March trip to Hokkaido | What is the climate, clothing, and fees? Recommended Activities In-depth Guide
March, Hokkaido Would you like to take a trip to? In this article, Hokkaido in March of Special feature on how to enjoy it !
spring break travel season
greet
Hokkaido in March
We will introduce recommended sightseeing spots, leisure information, and upcoming events.
Topics related to travel reservations such as price trends,
Manufacturing experience
・
sightseeing tour
It is also full of information on popular activities such as.
" Hokkaido in March is it still cold? "" winter sports Until when can I enjoy it? ” and questions such as “ Temperature trends and clothing advice We also explain the details, so please use this as a reference when planning your trip!
table of contents
- 1 Reasons why traveling to Hokkaido in March is recommended
- 2 Recommended Hokkaido Travel Areas in March
- 3 Hokkaido temperature comparison in March
- 4 March Hokkaido outfit and coordination plan
- 5 Hokkaido in March Recommended Activities/Leisure/Experience/Play
- 6 Ranking of Popular Activities You Can Experience in Hokkaido in March
- 7 Editorial department recommended feature articles
Reasons why traveling to Hokkaido in March is recommended
Have fun with winter sports!
Hokkaido in March Well then, there's more winter sports You can enjoy it!
in Hokkaido
Ski Snowboard
Even in March, the season is in full swing!
There are fewer days of heavy snow in March compared to January and February, so
Significantly increased slipperiness
To do.
Also, in Hokkaido Snowmobile experience Also popular! A wide snow field Exhilarating feeling of running quickly by all means Hokkaido Try it!
Featured new activity "
air board
” is also recommended!
Riding on a rubber board filled with air,
gliding down the snowy slopes
To do. The perfect activity for those looking for new experiences and those who want a thrill!
Enjoy seasonal seafood
spring break destination Hokkaido is popular as Hokkaido in March There are many seasonal gourmet foods that you should definitely try!
Sea urchin is often released in summer,
Central Hokkaido
of
Hidaka area
Sea urchin fishing reaches its peak from late March.
Additionally, fishing for botan shrimp will be allowed in Uchiura Bay (also known as Funka Bay). Raw button shrimp that is not frozen is truly a rare item!
Melting taste and sweetness
is characterized by
Do you know a fish called "Hakkaku"? Its official name is Tokubile, and it is said that it is only available in Hokkaido, and it is in season from January to March.
It looks a little grotesque, but the white meat with good fat is the best taste!
Sashimi, salt-grilled, dried fish
and so on.
Besides, Eastern Hokkaido ・ Kushiro The surrounding hairy crabs, Central Hokkaido ・ Otaru "Herring" in the surrounding area, etc. Hokkaido in March Attractive seafood awaits you. sightseeing taxi It's also fun to ask the driver, who is familiar with the local area, to recommend gourmet food!
The aim is before spring break
From mid-March to late March, many schools enter the spring break period. As the travel season approaches, both hotel and airfare fees will be reduced.
Tend to be more expensive
can be seen.
As a countermeasure, I would like to recommend
Plan your trip in early March
thing! There are two main reasons.
・Travel costs can be reduced as it is before the peak season
The tour fee is also a great deal compared to the weekends and holidays in late March!
・Winter activities may be held until early March
Hokkaido
One of the highlights is the great nature in winter. It depends on the climate, but early March may still be
snow and ice activities
You can participate!
Organize your schedule well Affordable and Fulfilling Hokkaido Trip in March Please enjoy.
[Hokkaido/Asahikawa] Asahiyama Zoo admission ticket
Asahiyama Zoo regular admission tickets are on sale online! Admission tickets to Asahiyama Zoo, Japan's northernmost zoo located in Asahikawa City, Hokkaido, are now on sale! Observe popular penguins and seals up close at the facility, which features ``behavioral exhibits'' that allow you to observe the animals' natural ecology. Events such as "Mogumogu Time" where you can watch animals eating food are also popular. Asahiyama Zoo admission ticket allows you to enter the zoo on the same day.
Recommended Hokkaido Travel Areas in March
Eastern Hokkaido area
"
Eastern Hokkaido area
' literally means
Eastern side of Hokkaido
refers to the area in
Specifically, the famous World Heritage
Shiretoko
, known for drift ice
Abashiri
rich in seafood
Nemuro and Kushiro
, You can also experience Ainu culture
Lake Akan and Lake Mashu
, dairy farming is thriving
Obihiro and Tokachi
Such,
Hokkaido
It is an area full of cultural and natural attractions.
There are many sightseeing spots, such as "Museum Abashiri Prison" Easternmost tip of the mainland Cape Nosappu is known to many people Popular tourist destination is.
Hokkaido in March This area is a must-visit on your trip!
Reasons why we recommend eastern Hokkaido in March
Eastern Hokkaido in March
is exactly "ice season"!
It is particularly cold in Hokkaido Eastern Hokkaido area Then Smelt fishing on ice is thriving. before the ice melts I hope you enjoy it.
- 4.8
- (3 reviews/testimonials)
A Hokkaido winter tradition! Enjoy ice fishing on a frozen lake (smelt fishing on ice). On the shores of Lake Memanbetsu, which is 10 minutes from Memanbetsu Airport, the gateway to the skies of Okhotsk, you can enjoy smelt fishing by making a hole in the frozen surface of the lake every year. Our professional outdoor guides will guide you to the fishing spot while picking you up at the hotel or airport. Was fished
In addition, although it changes depending on the climate, Early March up to drift ice It is said to be the best time to see. Departing from Abashiri or Monbetsu Icebreaker take the Drift ice up close Why don't you take a look?
- 5.0
- (1 review and testimonial)
Abashiri Drift Ice Sightseeing Icebreaker Aurora offers a closer look at the "drift ice" that covers the Sea of Okhotsk in white. The vibrations and sounds of moving while breaking the drift ice are powerful! During the voyage, you can move to various places on the ship. From the side deck and rear deck on the 1st floor, you can see the drift ice more closely. 2nd floor side deck/rear deck/observation deck
Eastern Hokkaido
of
Obihiro/Tokachi area
, On the shores of Lake Shikaribetsu in Daisetsuzan National Park, you can enjoy ``
Lake Shikaribetsu Kotan
” will be held.
What is "kotan"
Village in Ainu
means The sight of dome-shaped buildings made from blocks of ice and snow cut from the lake is like a different world!
Only appears during the winter "
phantom village
Please also visit!
Hokkaido temperature comparison in March
area | average temperature | average maximum temperature | average minimum temperature |
---|---|---|---|
Sapporo (Central Hokkaido) | 1.1°C | 4.5℃ | -2.4℃ |
Hakodate (Southern Hokkaido) | 1.9°C | 5.8℃ | -2.2℃ |
Nemuro (Eastern Hokkaido) | -0.8℃ | 2.2℃ | -3.7℃ |
Wakkanai (north of Hokkaido) | -0.6℃ | 1.6℃ | -3.1℃ |
Tokyo | 9.4°C | 14.2℃ | 5.0℃ |
March Hokkaido outfit and coordination plan
clothing point
March is the month when news of cherry blossoms begin to be heard in places such as Honshu. Hokkaido in March There are many days when the minimum temperature is below freezing. still in the middle of winter is required.
I ended up wearing clothes that matched the warmth of the place I was leaving, cold in hokkaido I was surprised again! That also means... It's a good idea to add lightweight winter clothing to your luggage, such as a down jacket or inner layer that can be folded compactly.
If you are going to be outdoors for a long time for activities, etc., use disposable warmers for snow boots and shoes, etc. Measures against cold feet Don't forget!
What to bring (example)
Hokkaido in March Recommended Activities/Leisure/Experience/Play
drift ice experience
Popular in Hokkaido in winter " drift ice experience ”. As it is a natural phenomenon, it varies from year to year. Until around March can be experienced!
Take an icebreaker,
Sounds and vibrations breaking through ice
feel up close and enjoy the trendy
SUP
aboard
go through the ice
There are various ways to experience drift ice, such as "drift ice SUP"!
It's a limited-time experience, so don't hesitate to make a reservation if your itinerary is within the event period!
【Hokkaido・知床】知床of絶景&原生林!けもof道トレッキング
晴れていたら知床半島of先端"知床岬」まで眺望できる絶景ポイントを目指To do.散策は遊歩道ではなく"獣道」を行くドキドキワクワクofコースとなっています。途中には、100m超of断崖から流れ落ちる滝が見られる場所もあり知床ofダイナミックな風景が楽しめます。ヒグマorエゾシカ、クマゲラなど野生動物of棲む森、そ
This is the first tour in Japan where you can enjoy SUP with drift ice as a backdrop. Drift ice can be seen floating in the Sea of Okhotsk, located in the northeastern part of Japan, every year. The drift ice season is from January to March, and drift ice SUP peaks from late February to the end of March. The drift ice SUP tour will be held in the Sea of Okhotsk in the Abashiri area. Hokkaido is the southernmost spot in the Northern Hemisphere where drift ice appears.
- 5.0
- (1 review and testimonial)
Abashiri Drift Ice Sightseeing Icebreaker Aurora offers a closer look at the "drift ice" that covers the Sea of Okhotsk in white. The vibrations and sounds of moving while breaking the drift ice are powerful! During the voyage, you can move to various places on the ship. From the side deck and rear deck on the 1st floor, you can see the drift ice more closely. 2nd floor side deck/rear deck/observation deck
Sightseeing taxi/hire
When I travel to Hokkaido, I often rent a car to visit sightseeing spots.
Hokkaido in March
There is still a lot of snow,
worried about driving
Some people will remember
The recommendation is right out, "
Sightseeing taxi/hire
It is a round trip in!
It's good to go around the standard sightseeing spots efficiently, or where you want to go planning by myself It's okay to do All-day charter A little extravagant plan and, Hokkaido in March It is also recommended to enjoy the
[Hokkaido/Otaru] Sightseeing taxi "Otaru Free Plan" maximum of 4 people per taxi (from 2 hours)
- 5.0
- (3 reviews/testimonials)
How about sightseeing around Hokkaido easily with a sightseeing taxi? A guide driver with 25 years of experience will take you to Hokkaido, which is full of charm. For sightseeing in Otaru, Hokkaido, please use the private Hana taxi.
[Hokkaido, Sapporo] Private taxi "Sapporo sightseeing free plan" (half-day course)
- 5.0
- (3 reviews/testimonials)
★The northern capital is full of sights! ★Example of course: Ishiya Chocolate Factory → Okurayama Ski Jump Stadium/Sapporo Winter Sports Museum → Mt. Moiwa → Hitsujigaoka Observatory → Sapporo Dome → Chizaki Rose Garden → Odori Park → Sapporo TV Tower → Clock Tower → Former Hokkaido Government Office Building → Yurigahara Park → Sapporo Satoland →
It's only about 40 minutes by car from central Sapporo! If you have 3 hours in Sapporo, you can enjoy snowmobiling in Hokkaido's great outdoors empty-handed! Clothing is provided, so you can just wear your everyday clothes and bring your own! A luxurious snow play experience for adults, racing through a vast field on a snowmobile. A 60-minute dynamic course that is popular with women and children, and a 60-minute course that allows you to enjoy fresh and deep snow.
Snow shoes/Snow trekking
Tools for walking on snow, wearing snowshoes walk in the forest Snow shoes/Snow trekking ” experience. Because it is an activity regardless of age or gender, Parent-child three-generation trip during spring break Also recommended!
There is more than just snowshoeing, such as a plan to enter a hot spring after walking on snowshoes, or a plan to observe the starry sky on a nighttime snowshoe tour. Plus alpha fun There are many plans with
[Hokkaido, Jozankei] Snowshoe experience in the forests of Jozankei Onsen <初心者OK・レクチャー付>
Jozankei Onsen is known as the inner sanctum of Sapporo. Blessed with a rich natural environment, Jozankei is filled with beautiful scenery. A nature guide will lead you through the winter forests of Jozankei wearing Western snowshoes. The winter forests are full of things to enjoy, such as fluffy powder snow, animal footsteps, bird watching, and snow slides. There are also areas that are usually inaccessible due to the deep snow.
★Let's go see the giant icicles, a mysterious art created by the nature of the northern land! ★The spectacular frozen waterfall and negative ions will soothe you♪ If you want to experience winter in Hokkaido, we recommend the spectacular scenery of the ice art! We recommend snow trekking at Shichijo Otaki♪ The waterfall covered with huge, mysterious icicles is a masterpiece♪ It is also wonderful to walk through the pure white snow forest to the waterfall. Animal footprints and wild birds
地獄谷に連なる登別火山地帯にrank置する大湯沼。登別温泉が誇る地熱と原始林に覆われた大湯沼までof美しい道ofりをクランポン又はスノーシューでお楽しみください。雪景色of中、原始林of遊歩道を進んでいくと湯煙を上げている大湯沼が視界に入ってきます。大自然of中に現れる熱湯of沼は神秘的なたたずまいof絶景スポットです
Ranking of Popular Activities You Can Experience in Hokkaido in March
In March Hokkaido to travel Useful topics was introduced. Did you find any interesting information?
Hokkaido in March
In addition, you can play even in stormy weather
Pottery experience
or
Traditional culture experience
, enjoy the night view in the clear air
night tour
Such,
fun plans and tours
There are still many more!
By making an experience reservation at Japan's largest activity reservation site "Activity Japan",
Hokkaido in March
travel
Make it even more fun
Please!
*Information on plans, fees, introduced facilities, etc. is current as of December 2023.