City: Hokkaido
Top Things to do in Hokkaido
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The 10 Best Scenic Walking Areas in Hokkaido, Japan
Hokkaido (北海道, Hokkaidō, literally "Northern Sea Circuit") (Japanese: [hokkaꜜidoː] ( listen)), formerly known as Ezo, Yezo, Yeso, or Yesso, is the second largest island of Japan, and the largest and northernmost prefecture. The Tsugaru Strait separates Hokkaido from Honshu. The two islands are connected by the undersea railway Seikan Tunnel. The largest city on Hokkaido is its capital, Sapporo, which is also its only ordinance-designated city. About 43 km north of Hokkaido lies Sakhalin Island, Russia, whereas to its east and north-east are the disputed Kuril Islands.
Restaurants in Hokkaido
1. Cape Kamui
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 534 reviews
Reviewed By O5633KXsharonm - Abingdon, United States
This is a beautiful place for hiking. There are many steps and in places, the trail is quite steep. If you are afraid of heights, you might not want to visit this area. But, this is a beautiful place in Japan. The trail is at the top of high hills and in most places it is only about 2 to3 feet wide. We walked all the way to the end and were treated to some amazing views of the peninsula and the ocean. There is a little place to eat and a gift shop at the beginning of the hike, near the parking lot. There is an unmanned lighthouse at the end but it wasn't open the day we were there.
2. Shikisai no Oka
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 902 reviews
Reviewed By J1734GVmichellec - Tokyo Prefecture, Japan
Absolutely stunning! This "rainbow field" is definitely our favourite one in the area. The parking fee is waived if you purchase the food at the restaurant on the second floor of the entrance building. Very fair and reasonable. The food was good too. Highly recommended and must visit!
3. Matsumae Park
4. Sakuragaoka St.
5. Yagishiri Menyo Bokujo
6. Toyohira Sakura no Mori Park
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 5 reviews
Reviewed By 619jeffry - Essendon, Australia
The Japanese love cherry blossoms, not only for their beauty, but for what they represent. The cherry blossoms flower only briefly, then they fade away. Life is short, like the cherry blossoms; we are born, we live and then we die. -- enjoy life while you can. This park is a favourite venue to view the cherry blossoms. It's rather unkempt and at other times of the year is is mainly used by runners and cyclists. Spring comes later in Hokkado, Japan's colder northern-most island, so you have time to prepare for the cherry blossom viewing season. By the way, "sakura" in Japanese cherry blossom, the name pops up quite frequently.
7. Ippon no Michi
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 12 reviews
It is "Ippon no michi" of Kiyosato town. It is about 10 minutes by car from the city center of Kiyosato town, I want to visit the spring, summer, fall, and winter. The nearby Mt.Shari is also impressive.
8. Hill of The Buddha
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 36 reviews
Reviewed By Matanjapan - Jerusalem, Israel
This place is just amazing - Planned by world famous architect tadao Ando, it features a big vareity of sculputures from many cuktures. It's free of charge (although you might get asked to pay "donation money" for the place - like I was). It offers a small cafe, and a big parking lot. Absolutely must visit.
9. Notsuke Peninsula Natural Flower Garden
10. Benkei no Katanakakeiwa
Overall Ratings
4.0 based on 3 reviews
