Furano's lavender fields, a purple summer dream, are mesmerizing.

Here is a travel guide for Hokkaido: Preparation • Visa and Passport: Ensure your passport is valid and apply for a Japanese visa. • Flights: Choose a flight from your country to Hokkaido and book in advance for better prices. • Hotels: Book accommodation in Hokkaido according to your budget and needs. We recommend booking in advance. • Travel Insurance: Purchase appropriate travel insurance. • Maps and Guides: Get maps and travel guides for Hokkaido to plan your itinerary. • Seasons and Weather: Check the local weather for your travel season and prepare appropriate clothing. Recommended Attractions • Sapporo • Sapporo Park: The largest park in Sapporo with beautiful flower beds and lakes. • Odori Park: A green rest area in downtown Sapporo that hosts the Sapporo Snow Festival. • Former Hokkaido Government Office: A historic building now serving as a history museum. • Otaru • Otaru Canal: One of the most famous attractions in Otaru with beautiful scenery. • Music Box Museum: Near Otaru Canal, showcasing various music boxes. • Furano Ski Resort: Suitable for beginners and experienced skiers. • Noboribetsu Onsen: Enjoy relaxing activities such as hot spring baths, saunas, and massages. • Shiroi Koibito Park: Visit the factory and museum to learn about the production process and buy specialty snacks. Recommended Food • Hokkaido Beef Dishes: Try beef dishes such as teppanyaki and hot pot. • Fresh Seafood: Try seafood sashimi, boiled seafood, and more. • Ramen: Try Hokkaido's unique ramen flavors. • Desserts: Such as Shiroi Koibito cookies, milk candy, and more. Transportation Tips • Flights: To travel from your country to Hokkaido, you usually need to fly to Tokyo or Osaka first and then transfer to Hokkaido. You can also choose a direct flight to Sapporo. • Trains: In Sapporo, you can take the subway or bus to various attractions. If you need to travel to other cities or regions, you can choose trains as your transportation. Hokkaido has a well-developed train network, so you can choose the train schedule and tickets that suit your itinerary. Recommended Itinerary • Sapporo: As the gateway to Hokkaido, Sapporo has attractions such as Odori Park and the Sapporo Beer Museum, and is also a great place for shopping and food. • Otaru: Experience the romantic atmosphere with Otaru Canal and the Music Box Museum. • Noboribetsu: Enjoy Noboribetsu Onsen and experience the natural wonders of Hell Valley. • Furano: Visit lavender fields in summer and go skiing in winter. We hope this guide helps you plan a pleasant trip to Hokkaido!