What's Hokkaido Prefecture like?
Visitors really like Hokkaido Prefecture, especially its hot springs, festivals, and seafood. If you're visiting during colder months, enjoy activities such as skiing during your stay. This winter paradise of Hokkaido Prefecture is home to top ski areas like Niseko Mountain Resort Grand Hirafu. While you're here, don't miss a chance to see sights like Sahororizoto Ski Area and Lake Shikaribetsu.
Where are the best places to stay in Hokkaido Prefecture?
Here are our travelers' top 5 places to stay in Hokkaido Prefecture:
Kimamaya Boutique Hotel, in Kutchan
Ski hotel with ski storage, near Niseko Mountain Resort Grand Hirafu- Free parking • Free WiFi • Free ski shuttle • Restaurant • Spa tub
Ginrinsou, in Otaru
- Free breakfast • Free parking • Free WiFi • Restaurant • Terrace
Chalet Ivy Jozankei, in Sapporo
Ryokan with bar, near Jozankei Hot Spring- Free breakfast • Free parking • Free WiFi • Restaurant • Spa
Grand Blissen Hotel Jozankei, in Sapporo
Convenient to Jozankei Hot Spring- Free parking • Free WiFi • Restaurant • Bar • Attentive staff
SnowDog Village, in Niseko
Ski hotel with ski storage, near Niseko Annupuri International Ski Area- Free WiFi • Free ski shuttle • Restaurant • Garden
What is there to see around Hokkaido Prefecture?
- Lake Shikaribetsu (13.3 mi/21.5 km from the city center)
- Unkai Terrace (16.6 mi/26.7 km from the city center)
- Tokachidake Bogakudai Observation Tower (19 mi/30.6 km from the city center)
- Shirahige Falls (20.9 mi/33.6 km from the city center)
- Blue Pond (22.7 mi/36.5 km from the city center)
What is there to do around Hokkaido Prefecture?
- Farm Tomita (25.8 mi/41.6 km from the city center)
- Obihiro Racecourse (26.2 mi/42.1 km from the city center)
- Ningle Terrace (26.5 mi/42.6 km from the city center)
- Garden of Wind (26.7 mi/42.9 km from the city center)
- Obihiro Zoo (27.3 mi/44 km from the city center)
Other Popular Hokkaido Prefecture Attractions
- Furano Shrine
- Shikisai Hill
- Hokkaido Tokachi Ecology Park
- Daisetsuzan National Park
- Asahi-Dake