Hokkaido

Hokkaido - Discover All About The Regions of Japan. Picture of Shiretoko, Daisetsuzan, Noboribetsu, Furano, Lake Toya (Toyako), and the Soran Yosakoi Festival in Sapporo.

Hokkaido Region Overview

Top Destinations

  • Cities: Sapporo, Hakodate, Otaru
  • Onsen: Noboribetsu Onsen, Jozankei Onsen, Yunokawa Onsen
  • Nature: Daisetsuzan National Park, Shiretoko National Park, Lake Toya
  • Shrines & Temples: Hokkaido Shrine, Atsuta Shrine, Hakodate Hachiman Shrine

Hidden Gems

  • Cities: Biei, Abashiri, Matsumae
  • Onsen: Tokachigawa Onsen, Marukoma Onsen, Akanko Onsen
  • Nature: Rebun Island, Rishiri Island, Lake Mashu
  • Temples & Shrines: Hill of the Buddha, Ota Jinja, Onibokora

Seasonal Events

  • Cherry Blossoms: Late April to early May
  • Autumn Leaves: Late September to early October
  • Hanami Spots: Matsumae, Hakodate, Sapporo
  • Momiji Spots: Daisetsuzan, Noboribetsu, Onuma
  • Festivals: Sapporo Snow Festival, Yosakoi Soran Festival, Otaru Snow Light Path Festival