Hokkaido is the island, located in the most north of Japan. Covering 22% of the total area of Japan, the island has a full of nature beauties in each four seasons which attracts many visitors. The local food culture varies with regeons in the island. Please enjoy the various local food.
This is the main business and shopping district in Hokkaido. You can enjoy shopping, strolling the city and sightseeing. At O-dori Park, there is the Snow Festival in winter and huge snow sculptures and beautiful ice sculptures are magnificent.
Lake Shikotsu
Noboribetsu
Toyako
JozankeiThe area has an easy access to Sapporo City and New Chitose Airport. There are many sightseeing spots, such as Otaru the town of exotic atmosphere, Niseko the town of resort and Noboribetsu the town of the hot spring and nature.
This is the northern most area, known as the town of summer resort. There are distinctive features of nature in this area, such as Cape Soya the northern most point, Furano the town of lavender field, Daisetsuzan National Park the largest national park in Japan, and Asahiyama Zoo the very popular zoo.
This area still remains the primival nature and ecosystem. Kushiro-shitsugen National Park is the largest marshland in Japan. Shiretoko the World Heritage, and Abashiri the town of floating ice are the famous features in this area. It is highly recommended for nature lovers.
This area features not only the nature but also the history and culture. Hakodate is the town, once flourished as the international trade port. There are lots of tourists attractive sites as Trappist Monastery, Goryokaku (star-shaped fort), Onuma Quasi-national Park and more.
