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Hokkaido, the northernmost of Japan’s main islands, is known for its volcanoes, natural hot springs, and ski areas. Rugged Daisetsuzan National Park is home to steaming, volcanic Mount Asahi. Shikotsu-Tōya National Park contains caldera lakes, and geothermal springs. The best cities to visit in Hokkaido would be:

Sapporo

The island’s capital may be one of the most underrated cities in Japan. Home to the eponymous beer (a museum has been dedicated to it), expansive sculpture parks, and delectable regional cuisine such as soup curry and jingisukan (grilled mutton), there is plenty to see and eat in Sapporo. And of course, there are markets to visit. Nijo Market is the most accessible from downtown, but if you want to shop with the locals, head out to Jyogai Ichiba for a more authentic experience. While you are at it, make a trip to Shiroi Koibito Park to see how the confectioner’s famous cookies are made, and snack on some outrageously delicious white chocolate soft serve after picking up a few sweet souvenirs at the shop.

Hakodate

Island nation’s first port to open to foreign trade, so you’ll find a lot of international influence in Hakodate. Stroll through the steep hillsides of Motomachi district where you will find several European-style buildings (like the former British Consulate or a Russian Orthodox church) before making the trip to Mt. Hakodate for incredible panoramic views of the city, followed by a visit to the bay where a group of red-brick warehouses have been transformed into a shopping center, making it a perfect spot to pick up souvenirs.

Otaru

Otaru is particularly known for glassware and music boxes, but if you’re going to make a trip to this small harbor city, make sure to grab lunch at Wakadori Jidai Naruto Honten, where you’ll have some of the best fried chicken you’ve ever sunk your teeth into. Walk off your meal along the Otaru Canal before you turn onto Sakaimachi road to do a little shopping at the number of shops that line the street. Make a stop at Rokkatei for their Marusei butter sandwich (where two biscuits sandwich a thick slab of cream with raisins mixed in) and Kitakaro for a supersize cream puff. If ever you are thinking on which place to visit in Japan, make sure to add Hokkaido to that long list as one of the go-to place to relax and enjoy mountainous sceneries and springs.