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Hokkaido in winter

<2021/22 Edition>

There are 47 prefectures in Japan, and Hokkaido is one of them, which is the northernmost part of Japan. However, its area is one-fifth that of Japan, a little smaller than Ireland in the United Kingdom, and more than twice as large as Taiwan. The climate is the same subarctic zone as Canada and Northern Europe, but the moist air of the Pacific Ocean becomes snow in winter, and the amount of snowfall is close to 5 m. It is more than Canada and three times that of Northern Europe. Hokkaido is one of the snowiest areas in the world.

Hokkaido is far from the center of Japan, and because it is a vast and cold region, it was originally an undeveloped area of nature where the Ainu people lived-in detail. Full-scale development by the Japanese government began only a century and a half ago, in the Meiji era. From these things, some Japanese people have an image of magnificent nature and extensive snow in Hokkaido. On the other hand, the memory of history, culture, and tradition is small.

Hokkaido has the third-largest number of tourists in Japan after Tokyo and Osaka. It is a popular tourist destination that ranks top every year in the ranking of tourist destinations that you want to visit, and the satisfaction of visitors is high. In recent years, there are many foreign tourists, and it has become a top international tourist destination that is visited by more than 2.5 million people every year. According to various questionnaire surveys, the rankings of "enjoying Hokkaido food," "nature appreciation," "hot springs," "city tourism," and "shopping for Hokkaido's specialty products" are high.

Tourist destinations with many tourists are Sapporo, Otaru, Lake Shikotsu, Sadayamakei, Lake Toya, Rustu, Noboribetsu, and Niseko. Hakodate, Onuma, southern Hokkaido. Asahikawa, Furano, Biei, Sounkyo in northern Hokkaido. Shiretoko, Kushiro, Lake Akan, Lake Mashu, Obihiro, Tokachi, etc. in Eastern Hokkaido.

As a means of travel, the road network is well-developed, and it is common to travel by rental car or bus. Also, railroads are well developed, and Limited express trains can use to reach major cities. If it is long-distance, it is convenient to move by air. Central Hokkaido has Chitose International Airport near Sapporo, Eastern Hokkaido have Memanbetsu Airport and Kushiro Airport, Southern Hokkaido has Hakodate Airport, and Eastern Hokkaido has Wakkanai Airport that you can access very easily.

One of the characteristics of sightseeing in Hokkaido is that there are many repeaters. According to a survey result, 80% of travelers are repeaters. This is because the satisfaction level of sightseeing in Hokkaido is high, the area is large, and there are many sightseeing spots in each area. Each has its characteristics, such as Central Hokkaido, Northern Hokkaido, Southern Hokkaido, and Eastern Hokkaido, and the expression of nature changes greatly depending on the seasons. For this reason, you cannot fully enjoy sightseeing in Hokkaido with just one visit. In recent years, activities using nature have increased, and new ways of enjoying are being introduced. The potential of Hokkaido as a tourist destination is increasing.

Sapporo/Lake Shikotsu/Jozankei

Experience description: City sightseeing, Natural scenery, Hot springs
Location: Central Hokkaido
Nearest station / airport: JR Sapporo Station, Chitose International Airport

Otaru

Experience description: City tourism
Location: Central Hokkaido
Nearest station: JR Otaru Station

Niseko

Experience description: Natural scenery, Resort
Location: Central Hokkaido
Nearest station: JR Niseko Station

Furano/Biei

Experience description: Natural scenery
Location: Northern Hokkaido
Nearest stations: JR Furano Station, JR Naka Furano Station, JR Biei Station

Asahikawa

Experience description:Zoo, Musium, Natural scenery
Location:Northern Hokkaido
Nearest station:JR Asahikawa Station

Daisetsu Mountains/Sounkyo

Experience description: Natural scenery
Location: Northern Hokkaido
Nearest station: JR Asahikawa Station, JR Kamikawa Station 1 hour 30 minutes by bus from the station

Shiretoko Peninsula

Experience description: Natural scenery
Location: Eastern Hokkaido
Nearest stations / airports: JR Amisato Station, JR Shiretokoshari Station, Memanbetsu Airport, Nemuro Nakashibetsu Airport

Kushiro/Lake Akan/Lake Mashu

Experience description: Natural scenery, Hot springs
Location: Eastern Hokkaido
Nearest stations / airports: JR Kushiro Station, JR Mashu Station, JR Kawayu Onsen Station, Kushiro Airport, Nemuro Nakashozu Airport Directions from the station: 10 minutes by car

Hakodate/Onuma

Experience description: Natural scenery, Hot springs
Location: Southern Hokkaido
Nearest station / airport: JR Hakodate Station, JR Onuma Koen Station, Hakodate Airport

Noboribetsu/Jigokudani

Experience description: Natural scenery, Hot springs
Location: Central Hokkaido
Nearest station: JR Noboribetsu Station

Lake Toya/Mt.Usu

Experience description: Natural scenery
Location: Central Hokkaido
Nearest station: JR Toya Station

Hokkaido Winery

Experience description: Wine tasting / Shopping
Location: Central Hokkaido, Northern Hokkaido
Nearest station: JR Ikeda Station, JR Yoichi Station, Subway Makomanai Station

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