seas, while in summer, it does not get as hot and humid as in the other parts of the country.

With its unspoiled nature, Hokkaido attracts many outdoor lovers, including skiers and snowboarders in the colder seasons and hikers, cyclists and campers from June to September.

• Attractions

  Cities

  Sapporo The largest city on the island of Hokkaido. Hakodate Southernmost city on Hokkaido. Otaru Harbor city near Sapporo with a canal. Abashiri Known for its prison and drift ice in winter.

  Resorts

  Niseko Leading snow resort with lots of powder snow. Furano Town with beautiful lavender and flower fields. Noboribetsu Hokkaido's most famous hot spring resort. Jozankei Onsen Popular hot spring resort near Sapporo.

  National Parks

  Shiretoko National park on an unspoiled peninsula. Daisetsuzan Hokkaido's largest and wildest national park. Rishiri and Rebun Small islands near Hokkaido's northern tip. Akan National Park National park with beautiful lakes. Onuma Park National park 20 kilometers north of Hakodate. Lake Shikotsu Picturesque caldera lake near Sapporo. Lake Toya Site of Mount Usu, an active volcano. Kushiro Marshlands Marshlands populated by Japanese cranes