What's Hokkaido Prefecture like?
Visitors really like Hokkaido Prefecture, especially its hot springs, festivals, and restaurants. If you're visiting during colder months, enjoy activities such as skiing during your stay. The winter paradise of Hokkaido Prefecture is home to top ski areas such as Rusutsu Resort and Niseko Mountain Resort Grand Hirafu. While you're here, make time to enjoy other sights such as Lake Toya.
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
Chalet Ivy Jozankei, in Sapporo
Ryokan with bar, near Jozankei Hot Spring- Free breakfast • Free parking • Free WiFi • Restaurant • Spa
SnowDog Village, in Niseko
Ski hotel with ski storage, near Niseko Annupuri International Ski Area- Free WiFi • Free ski shuttle • Restaurant • Garden
Hotel Kifu Club Shiretoko, in Shari
- Free breakfast • Free parking • Free WiFi • Terrace • Garden
JR Tower Hotel Nikko Sapporo, in Sapporo
Luxury hotel with bar, near Hokkaido University- Free WiFi • 4 restaurants • Spa • Sauna • Central location
What is there to see around Hokkaido Prefecture?
- Lake Toya (110.2 mi/177.3 km from the city center)
- 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)
- Lake Nukabira (20.8 mi/33.4 km from the city center)
What is there to do around Hokkaido Prefecture?
- Rusutsu Resort (103.8 mi/167.1 km from the city center)
- Farm Tomita (25.8 mi/41.6 km from the city center)
- Campana Rokkatei (26.5 mi/42.6 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)
Other Popular Hokkaido Prefecture Attractions
- Shirahige Falls
- Blue Pond
- Furano Shrine
- Obihiro Zoo
- Flowerland Kamifurano