Hokkaido

Japan's Northern Prefecture

Shikisai no oka in Biei, Hokkaido prefecture

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 at Makomanai Takino Cemetery, Sapporo

Atama Daibutsu

Unique Buddha Statue in Cemetery

The Bifuka Sturgeon Musueum, Hokkaido Prefecture

Bifuka Sturgeon Museum

Small museum dedicated to the sturgeon fish

Cape Soya monument, inscribed with Japan's northernmost point

Cape Soya

Japan's northernmost cape

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Ebisu Rock and Daikoku Rock

Serene Sightseeing Destination

Poppy Field at Farm Tomita

Farm Tomita

Colourful flower farm, renowned for vast lavender fields

Shikisai no oka near Furano and Biei, Hokkaido prefecture

Furano & Biei

Vast flower fields and scenic views

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Top Attractions

Hokkaido Shrine in Hokkaido Prefecture

Hokkaido Shrine

Popular shrine in Sapporo City

Lake Toya in Hokkaido Prefecture

Lake Toya

Caldera lake with scenic views, islands, hot springs, and volcano.

Shikisai no oka in Biei, Hokkaido prefecture

Shikisai No Oka

Hills of Seasonal Colours

Shirahige Falls, one of the many Off The track Japan destinations

Shirahige Waterfalls

Cascading waterfalls with stunning blue water

Cape Soya monument, inscribed with Japan's northernmost point

Cape Soya

Japan's northernmost cape

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