Hokkaido
Hokkaido is Japan's northernmost island, cool even in summer and deep in snow in winter. Cities and open country sit close together, so snow play or wide parks are a short trip out of town. It suits families escaping the summer heat, and families who want to show their children snow.
Family-checked spots for this area are on the way. Sapporo · Otaru · Hakodate · Asahikawa · Furano & Biei · Niseko