Hokkaido is a beautiful island located in the northern part of Japan. It is known for its vast land area, rich history, and unique culture.

Hokkaido is the second-largest island in Japan, and it is the perfect destination for anyone who loves nature, culture, and adventure. Hokkaido has a lot to offer, from beautiful landscapes to delicious cuisine.

One of the best destinations to visit in Hokkaido during the summer is Abashiri. The Higashimogin Shibazakura Park is located in Abashiri, and it's worth going just to see the large sea of pink flowers that covers the entire hill.

This seasonal event, known as flower viewing, is only available from mid-May to late June every year. The park is covered with pink shibazakura flowers, which look like a canvas from afar.

The colors are so beautiful that visitors are drawn to them. Shibazakura is not a cherry blossom, but a short flower that grows on the ground.

Goryokaku Park in Hakodate is another must-visit destination in Hokkaido. It is known as a representative cherry blossom viewing spot in Hokkaido.

Goryokaku is not only the site of a star-shaped fortress with unique features but also the surrounding park where about 1,600 cherry blossoms, mainly Someiyoshino cherry blossoms, are in full bloom.

Visitors can walk around the park and enjoy the flowers before heading to the observation deck of Goryokaku Tower. From there, they can enjoy the beautiful sight of Goryokaku's star-shaped citadel surrounded by a sea of pink flowers. This unique sight can only be seen from the tower.

Night lights (illumination) are implemented every year in Goryokaku Park and Hakodate Park along with the blooming of cherry blossoms. Visitors can enjoy the beautiful night cherry blossoms.

Matsumae Town is the northernmost castle town in Japan, where the atmosphere of the Edo period still remains in Matsumae Castle and other places. Matsumae Town was selected as one of the top 100 cherry blossom spots in Japan in the competition of cherry blossoms and castles.

There are about 10,000 cherry blossoms of 250 species planted in the park, which are divided into early-blooming, mid-blooming, late-blooming, etc. The cherry blossoms are staggered to open during the flowering period, so visitors can enjoy viewing the flowers for up to a month.

The cherry blossoms of early blooming, mid-blooming, late-blooming, and "time lag" blooming are in competition with each other, making it the most attractive sight to see the cherry blossoms while looking at the Tsugaru Strait.

In addition, there are about 100 kinds of cherry blossoms developed and cultivated in Matsumae, including precious cherry blossoms that can only be seen in Matsumae.

Hokkaido, with its vast land area, has developed its own local cuisine, whether it is seafood cuisine in the harbor or meat and vegetable dishes in the inland areas.

The taste and characteristics of such cuisine may vary depending on the region, so it is recommended that visitors come to Hokkaido to try it directly. There is also soul food that is loved by the locals.

As the center of Hokkaido, Sapporo is also a gourmet city that brings together a wide variety of seafood and agricultural products from all over Hokkaido.