Last Updated: Apr 14, 2024
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Two Summertime Spots in Hokkaido
As anyone who has ever had the pleasure of visiting Japan during the sultry months of summer already knows, things can get downright unbearable here. In addition to the intense heat, the humidity combines with the sweltering temperatures to create conditions that will easily have you dreading venturing outside. Alas, as great as the many indoor allures are, a trip to Japan that precludes all of the amazing outdoor attractions like shrines and temples is simply unjustifiable. Luckily, there is a way that you can beat the heat. Simply head up to Japan’s northernmost prefecture of Hokkaido.
I’ve noted this elsewhere on the blog but Hokkaido is something that is akin to an elephant. I make this analogy for a simple reason — there is just no way that you are going to “eat” the whole god damn elephant in a single sitting. Instead, Hokkaido is a prefecture that must be conquered over many, many trips. What’s more, the Hokkaido that you’ll witness in the wintertime is very different from the one that you’ll see in the comparatively-pleasant summer. Thus, you will need to take the same proverbial bite many more times if you want to fully cross the prefecture off of your bucket list. There is just so much to see and do up there!
