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Niseko Ski Resort, Hokkaido | A mecca for winter sports

Niseko is located a two-hour drive away from Hokkaido’s main airport New Chitose, and it is a much-loved destination for winter sports from late November until early May.
Asahikawa Area, Hokkaido | A city with the largest national park in Japan

Asahikawa is the second-largest city in Hokkaido. Early February each year the Ashikawa Winter Festival is held here, but there are more reasons to visit this cool city.
Nemuro, Hokkaido | Beautiful nature and unique flora and fauna

Nemuro, a small provincial city of 31,000 people, is the easternmost city in Japan. But Nemuro’s main attraction is the nature around it: the lush forests, lakes, marshes and swamps, and the beautiful coastal scenery.
Akan Mashu National Park, Hokkaido | Beautiful wilderness formed by volcanic activity

The Akan Mashu area was formed by volcanic activity around 6000 years ago. Akan Mashu National Park is especially known for its 3 beautiful lakes; Lake Akan, Lake Mashu, and Lake Kussharo.
Shiretoko and Abashiri, Hokkaido | Nature that can only be experienced in the farthest reaches of the earth

Shiretoko in Hokkaido is a real nature paradise. You can enjoy hiking, fishing, hunting, an ice breaker boat, and a drift ice walk. Birding in winter is also a special experience.