Hokkaido - Wikipedia
WEBHokkaido ( Japanese: 北海道, Hepburn: Hokkaidō, pronounced [hokkaꜜidoː] ⓘ, lit. 'Northern Sea Circuit ') is the second-largest island of Japan and comprises the largest and northernmost prefecture, making up its own region. [2]
Hokkaido Travel Guide - japan-guide.com
WEBHokkaido (北海道, 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.
Hokkaido | Hokkaido | Destinations | Travel Japan - Japan …
WEBPlan your trip to Hokkaido, Japan. Travel to Hokkaido's beautiful national parks in summer and hit the slopes of Niseko and other fantastic ski resorts in winter. Don't forget to try the sushi and ramen.
Hokkaido Guide: Things to do in Hokkaido - Japan Travel
WEBDiscover the top things to do in Hokkaido, known for its snow festival in Odori Park and summer lavender fields at Farm Tomita. Enjoy views from Mt Hakodate or the penguins at Asahiyama Zoo, before quaffing a beer at Sapporo Beer Museum.
A first-timer's guide to Hokkaidō, Japan - Lonely Planet
WEBOct 3, 2023 · Japan’s northernmost island, Hokkaidō, is best known globally as a ski and snowboard destination – thanks to its legendary powder snow. Plan your trip to Hokkaidō, Japan, with this guide to the best times to visit, where to go, how to budget and what to pack for this top ski destination.
Hokkaidō travel - Lonely Planet | Japan, Asia
WEBOct 3, 2023 · Hokkaidō (北海道) is the Japan of wide-open spaces, with 20% of the country's land area but only 5% of its population. There are large swathes of wilderness here, with primeval forests, tropical-blue caldera lakes, fields of alpine wildflowers and bubbling, in-the-rough hot springs.
Your Trip to Hokkaido: The Complete Guide - TripSavvy
WEBOct 29, 2020 · Hokkaido is like nowhere else in Japan, whether you're visiting the city of Sapporo or exploring its beautiful national parks. This is your complete guide to the island.
Hokkaido | Facts, History, & Points of Interest | Britannica
WEBApr 5, 2024 · Hokkaido, northernmost of the four main islands of Japan. It is bordered by the Sea of Japan (East Sea) to the west, the Sea of Okhotsk to the north, and the Pacific Ocean to the east and south. Together with a few small adjacent islands, it constitutes a dō (province) of Japan.
Hokkaido – Travel guide at Wikivoyage
WEBHokkaido is by far Japan's largest prefecture, consisting of Japan's entire northern island and its surrounding islets. For many visitors the scenery resembles a mix of northern Europe and the American West, with rolling fields, grazing cows, and pioneer cottages replacing the rice paddies and concrete warrens of 'mainland' Japan.
Top 10: Things to Do in Hokkaido, Japan - National Geographic
WEBFeb 1, 2016 · For foreign and Japanese travelers alike, Hokkaido offers an enticing range of riches that manifest a rarely seen side of Japan. Here are ten top things to do and see on the island.
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