Hokkaido in Spring: Cherry Blossoms, Thaw, and Shoulder Season Value
Spring in Hokkaido means late cherry blossoms, melting snow, shoulder season prices, and the gap between ski season and summer crowds. What to expect from March to May.
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Hokkaido in Autumn: Foliage, Food, and Fewer Crowds
Autumn in Hokkaido means early foliage, harvest food, onsen towns without the crowds, and shoulder-season prices. A guide to visiting from September to November.