Located in the northernmost of Japan, Hokkaido is the largest prefecture in the country. It’s indeed the first place in Japan to welcome winter in each year, and the whole prefecture is covered in white snow. Numbers of winter attractions and events are available during the season, such as Onsen, snow festivals, skiing, etc.

On the other hand, summer is another best time to visit Hokkaido as various kinds of colorful, seasonal flowers flourish in vast fields. Hokkaido is known as the biggest gourmet land in the country, and especially seafood products are popular as they are fresh and reasonable.

WHAT TO DO

25 Best Things to Do in Hokkaido

FEATURED

Best Things to Do in Sapporo
5 Best Flower Fields to Visit in Hokkaido
What to Buy in Hokkaido
Hokkaido: Best Things to Do in Winter
10 Best Hokkaido Tour and Activities Spring/Summer
4 Best Niseko Ski Resorts in Hokkaido 2022-2023

ITINERARY

1 Week Itinerary in Hokkaido in Summer
3 Days Itinerary: Sapporo, Hokkaido

FOOD

Sapporo Food Guide: What to Eat in Sapporo
Best Restaurants and Cafes at Hokkaido New Chitose Airport

SPRING/SUMMER

Central Hokkaido: Furano, Biei and Asahidake
Biei Driving Guide: Patchwork Road and Panorama Road
Lake Shikotsu: The Most Transparent Lake in Hokkaido
Hakodate Fort Goryokaku Cherry Blossoms

AUTUMN/WINTER

Sapporo Snow Festival 2023
6 Best Hokkaido Snow Festivals 2023
5 Best Hokkaido Ski Resorts in 2022-2023
5 Best Autumn Leaves Spots in Hokkaido
Hiking at Mt Asahi Daisetsuzan National Park, Hokkaido

HOTEL

5 Best Hotels near Sapporo Station and Sapporo Snow Festival
7 Best Accommodations in Niseko Ski Resorts