Hokkaido Prefecture

Japan's Northern Prefecture

Shikisai no oka in Biei, Hokkaido prefecture

Hokkaido prefecture is Japan’s most northern island, and is the largest prefecture. The population for the prefecture is roughly 5.5 Million people. The prefecture’s capital city is Sapporo, and the prefecture is Japan’s largest producer of Agriculture, primarily dairy products. Dairy from Hokkaido is famous all across Japan, as there are over half a million cows in the prefecture, making it the largest diary producing prefecture in Japan. 

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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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.

Cape Soya monument, inscribed with Japan's northernmost point

Cape Soya

Japan's northernmost cape

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

Shirahige Waterfalls

Cascading waterfalls with stunning blue water

View of the main area of Jigokudani Hell Valley

Jigokudani Hell Valley

Steam-filled volcanic valley with sulfur vents, hot springs, and trails

Shikisai no oka in Biei, Hokkaido prefecture

Shikisai No Oka

Hills of Seasonal Colours

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