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The agricultural town of Kamifurano (上富良野) is a jumping-off point for both Tokachi-dake’s wonderful onsen and great hikes in the southwestern part of Daisetsuzan National Park.

Hokkaido’s most famous countryside on the distinctive undulating hills, Biei (美瑛) is something like a France’s mini rural village. The picturesque hilly fields spread like a patchwork.

The lively agricultural city of Furano is said to mark the geographical center of Hokkaido. Tourist-friendly ski resorts, attractions and dining options dotted around the city so you won’t miss out anything.

On the east side of Shimukappu Village, Tomamu (トマム) is one of Hokkaido’s main resorts, with high-rise hotels and massive ski slopes.

Famed for the Ainu culture, the coastal town of Shiraoi (白老) is home to Japan’s northernmost national museum, know as the Upopoy facing the pleasant lake Poroto-ko.

Noboribetsu is one of Japan’s best places to enjoy the onsen experience. Walking around the pleasant trail around Hell Valley.

The 70-sq-km picturesque caldera lake Toya-ko (洞爺湖) is a unique tourist spot in the western part of Shikotsu-Toya National Park.

Otaru (小樽) is a nostalgic port town, with an atmospheric, hilly setting overlooking the Sea of Japan. Today the cultural weight of its heyday can be felt throughout the town.

The small agricultural village of Rusutsu (ルスツ · 留寿都) is one of Hokkaido’s main ski resorts comparable to the Niseko United: there are 42km slopes covering 37 runs.

The main town of Niseko (ニセコ市街), which has a beautiful scenery of the four seasons, is the gateway to the hot spring villages in the Niseko Mountains.

Niseko’s best ski resorts, onsen, hiking trails, picturesque marshes, luxury accommodation and dining options sprawl over the highest peak of Niseko Annupuri overlooking the stunning Yotei-zan (Ezo-Fuji)

The subprefectural capital of Shiribeshi Region, Kutchan (倶知安) serves as a transport hub for the bustling ski resort on the Niseko Mountains.

Japan’s northernmost city of Wakkanai (稚内) is an important turning point for all tourists. In summer Wakkanai is crowded with group tourists, railway enthusiasts, hiker, bikers and cyclists.

Northern Hokkaido’s top dairy farming town of Toyotomi (豊富) is the main gateway for Rishiri-Rebun-Sarobetsu National Park and Japan’s northernmost onsen village.

On the 45th parallel north, Horonobe (幌延) is a dairy town. It is home to Hokkaido’s best reindeer sightseeing farm.

At the northern edge of Kamikawa Region, the rustic riverside town of Nakagawa (中川) has a cozy onsen and an eco museum. During warmer months, you can enjoy camping, cycling and canoeing.