Region guide
Hokkaido
Japan's northern island of wide farmland, volcanic lakes and powder snow, with fresh seafood and dairy in every town.
- prefecture
- 1
- town guides
- 3
- places to see
- 45
Prefectures in Hokkaido
Pick a prefecture for its guide, or jump straight to a town.
Good to know
- Distances are long, so many visitors pick one area per trip, such as Sapporo and Otaru or eastern Hokkaido.
- Winter brings deep snow from December to March. Pack shoes with good grip for icy pavements.
- Summer is cooler and drier than Honshu, which makes July and August popular for lavender and flower fields.
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