Hokkaido, Japan Travel Guide
Scenic spot introduction:
Hokkaido, Japan, is Japan's second largest island and the 21st largest island in the world. It has abundant snowfall and is Japan's main winter tourist resort. Located in the northernmost part of Japan, it has vast forests, mountains, rivers, wetlands and other colorful nature. The population density is extremely low, giving people a sense of leisure and comfort.Attractions distribution:
Hokkaido has Hakodate, Tenninkyo Hot Spring, Cape Soya, Daisetsuzan National Park, Akan National Park, Lake Shikiro, Kushiro Wetland, Farm Tomita, Noboribetsu Hot Spring, Lake Toya, Otaru Canal Craft Museum, Odori Park, Onuma Quasinational Park, Showa Shinzan, Noboribetsu Jigokudani, Earth Cape, Lake Mashu, Shiretoko Peninsula, Biei Town, Mount Yotei, Cape Notori, etc.Scenic spot features:
Sightseeing, photography, vacation, hot springs, forests, mountains, rivers, wetlandsTransportation
Scenic spot location:
Asia>Japan>Asahikawa City
How to get there:
Roads
With the Ishikari Plain as the center, the roads extend in a network shape. The Hokkaido Transverse Motor Highway (Hakodate-Wakannai) and the Hokkaido Transverse Motor Highway (Otaru-Nemuro) are under construction, and part of them is now open.
Aviation
New Chitose Airport is located southeast of Sapporo and has regular flights to various parts of Honshu.
Internal transportation
There are direct buses to various attractions, which is very convenient.
Scenic area map:
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Tickets
Scenic area services:
Hokkaido food mostly uses seafood such as scallops and crabs as raw materials. Here, visitors can taste Sapporo's unique salmon dish - "Ishikari hot pot". Among the special delicacies, there are ramen, Genghis Khan barbecue (mutton), soup curry, etc., which are very popular among tourists. Dairy products are famous for ice cream, butter and cheese. Sweet corn is an autumn delicacy in Sapporo. The weather in Sapporo is particularly suitable for roasting lamb. Rows of pots shaped like steel helmets are emitting green smoke, and the lamb that is ready to be grilled and eaten is extremely delicious. In addition, fresh hairy crab is also a must-have in Sapporo.
Precautions:
1. Japan’s standard voltage is 100 volts, so some electrical appliances brought from China may not work.
2. Generally speaking, Japanese restaurants or hotels charge a service fee of 10% to 15% on the bill, so tourists do not need to tip.
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travelling guideline:
The Sapporo Snow Festival is held in early to mid-February, which is equivalent to China's "Harbin Ice Sculpture Festival". It displays a super large snow sculpture and hundreds of snow and ice sculptures of different sizes. There are three to four hundred artists participating in the sculptures.
The Monbetsu Drift Ice Festival is held in Monbetsu City Ocean Park from early to mid-February. Dozens of ice sculptures carved from natural ice are displayed, and there is a "Taste City" that focuses on selling local specialties. ”, and there is also an outdoor barbecue party where you can enjoy seafood such as crabs and scallops, which is known as the “Winter Scenery Poetry”.
At the Lilac Festival in late May, young leaves and purple flowers announce the arrival of spring in Sapporo.
The Hokkaido Shrine Festival is a festival held in honor of the patron saint who opened up Hokkaido. It is the largest festival in Hokkaido.
"Summer in Sapporo" There is a "Beer Plaza" and the Hokkai Bon Dance Festival in Odori Park; there is a fireworks display at Toyohira River.
Tour route:
Route 1:
The first day Sapporo → Furano
The second day Asahiyama Zoo → Nagaei Lavender Farm and City Naka Furano Flower Park → Furano Ski Plaza
Route 2:
The first day Otaru Snow Road → Kitaichi Shaozikan → Noboribetsu Hell Valley → Noboribetsu Hot Spring
The second day Hitsujigaoka Ranch → Hakodate → Lake Toya → Mount Moiwa
Best time to visit:
Hokkaido is famous for its charming snow scenery, so winter is the best season to visit Hokkaido.
Shopping recommendations:
Glass crafts, Tsugaru KOGINSASI, Tsugaru lacquerware powder, Hachimankoma, etc.
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