Hokkaido prefecture is Japan’s northernmost island, and is the largest prefecture. The population for the prefecture is roughly 5.5 Million people. The prefecture’s capital is Sapporo, and it is Japan’s largest producer of Agriculture, primarily dairy products. Dairy from Hokkaido is famous across Japan, as the prefecture has over half a million cows, making it Japan’s largest dairy-producing prefecture.
Not only is Hokkaido known for dairy products, Hokkaido is full of natural beauty, with sprawling hills, volcanic fields, and a wide variety of wildlife. In spring, the snow capped mountains line the roads, the tulips poke through the grass, and the cherry blossoms bloom later than everywhere else in the country. In Summer, the snow melt creates stunning rivers, and lush forests. As Autumn rolls around, the leaves turn all sorts of colours with the cooler air, and the snow begins early here.
Hokkaido is also a snow-lovers paradise, as there are countless winter attractions, including Ice Hotels, remarkable ski fields, and snow festivals. It’s not hard to find ski fields in Hokkaido, and during winter, tourists flock from all over the world the ski on these pristine and beautiful ski fields.
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Atama Daibutsu
Unique Buddha Statue in Cemetery
Bifuka Sturgeon Museum
Small museum dedicated to the sturgeon fish
Cape Soya
Japan's northernmost cape
Ebisu Rock and Daikoku Rock
Serene Sightseeing Destination
Farm Tomita
Colourful flower farm, renowned for vast lavender fields
Furano & Biei
Vast flower fields and scenic views
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Top Attractions
Hokkaido Shrine
Popular shrine in Sapporo City
Lake Toya
Caldera lake with scenic views, islands, hot springs, and volcano.
Shikisai No Oka
Hills of Seasonal Colours
Shirahige Waterfalls
Cascading waterfalls with stunning blue water
Cape Soya
Japan's northernmost cape
