Take in Hokkaido's eastern highlights including the Akan and Daisetsuzan National Parks and the bustling city of Sapporo
The high mountains, crystal lakes and wide open spaces of Hokkaido Island set it far apart from the hustle and bustle of southern Japan. This is Japan's last wilderness region, boasting the nation's greatest concentration of national parks. As Tokyo swelters through long summer days Hokkaido savours warm, temperate weather ideal for hiking in the high peaks of Daisetsu-zan. In winter arctic air from Siberia is drawn across Hokkaido, ensuring the plentiful snowfall that makes this area a popular winter sports destination and providing the raw materials for the fantastic annual Sapporo Snow Festival.
Day by Day Itinerary & MapThere are plenty of ways to change this sample itinerary, either to extend your stay or experience different areas in more detail.