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Hokkaido ( Japanese: 北海道, Hepburn: Hokkaidō, pronounced [hokkaꜜidoː] ⓘ, lit. 'Northern Sea Circuit ') is the second-largest island of Japan and comprises the largest and northernmost prefecture, making up its own region. [2]
Hokkaido (北海道, Hokkaidō) is the second largest, northernmost and least developed of Japan's four main islands. Its weather is harsh in winter with lots of snowfall, below zero temperatures and frozen seas, while in summer it does not get as hot and humid as in the other parts of the country.
Plan your trip to Hokkaido, Japan. Travel to Hokkaido's beautiful national parks in summer and hit the slopes of Niseko and other fantastic ski resorts in winter. Don't forget to try the sushi and ramen.
Discover the top things to do in Hokkaido, known for its snow festival in Odori Park and summer lavender fields at Farm Tomita. Enjoy views from Mt Hakodate or the penguins at Asahiyama Zoo, before quaffing a beer at Sapporo Beer Museum.
Feb 1, 2016 · For foreign and Japanese travelers alike, Hokkaido offers an enticing range of riches that manifest a rarely seen side of Japan. Here are ten top things to do and see on the island.
Oct 3, 2023 · Japan’s northernmost island, Hokkaidō, is best known globally as a ski and snowboard destination – thanks to its legendary powder snow. Plan your trip to Hokkaidō, Japan, with this guide to the best times to visit, where to go, how to budget and what to pack for this top ski destination.
Jul 20, 2024 · Hokkaido, northernmost of the four main islands of Japan. It is bordered by the Sea of Japan (East Sea) to the west, the Sea of Okhotsk to the north, and the Pacific Ocean to the east and south. Together with a few small adjacent islands, it constitutes a dō (province) of Japan.
Hokkaido (北海道 Hokkaidō) is the northernmost of Japan's four main islands and at the same time a prefecture. With both size and population (5.3 million in 2019) similar to Scotland , it is the most sparsely populated part of Japan.
Hokkaido. Explore attractions in each region of Japan, from traditional cultural experiences to Japanese cooking lessons and outdoor activities.
The island of Hokkaidō is located in the north of Japan, near Russia ( Sakhalin Oblast ). It has coastlines on the Sea of Japan (to the west of the island), the Sea of Okhotsk (to the north), and the Pacific Ocean (to the east). The center of the island is mountainous, with volcanic plateaux.
