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Quick facts
- Hokkaido is home to the world-famous Niseko ski resort, which receives an average annual snowfall of over 15 meters, making it a top destination for powder snow enthusiasts.
- The island's Daisetsuzan National Park, established in 1934, is the largest national park in Japan and features over 1,200 species of plants, including rare alpine flowers.
- Every July, the Furano Lavender Festival attracts thousands of visitors to its stunning lavender fields, which bloom in vibrant purple hues and span over 15 hectares.
- Hokkaido's capital, Sapporo, hosts the annual Sapporo Snow Festival, which began in 1950 and now features over 200 intricate snow and ice sculptures displayed across multiple sites.
- The region is renowned for its fresh seafood, particularly the Hokkaido crab, with the peak season for the prized hairy crab running from November to March, attracting food lovers from around the world.
Travel details
- Country
- Japan
- Wind (now)
- 7 km/h
- Coordinates
- 43.0642, 141.3469
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