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Hokkaido Travel Guide

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Hokkaido (–kŠC“¹, Hokkaidō) is the second largest, northernmost and least developed of Japan's four main islands. Its 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.

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Attractions
Cities and Resort Towns
 1  Furano
Town with beautiful lavender and flower fields.
User rating: 86/100 (206 votes)
Visited by: 525 users
 2  Niseko
Leading snow resort with lots of powder snow.
User rating: 85/100 (103 votes)
Visited by: 233 users
 3  Sapporo
The largest city on the island of Hokkaido.
User rating: 84/100 (723 votes)
Visited by: 1570 users
 4  Otaru
Harbor city near Sapporo with a canal.
User rating: 84/100 (377 votes)
Visited by: 832 users
 5  Noboribetsu
Hokkaido's most famous hot spring resort.
User rating: 84/100 (152 votes)
Visited by: 356 users
 6  Hakodate
Southernmost city on Hokkaido.
User rating: 83/100 (351 votes)
Visited by: 854 users
 7  Asahikawa
City in central Hokkaido famous for its zoo.
User rating: 76/100 (106 votes)
Visited by: 310 users
 8  Rusutsu
Attractive ski resort near Niseko.
User rating: 74/100 (39 votes)
Visited by: 98 users
 9  Jozankei Onsen
Popular hot spring resort near Sapporo.
User rating: 73/100 (49 votes)
Visited by: 123 users
 10  Abashiri
Known for its prison and drift ice in winter.
User rating: 65/100 (114 votes)
Visited by: 321 users
 11  Tomamu
Large ski resort in central Hokkaido.
User rating: insufficient data
Visited by: 14 users
 
National Parks
 1  Shiretoko
National park on an unspoiled peninsula.
User rating: 90/100 (88 votes)
Visited by: 215 users
 2  Rishiri and Rebun
Small islands near Hokkaido's northern tip.
User rating: 88/100 (34 votes)
Visited by: 69 users
 3  Daisetsuzan
Hokkaido's largest and wildest national park.
User rating: 84/100 (86 votes)
Visited by: 211 users
 4  Onuma Park
National park 20 kilometers north of Hakodate.
User rating: 81/100 (32 votes)
Visited by: 75 users
 5  Akan National Park
National park with beautiful lakes.
User rating: 78/100 (118 votes)
Visited by: 331 users
 6  Lake Toya
Site of Mount Usu, an active volcano.
User rating: 77/100 (99 votes)
Visited by: 270 users
 7  Lake Shikotsu
Picturesque caldera lake near Sapporo.
User rating: 71/100 (47 votes)
Visited by: 123 users
 8  Kushiro Marshlands
Marshlands populated by Japanese cranes.
User rating: 68/100 (67 votes)
Visited by: 198 users
 
Special Interest Guides
  Hokkaido Food Guide
  Guide to the local cuisine of Hokkaido.

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How to get to Hakodate

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English Links
Hokkaido Government
Official homepage of the prefectural government.
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Useful website for driving in Hokkaido.

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