Japan
Hokkaido
Japan's wild northern frontier — world-class powder snow, volcanic hot springs, lavender fields and the freshest seafood.
- Best time
- Feb (snow festivals), Jul – Aug (lavender)
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About Hokkaido
Japan's northernmost major island is a world apart — Hokkaido's wide-open landscapes, Ainu indigenous culture and extreme seasons feel unlike anything elsewhere in Japan. In July, Furano's lavender and poppy fields cascade down hillsides in waves of colour; in February, Niseko receives more powder snow than almost anywhere on earth. The food — fresh uni, dairy, crab — is extraordinary.
Highlights
- Furano lavender fields (July)
- Niseko powder skiing — best in Asia
- Sapporo Snow Festival (February) ice sculptures
- Noboribetsu bear park and Hell Valley
- Shiretoko Peninsula UNESCO wilderness
- Fresh sea urchin (uni) and dairy produce
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When you'll go
When to visit Hokkaido
February (snow festivals), July – August (lavender)
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