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Region: Hokkaido
Capital: Sapporo
Population (approx.): 5.474 million (2012)
Area: 32,222 sq miles
Area Rank: 1
Castle Town of Japan
Japan's northernmost Zoo - Asahiyama Zoo and famous ramen-noodle area.
Astonished by the magnificent views of colorful flowers.
Collection of the world's most exceptional Hot Springs
Popular spot for whale watching and seeing brown bears, deer and foxes
Fishermen's Wharf, Kushiro Marsh
Hokkaido's "Wall Street of the North"
Capital of Hokkaido, known for the Snow Festival, Ramen and Beer
The Easternmost Part of the Four Main Islands of Japan
The spectacular views from Mt. Hakodate and its delicious, fresh seafood.
The most popular way to view the ice flows up-close is to board an ice-breaking boat.
Shikotsu-Toya National Park, Ainu Museum Porotokotan
Kushiro Marsh National Park, Japanese Crane
Japan's northernmost city referred to as "Wind Town"
Hokkaido is Japan’s northernmost island and Japan’s largest prefecture, accounting for over a fifth of Japan’s entire land area. Hokkaido experiences a colder winter than the rest of Japan due to its location but also a milder summer, which makes it a popular destination during the summer months to escape the heat from the southern regions. During the summer months, the Furano Lavender Fields attract thousands of tourists hoping to catch a glimpse of the beautiful lavender that fills the field. Farm Tomita is among the most popular, and near the Lavender Train Station. Sapporo, Hokkaido's capital and largest city, holds its annual Sapporo Snow Festival which also attracts tourists in the wintertime, making Hokkaido a popular destination year round.
Active volcano in Hokkaido Shikotsu-Toya national park
Hokkaido caldera lake and the world's clearest lake
Hakodate Goryokaku - A Star-shaped Fort with five bastions
Red Brick Building of Hokkaido
Hokkaido Mt. Hakodate Million-Dollar Night View
Ski Jump Stadium exhibits of historic Olympic medalists
Designated as one of Japan's top 100 waterfalls
Beautiful crater lake in Akan National Park, Kushiro
Japan's largest marsh famous for red-crowned cranes
Hokkaido Brick Warehouse, Restaurants, Stores, Souvenir Shops
Constructed as the drill hall of the former Sapporo Agricultural College
Small hot-spring resort in the centre of the Akan National Park, Hokkaido
The Shikotsuko Hyobaku Festival features objects made out of ice
Hokkaido's highest mountain & pleasant bases for exploring Daisetsuzan National Park
Famous ski resort in Japan with the magnificent beauty of its rich nature
UNESCO World Heritage, The Last Unexplored Region in Hokkaido
The best spa resort in Shikotsu-Toya Hokkaido National Park
Known for onsen resorts as well as famous water fall and magnificent cliffs scenery
Japan's most well known zoo that visitors can view different angles of the animals
Scenic park in Oshima Peninsula
Hokkaido is a major producer of several foods due to its extensive land providing farming capabilities and its ocean surrounding the island. Seafood from Hokkaido is especially popular, with their uni (sea urchin) and ikura (salmon roe) donburi being a popular dish. Hokkaido is also a major producer of dairy, producing about half of the country’s milk. The famous Sapporo beer is also a product of Sapporo, Hokkaido and was the first brewery of Japan.
The First & Oldest Beer Brewery in Sapporo, Hokkaido
The most famous Cookie Sandwiches of Hokkaido
One of the best single malt whiskies in the world, Hokkaido Whisky
The birthplace of Sapporo Miso Ramen
Factory Tour of Japan's Leading Beer Producer
Signature curry dish in Sapporo
In Hokkaido, a large group of Ainu, native indigenous people, reside. They are known to have been excellent hunters and created everyday items using their prey. The Ainu people were also known for their unique kimono, clothing, and accessory patterns. The Ainu kimono do not have the traditional kimono shape but are more over-robe-like. The kimonos are made not from traditional cloth, but from fibers of elm bark. The Ainu kimono have a more bold design than most kimonos today.
Glass creation workshop in Hokkaido, Otaru
One of the largest museum shops in Japan featuring music boxes in Hokkaido
Display the tangible and intangible cultural assets of the Ainu in Hokkaido
The Largest Ainu Settlement in Hokkaido
Shopping District in Otaru's Historic Buildings
Museum Dedicated to the History & Culture of Date
Museum dedicated to Drift-Ice & Okhotsk Sea Life
Shirietoku Restaurant & Ice-Cream
The Otokoyama Sake Brewery Museum is a museum that tells the history and culture of sake brewing, one of Japan's traditional industries, with 350 years of history.
Sapporo Snow Festival is one of Japan's largest winter festivals and attracts approximately two million visitors. The festival features spectacular works of snow and ice sculptures that will leave you in awe. During set times and dates, the gorgeous ice sculptures are illuminated with colorful lighting, adding more dimension and beauty.
Hokkaido's premier lavender farm famous for its "rainbow field"
One of Japan's largest winter festivals in Hokkaido, Sapporo
History theme park of the Edo Period
Community Flower Event in Hokkaido