When is the best time to visit Hokkaido? Thorough commentary by season and purpose!

When is the best time to visit Hokkaido? Thorough commentary by season and purpose!

Hokkaido is admired by many, Popular domestic destinations !
This time, Recommended time to travel to Hokkaido I will explain.

Depending on the purpose, such as climate, gourmet food, travel expenses to worry about Introducing the best season so Hokkaido If you're wondering when to go, it's a must-see. Please refer to the article and find the best season for your trip to Hokkaido!

Recommended time to travel to Hokkaido

First of all, for each season (month), climate and attractions, Recommended activities And so on!

Hokkaido Travel: Spring (April-May)

Mt. Yotei in Hokkaido spring and sprouting butterbur

the cold is severe Hokkaido Until around May every year the rest of the snow , winter sports There are places where you can experience in early spring, River with increased water volume due to melting snow enjoy in Rafting Also recommended! family with small children for, Manufacturing experience is also popular.
said to be short Hokkaido spring Don't miss out and enjoy!

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Hokkaido Travel: Summer (June to August)

Hokkaido summer Okurayama jump stadium

during the summer Hokkaido but, snorkeling or diving can enjoy! cold image Hokkaido is a strong country, but by all means sea ​​activities Please enjoy.
mountain stream fishing or Canoe/Kayak Such water sports perfect for summer. seasonal experience teeth, Must check you know!

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Hokkaido Hokkaido(Central Hokkaido) Niseko Rusutsu SUP
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Hokkaido Travel: Autumn (September to November)

Hokkaido Jozankei dyed in autumn colors

In the season when the mountains change color Hokkaido and, Trekking tour Would you like to join us? A superb view awaits maybe. Also, in autumn empty activity Also the best season. hot air balloon aboard the autumn scenery It is also recommended to enjoy!
Hokkaido It seems Deepening autumn and winter footsteps Do you want to feel the

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Hokkaido Travel: Winter (December to March)

Hokkaido Biei snow scene

Hokkaido If you want to enjoy the uniqueness, straight away, winter is recommended . various kinds of snow activity is waiting!
sightseeing taxi at Sightseeing tour is easy to move without knowing the cold. Besides, Smelt fishing on ice Such, Only in cold regions experience is also recommended.

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Enjoy food on your trip to Hokkaido

Local gourmet food is one of the real pleasures of traveling! Hokkaido We will introduce gourmet recommendations by season!

Hokkaido Travel: Recommended Food in Spring (April to May)

Fresh asparagus from Hokkaido

Asparagus is Hokkaido Seasonal material that announces spring! Fresh asparagus can be eaten raw.
In addition, hairy crabs that are produced in different places depending on the season. spring is Eastern Hokkaido Around Abashiri Okhotsk Sea Hairy Crab is in season. Atka mackerel and ascetic garlic are also representative ingredients of Hokkaido in spring!

Hokkaido Travel: Recommended Gourmet in Summer (June to August)

Fresh sea urchin from Hokkaido

Although sea urchin can be harvested all year round, it is said to be the most delicious in the summer. Dohoku Rishiri Island and Rebun Island is a famous sea urchin production area. Hanasaki crab is also in season in summer! Summer fruits such as melons and watermelons are also good to eat.
Central Hokkaido Sapporo A large-scale beer garden is held in Odori Park in summer every year. Be sure to try the Hokkaido limited beer!

Hokkaido Travel: Recommended Food in Autumn (September to November)

Charcoal-grilled Hokkaido saury

Autumn is the gourmet season! Hokkaido Many ingredients are in season, from fatty salmon and Pacific saury to agricultural crops such as potatoes and grapes.
Central Hokkaido Hidaka area Autumn is also the season for shishamo, a local specialty of Mukawa Town. Due to the short fishing season and limited production areas, it is not available outside of Hokkaido in large numbers. If you have the chance, please try it.

Hokkaido Travel: Recommended Food in Winter (December to March)

Hokkaido scallop sushi

Even in the cold winter Hokkaido gourmet is hot! Magaki oysters and cod, which are popular ingredients for hot pot dishes, are said to be most delicious in winter.
Donan area Uchiura Bay (also known as Funka Bay) scallops are in season in winter! Because it is a place where warm currents and cold currents intersect, scallops with a strong sweetness grow thick and thick. Try it with sushi, sashimi, or grilled with butter!

Travel expenses for traveling to Hokkaido

Passenger plane at New Chitose Airport, Hokkaido

Next, I would like to tell you about the trend of traveling expenses in Hokkaido.

Hokkaido Travel: Trends in Travel Expenses
high period : Early to mid-February ※refer to the following ・July to August (summer vacation period), Golden Week (GW), year-end and New Year holidays, etc.
cheap period : January (after New Year holidays), April, October-December (before year-end holidays), immediately after consecutive holidays, etc.

During the summer vacation period, which is the peak season for domestic travel, trips to Hokkaido are also available throughout the year. most expensive to travel It's time. For travel during the period, make good use of early bird discounts and make reservations.

Hokkaido is a popular tourist destination even in the cold season. The reason why there are so many tourists in winter is that Hokkaido has many sightseeing spots unique to the northern country. snow activities and so on.
especially in February, Central Hokkaido Sapporo During the Sapporo Snow Festival, Soaring travel costs To do. Not only does it cost more, but it also makes it harder to book flights and hotels, so be careful.
If you are planning to attend the Sapporo Snow Festival, it is essential to plan your trip early!

Recommended dates are weekdays after the year-end and New Year holidays and autumn, when travel costs can be reduced and congestion can be avoided. A slightly different itinerary and relax Hokkaido Why don't you enjoy it?

Ranking of recommended activities for traveling in Hokkaido

1 rank

【Hokkaido・小樽】青の洞窟|名物船長のアドベンチャーレッツゴークルーズ!

KANEHIDE MARINE
Otaru/Kiroro/Shakotan
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  • 4.8
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小樽の知られざる自然・歴史・文化について話を聞きながら【青の洞窟】を目指すツアー!ボートに乗ったまま【青の洞窟内】へご案内いたします。オールウエザー(船室があるタイプ)波しぶきもかからない 雨の日でも快適クルーズが楽しめるオープンデッキスペースもあり海風も感じることもできます。小さなお子さまでも安心

2 rank

【Hokkaido・小樽】元祖!小樽青の洞窟クルーズ

TUUSEN Co., Ltd.
Otaru/Kiroro/Shakotan
5,500 Yen~ (tax included)
  • 4.8
  • (58 reviews and experiences)

元祖!小樽青の洞窟クルーズ(株)ツウセン大人気小樽青の洞窟は当社にお任せ下さい!小樽運河発,楽しいガイドであっという間の80分間小樽運河-小樽海岸国定公園-青の洞窟を,所々船を止めてご案内いたします。オープンボートで記念写真もバッチリ!カモメの餌付け体験is also popular.洞窟奥の暗部では欲張りライトアップ

3 rank

[Hokkaido Kushiro River Wetland] Let's go down slowly by canoe or boat while feeling the wind blowing in the wetland to the water gate [Standard course]

BLACK RIVER
Kushiro, Akan, Lake Mashu, Nemuro, Kawayu, Kussharo
8,000 Yen~ (tax included)
  • 4.7
  • (97 reviews and experiences)

釧路湿原を流れるコースで広く穏orかな川を塘路湖から出発して細岡駅まで湿原に吹く風を感じながらのんびりカヌーで下っていきます。 基本的には濡れたりはしないので気候に合った動き易い服装でお越し頂ければ大丈夫です。時間のない方には細岡駅から岩保木水門まatショートコースがお薦めです。※こちらは標準コースに

4 rank

Kushiro Marsh Canoe Private Tour [Lake Toro - Hosooka] 120 minutes

Family canoe and boat
Kushiro, Akan, Lake Mashu, Nemuro, Kawayu, Kussharo
8,000 Yen~ (tax included)
  • 4.9
  • (52 reviews and experiences)

【釧路湿原カヌープライベートツアー塘路湖〜細岡コース(所要時間:約120分)】■プライベートカヌーツアーで釧路湿原を満喫! 釧路湿原最大の湖,塘路湖から釧路川支流のアレキナイ川を抜け,釧路川へとたどり着きます。ゆっくりとした流れに身をゆだねて,釧路湿原の核心部へ。大自然の真ん中で鳥のさえずりor風のさ

5 rank

【Hokkaido・小樽市】祝津発!青の洞窟☆グラスボートツアー

Blue Cave Otaru Glass Boat
Otaru/Kiroro/Shakotan
5,500 Yen~ (tax included)
  • 4.8
  • (15 reviews and experiences)

Hokkaido・小樽の【青の洞窟ツアー】and,唯一の海底が見えるグラスボートでクルーズが楽しめます。案内するのteeth,お任せください!祝津の海で船を走らせること40年のベテラン船長がコミカルでユーモア溢れる楽しいガイドをしながら小樽青の洞窟を周遊いたします♪海底の見える秘密の穴場スポット盛り沢山。みなさんを驚きと

6 rank

[Hokkaido Kushiro River Wetland] Feel the wind that blows a wide and calm river in the wetland and canoe or row a boat [Short course]

BLACK RIVER
Kushiro, Akan, Lake Mashu, Nemuro, Kawayu, Kussharo
6,000 Yen~ (tax included)
  • 4.8
  • (72 reviews and experiences)

釧路湿原を流れるコースで広く穏orかな川を細岡駅から出発して岩保木水門まで湿原に吹く風を感じながらのんびり下っていきます。 基本的には濡れたりはしないので気候に合った動き易い服装でお越し頂ければ大丈夫です。※こちらはショートコースになります。

7 rank

[Hokkaido/Tokachi/Hot air balloon] Rise to the clear sky in the early morning! Take a walk in the air with a hot air balloon with the Hidaka Mountains in the background♪

Tokachi Nature Center
Obihiro and Tokachi
2,500 Yen~ (tax included)
  • 4.4
  • (12 reviews and testimonials)

約30mまで上昇する係留フライトなのand,どなたでも気軽に体験できます!晴れた日には十勝平野,大雪山系,日高山脈Such,一大パノラマが眼下に広がります。新緑のシーズンは畑のパッチワーク模様も!比較的風が安定している早朝だけの特別な体験です。4月~9月まで毎朝開催!

8 rank

【Hokkaido・支笏湖】手ぶらでOK!(spring・summer)底が透明なクリアカヤックand,水質日本トップクラスの湖・川の美しさを体感!ツアー写真無料

Nature Activity Center Ocean Days Lake Shikotsu Main Store
Ishikari/Sorachi/Chitose
10,000 circle 8,000 Yen~ (tax included)
Discount campaign in progress!
  • 4.6
  • (51 reviews and experiences)

【参加料金】◆5月~6月,10月 ・2名様以上でご参加の場合(中学生以上): 8,000circle/人 ・お一人様(高校生以上)でご参加の場合  :10,000circle/人 ・子供(4歳~小学生以下)       : 5,000circle/人◆7月~9月 ・2名様以上でご参加の場合(中学生以上): 8,500circle/人

9 rank

【Hokkaido・余市・青の洞窟SUP】余市ブルーが幻想的な絶景スポット!写真データー無料♪涼しい日はウェットスーツレンタルも込みで安心♪

LOCAL SUP HOKKAIDO
Otaru/Kiroro/Shakotan
9,500 circle 8,500 Yen~ (tax included)
Discount campaign in progress!
  • 5.0
  • (21 reviews and testimonials)

一生に一度は見たい余市ブルーの絶景!Sapporoから車で1時間少々。小樽からは30分程。断崖絶壁のパノラマに青く輝く海。洞窟まatクルージングはまさに冒険気分♪非日常を堪能でき,一生の思い出になる事間違いなし!★初めての方も安心!★小学生〜60代の方まで幅広く対応!★高画質写真データー無料♪★有資格者の「地

10 rank

【Hokkaido・千歳】口コミ限定〜水質日本一の支笏湖でSUP体験ツアー!最新GOPRO11撮影写真プレゼント(約2時間)※大人数も可能!

K-LABO
Ishikari/Sorachi/Chitose
8,500 circle 7,300 Yen~ (tax included)
Discount campaign in progress!
  • 4.9
  • (47 reviews and experiences)

『非日常体験アクティビティ』千歳・支笏湖開催/約2時間のSUP体験ツアーです。水質11年連続日本一の支笏湖at贅沢なSUP体験ツアー。高い水質と美しい景観は心を豊かにしてくれ,友人or大切な家族との最高の思い出に。日本最古の『山線鉄橋』も!ガイドが写真撮影をして,お客様にアルバムとしてご提供します。ガ

Traveling to Hokkaido has fun in every season!

Drift ice and Steller's sea eagles and white-tailed eagles on the Shiretoko Peninsula off the coast of Rausu, Hokkaido

The recommended time to travel to Hokkaido, Commentary by season Did! Were there any points you were interested in?

For more information, Hokkaido recommendations for Articles summarized by month But since I am introducing Please refer to it !

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