Visit Hokkaido
The complete guide to Japan’s northernmost island. Powder snow, steaming onsen, fresh seafood, and wild landscapes.
Explore Hokkaido
Plan Your Trip
Getting here, getting around, where to stay, and suggested itineraries for every season.
Getting to Hokkaido
Transport Guide
Where to Stay
Itineraries
Things to Do
From ski resorts to hot springs, drift ice cruises to flower fields. Activities for every season and interest.
Food & Drink
Miso ramen, fresh uni, Hokkaido crab, and cheesecake. The complete food guide to Japan’s best eating island.
About Hokkaido
The Island
Japan’s northernmost main island covers 83,000 square kilometres with a population of 5.2 million. Subarctic winters, comfortable summers, and food that the rest of Japan envies.
Culture & Heritage
Home to the indigenous Ainu people, shaped by frontier settlement, and host to festivals from the Snow Festival to Yosakoi Soran.