Escape from rainy season!

Summer Hokkaido Highlights

Hokkaido is Japan’s largest prefecture and it is

simply impossible to see it all in a short stay, but if

you have 4 days, it may be sufficient to cover the

highlights of ‘Summer in Hokkaido’, and 6 days

would allow you to stretch and explore another

islands of Rebun and Rishiri, the undiscovered part

of Hokkaido with breathtaking views covered by

more than 300 species of alpine flowers. Here is an

itinerary hint for 4D3N. It is easier for you to fly

directly into Asahikawa airport, locating just in

centre part of Hokkaido, in order to access to where

we want to lead you for your ‘Summer in Hokkaido’.

There are only a few direct flights into Asahikawa

airport from abroad, but from major airports in

Japan offers direct f l ights to Asahikawa.

As most places of Japan get visited by rainy season before the full-blown summer comes, did you know there

is only one place that does not get affected by the rainy season? It is Hokkaido, the northernmost island of

Japan. Hokkaido must ring a bell if you are a winter sports lover for its powder snow, but the place is not only

for winters. The summer in Hokkaido offers beautiful nature and outdoor sports with the mildest climate,

which is not as hot and humid like other places of Japan.

(Furano: Farm Tomita Lavender Field)

©Yasufumi Nishi/© JNTO

(Rebun Island: Cape Sukai) ©Yasufumi Nishi/© JNTO

If you arrive in the morning, you will be able to

spend your afternoon at Asahiyama Zoo, known for

its unique way of displaying the animals which

allows visitors to observe the animals very closely

and just like they are in their natural habitat. You will

see penguins are actually birds, through water glass

tunnel display, observing them flying through in the

water. More of unique displays and animals to see

and time flies just like you are back in childhood. If

you visit here in the winter, you can see the penguins

marching, which was the first attempt in Japanese

zoos. Have an hour drive to Furano, check in to the

h o t e l a n d h a v e a r e l a x e d e v e n i n g .

Day 2 is going to be the most important highlight of

Hokkaido for summer, visiting Biei and Furano

towns. Both towns are famous for their flower fields,

scenic roads and beautiful landscapes. There are

unique name of roads and places such as ‘Patchwork

Road’ , ‘Shikisai Hill ‘and ‘Panorama Road’ in Biei

town that shows beautiful green and colourful

landscapes. Driving and exploring around by car or

bicycle is ideal. In Furano, there are several dairy

farms, winery and Marché that offer freshly made

cheese, ice creams, local vegetables and grape juice

etc, which add extra touch of fun on your day.

(Asahikawa: Asahiyama Zoo) ©Yasufumi Nishi/© JNTO

(Biei: Irodori no Oka)↑, (Furano: Hill of Lupinus)↓

©Biei/© JNTO

©Furano/© JNTO

The trip continues to Sapporo, the capital city of

Hokkaido, where you will have next 2 nights.

Day 3. The summer in Hokkaido is very short, so

locals try to take all the advantages of the summer

season by enjoying the ‘only summer can offer

activities’. Start from Sapporo Central Market, try

super fresh seasonal sea urchins and squids. If you

are interested in fruit picking at local farm, the

summer offers strawberries and cherries. Because

Sapporo was chosen as the island’s administrative

center and enlarged according to the advice of

foreign specialists in Meiji period, the city is build

based on a North American style rectangular street

system as you can see from Odori Park that stretches

about a kilometer along the street separating the city

into north and south. Beer festival held at this park

during summer season cannot be missed .

Not only the street system, you will find many of

western styled buildings in the city such as The Clock

Tower and Red Brick Office. The Moiwayama Park

is also good choice to spend your afternoon in the

cheerful summer. The park was designed by

renowned Japanese American sculptor Isamu

Noguchi. The park is filled with unique features such

as pyramid glass building and sea fountain set in the

massive green space. Exploring local cuisine for

d inner would be idea l in Susukino a rea .

If you are interested in Hokkaido or have

any inquiries to Japan, please contact us:

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←(Sapporo: Red Brick Office)

↑(Sapporo: Odori Park）

←↑(Sapporo: Moerenuma Park)

©Y.Shimizu/© JNTO

©Y.Shimizu/© JNTO

©Y.Shimizu/© JNTO

©Y.Shimizu/© JNTO