Asia · Mountain
Hokkaido
Japan's north: powder snow in winter, cool and open in summer.
- Place
- Hokkaido · Japan · JP
- World region
- Asia
- Type
- Mountain
- ID
- DST-0028
Why go
Japan's north: powder snow in winter, cool and open in summer.
Hokkaido has two entirely different seasons worth travelling for, and the summer version is far less known. Niseko's snow quality is the winter draw and lavender-season Furano the summer one.
Signature experiences
- Niseko powder skiing
- Furano and Biei summer landscapes
- Sapporo seafood and ramen
Interest tags
skiingnaturefoodphotographyhiking
Good for
SkiersNature travellersFood travellers
Pairs well with
Best months
Jan-Feb (ski) · Jun-Aug (summer)
Avoid months
Apr-May · Oct-Nov (shoulder)
Ideal stay
6 days
Nearest airport
CTS · Sapporo
Pace
Active
Cost tier
Premium
Peak crowd level
High
Country ISO
JP
