Summer in Hokkaido: The best things to do

Summer has come to Japan. Meanwhile, Hokkaido has turned into the cool refreshing weather accompanied by new ideas for holiday trips instead of a chilly freezing cold area. Broad landscapes, endlessly stretched blue skyand colorful flowers contribute to the beautiful charming summer in Hokkaido. The fresh diverse foods of Hokkaido are really something that tourists cannot resist to. Let’s take a backpack, forget all the stresses of daily-life and go visit Hokkaido to see what are the best things to do in the summer in this beautiful place.

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.

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.

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.