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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. With its unspoiled nature, many national parks ...
The Hokkaido Rail Pass is a rail pass for exclusive use by foreign visitors to Japan, providing unlimited travel on JR trains (except the Hokkaido Shinkansen) and most JR buses in Hokkaido on five, seven or ten consecutive days. Purchase the Hokkaido Rail Pass. Hokkaido Rail Pass. If purchased outside Japan. If puchased inside Japan. 5-day Pass.
Lake Toya (洞爺湖, Tōyako) is part of the Shikotsu-Toya National Park. In addition to the lake itself, the Toyako region features hot springs and an active volcano, Mount Usu, which last erupted in the year 2000. The area also offers many fishing, hiking, and camping opportunities. The picturesque lake was chosen as the location of the G8 ...
Shiretoko National Park (知床国立公園, Shiretoko Kokuritsu Kōen), located on the Shiretoko Peninsula in eastern Hokkaido, is one of Japan's most beautiful and unspoiled national parks. No roads lead further than about three fourths up the peninsula, and the northern tip can only be viewed from boats or be reached on multi-day trekking tours.
Best of Hokkaido in Summer. Day 1 - Hakodate. Start your day in Hakodate exploring the morning market as well as Japan's first western style fortress, Fort Goryokaku. Head for Mount Hakodate towards sunset and enjoy the celebrated night view over the city. Day 2 - Hakodate to Lake Toya.
Day 7 - Noboribetsu to Asahikawa. Take the train to Asahikawa in the center of Hokkaido, famous for its popular zoo and local ramen. The Asahikawa Winter Festival takes place around the same time as the Sapporo Snow Festival. Day 8 - Asahikawa to Sounkyo. Proceed to Sounkyo Onsen, a hot spring resort in Daisetsuzan National Park.
Guests at the guest house will be able to enjoy activities in and around Furano, like skiing, cycling and hiking. Furano City Office is 21 km from Guest House EBISAN, while Furano Golf Course is 26 km away. The nearest airport is Asahikawa Airport, 61 km from the accommodation. View on Booking.com.
City in central Hokkaido famous for its zoo. Located in the center of Hokkaido, Asahikawa (旭川) is the island's second largest city after Sapporo. The city is not known as a leading tourist destination, but its zoo, Asahiyama Zoo, is among Japan's best. The local noodle dish, Asahikawa Ramen, is also quite well known.
Hokkaido’s largest and wildest national park. Daisetsuzan (大雪山) is Hokkaido 's largest national park. It preserves a mountainous area of virtually unspoiled wilderness, which is larger than some of Japan's smaller prefectures. It is a paradise for hikers, outdoor lovers, deer and brown bears, and the first place in Japan to see fall ...
Lake Shikotsuko (支笏湖) and nearby Lake Toyako are the two most prominent features of the Shikotsu-Toya National Park. Both lakes are caldera lakes, which were formed from collapses in the earth after volcanic activity. Most of Shikotsuko is little developed except for Shikotsu Kohan, a small, touristy town with a visitor center some ...
