Best Things to Do in Hokkaido during Summer

A lot of people go to Hokkaido during Winter because its famous "Sapporo Snow Festival" , however, summer in Hokkaido is also spectacular. If you get tired of the hot temparature of Summer and want to escape the heat, you might want to travel to Hokkaido where is fairly cool compare to the rest of Japan during this time. This is because Hokkaido is located in the northenmost region of Japan. During summer season only, beautiful sunflowers and rainbow-like lavenders are blooming beautifully. So, Why not plan a trip to Hokkaido?

Cape Kamui

At Cape Kamui, the most popular place on the Shakotan Peninsula, a 360 degree view can be seen from the tip of the cape that protrudes into the deep sea.

Mt. Hakodate

From Mount Hakodate, you can get a panoramic view of the city of Hakodate below. The wide Hakodate Bay and the Tsugaru Strait spread out in front of your eyes. The scenery changes with the seasons, but it is the night view that is overwhelmingly beautiful.

Moerenuma Park

World famous sculptor, Isamu Noguchi, was behind the design of the park. Its beautiful landscape with its geometrical fountains and playground equipment is one of its attractions. It is a park filled with nature, always changing with the seasons.

Mt. Moiwa

Mount Moiwa has one of the top 3 night views of Hokkaido, along with Hakodate and Otaru. On top of that, in the primeval forest of Mount Moiwa, designated as a Natural Monument, you can encounter various examples of flora and fauna.

Farm Tomita

Hokkaido’s leading tourist spot where you can enjoy the entire day. Admire the 15 hectare lavender field and the flowers, and enjoy the delicious culinary making use of local ingredients.

Shikisai-no-Oka

Several dozen kinds of flowers bloom in the wide fields, and the large vicinity of Biei Town becomes like a carpet of blossoms. You can also enjoy snowmobiling during the winter.

Blue Pond

This is a prominent tourist spot in the forested hillside of the Biei area. Truly one of the most hidden scenic sites, entry to this area was restricted up until 2010.

The Furano Cheese Factory

Not only can you sightsee through a cheese factory, but there is also an area directly run by the factory which provides products such as cheese and candies. Furthermore, there is also a facility to find out about the history of cheese and workshops.

Lake Toya

A lake located in Shikotsu-Toya National Park, Lake Toya is a caldera lake formed from volcanic activity. Along with nature and the surrounding landscape, you are completely free to enjoy the onsen and the outdoors any way you like.

Hokkaido Shrine

Hokkaido Shrine has looked after Hokkaido since the days of its development. On its grounds which are lush in nature, wild animals such as the Hokkaido squirrel can be seen. The beauty of the spring cherry blossoms and plum flowers is also something that cannot be missed.

Shiroi Koibito Park

With not just a tour of the confectioner’s factory, there are plenty of highlights at the park such as displays and the history of candy along with the ability to create your original sweets. This is a place for all those people with a sweet tooth.

Otaru Canal

Active as the gateway into a developing Hokkaido from 1923, even now, facilities like restaurants have been revived in their original form. Otaru Canal is also known as the venue for the Snow Light Path Festival.

Nakajima Park

Its contrast with the surrounding beautiful mountains is lovely as a nationally-recognized Important Cultural Property. Nakajima Park is filled with people throughout the year as an event venue.

Lake Shikotsu

Although it is located in a very cold region of Japan, the water at the bottom of the lake is quite warm which means it is a caldera lake that doesn’t freeze over. The area has numerous tourist spots and surrounding nature.

Biei Hills

The town of Biei in Hokkaido is famous as a town of hills which has been used in commercials and televised dramas. The epic landscape just spreads out and it feels as if you are standing in the middle of a painting.