Places to visit in hokkaido in winter

Deciding when to go to Japan can be easy if you’re planning to see cherry blossoms, a particular festival, or prefer to travel on a budget.

However, when you add Hokkaido to your itinerary, it’s difficult to say exactly when is the best time to visit, because every season is well worth the trip! To help you get started, we’ve broken down our favorite annual activities by month below.

Hokkaido’s winter is cold and snowy, as you might expect from a subarctic climate.

If you’re going during this time of the year, pack plenty of layers, your sturdiest snow boots, and your best camera. The winter scenery in Hokkaido is one of the most impressive sights in the world.

What to Do in Hokkaido in December

Nothing warms your bones better than soaking in a hot spring, and Hokkaido’s onsen resorts offer some of the most scenic views in Japan.

As you soak in a piping hot open-air bath, you can breathe in the fresh air and look out

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