7 Iconic Hokkaido locations that will make your Instagram shine | LIVE JAPAN travel guide
Hokkaido has long attracted winter sports aficionados, serious hikers looking for offbeat trails, and curious eaters chasing the day’s freshest catch. More recently, it’s been drawing photographers lured by strong visuals and brooding, open landscapes.
Anyone who has been to Japan’s northernmost island knows it’s hard to take a bad photo here. Spring brings velvety layers of cherry blossoms, winter blankets ancient shrines in pristine white, and Mt. Yotei stays visible year-round, looming as a constant background.
Still, some places feel more cinematic than others.
This guide features seven photo spots across Hokkaido that promise an envy-inducing Instagram feed. Alongside each location, we’ve included tips from content creators who know exactly how to frame them.
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