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 such as Sahororizoto Ski Area and Lake Shikaribetsu.
Where are the best places to stay in Hokkaido Prefecture?
Here are our travellers' 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 Wi-Fi • Free ski shuttle • Restaurant • a hot tub
Ginrinsou, in Otaru
- Free breakfast • Free parking • Free Wi-Fi • Restaurant • Terrace
Chalet Ivy Jozankei, in Sapporo
Ryokan with bar, near Jozankei Hot Spring- Free breakfast • Free parking • Free Wi-Fi • Restaurant • Spa
Grand Blissen Hotel Jozankei, in Sapporo
Convenient to Jozankei Hot Spring- Free parking • Free Wi-Fi • Restaurant • Bar • Attentive staff
SnowDog Village, in Niseko
Ski hotel with ski storage, near Niseko Annupuri International Ski Area- Free Wi-Fi • Free ski shuttle • Restaurant • Garden
What is there to see near Hokkaido Prefecture?:
- Lake Shikaribetsu (13.3 mi/21.5 km from the city centre)
- Unkai Terrace (16.6 mi/26.7 km from the city centre)
- Tokachidake Bogakudai Observation Tower (19 mi/30.6 km from the city centre)
- Shirahige Falls (20.9 mi/33.6 km from the city centre)
- Blue Pond (22.7 mi/36.5 km from the city centre)
What is there to do near Hokkaido Prefecture?:
- Farm Tomita (25.8 mi/41.6 km from the city centre)
- Obihiro Racecourse (26.2 mi/42.1 km from the city centre)
- Ningle Terrace (26.5 mi/42.6 km from the city centre)
- Garden of Wind (26.7 mi/42.9 km from the city centre)
- Obihiro Zoo (27.3 mi/44 km from the city centre)
Other popular Hokkaido Prefecture attractions
- Furano Shrine
- Shikisai Hill
- Hokkaido Tokachi Ecology Park
- Daisetsuzan National Park
- Asahi-Dake