Few Japanese, and even fewer tourists climb so far to the north, in Hokkaido - Japan's last frontier. It's a pity, because wide open spaces and amazing nature can easily compete even with the "main" island of Japan - Honshu.
In form resembling a squashed head of squid, Hokkaido is often divided into four main areas: Do-nan (southern), Do-o (central), Dohoku (northern) and Do-that (eastern).
The capital of the island is Sapporo.
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How to get to Hokkaido
Seikan Tunnel, the longest railway tunnel in the world, is the only link a link between Hokkaido and the main island of Japan - Honshu. You can get to Hokkaido by trains running through the tunnel, ferries and planes. The only way to get to Hokkaido by car is to go to the island on one of the numerous car ferries.
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By plane
The airport in Sapporo is the only international hub of Hokkaido . Nevertheless, a limited number of international flights (Hong Kong, Taipei, Kaohsiung, Shanghai, Beijing, Seoul and Busan) are performed from the airport, and therefore most of the arrivals need to transit, for example, via Tokyo or Osaka. Thus, the flight between Tokyo and Sapporo, in terms of capacity and number of departures per day, is considered the most "filled" in the world.
Hakodate Airport and other small airports Hokkaido also offers direct flights to many major cities of Japan. So, there are several international flights, mainly from Seoul and Taipei, to Asahikawa and Hakodate airports
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By train
Currently Hokkaido is not connected with Honshu with a network of high-speed and the most popular option in the absence of this is the overnight train from Tokyo with sleeping cars
The alternative is Hokuto and Super Hokuto express trains running between Aomori and Hakodate (travel time 2 hours, cost about 5 thousand. yen in one direction). There are nine trains per day on the line.
By ferry
From Hakodate ferries leave for the northern ports: Tohoku, Aomori and the peninsula of Simokita. Otaru is connected by ferry communication with Maizuru (near Kyoto) and Seoul. Tomakomai connects with Akita, Niigata, Tsuruga, and sometimes with Maizuru. From Wakkana there are ferries to Russia. Ferries tend to be popular among people traveling by car
Climate
Hokkaido occupies one fifth of the land area of Japan, however, because of the almost "Siberian" cold enveloping the island from November to March, only 5% of the population live here countries. And, paradoxically, it sounds like winter is a popular period for travel. Tourists come to Hokkaido to ski or snowboard, look at the frozen northern waters of Wakkana and Rebun, or enjoy the ice sculpture of Yuki Matsuri
Transport Hokkaido
Due to its huge size and numerous remote islands, Hokkaido has a fairly developed network of local air carriers . The main regional companies are JAL and ANA - the daughter of Air Nippon. Many flights of turboprops are made from a tiny Okadama airport located in the center of Sapporo.
Hokkaido's railway network is rather limited by Japanese standards, although it is more than enough for traveling between major cities. Nevertheless, to get to many interesting attractions, such as the national parks of Hokkaido, you will either need to rely on rare and expensive buses; or rent a car, or try fate by hitchhiking
Hokuto and Super Hokuto express trains run between Sapporo and Hakodate (3 hours 30 minutes, 8, 5 thousand yen); between Sapporo and Asahikawa (1 h 30 min, 4, 6 thousand yen) - Super White Arrow; between Sapporo and Obihiro (3 h, 7, 9 thousand yen) - Tokachi; between Sapporo and Kushiro (4 h, 9 thousand yen) - Super Oozora, between Sapporo and Wakkanai (5 h 30 min, 10 thousand yen) - Super Soya, Sarobetsu and Rishiri.
Hakkaido has a "Jayaru Hokkaido ", Allowing its owner to use the services of the" Japanese Railways "within the island, as well as the buses of this company.
Economical, however, slow and less convenient option - buses covering those areas of Hokkaido, which can not be reached by train. So-called "sleeping" buses leave Sapporo for all corners of the island. It is worth paying attention to the "rare" traffic of buses, the timetable of which should be checked in advance so as not to be in a difficult situation.
Finally, the most convenient way to travel in sparsely populated areas of Hokkaido is to travel by car. This mode of transportation is especially good when visiting some national parks or thermal resorts of the island. Tourists should be careful in the winter: at this time of year, Hokkaido has significant speed limits of up to 80 km / h.
Active rest
The northernmost of the four main islands of Japan, Hokkaido, the traveler has many opportunities for skiing, hiking, camping, motorcycle and bicycle riding, rafting, canoeing, fishing and bird watching. Hokkaido is good for both fun and relaxation, with its exciting nightlife and luxurious hot springs
Kitchen Hokkaido
Hokkaido should try hairy crabs, king crabs and delicious sushi
Hokkaido produces most of Japan's dairy products. And in the east of the island you can face its "unexpected" applications - curry with cheese or soup with noodles and butter. And what about ice cream with asparagus, corn or ink cuttlefish? All this can be tried only in Hokkaido!
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Entertainment, sightseeing and sightseeing Hokkaido
For many travelers, Hokkaido is associated with numerous national parks offering almost unlimited opportunities For tourism
Daisetsudzan
In the central part of the island is the largest in Japan National Park Daisecudzan, the main attraction of which is the volcano Asahidake (2290 m) with hot gases on its slopes. And in the southern part of the park is located the popular ski resort of Furano
Akan
Akan National Park, located in the eastern part of Hokkaido, attracts three of its lakes with sparkling clear water. On the Kushiro River, flowing through the park, group alloys on a canoe (5, 5 thousand yen) are organized. At the resorts of Kavuya (near Lake Kusharo) and Akan-Kokhan (on Lake Akan), you can soak up in hot thermal baths
Onuma
Located on the Oshima Peninsula in southern Hokkaido, Onuma's Onamazin Park covers an area of 90 square meters . km. Onuma, founded in 1958, is the smallest park in Hokkaido. Park Onuma is known mainly due to 126 islets, scattered on the lake of the same name. In the park you can rent kayaks and rowing boats
Siretoko
Shiretoko National Park covering the territory of the peninsula of the north- eastern part of Hokkaido, in 2005 it was inscribed on the UNESCO World Heritage List. Shiretoko is one of the most remote areas of Japan. Five lakes, located a few minutes walk from each other and connected by footpaths, as well as the beautiful Kamuiwakka waterfall - that's probably all the main attractions of the park.
Sapporo
In the capital of the island, the city of Sapporo, you should try white chocolate, which is produced only at the Chocolate Factory of Hokkaido; tasting beer in the beer museum; walk along the Odori Park and go up to the observation deck of the Sapporo TV Tower (90 m), from where you can see a beautiful view of the city. Photo Hokkaido (34)