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Hokkaido is the second largest, northernmost and least developed of Japan's four main islands. Hokkaido's weather is harsh in winter with lots of snowfall, below zero temperatures and frozen seas, while in summer, it does not get as hot and humid as in the other parts of the country. With its unspoiled nature, Hokkaido attracts many outdoor lovers, including skiers and snowboarders in the colder seasons and hikers, cyclists and campers from June to September.

Attractions

Cities and Resort Towns

1  Niseko Leading snow resort with lots of powder snow. User rating: 86/100 (34 votes) Visited by: 63 users  2  Furano Town with beautiful lavender and flower fields. User rating: 86/100 (80 votes) Visited by: 156 users  3  Sapporo The largest city on the island of Hokkaido. User rating: 85/100 (263 votes) Visited by: 496 users  4  Noboribetsu Hokkaido's most famous hot spring resort. User rating: 83/100 (59 votes) Visited by: 114 users  5  Hakodate Southernmost city on Hokkaido. User rating: 80/100 (117 votes) Visited by: 237 users  6  Otaru Harbor city near Sapporo with a canal. User rating: 84/100 (121 votes) Visited by: 227 users  7  Jozankei Onsen Popular hot spring resort near Sapporo. User rating: 80/100 (13 votes) Visited by: 26 users  8  Abashiri Known for its prison and drift ice in winter. User rating: 64/100 (39 votes) Visited by: 88 users  9  Rusutsu Attractive ski resort near Niseko. User rating: insufficient data Visited by: 13 users

National Parks

1  Rishiri and Rebun Small islands near Hokkaido's northern tip. User rating: 94/100 (13 votes) Visited by: 21 users  2  Shiretoko National park on an unspoiled peninsula. User rating: 91/100 (36 votes) Visited by: 72 users  3  Daisetsuzan Hokkaido's largest and wildest national park. User rating: 84/100 (44 votes) Visited by: 72 users  4  Onuma Park National park 20 kilometers north of Hakodate. User rating: 87/100 (12 votes) Visited by: 21 users  5  Lake Shikotsu Picturesque caldera lake near Sapporo. User rating: 83/100 (14 votes) Visited by: 23 users  6  Akan National Park National park with beautiful lakes. User rating: 82/100 (48 votes) Visited by: 108 users  7  Lake Toya Site of Mount Usu, an active volcano. User rating: 77/100 (44 votes) Visited by: 91 users  8  Kushiro Marshlands Marshlands populated by Japanese cranes. User rating: 68/100 (24 votes) Visited by: 50 users

Access and Orientation

How to get to Sapporo How to get to Hakodate

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Tours and Packages

Hokkaido Ski Tour Transportation to and from the ski resort area and New Chitose Airport, lift ticket and hotel included, starting from 69,300 yen.

News and Reports

Onuma Park Autumn Color Report October 16, 2009 Noboribetsu Autumn Color Report October 15, 2009 Shikotsu-Toya Autumn Color Report October 14, 2009 Tokachidake Onsen Autumn Color Report September 16, 2009 Ginsendai Autumn Color Report September 15, 2009 Asahidake Autumn Color Report September 14, 2009

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English Links

Hokkaido Government Official homepage of the prefectural government. Northern Road Navi Useful website for driving in Hokkaido. HokkaidoExperience.com Experience winter in Hokkaido with the locals. Find tours for skiing, snowboarding, trekking, walking on drift ice, or overnight stays at a farm house.

City Links

Sapporo: Sapporo Abashiri: Abashiri City Asahikawa: Asahikawa City Furano: Furano City Hakodate: Hakodate City Kushiro: Kushiro City Niseko: Niseko Town Noboribetsu: Noboribetsu City Obihiro: Obihiro City Otaru: Otaru City