Hokkaido by Season
Spring sakura, summer lavender, autumn foliage, winter powder — when to come, and what each season is best for.
Hokkaido through the seasons
Hokkaido shifts character with every season. Choose yours.
Spring
Late cherry blossoms in May, fresh greens, and the first warm afternoons.
Explore spring in HokkaidoSummer
Lavender fields, lakeside festivals, and cool mountain air while the rest of Japan swelters.
Explore summer in HokkaidoAutumn
The Daisetsuzan range and Sounkyo gorge ablaze in crimson and gold.
Explore autumn in HokkaidoWinter
World-class powder, the Sapporo Snow Festival, and drift ice along the Okhotsk coast.
Explore winter in Hokkaido

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