Hokkaido Travel in April | Climate, Clothing, and Fees? Recommended Activities In-depth Guide

Hokkaido Travel in April | Climate, Clothing, and Fees? Recommended activities
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Activity Japan Editorial Department

April. winter and spring coexist Hokkaido Would you like to visit?

Hokkaido in April teeth, spring break destination Perfect for!
northern country Hokkaido little by little breath of spring が感じられるようになるものの,4月上旬であれば,まだまだ snow activities You can also play with

again,4月後半から始まる Destinations for long holidays You can't miss it.
In this article, Hokkaido in April に関するお得情報or,レジャースポットの話題,eventor服装のアドバイスSuchをお伝えします!

Reasons why traveling to Hokkaido in April is recommended

Let's play with snow!

Let's play with snow! people enjoying snowboarding

Hokkaido in April winter sports enjoy last chance!

Hokkaido has a long winter, but some slopes close in April. During the spring break period, we called it "this season's sliding payment", Powder snow in Hokkaido Many skiers and snowboarders who want to enjoy Hokkaido to visit

In April, there are few days with heavy snowfall and the temperature is higher than in the middle of winter, so it is perfect for small children's slope debuts!
spring break, Get close to snow with three generations of parents and children is also recommended!

4月の後半forbreath of springも感じられる

You can feel the breath of spring in late April Goryokaku and cherry blossoms

Hokkaido Then every year, Cherry blossoms bloom from late April start to The cherry blossom front in Hokkaido is Hakodate and Matsumae Such Donan area Start from and gradually go north.

本格的なシーズンは5月以降と言われるHokkaidoの桜開花ですが,例年,4月の後半からは徐々にお花見を楽しめます!
first in March After enjoying the cherry blossoms in Honshu , Hokkaido in April でも再度桜を愛でる……というぜいたくな体験も可能am.

AprilHokkaido Fukujuso

It is said to be a flower that heralds the arrival of spring in Hokkaido. Fukujusou "or" Crocus ” will also be in full bloom in April. The pretty yellow and purple flowers that bloom near the ground make you feel warm and cozy.
spring flowers are Central Hokkaido Sapporo You can also see it at Odori Park, a tourist attraction.

In the cool air of winter, A breath of spring in the northern country Why don't you feel it?

You can save on travel expenses before Golden Week!

Photos of April calendar and bills

4月の上旬は学校のspring break,下旬は大型連休と,実は peak season for travel April that can be said.
Hokkaido teeth,国内旅行の行き先として常に人気上rankに入ることもあり,連休期間Suchは Expensive hotel and airfare is often the case.

おトクに旅行するためにおすすめしたいのが, Golden Week (GW) trip!
4月中旬teeth, winter sports のシーズンが終わり,新学期or新年度も始まるため,旅行ニーズは一旦落ち着く傾向にあります。
Golden Week (GW)前の日程を上手に使って, Hokkaido trip Please enjoy it to your advantage!

Hokkaido Travel Recommended Areas in April

Donan area

Hokkaido area division map

southwestern part of Hokkaido Donan area ” is centered around the Oshima Peninsula, Many tourist attractions It is a popular area.

A city with many historical attractions Hakodate From the Jomon period to the Meiji Restoration, various Romance of the times You can feel
Also known as a quasi-national park Onuma is full of rich nature, Matsumae has the only castle town in Hokkaido, Donan area for Attractive tourist destination exists in large numbers.

Reasons why we recommend Southern Hokkaido in April

Matsumae Castle and cherry blossoms

Spring in Hokkaido in April Donan area Starts with!
Donan area where you can feel Hokkaido's spring early, Historical sites related to the Ainu people and the Meiji Restoration Many history buffs visit this place where ancient history remains.

特に「国内で最後に築かれた日本式城郭」と言われているMatsumae城teeth,城の歴史的背景だけではなく, Famous place for cherry blossoms としても有名am.Matsumae城の桜は種類が多く,早咲きのソメイヨシノorオオヤマザクラ,遅咲きのカンザンorフゲンゾウSuchをはじめ, Matsumae You can also appreciate the unique variety of cherry blossoms born in

Take a taxi around the castle town sightseeing tour なら,Matsumaeの魅力を余すことなく楽しめますよ。

[Hokkaido Matsumae] Matsumae tour course 7 hours! Small taxi (up to 4 passengers)

Donan Hire Co., Ltd.
Hakodate/Onuma/Matsumae
48,160 Yen~ (tax included)

We will show you Hokkaido's only castle town and famous cherry blossom spots♪

Matsumae pickles

again, Donan area is also famous for its rich seafood. "Matsumae-zuke", a local dish of Hokkaido and a staple of New Year's dishes, Very popular as an accompaniment to rice 。味or種類も豊富なので,道南観光の際にぜひ味わいたい一品am.

In addition, "Ika no Machi" Hakodate The delicacy "salted squid" is perfect for souvenirs!
How about taking a tour of the salted fish factory and tasting the freshly made salted fish?

【Hokkaido・Hakodate】大正3年創業の老舗店!木樽仕込み♪こだわりの塩辛スタンドパック130g付き工場見学ツアー

Odashima Fisheries Food Co., Ltd.
Hakodate/Onuma/Matsumae
1,100 Yen~ (tax included)
  • 4.0
  • (1 review and testimonial)

It is a salted fish factory tour of the long-established store "Odashima Suisan Shokuhin Co., Ltd." founded in 1914. A special salted squid made from fresh surume squid caught in the waters near Hakodate using traditional Akita cedar wooden barrels. President Odashima himself guides visitors in an easy-to-understand manner. After the tour, you can taste the delicious freshly made salted fish♪

Hokkaido temperature comparison in April


Source: Japan Meteorological Agency "Sapporo/Hakodate/Nemuro/Wakkanai/Tokyo average values (values for each year and month)"
area average temperature average maximum temperature average minimum temperature
Sapporo (Central Hokkaido) 7.3℃ 11.7℃ 3.4℃
Hakodate (Southern Hokkaido) 7.3℃ 12.0℃ 2.8℃
Nemuro (Eastern Hokkaido) 3.5℃ 7.4℃ 0.5℃
Wakkanai (north of Hokkaido) 4.5℃ 7.4℃ 1.8℃
Tokyo 14.3°C 19.4°C 9.8℃

April Hokkaido outfit and coordination plan

clothing point

April Hokkaido Dress Tips People walking along the cherry blossom trees in Hokkaido

Hokkaido in April teeth, Large temperature difference between early and late Become.

If you are traveling in early April, there may be days when it snows, so it is still a good idea to plan accordingly. need winter clothes am.
4月下旬teeth,日によって寒暖差が大きく,また日中と朝晩との気温差もあります。防寒用にインナーダウンor薄手のジャケットSuch,重ね着で調節が可能な服を持ち物に加えておくのがポイントam.

雪解けによりぬかるみor水たまりが多かったり,場所によってはシャーベット状の雪が残っているSuch,歩きにくい場所も少なくありません!
Wear non-slip shoes, spray a waterproof spray, etc. foot care Also don't forget!

What to bring (example)

Short-sleeved T-shirt / Long-sleeved shirt/Trainer/Pants/Inner down/Light down jacket/Coat/Jumper/Fleece-lined hoodie/cardigan/Sneakers/Rain shoes/Socks/Mufflers/Gloves/Hat/etc.

Hokkaido in April Recommended Activities, Leisure, Experiences and Fun

Notes
Due to the weather and climate, The holding situation fluctuates To do.
Please check the status of the event carefully , please make a reservation.

adventure adventure

Hokkaido Recommended adventure/adventure tour A couple staring at the sea from a cliff in Hokkaido

welcome spring Hokkaido in April Then Activities not done during the snow season will begin to take place little by little.

in early spring adventure adventure In the tour, you can experience the nature of Hokkaido, the land of the north, along with the breath of flora and fauna. feel full body can do!
the adventure tour Satisfy children's intellectual curiosity So it is especially recommended for family trips!

[Hokkaido/Sapporo] "Northern forest trekking tour" where wild animals such as Ezo squirrels live

Hokkaido Great Adventure
Sapporo
7,500 Yen~ (tax included)
  • 5.0
  • (1 review and testimonial)

About 15 minutes by car from the center of Sapporo, there is a primeval forest that is a natural monument and represents Sapporo.

1 rank

[Hokkaido/Shiretoko] Snowshoe "Winter Shiretoko Five Lakes Tour" Guide to the deep nature of Shiretoko in winter wrapped in silence!

Shiretoko Nature Office
Shiretoko/Abashiri/Kitami
6,000 Yen~ (tax included)
  • 4.5
  • (3 reviews/testimonials)

In winter, the Shiretoko Goko Lakes are enveloped in a quiet silence. The surface of the lake is frozen, and the scenery of the pure white snowy field. On a clear day, the pure white Shiretoko mountain range stands in the background. Even in the same place, the scenery is completely different in summer and winter.

2 rank

【Hokkaido・網走】氷の滝スノーアドベンチャー!流氷と氷瀑のスノーシュートレッキング~ガイド付き

Okhotsk Jinendo
Shiretoko/Abashiri/Kitami
6,000 Yen~ (tax included)
  • 5.0
  • (3 reviews/testimonials)

地元の人にもあまり知られていない網走郊外に毎年できる「氷瀑”.岩肌に沿って流れる水が,気温の低下にともなって凍結を繰り返し,その厚さを増していきます。スノーシュー(西洋かんじき)を履いて,迫力満点の自然の造形物を目指しましょう。シーズンfor目の前に流氷を,そして天気が良ければ流氷の向こうに知床連山を

3 rank

[Hokkaido Shiretoko] Snowshoe hiking with fantastic snow light-would you like to enjoy the atmosphere of the night forest?

Shiretoko Nature Office
Shiretoko/Abashiri/Kitami
3,500 Yen~ (tax included)

winter night. The forest is a very quiet space. Would you like to enjoy a magical winter night?

Ainu culture体験

Hokkaido おすすめの伝統文化体験 Ainuの楽器「ムックリ」の写真

many Historic buildings and remains there is Hokkaido . especially, A popular manga that has also been decided to be made into a live-action movie Hokkaido's " Ainu culture Do you know that attention is focused on

at a museum or history museum Ainu Of course it's fun to learn about, but if you've come all the way to Hokkaido, Life and Traditions of the Ainu People を肌で感じてみるのも,おすすめです!

[Hokkaido Kushiro] The sound of Mukkuri echoing in Lake Akan-Let's make the traditional Ainu musical instrument "Mukkuri"!

Lake Akan Ainu Kotan
Kushiro, Akan, Lake Mashu, Nemuro, Kawayu, Kussharo
1,100 Yen~ (tax included)

“Lake Akan Ainu Kotan”, located in the hot spring town on the shores of Lake Akan in Kushiro, offers a variety of plans where you can learn while experiencing traditional Ainu culture. In this plan, you will experience making the traditional Ainu musical instrument "Mukkuri (mouth harp)". It takes about 1 hour.

[Hokkaido Kushiro] Learn the culture of Lake Akan Ainu! Let's make an original coaster with Ainu pattern embroidery

Lake Akan Ainu Kotan
Kushiro, Akan, Lake Mashu, Nemuro, Kawayu, Kussharo
1,600 Yen~ (tax included)

“Lake Akan Ainu Kotan”, located in the hot spring town on the shores of Lake Akan in Kushiro, offers a variety of plans where you can learn while experiencing traditional Ainu culture. In this plan, you will enjoy making coasters while learning about Ainu pattern embroidery that has been handed down from mother to child. It takes about 1 hour.

1 rank

【Hokkaido・支笏洞爺】日本最大の氷筍洞窟へ「大滝氷筍洞窟探訪」アウトドアカフェも!

Pacifica
Toya, Noboribetsu, Tomakomai
8,000 Yen~ (tax included)
  • 4.0
  • (1 review and testimonial)

~大自然の奇跡が紡ぎ出す 「氷筍」の魅力を感じる~スノーシューを装着し大雪原から日本最大規模約2,500本の氷筍(ひょうじゅん)が存在する洞窟へ向かいます。白銀の世界に現れる渓谷・清流・火山岩の景色を眺めながら進む,片道40分のコースam.洞窟に隠されたAinu民族の歴史解説をはじめ,地元ガイドがその

2 rank

[Hokkaido Shiretoko] Trekking a world heritage site! Mt. Shari Climbing "Kiyosato Course" where you can experience volcanic activity 15 years old and above OK

Shalom Guide Office (SHALOM. GUIDE OFFICE)
Shiretoko/Abashiri/Kitami
10,800 Yen~ (tax included)

Mt. Shari is a beautiful independent peak called Onnemosiri (big mountain) in the Ainu language. The course is varied and the view from the top is wonderful. A large grid-like field spreads out below, and the Sea of Okhotsk stretches out beyond. It is a unique landscape that cannot be seen anywhere else.

3 rank

【Hokkaido・標茶】日本初?-20℃の極寒!完全結氷した釧路湿原最大の湖:とうろ湖 "氷上"AT型プレミアムグランピング体験!

Kushiro Marshland Hostel THE GEEK
Kushiro, Akan, Lake Mashu, Nemuro, Kawayu, Kussharo
35,000 Yen~ (tax included)

ひがしHokkaidoは釧路管区を広域に跨がる国立公園,国内最大の湿地帯でありラムサール条約締結地の釧路湿原。本湿原最大の湖「塘路湖(とうろこ)」を舞台とした『氷上』プレミアムグランピングを体験。完全結氷した厳冬期の塘路湖における夕暮れ以降,必要最低限の焚き火を囲み,暖をとりながら,道東および標茶町ならではの

night tour

Hokkaidoの事業者「株式会社Hokkaido宝島旅行社」によるnight tourの一例

Strict a little less cold In April, it will be easier to enjoy evening activities. I would like to recommend night tour ”.

Shining brightly like a jewel Night view tour is now Hokkaido trip standard activity のひとつam.夜の森を歩く nature tour If so, you may be able to meet animals that have just woken up from hibernation.

1 rank

[Hokkaido Shiretoko] Snowshoe hiking with fantastic snow light-would you like to enjoy the atmosphere of the night forest?

Shiretoko Nature Office
Shiretoko/Abashiri/Kitami
3,500 Yen~ (tax included)

winter night. The forest is a very quiet space. Would you like to enjoy a magical winter night?

2 rank

【Hokkaido・Sapporo】貸切観光タクシー「Sapporoの夜景ライトアップツアー」藻岩(もいわ)山&旭山記念公園へ

株式会社Hokkaido宝島旅行社
Sapporo
15,000 Yen~ (tax included)

日本新三大夜景に認定されたSapporoの夜景を短時間で満喫できます!Sapporoの夜景は必見!貸切タクシーならではの快適・楽ちんプラン!プライベートな空間で移動or観光を楽しめます!藻岩山ロープウェイ+もーりすカー代も含まれたお得な料金am.Hokkaido三大夜景に数えられている夜景観賞スポットへご案内!藻岩山と地元オススメ

3 rank

[Hokkaido/Shiretoko] Astronomical observation at a world natural heritage site-Watch the stars using a reflecting telescope!

Shiretoko Nature Guide Starhours
Shiretoko/Abashiri/Kitami
4,000 Yen~ (tax included)
  • 4.7
  • (3 reviews/testimonials)

In addition to observing the starry sky with the naked eye, astronomical observation using a Newtonian reflecting telescope with a focal length of 800 mm and an aperture of 200 mm will also be conducted. What you can see, such as stars, the moon, and comets, changes depending on the conditions of the day. If the weather is good, you can often see shooting stars. Even if you are empty-handed, you can participate with a camera or your own telescope!

Ranking of Popular Activities You Can Experience in Hokkaido in April

Hokkaido in April

Hokkaido in April We conveyed information and topics that we would like you to use for sightseeing.

Hokkaido in April では今回紹介した以外にも, Canoe/kayak experience or Trekking (climbing/hiking) tour , Manufacturing/handmade experience Such, There are many activities I would like to recommend. I have!
At Activity Japan, Hokkaidoのアクティビティor体験 Since we handle a large number of Please search Please try it!

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