Hokkaido Prefecture
Hokkaido (北海道, Hokkaido-ken) beckons travelers with its breathtaking landscapes and unique seasonal charms. As Japan's northernmost and least developed island, Hokkaido showcases a stunning contrast between harsh winters, marked by heavy snowfall and frozen seas, and mild summers that provide a welcome escape from the heat and humidity found elsewhere in the country.
Outdoor enthusiasts will find Hokkaido a paradise year-round. In winter, the island transforms into a playground for skiers and snowboarders, while summer invites hikers, cyclists, and campers to explore its vast national parks and unspoiled rural beauty. Discover the natural wonders and exhilarating adventures that await in Hokkaido, where every season offers a new experience.
Destinations
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1NisekoJapan's premier ski destination
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2SapporoThe largest city in the Hokkaido Prefecture
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3Furano and BieiTowns with beautiful lavender and flower fields
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4NoboribetsuHokkaido’s most famous hot spring resort
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5HakodateSouthernmost city on Hokkaido
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6MatsumaeCherry blossoms, historic castle, Edo-era charm
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7OtaruHarbor city near Sapporo famous for it's canal
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8RusutsuAttractive ski resort near Niseko
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9AsahikawaLocated in central Hokkaido famous and known for its zoo
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10Jozankei OnsenHot spring resort in the mountains
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11TomamuLarge ski resort in central Hokkaido
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12KushiroCity in eastern Hokkaido near a large marshland
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13AbashiriKnown for its prison and drift ice in winter
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14Kiroro Ski ResortSki resort between Sapporo and Niseko
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15Oshima PeninsulaKnown for its scenic views and unique cultural rituals
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16Nemuro PeninsulaKnown for its landscapes and diverse wildlife
National Parks
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1Shiretoko National ParkNational park on an unspoiled peninsula
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2Daisetsuzan National Park
Hokkaido’s largest national park
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3Onuma Quasi National Park
National park 20 kilometers north of Hakodate
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4Akan Mashu National Park
National park known for its beautiful lakes
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5Kushiro Shitsugen National Park
Marshlands populated by Japanese cranes
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6Lake Toya
Site of Mount Usu, an active volcano
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7Lake Shikotsu
Picturesque caldera lake near Sapporo