Itinerary

Explore the
four seasons of Hokkaido

SPRING
SUMMER
AUTUMN
WINTER

Spring
(April to May)

Hokkaido is considered one of the best cherry blossom areas among Japanese. The cherry blossom season here starts later than in other parts of the country, usually around late April to early May. After cherry blossoms, it is the turn for other seasonal spring flowers.

Summer
(June to August)

June is usually the rainy season (tsuyu) for most of the Japan, but Hokkaido misses out on this fun, making summer an excellent time to visit. Central Hokkaido’s flower season is at its peak around July.

Autumn
(September to November)

Autumn is a good time for travelling Hokkaido: It is the harvest season here at Japan’s breadbasket. The trees show beautiful autumn colours, beginning in northern areas and higher altitudes in September, and spreading to all areas in late October.

Winter
(December to March)

Hokkaido is world-famous for its powder snow quality. This northernmost island of Japan gets indeed a lot of snow, but the weather is usually clear, crisp and pleasant, rather than damp. Snow starts to accumulate in December, January and February being the coldest time of the year.

Snowy Fun in Early Winter Hokkaido for Adventure-Seeking Families

Recommended Month: Late December

One might think that having small children would make traveling to a foreign land challenging. Yet, we know the truth is there is so much that can be experienced only through the eyes of a child. Find wonder in the small things you see together and let us make this winter vacation a memory of a lifetime.

Full Course of Epic Winter Activities in East Hokkaido

Recommended Months: January to February

East Hokkaido is full of epic winter activities: from dog sledding and snowshoeing, to winter canoeing and ice fishing. And let’s not forget meeting the locals and adding an authentic Japanese cultural experience to your active vacation!

Outstanding Winter Wildlife Adventure in East Hokkaido

Recommended Months: Late January to Early March

Hokkaido, Japan’s northernmost prefecture, feels sometimes like it is still a land of its own. This is no wonder, since the area was for a long time, geographically and culturally isolated from mainland Japan. Drift ice that has traveled for 1000 kilometers arrives every year to the eastern shores of this island, that face the Sea of Okhotsk. The drift...

Skiing, Boutique Ryokan and Local Culture in South Hokkaido

Recommended Month: March

This is a private tour and a skiing vacation with a Japanese twist designed for those who appreciate fine accommodation and the opportunity to combine culture and skiing in one vacation. The dry, high-quality powder snow of Japan’s northernmost island Hokkaido is world-famous. There is even a name for this phenomenon, “Japow” as in “Japanese powder snow”. March is excellent...

True Autumn Full of Stunning Colors and Outdoor Activities in Central Hokkaido

Recommended Months: Middle of September to October

Take in the autumn of Hokkaido with all your senses! Experience a true autumn and the brilliant red, yellow and orange leaves among the magnificent mountains, gushing rivers and clear lakes of Hokkaido the treasure island. Fall is not just about the outdoors: autumn, the season of harvest, is also called the season of appetite in Japan. This will be...

Cultural Getaway to South Hokkaido in the Peak of Autumn

Recommended Months: Early October to Early November

Get ready to go off script and really immerse yourself into the authentic local culture of Japan’s deep north! We welcome you to a private autumn adventure that allows you to explore a variety of aspects of the local Hokkaido culture and appreciate the beauty of Hokkaido’s fall foliage at classic autumn leaf viewing locations as well as at secret...

Sustainable Tourism: A Private Tour in Off-season Hokkaido

Recommended Months: Late November to Early December

Sustainable travel is always important for any travel plan created by Hokkaido Treasure Island Travel team. However, this itinerary takes the sustainable twist one step further. Travel more sustainably with Hokkaido Treasure Island Travel and: – Visit rural locations. Support the local businesses. – Engage in cultural experiences. Making sure it is the person in front of you that gets...

The Art of Japanese Craftsmanship and the Flowers of Summertime Central Hokkaido

Recommended Month: July

This summer you are warmly welcomed to not only appreciate the breathtaking beauty of the famous Central Hokkaido lavender fields, but also to meet the people behind this phenomenon and learn about their passion and everyday lives. During this private tour you will also become acquainted with other artisans of Hokkaido, such as the melon farmers, sake brewers and sushi...

Local Experiences, Food, and Summer Scenery in Eastern Hokkaido for Families

Recommended Months: Early June to August

This trip will appeal to all members of the family, from children to grandparents. Enjoy a fun holiday for you and your loved ones and discover the tasty seasonal foods and vast summer landscapes of Japan’s last frontier. This family-friendly private tour of Hokkaido has been specially designed to meet the needs of a modern multi-generational family, allowing everyone to...

Art Venture, Local Delicacies and the Stunning Sunflower Fields Midsummer Central Hokkaido

Recommended Month: August

This private trip is for art lovers and admirers of beauty. Let us show you the captivating splendor of Hokkaido’s midsummer and take you to Hokkaido’s local art galleries and huge open-air art museums. The middle of summer is the perfect time to enjoy the green season in Hokkaido. It is not as hot and humid here as on the...

Cherry Blossoms and Springtime Culinary in Southern Hokkaido

Recommended Months: Late April to Early May

The highly anticipated spring season has arrived in Japan’s Final Frontier! When the “sakura” cherry blossom season in other parts of the country has ended, here the flower viewing peak is just getting started. Spring is also excellent timing for a culinary travel adventure. During this private tour, you will travel in South Hokkaido and experience not only the well-known...

Four National Parks and Wildlife in Late Spring East Hokkaido

Recommended Month: Middle to End of May

This private spring tour has been designed to let you explore four magnificent national parks in beautiful Hokkaido, Japan on a deeper level. This is an excellent chance to understand what has shaped the nature of Japan’s northernmost island and how the local geography, climate and culture of today’s Hokkaido came to be. See and feel the nature, wildlife, local...