Japan’s northernmost region, Hokkaido is an untapped gem of vast natural beauty, delicious cuisine, unique culture and history. With four distinct seasons, including some of the world’s highest quality powder snow in the winter, and stunning green scenery and wildlife in the summer, the island has long been one of the country’s most beloved hidden destinations. For adventurers, it is perfect location for snow sports, hiking, cycling and much more.
Sapporo, being the capital of Hokkaido and Japan’s fifth largest city, is a bustling metropolis with access to a world of nature right on its doorstep. Famous for its mouth-watering food, shopping, culture, hot-spring town and bustling nightlife (and of course, the beer!), there are endless unforgettable city options to explore. Lush with greenery in the summer, and transformed into a snow paradise, with over 5 meters of snow fall, in the winter, Sapporo is special destination where city-life and nature come together in harmony. The city is also home to the Sapporo Snow Festival, one of the world’s largest snow sculpture festivals, attracting around 2 million visitors each year.
As the main transportation hub of the region, Sapporo the perfect place to start your Hokkaido adventure. With extensive train lines, flight connections and buses, you are just stone’s throw away from exploring some of Japan’s most beautiful natural landscapes.
