Are you wondering where to visit in Japan next? Hokkaido is the country’s northernmost island and often gets overlooked – we want to change that. By the time you finish reading this ultimate guide for visiting Hokkaido, you’ll be desperate to book your flights!
Winter is especially magical on the island, and the enormous snow sculptures at the Sapporo Snow Festival are a sight to behold. The island’s powdery snow and perfect ski mountains are impossible to resist even for beginner snow sports. Outside of winter, head to Hokkaido’s epic Sakura spots or visit the colorful Furano Flower Fields.
Read on to find out all the details for visiting this amazing island!
What You’ll Get Out Of This Article
Our awesome Hokkaido guide includes:
- Everything you need to know about the Sakura season in Hokkaido. The region’s late blooms don’t start until late May, so don’t panic if you’ve missed the cherry blossom season on Japan’s other islands.
- Our insider tips about going on a skiing or snowboarding trip to Kokusai Ski Resort. You can’t miss Japan’s famously powdery snow, which is so awesome it has its own name – JAPOW!
- An awesome guide to the top places to stay, suited to all kinds of budgets.
- Our favorite tours, which you should book ahead of time before other travelers beat you to it!
- Our top tips and guide on things to avoid doing while you’re in Hokkaido, so you don’t miss out on anything or make any common travel mistakes!
- A handy packing list with everything you’ll need to bring along with you on this epic winter escape in Hokkaido.
Everything You Need To Know Before You Visit Hokkaido
This epic guide for visiting Hokkaido is a great place to start if you’re unsure about whether it is the right region of Japan to visit for you!
TOP TIPS FOR TRAVELING TO HOKKAIDO
- Where to stay – The Royal Park Canvas is one of our favorite hotels in Sapporo. It’s in the perfect location right by Odori Park and their rooms have gorgeous scenic views over Odori Park and the TV Tower. We use Booking.com for all of our stays and use the Genius discount to get great deals on our hotel bookings….
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