Hokkaido was a good tourist destination. It was located in the northernmost part of Japan and was the second largest island in Japan. ** 1. Natural landscape ** 1. ** Rich landscape and climate ** - Its geological structure was complex, and the terrain was undulating. The central part was a mountain range, and the surroundings were relatively low. The latitude and longitude range is 139°45 '55 "-145°49' 02" E, 41°23 '51 "-45°31' 23" N. It is 413 kilometers long from north to south and 508 kilometers wide from east to west. It covers an area of 83,453.57 square kilometers. The climate here was of the Temperate Monsoon. The winters were cold and dry, while the summers were warm and rainy. 2. ** Diverse natural ecology ** - Most of the area was covered by forests, with brown bears, elk, northern foxes, raccoons, wild boars, and migrating birds. For example, the "Kashiro Marsh" was a World Natural Heritage site, and the Kashiro Red-crowned Crane Nature Reserve was also worth visiting. There were also natural sights such as Lake Toya, Showa Niyama, and the Arisu Volcano. Furano was the hometown of lavender, and the Noboribetsu Hell Valley-Noboribetsu Bear Farm was also very unique. 3. ** Shoreline scenery ** - The coastline is 3,753.26 kilometers long, and you can enjoy the beautiful seaside scenery. ** 2. Cultural Landscape ** 1. ** Historical and cultural relics ** - In Saparo, there were historical sites such as Hakuo-an built in the Edo period and Hokkaido Shrine built in the early years of the Meiji era. The clock counter was a white wooden building. The four-sided clock on the roof had a hundred years of history and was working normally. There was a Sabero History Museum inside. The clock tower was built in 1878 and was the only remaining Russian-style building in the city. 2. ** Unique City Scenery ** - As the capital of Hokkaido, the city stretched along the river. The streets were neat and had a Northern European style. There were many brick and wood structures on the streets. There were many wide roads in the city, and the streets were fan-shaped. On both sides of the streets were trees such as locust trees, hanging trees, ginkgo trees, lilacs, cherry blossoms, and so on. 3. ** Travel Festival Event ** - If they went there in winter, there would be a grand snow festival held in February every year. Odori Park (1000 meters long and 70 meters wide) would display a variety of ice sculptures, attracting a large number of tourists. ** 3. Transportation and accommodation ** 1. ** Transportation situation ** - Sporo was the transportation hub of Hokkaido. There was a subway in the city and a high-speed railway connected to Tokyo. Hokkaido's passenger railway was also distributed, but some of the lines, such as the Shoronen Line, were abandoned on July 13, 1987, the Meiji Main Line and the Tenbuk Line were abandoned on May 1, 1989, and the Ikebuk Line was abandoned on June 4, 1989. 2. ** Choice of accommodation ** - You can choose to stay in different cities or near scenic spots according to your travel itinerary. There are many types of accommodation in big cities like Sporporo, from high-end hotels to budget homestays. ** 4. Other precautions ** 1. ** Resource and environment issues ** - A large number of dead fish appeared in Hokkaido four times, which may have a certain impact on the local fishery and the surrounding ecological environment, but Japan said it was because of "lack of oxygen." 2. ** Situation of the local Chinese ** - There were local Chinese associations, such as the Hokkaido branch of the All-Japan Association for the Peaceful Reunification of China. If there was a need in the local area, they could contact the local Chinese for help or cultural exchanges. The novel "Winter in Hokkaido" is equally exciting. Everyone is welcome to click and read it!
October was a suitable time to go to Hokkaido. Judging from the temperature, the average temperature in Saparo (Hokkaido) in October was between 8 ° C and 16 ° C. The daily minimum temperature was 8 ° C, and the daily maximum temperature was 16 ° C. However, the average total rainfall in October was 109mm, and there were 12 days of rainfall. In terms of scenery, Hokkaido was beautiful from summer to autumn even without snow. However, there were also some unfavorable factors. For example, some unexpected situations might occur in some areas. For example, a large number of dead fish floated along the coast of Otaru City, and the local government warned them not to come into contact with them. In addition, there might be special situations such as killer whales being trapped in floating ice. In general, if one could prepare for weather changes and special circumstances, it was appropriate to go to Hokkaido in October. The novel "Winter in Hokkaido" is equally exciting. Everyone is welcome to click and read it!
Hokkaido had different characteristics in different seasons, so the best season depended on personal preferences. - If one liked pleasant weather and was suitable for outdoor activities such as hiking, hiking, swimming, sunbathing, etc., then June to August was the best season. It was summer, and the average temperature was around 20 ° C. - If you love the beauty of winter, such as pink snow, winter festival, etc., January and February are the better choices. The snow in February is pink snow, which is more suitable for ski. In addition, there are activities such as the Sabero Snow Festival, the Asahikawa Winter Festival, and the Otaru Snow Lantern Road in January and February. Although the snow in January is not pink snow, it is cheaper than February. - April to June is the cherry blossom season. You can go to Hakodate Goryokaku and Asahikawa Zoological Park to enjoy the cherry blossoms. - July to September was the peak season for summer vacation, so it was suitable to go to Furano to see lavender and brown bears. - Red leaves could be seen in October. The novel " Winter in Hokkaido " is equally exciting. Everyone is welcome to click and read it!
Hokkaido has different characteristics in different seasons. The best time to visit depends on personal interests: - If you like winter activities (such as snowboarding, watching pink snow, participating in winter festivals, etc.), January and February are a good choice. February is even better than January. At this time, there is pink snow, and there are three major winter festivals: the Saparo Snow Festival, the Asahikawa Winter Festival, and the Otaru Snow Lantern Road. However, although there was no pink snow in January, the price was cheaper than in February. - If one wanted to enjoy cherry blossoms, April to June was more suitable. The cherry blossom season lasted until May. Hakodate Goryokawa and Asahikawa Zoological Park were both good places to enjoy cherry blossoms. - If you wanted to see lavender and brown bears, you could choose from July to September. Furano was the choice for most people. - If he wanted to see the red leaves, October would be more suitable. - From a temperature point of view, the summer (June to August) climate was more suitable. August was midsummer, and the average temperature was 28 - 29 degrees. The novel "Winter in Hokkaido" is equally exciting. Everyone is welcome to click and read it!
Going to Hokkaido in December was more fun. December to February was the snow season in Hokkaido, and there were many unique winter activities and beautiful scenery to experience. The must-see places included Saparo (where the airport was located, a transportation hub, and a shopping destination), Otaru (a fairytale-style canal town), and more. If you have children or like animals, Asahikawa (Japan's most famous winter zoo, you can watch penguins walk from late December to mid-March) is a good choice; if you want to soak in hot springs, Noboribetsu (hot springs + Hell Valley + Bear Farm) or Toya Lake (hot springs + lake view hotel) is a good place; if you want to see the night view, you can choose Hakodate (Japan's most famous night view + monkeys soaking in hot springs). As for the cost, it depended on many factors, such as the mode of transportation, the level of accommodation, and the attractions. In terms of transportation, if you want to save money, you don't have to buy the Hokkaido railway pass JR Pass. It's cheaper to use a bus or a non-direct train. If the travel time is short and you need to take a direct train to speed up and have more places to play, it's more cost-effective to use the pass. The 3-day ticket is 17400 yen, the 5-day ticket is 23480 yen, and the 7-day ticket is 25710 yen (please check the official website for details). The cost of accommodation varied greatly depending on the city and the level of the hotel. For example, in places such as Sabero and Otaru, the price of different levels of hotels varied, ranging from cheap hotels to high-end resort hotels. There were also entrance fees for attractions such as entering the zoo and soaking in the hot springs. The cost of food and beverages varied from person to person. However, it was better to exchange more yen in advance in China because it was not cost-effective to exchange money in Japan. The novel "Winter in Hokkaido" is equally exciting. Everyone is welcome to click and read it!
Every month in Hokkaido had its own uniqueness, and the best month to go to Hokkaido depended on personal interest. If you like cherry blossoms and warmer weather, April to May is a good choice; if you want to enjoy lavender fields and participate in outdoor activities, June to August is more suitable; if you love to admire red leaves, September to November is better; if you are passionate about winter activities such as ski and hot springs, December to February is a good choice. The novel " Winter in Hokkaido " is equally exciting. Everyone is welcome to click and read it!
It was relatively cheaper to go to Hokkaido in June because there were no seasonal hot spots at this time, and the weather began to get hot. March was also the off-season, with fewer tourists and lower prices. At this time, you could see the snow in Hokkaido and enjoy a more affordable price. The novel " Winter in Hokkaido " is equally exciting. Everyone is welcome to click and read it!
Going to Hokkaido in late November was suitable, but there were also some factors to consider. From the weather point of view, Hokkaido's weather in November was cold, with an average temperature of around 0 ° C. There might be snow, so one needed to wear thick down jackets, thermal underwear, sweaters, scarves, gloves, hats, and other cold-proof clothes. At the same time, they needed to prepare non-slip snow boots. In terms of attractions, although Furano Flower Park was famous for its gorgeous flowers, there might be relatively few flower landscapes in November. However, attractions such as Asahiyama Zoological Park (where you can directly observe rare mammals such as polar bears and penguins), Otaru (famous for the location of the movie Love Letter, there are many attractions such as Funamisaka), and Hakodate (one of the three major night scenes in Japan) are still worth visiting. Lake Toya had hot springs, and there were also some activities such as the Lake Toya Boat Festival (which could feed seagulls). However, the Lake Toya Flower Festival was held in late November (20:45 - 21:05 every night from April 28th to October 31st). In general, if you can accept the cold weather and are interested in the winter landscape, some special attractions, and hot springs, it is appropriate to go to Hokkaido in late November. The novel "Winter in Hokkaido" is equally exciting. Everyone is welcome to click and read it!
It was colder in Hokkaido, Japan, in January. The daily minimum temperature in January in Hokkaido was-7 ° C, and the daily maximum temperature was-1 ° C. The novel " Winter in Hokkaido " is equally exciting. Everyone is welcome to click and read it!
Every year in Hokkaido, from late November to April of the following year, it was a cold winter. From December to March of the following year, there was snow, up to four meters deep. However, Hokkaido had unique scenery in different seasons. There were snow scenes to watch in winter, and Hokkaido was a world-famous blizzard area. The snow season was longer. If you liked snow and winter scenery, it was suitable to go in late November. However, the weather was cold in late November, so they needed to take measures to keep warm. The novel " Winter in Hokkaido " is equally exciting. Everyone is welcome to click and read it!
Hokkaido in winter was like a dreamland, the best place to see snow. The first thing he felt when he set foot on this land was the fresh and cold air. The small town in front of him, the continuous snow mountains, and the deer that occasionally shuttled through the snow constituted a harmonious and peaceful picture. It was as if he was in a fairytale world, and his fatigue and worries were melted by the white snow. The experience of watching snow in Hokkaido was rich and varied. Riding on a sled pulled by a sled dog in the snowfield, speed and passion brought about the thrill of adrenaline, and putting on skis and jumping down from the top of the mountain, even if it was embarrassing, the sense of achievement of challenging oneself was still enjoyable. There were also many unique places for snow viewing. The Blue Pond in Biei Town was a blend of the blue and white snow. Even if the blue pond was covered with snow, the landscape lighting at night could create a dreamy atmosphere. The beautiful scenery of Biei Hill could be enjoyed. The Okhotsk Sea ice floes in Gangzou County gave the illusion of being in the North and South Poles. When the ice surface was stable, one could even take a walk on the ice. The winter sunset in Fairy Tale Hill, the setting sun and the standing trees could give people courage. The gas lamps beside the Otaru Canal created a nostalgic atmosphere. In February, there was also a snow lantern road event. Lake Mashou sparkled with the "Mashou Blue" in winter, and the lake was charming. Of course, the food in Hokkaido was not to be missed. Tasting delicious seafood, enjoying the warmth and vitality of the city in the streets of Saparo, relaxing at the Noboribetsu Hot Springs, admiring the exquisite glass crafts in Otaru, or watching people sitting around enjoying food through the windows of the tavern on a snowy night, all of these would leave a deep impression on Hokkaido's winter. The novel " Winter in Hokkaido " is equally exciting. Everyone is welcome to click and read it!