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Hokkaidō

Hokkaidō, Japan

Photo: T.Kiya · CC BY-SA 2.0

The lightest snow anywhere, monkeys sitting in hot springs, and an ice festival with buildings carved out of the stuff.

The best time to visit Hokkaidō is Jan–Feb, when typical daytime highs reach about -0°C (32°F).

Best time to go
Jan–Feb
Budget on the ground
$$$ · high-end
Nearest airport
CTS

Good for

snow and cold air eating extremely well the once-in-a-lifetime sort of thing moving about and doing things

In season

Typical daytime highs

Mar–May11°C52°F
Jun–Aug23°C73°F
Sep–Nov16°C60°F
Dec–Feb-0°C32°F

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