When you visit Hokkaido, you will find a lot of things to do but it all depends on the time and money available. Therefore, you will need to plan your Hokkaido tour in such a way so that you can visit all the major places as well as travel in budget. First, you must know that you can visit Hokkaido throughout the year as this is an all year-round holiday destination in Japan. The best time to plan Hokkaido tours is in the spring, that is from April till early June. The weather is cold but will get warmer.
May and later
Early May is the time for seeing the cherry blossom in Hokkaido and late May is the best for pink moss phlox or Shibazakura. You may also plan for a Hokkaido trip in summer, that is from mid-June to August. This is a wonderful time because flowers start to blossom in June and hit the peak in August. Autumn season from September to November is also a good time to visit Hokkaido and so is winter. You can see beautiful landscape especially in the national parks and you will get a to visit the popular ski resorts which is why most people rate winter as the best time to visit Hokkaido.
Traveling on budget
If you are travelling on budget, the best way to go ahead is to list down all the best places to visit referring to a travel guide to design an itinerary. Here are some tips to save money on Hokkaido tours. First, look for cheap flight ticket. Next, travel in a group for safety and most importantly to get a Wi-Fi router to stay connected. Use transportation pass for smart traveling and calculation, especially for those long train journeys. Use public buses, stay in cheap accommodation, eat local specialties and use one-day city assess for sightseeing.
