Hokkaido Prefecture

Japan's northern wilderness frontier boasting deep powder snow, volcanic onsen, and expansive summer meadows.

Latitude: 43.0642

Longitude: 141.3469

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Subheading: Japan's northern wilderness frontier boasting deep powder snow, volcanic onsen, and expansive summer meadows.

Capital / Main Hub: 43.0642

Nearest Airport: CTS (New Chitose)

Access from Tokyo: Flight (1h 35m) or Hokkaido Shinkansen (4h to Hakodate)

Recommended Stay: 5-7 Days

Top 3 Attractions: Niseko Ski Resort | Otaru Canal | Farm Tomita (Furano)

Signature Dish: Miso Ramen & Genghis Khan Lamb

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Attraction Names:

  • Niseko

  • Furano

  • Sapporo

  • Noboribetsu

  • Hakodate

  • Otaru

  • Matsumae

  • Asahikawa

  • Rusutsu

  • Jozankei Onsen

  • Tomamu

  • Kushiro

  • Abashiri

  • Kiroro Ski Resort

  • Shiretoko

  • Rishiri and Rebun

  • Daisetsuzan

  • Onuma Park

  • Akan Mashu National Park

  • Lake Toya

  • Lake Shikotsu

  • Kushiro Marshlands

Did You Know?:

  • Accounts for over 20% of Japan's land area but only 4% of the population

  • Niseko is renowned worldwide for exceptionally dry powder snow

  • Indigenous Ainu culture named it 'Ainu Mosir'

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