Destination: Hokkaido, Japan

Hokkaido Prefecture

Hokkaido, or also known as the North Sea Circuit is the second largest island amongst the four main islands in Japan and currently the 21th largest island in the world!

Throughout the year, Hokkaido is relatively cold and has low humidity. Among the attractions in Hokkaido includes of the four distinctive seasons, untouched majestic nature as well as great food for the taste buds. Each of the seasons has different characteristics to offer great scenery and activities to draw tourists for visitation, be it locally or internationally.

Sapporo is the capital as well as the largest city in Hokkaido. The city was once famous when the Olympic Winter Game was held there. As of now, it is famous for ramen, a kind of Japanese noodles, beer and also the snow festival held in the month of February annually! Besides that, it is also the hub for other side trips like getting to Niseko, Lake Toya, Otaru and others.

The awesome Sakura or commonly named as cherry blossom is another item that often closely associated with Japan. The blossoming of Sakura would begin from late March until mid May annually, depending on the weather. In Hokkaido, Sapporo and Hakodate are amongst the place to witness the beauty of Sakura.

The mesmerizing Furano and Biei town which are located in the centre of Hokkaido, is a must to visit if one happened to be here during the month of July. This is the time when most of the lavender fields are blossoming. Despite of that, the towns are too famous for its pleasant and tranquil landscapes!

During the winter, Niseko is one of the most visited ski resort, famous for its powder snow! All of the resorts are located on the Niseko-Annupuri Mountain. The three most popular ones are Niseko Village, Grand Hiraffu and Annupuri. The place can easily be accessed by bus, car or even train through Sapporo.