Places to see in Hokkaido
Start with the first one and work down.
Start with the first one and work down.
They are in the order most people enjoy them.
| Months | What it is like |
|---|---|
| March – May | Snow lasts into April. Cherry blossom is early May here — the last in Japan, sometimes with snow behind it. |
| June – August | No rainy season. June is clear and cool; lavender is July; August is the warmest and busiest. |
| September – November | Autumn colour comes first in Japan, from late September in the mountains. Crab and scallops are at their best. |
| December – February | Dry powder snow, the snow festival in February, and drift ice on the north coast. Roads need winter tyres. |
