October Hokkaido Travel Guide
The following is a travel guide for Hokkaido in October: ** I. Transportation ** 1. ** Airport Entry ** - If you take a flight such as Spring Airlines to arrive at Saparo New Chisui Airport, you can choose a seat in advance on Spring Airlines 'official website or call the customer service line to reserve a seat. - There were two ways to enter the country: electronic QR code and paper version. The electronic QR code needs to be generated by registering an account on the website (visit Japan web) and filling in the information according to the prompts. It is recommended to complete it before the domestic flight takes off to avoid the delay of entry due to network factors after the plane lands. The paper foreigner entry record card can be obtained from the check-in counter staff when handling the checked baggage (if it is not provided on the Spring and Autumn Airlines flight). The relevant content should be filled in before the plane lands. - After getting off the plane, follow the signs and go through the health quarantine channel. Follow the staff's arrangements to show your passport and paper foreigner entry record card at the manual window. You can swipe your face and fingerprint at the machine beside you. After the passport is pasted with the land permit, you can go through customs. - After going through customs, they went to the lobby to retrieve their luggage. After showing their passport and customs declaration form to the staff, they officially entered the country. 2. ** Hokkaido Travel Pass (if required)** - If you have purchased a 10-day Hokkaido Travel Pass, you can redeem a physical ticket at the JR New Chisui Airport window. The ticket exchange office at JR New Chisui Airport was a long walk. You had to walk through the shops according to the JR sign. After seeing the sign behind the service desk in the courtyard, you took the escalator down to the B1 floor. After entering the door on the B1 floor, they would first take the number. After waiting for the number to be called, they would write off the electronic voucher to the staff to exchange for a physical ticket. They could also reserve a designated seat for the subsequent train. Note that not every JR station can exchange for seats, and in 2024, the seats of Suzu-lilies (Muroran), Hokuto (Hakodate), Tokachi (Obihiro), and Space (Kashiro) on the express train will all be changed to designated seats. ** 2. Itinerary recommendations ** 1. ** A trip to admire maples ** - **D1: New Chisui International Airport-Toya Lake-Water fireworks ** - After arriving at New Chisui International Airport, head to Lake Toya. You can enjoy the scenery of the lake and the mountains. At night, you can also participate in the water fireworks celebration to experience the autumn atmosphere. - **D2: Toya Lake-Showa Shinyama Bear Farm-Arisu Mountain Volcano ** - Visit the Bear Farm in Showa Johor, and you will have the opportunity to get close to cute animals. You can also climb Mount Arisu and overlook the beautiful red leaves around you. - **D3: Toya Lake-Otaru-Refined Rickshaw-Dingshan Creek Hot Spring ** - Tour the Otaru Canal, experience a rickshaw cruise, experience the rich Japanese style, and then enjoy a relaxing time at the Dingshan River Hot Spring. There were many maple viewing spots around the hot spring, such as Kappa Abyss, Jinqiao (Wuhe Tower), and Dingshan Spring Park on the way to the Dingshan River's second suspension bridge. During the maple leaf season, the cable car to the Sabero International Snow Resort will become the "Red Leaf Cableway". You can enjoy the beautiful scenery of the maple leaves along the way, or take sightseeing buses such as the Red Leaf Kappa bus to various attractions. - **D4: Dingshan Creek-Hongye Aerial Cableway-Saparo Lake-Hanging Bridge-Kawato Abyss ** - Take a cable car ride to overlook the magnificent red leaves and stroll along the suspension bridge of Saparo Lake to enjoy the beautiful scene of the red leaves and the reflection of the water. - **D5: Sapparo-Odori Park, Hokkaido Shrine, Raccoon Koji Commercial Street ** - Enjoy the tranquility of Odori Park in Saparo, visit Hokkaido Shrine, and taste local delicacies on Raccoon Path. ** 3. Maple Appreciation Scenic Spot recommendations ** 1. ** Great Snow Mountain ** - Maple viewing time: Mid-September to early October. - From Asahigashi Onsen, you can take the cable car to enjoy the orange-red forest of red leaves. After reaching the mountainside, you can go to several observation platforms. The trail takes about an hour to walk. It is recommended to wear sneakers. The address is located at 071 - 1471 Hokkaido, Kamikawa District, Higashikawa, Nokanan, Asahikawa, Japan. You can contact the Asahikawa Visitor Center (0166 - 97 - 2153). The entrance fee (6/1 - 10/20) is 3,200 yen per adult. Opening hours: September (Saturday, Sunday, holidays) 6:00 - 17:30, September (weekdays) 6:30 - 17:30, October (October 1 - 10/20) 8:00 - 17:00, October (October 21 - 10/31) 9:00 - 16:00. 2. ** Dingshan Creek Hot Spring ** - The time to admire the red leaves was from early October to mid-October. - The address is 061 - 2303 Hokkaido, Sapparo, Minami Ward, Jōzankeionsenhigashi, 3 Chome,~ 3-chome West of Jozanki Onsen. You can contact the Jozanki Tour Association (tel: 011 - 598 - 2012). There is no entrance fee (parking fees are required). 3. ** Lake Shikotsu ** - The time to admire the red leaves was from mid-October to late October. - The address is Shikotsukoonsen, Chitose, Hokkaido 066 - 0281 Japan. You can contact the tourist information office of the Chisui Station (tel: 0123 - 24 - 8801). There is no admission fee. However, in 2024, the Red Leaf Festival at Lake Shikotsu was canceled. ** 4. Gingko scenic spot recommendations ** Hokkaido University. You can enjoy the maples and gingko at the same time, which will enrich your journey. The novel "Winter in Hokkaido" is equally exciting. Everyone is welcome to click and read it!
October Hokkaido Travel Guide
The following is a travel guide for Hokkaido in October: ** 1. Prepare before departure ** 1. ** Transportation * - ** To Hokkaido (Take Shanghai as an example)** - If you take the Spring Airlines flight from Shanghai to Sapporo at 8:20 a.m.(arriving at New Chisui Airport at 12:50 a.m.), you can lock your favorite seat in advance through the Spring Airlines official website APP. You can also call the customer service line to reserve a seat. Spring Airlines check-in is in Shanghai's second terminal. - ** Hokkaido Internal Transportation ** - ** Hokkaido Travel Pass **: If you have purchased a 10-day e-ticket for the Hokkaido Travel Pass, you can go to the JR counter to exchange for a physical ticket after arriving at New Chisui Airport. The ticket exchange office at JR New Chisui Airport was a long walk. Follow the JR sign, pass through the bustling shops, and see the sign behind the service desk in the courtyard. Then take the escalator down to the B1 floor. After entering the door, they would first take the number and wait for the number to be called. Then, they would write off the electronic voucher to the staff and exchange it for a ticket. They could also reserve a designated seat on the train to Lake Toya and Hakodate. Note that not every JR station can exchange for seats, and in 2024, the seats of Suzu-lilies (Muroran), Hokuto (Hakodate), Tokachi (Obihiro), and Space (Kashiro) on the express train will all be changed to designated seats. - ** To New Chisui Airport from Saparo City **: You can walk from JR Saparo Station to the subway Namboku Line next to it. Follow the signs and go down the stairs. Take the Namboku Line in the direction of Aso (cost 12 yuan). Get off at Kita34 Street and take exit 1. Go up the stairs and turn left for 50 meters to see the bus stop to New Chisui Airport.(Every 30 minutes, the number of trains will increase under special circumstances). You can swipe your watermelon card or pay cash (fare 64 yuan). It takes about 40 minutes to arrive at the domestic terminal of New Chisui Airport. After getting off, enter from the side door and take the escalator to the second floor. Turn left and see the international line sign. Walk about 300 meters to the international departure floor. 2. ** Entry preparation ** - There were two ways to enter Japan in October 2024: electronic QR code and paper version. - ** Electronic QR code **: Sign up for an account on the website (visit Japan web) and fill in the information required to generate the QR code. It is recommended to complete it before the domestic flight takes off. After the plane lands, the arrival time may be affected by network factors. - ** Paper version **: Spring Airlines does not provide paper foreigner entry record cards on flights. You can ask for the foreigner entry record card and customs declaration form from the staff at the check-in counter when you check in your luggage. Complete the contents before the plane lands. ** 2. After arriving in Hokkaido ** 1. ** Entry procedure ** - After the plane arrived at Saparo New Chisui Airport, they followed the signs and walked through the health quarantine passage. They followed the arrangements of the staff on the spot and showed their passport and paper foreigner entry record card at the manual window. They swiped their faces and fingerprints at the machine next to them. After the electronic identification, they stuck a land permit on the passport page. Then they picked up their luggage and showed their passport and customs declaration form to the staff before officially entering the country. 2. ** Hotel recommendations (Sporporo as an example)** - **Vessel Inn Saparo Nakajima Park ** - [Location: No. 1 - 2, 4-chome, Minamikujo West, Chuo-ku, Saparo City, Hokkaido] - Price: Double rooms start from 8,244 yen per night (tax included). - Transportation: 1 minute walk from the Nakajima Park Station on the subway. - [Special features: Breakfast is plentiful. There are eight different types of seafood in the homemade seafood rice bowl. There are also local dishes in Hokkaido such as soup curry and pork in the Tokachi rice bowl. There is an unlimited supply of dishes.] - ** Hotel Rei Tokyu, Saparo ** - [Location: 5 - 1, South 4th Street West, Chuo-ku, Saparo City, Hokkaido] - Price: Double rooms start from 159,590 yen per night (tax included). - Access: 1 minute walk from JR Susukino Station. - "Special features: Breakfast has 40 dishes, including king crab sandwiches, seafood rice, Saparo ramen, etc. The dessert is made of four types of Shishachi cheese. Non-guests can also spend 2,500 yen per adult to taste it. - ** Saparo Prince Hotel ** - Location: 11-chome, Nan2-jo West, Chuo-ku, Saparo City, Hokkaido. - Price: Double rooms start from 10,794 yen per night (tax included). - Transportation: About 10 minutes by free shuttle bus or taxi from JR's Sporporo Station. - Special features: There are two breakfast venues. Guests staying on the Royal High Floor (22F-27F) can dine in the restaurant on the highest floor, while the other floors can dine on the first floor. The dishes include grilled fish area, salad area, etc. There are local specialties such as Meiying Town corn, Hokkaido sesame, and other local specialties. Non-guests can enjoy breakfast for 3,200 yen per person. There are various types of rooms. - ** Tang Cao Hotel Sappporo ** - Location: 5 - 24 Minamisanjo West, Chuo-ku, Saparo City, Hokkaido. - Price: Double rooms start from 27,400 yen per night (tax included). - Transportation: 5 minutes walk from the city subway "Susukino". - Special features: The rooms are mainly double rooms. The breakfast buffet bar has sashimi, soup curry, Sapparo famous ramen salad, etc. There are 60 kinds of Japanese and Western dishes. ** 3. Scenic spots (mainly autumn)** 1. ** Red Leaf Scenic Spot ** - From late September to mid-October, the mountains and parks of Hokkaido were a good place to admire the red leaves. The colorful autumn leaves were as beautiful as oil paintings. The above strategies can be adjusted and arranged according to personal needs and actual situations. The novel "Winter in Hokkaido" is equally exciting. Everyone is welcome to click and read it!
Summer Hokkaido travel guide, free travel guide
The following is a guide for traveling to Hokkaido in the summer: ** I. Transportation ** 1. ** Arrival and Airport Matters ** - If you depart from China, you can take a flight such as Spring Airlines to Hokkaido's Saparo New Chisui Airport. If you depart from Shanghai at 8:20 in the morning, you can arrive at New Chisui Airport at 12:50. You can choose a seat in advance before you arrive. After arriving at the airport, if you have purchased a Hokkaido Travel Pass e-ticket (such as a 10-day Hokkaido Travel Pass e-ticket), you can exchange it at the JR counter first. 2. ** Travel pass usage ** - You can use the JR Hokkaido 10-day pass to travel around Hokkaido. For example, you can take the special express Beidou No. 6 from 8:43 to 12:34 from Sporporo to Hakodate. The journey is 3h51m and costs 6270 yen (2360 yen for designated seats). ** 2. Itinerary ** 1. ** First day ** - After arriving in Sampo, you can go to Sampo All Nippon Crown Resort to check in and take a short rest to relieve the fatigue of the journey. 2. ** The next day ** - One day trip from Sapparo-Furano (You can book a one-day trip through the passenger route). On the way, you will visit the roller coaster road, Aoike, Miei Pudding Road, Futian Farm, Tokachi Yuelen Peak and other scenic spots. After the trip, you will return to Sapparo's All Nippon Crown Resort Hotel. 3. ** The third day ** - Sabero-Otaru one-day tour, visit Otaru Canal, Taisho Whistle Hall, Music Hall, Sea Cat House and other attractions, and stay at Sabero-Eminem Hotel at night. 4. ** The fourth day ** - Take the JR Travel Pass from Sapparo-Hakodate and take the express Hokuto 6. After arriving at Hakodate, you can tour Goryokaku and enjoy the night view of Hakodate Mountain. 5. ** The fifth day ** - From Hakodate-Onuma Park, take the express Hokuto No. 7. It only takes 28 minutes and costs 640 yen (1160 yen for designated seats). Visit Onuma Park, the only national park in Donan, Onuma Quasi-National Park. With Komaga-dake as the center, the Onuma, Konuma, and Brasenia Swamp at the foot of the mountain have beautiful blue pools and were selected as one of the three scenic spots in New Japan. From Onuma Park to Minami-Chisui, and then to Obihiro, they took the Hokuto Express No. 11 and Tokachi Express No. 5. 6. ** The sixth day ** - From Obihiro-Kashiro, take the express space 3, 11:43 - 13:20, travel 1h 37m, cost 2860 yen (designated seat 2360 yen). 7. ** Day 7 and beyond (flexible according to your schedule)** - You can continue to explore the surrounding attractions of the city or head to other Hokkaido cities or villages that you want to visit. ** 3. Lodging recommendations ** 1. You can choose from the All Nippon Crown Resort Hotel and the Eminen Hotel in Saparo. You can choose according to your budget and the convenience of the hotel location. 2. If you want to experience a resort style trip, consider Club MedKiroro Grand Resort.(Event time: 2024.10.15 - 11.30, applicable check-in date: 2025.6.27 - 9.14). Book a luxury room and suite for 3 nights or more and enjoy a 65% discount. There are various types of rooms here, such as small family luxury rooms, small family luxury rooms with tatami mats, small family suites, etc. The resort is surrounded by primitive and beautiful natural scenery. There are rich family activities and a free shuttle service to explore the charm of Otaru Town. You can visit historical sites, participate in local activities, and see various major attractions. ** IV. Scenic Spots ** 1. ** Furano - There were beautiful natural sceneries, such as the unique color of the Qingchi Lake, the colorful scenery of the Meiying Patchwork Road, and the blooming flowers of Futian Farm in summer. 2. ** Little Drunk ** - The Otaru Canal was an iconic attraction of Otaru. The Taisho Whistle Hall could experience traditional glass crafts, music halls with unique music boxes, and the Sea Cat House was also unique. 3. ** Hakodate ** - Goryaku was a unique star-shaped fortress. The night view of Hakodate Mountain was known as one of the three night views in the world. On summer nights, one could enjoy the beautiful scenery of the city lights and natural scenery. 4. ** Great Swamp Park ** - In summer, the lake was blue, and the surrounding natural ecology was good. One could enjoy the beautiful lake scenery with Komaga-dake as the background. The novel "Winter in Hokkaido" is equally exciting. Everyone is welcome to click and read it!
December Hokkaido Travel Guide
December is the snow season in Hokkaido (December to April). Here is a travel guide for Hokkaido: ** 1. Must-visit locations and attractions ** 1. ** Sapparo ** - As the transportation hub and shopping center of Hokkaido, it is recommended to arrange a two-day tour. - Must-visit attractions: - ** Odori Park **: Located in the city center, it is a place that must be passed. - ** Nijo Market **: You can taste fresh seafood. - ** Raccoon Koji Shopping Street **: Similar to Shinsaibashi in Osaka, suitable for shopping. - ** Shiroishi Lover Park **: This is the most famous dessert factory in Hokkaido. - Attractions: - ** Takino Suzuran Hills Park **: It's a good place to play in the snow with children, but it might take up to a day. - ** Hokkaido University **: suitable for artistic youths to visit, the campus is covered in snow in winter. - ** Yuanshan zoo **: If you don't want to go to Asahikawa zoo, you can consider it. - [Night view of Moiwa Mountain: If you don't want to go to Hakodate to see the night view, you can choose this place.] - Where to stay: the b Saparo Susukino. 2. ** Little Drunk ** - The Otaru Canal in the snow was the symbol of Hokkaido, and there were many desserts to taste. One day of sightseeing was enough. - Must-visit attractions: - ** Otaru Canal **: This is Otaru's landmark attraction. - ** Sakai Machito Commercial Street **: There are many dessert shops and glass restaurants. - Attractions: - ** Otaru Aquarium **: If you don't go to the Asahikawa zoo, you can go there. - [Tengu Mountain: If you don't want to go to Hakodate, you can consider it.] - Hotel: If you only want to go to the canal and business street, it is recommended to return to Sporo on the same day. If you want to go deeper, it is recommended to stay at Dormy Inn. 3. ** Asahikawa (if you have children or like animals)** - There was Japan's most famous winter zoo here. You could watch penguins walk and arrange a day of sightseeing. - Must-go attraction: Asahikawa zoo (Penguin strolls only from late December to mid-March). - He chose to go to the Snow Art Museum. - Hotel: If you only want to go to the zoo, it is recommended to return to Sporporo on the same day. If you want to go deeper, it is recommended to stay at JR Hotel Asahikawa. 4. ** Farewell ** - It was suitable for a one-day tour. During the day, they could go to Hell Valley and soak in the hot springs at night. - Must-visit attractions: - [Hell Valley: This is a geothermal area.] - ** Bear Farm **: The largest bear-themed zoo in Hokkaido. - "Lodging: If you just want to take a look at Hell Valley, you can go directly to Lake Toya to stay in a hot spring hotel after the tour. If you want to explore the depth of the tour, it is recommended to stay in the First Shimoto Hall. 5. ** Toya Lake ** - A one-day tour was arranged. There were hot springs and lakeview hotels here. 6. ** Hakodate (if you want to see the night view)** - It had Japan's most famous night view and monkeys soaking in the hot springs. One or two days of sightseeing could be arranged. ** 2. Transportation ** 1. The specific transportation time and ticket price can be found at: <anno data-annotation-id ="00000000 - 4110 - 4000 - 4000 - 8000 - 9000 - 900000000000"></anno>. The Japanese names of the stations are New Chisui Airport, Sporporo, Otaru, Asahikawa, Noboribetsu, Toya, and Hakodate. 2. As for whether or not to use the Hokkaido Railroad Pass JR Pass, if you simply want to save money, you don't need a pass. It's cheaper to use a bus or a non-direct train. If the travel time is short (you need to take a direct train to speed up) and you want to visit many places, it's more cost-effective to use a pass. The 3-day ticket was 17400 yen, the 5-day ticket was 23480 yen, and the 7-day ticket was 25710 yen. For details, please check the official website. ** 3. An example of a tour route (Assuming you have ample travel time)** - D1: After arriving in Sporporo, you can take a stroll around the vicinity, such as Odori Park, to experience the local atmosphere. - D2: To visit Sporporo City, you can go to the Raccoon Koji Shopping Street for shopping and visit Shiroishi Koi Park. - D3: One-day tour of Otaru. Visit the Otaru Canal, Sakai Town Commercial Street and other scenic spots. Return to Sabero on the same day. - D4: Go to Asahikawa, visit the Asahikawa zoo, and enjoy the animals in the snow. Return to Sporporo on the same day or choose to stay in Asahikawa. - D5: Go to Noboribe, visit Hell Valley and Bear Farm, and soak in the hot spring in Noboribe at night. - D6: Head to Lake Toya and enjoy the hot springs of the Lakeview Hotel to relax. - D7: Head to Hakodate, watch the night view of Hakodate, soak in the hot spring and watch the monkeys, then return to Sporporo. - D8: Do your last shopping or leisure trip in Sporporo, and then prepare to return home. If you don't have enough time to travel, you can use the following shortened version of the game: - D1: Arrive at Sporporo. - D2: One-day tour of Otaru, return on the same day. - D3: Depart early in the morning, play in Noboribetsu for 2 - 3 hours on the way, and soak in the hot spring in Toya at night. - D4: Continue to soak in the hot spring in the morning and return to Sabero in the afternoon. - D5: One day in Saparo. - D6: Return to China. The novel "Winter in Hokkaido" is equally exciting. 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Hokkaido Summer Travel Guide
The following is a summer vacation guide to Hokkaido: ** I. Transportation ** - If it was the first time to go to Hokkaido, it was recommended to fly to Saparo. With Saparo as the center, you could take a streetcar or bus to all parts of Hokkaido. The bus was sometimes more convenient than the streetcar and the fare was only half of the streetcar. However, except for Saparo and Otaru, there were very few cars that could use transportation cards such as watermelon cards. You had to bring enough change. ** 2. Scenic spots recommendations ** 1. ** Otaru Canal ** - It was famous for the Japanese movie Love Letter. In the summer, you can visit the craft shops on both sides of the canal and enjoy the scenery. 2. ** White Lovers Chocolate Factory ** - This was a European-style castle full of British flavor. It was a factory for White Lover's chocolate biscuits and ice cream. There was a museum inside that showcased the development of chocolate. You could visit the chocolate making process and make chocolate yourself. It was a good experience. 3. ** Toya Lake ** - It was a lake formed after a volcanic eruption. It didn't freeze in winter and there were fireworks in summer nights. They could take a boat and enjoy the birds flying in the lake. 4. ** Farewell to Hell Valley ** - This was the site of a volcanic eruption. The air was filled with the smell of sulfur. There was no grass around, surrounded by mountains, and surrounded by smoke. Beneath the Hell Valley was Noboribetsu Hot Springs Street, where tourists could stay and relax in the hot springs. 5. ** Climbing to Bear Farm ** - It was divided into several ranches. You could buy bear feed from the self-service vending machine in the park to feed the cute bears and watch the brown bear performance. 6. ** Red-crowned Crane Nature Park in Kashiro City ** - This was the world's first successful artificial incubation of red-crowned cranes. There were about 20 red-crowned cranes living here, and tourists could see them all year round. 7. ** Lake Mozhou ** - It had a mysterious deep blue lake and a steep crater wall. The lake's clarity was the highest in the world. The surface area of the lake was about 20 kilometers, and the maximum depth could reach 212 meters. 8. ** Hakodate Mountain ** - Its nightscape was quite famous, and it was known as the world's top three nightscapes along with Hong Kong's Victoria Harbor and Italy's Napoli. You can take the cable car and see the beautiful scenery of Hakodate City when night falls. The novel " Winter in Hokkaido " is equally exciting. Everyone is welcome to click and read it!
Hokkaido Winter Travel Guide
The following is a travel guide for Hokkaido in winter: * * I. Travel Time Planning ** 1. * * Must go to the place ** - Saparo: As the transportation hub and shopping center of Hokkaido, it is recommended to arrange for two days or more. Must-see attractions include Odori Park (located in the city center), Nijo Market (where you can taste seafood), Raccoon Koji Shopping Street (similar to Shinsaibashi in Osaka), and Shiroishi Koi Park (a famous dessert factory in Hokkaido). - [Otaru: This is a fairytale-style canal town. You can just arrange a one-day tour.] Must-see attractions include the Otaru Canal (landmark) and the Sakai Machi-dori Commercial Street (there are many dessert shops and glass restaurants). - If you have children or like animals, you can go to Asahikawa to arrange a one-day trip. Asahikawa has Japan's most famous winter zoo. From late December to mid-March, you can watch penguins walk. - If you want to soak in the hot springs, you can choose to visit Dengbie or Lake Toya for one day each. There were hot springs, Hell Valley, and Bear Ranch in Dengbie; Lake Toya could stay in the lake view hotel to soak in the hot springs and feed the seagulls by boat. - If you want to see the night view, you can add Hakodate to arrange a 1 - 2 day tour. There are famous Japanese night views, seafood in Hakodate Asahi, and monkeys in the hot springs. 2. * * Choice when travel time is insufficient ** - If there wasn't enough time, Furano could be ruled out (there was only snow in winter, and the most beautiful flower fields/lavender were in other seasons); if they didn't care much about the night view and were afraid of the cold, Hakodate could be ruled out; if they didn't bring children and didn't like animals, Asahikawa could be ruled out. They could also choose to stay at Lake Toya and enjoy the scenery on the way (the hotels at Lake Toya were even more luxurious). For example, the simplified version of the game: - D1 arrived at Sporporo. - D2 One-day tour of Otaru, returning on the same day. - On D3, they set off early in the morning. On the way, they would play in Noboribetsu for two to three hours, and at night, they would soak in the hot springs in Toya. - On D4, they would continue to soak in the hot spring in the morning and return to Sporporo in the afternoon. - D5, one day in Saparo, D6, back to China. * * 2. Transportation ** 1. * * Check transportation time and ticket prices **: You can use the website: <strong></strong> 2. * * Use of the Hokkaido Rail Travel Pass JR Pass ** - If you just wanted to save money, you didn't need a travel pass. It was cheaper to use a bus or a non-direct train. - If the travel time was short (you needed to take a direct train to speed up) and there were many places you wanted to visit, it would be cost-effective to use a travel pass. The 3-day ticket was 17400 yen, the 5-day ticket was 23480 yen, and the 7-day ticket was 25710 yen. For details, please check the official website. * * 3. Details of each city ** 1. * * Sapparo ** - * * Lodging **: The b Sabero Susukino is recommended. - * * Attractions to choose **: Takino Suzuran Hills Park (suitable for children to play in the snow, it will take about 1 day), Hokkaido University (suitable for artistic youths), Maruyama Zoological Park (if you don't go to Asahikawa Zoological Park), Moiyan Mountain Night View (if you don't go to Hakodate). 2. * * Little Drunk ** - * * Lodging **: If you only want to go to the canal/commercial street, it is recommended to return to Sporo on the same day. If you want to visit more places, it is recommended to stay at Dormy Inn. - * * Attractions **: Otaru Aquarium (if you don't go to Asahikawa Zoological Park), Tengu Mountain (if you don't go to Hakodate). 3. * * Xuchuan ** - * * Lodging **: If you are only going to the zoo, it is recommended to return to Sabero on the same day. Otherwise, it is recommended to stay at JR Hotel Asahikawa. - [Attractions selected: Snow Art Museum] 4. * * Farewell ** - * * Lodging **: If you just want to see Hell Valley, you can go directly to Lake Toya and stay at the hot spring hotel. Otherwise, it is recommended to stay at the First Shimoto House. 5. * * Toya Lake ** - * * Lodging **: The most popular hotel is Lake Toya Kaginozawa Hotel. 6. * * Hakodate ** - * * Lodging **: Four Points Sheraton-Hakodate - [Must-visit attractions: Hakodate Mountain night view, Hakodate Asahi, Goryokaku. The selected attractions include the tropical botanical garden (you can see monkeys soaking in the hot spring from early December to early May) and the Jinsen red brick warehouse.] * * IV. Winter Special Event ** 1. From November until the Snow Festival, there would be various lights in Odori Park, Ekihimitori, and Nanyijodori. There would also be a Christmas market during the Christmas period. 2. From late November to December 25th, a 20-meter-tall Christmas tree would be erected in front of the Kansen warehouse in Hakodate. The colors would change romantically, suitable for couples. 3. The Saparo Snow Festival was held in February every year. It was the largest snow festival in Hokkaido. There were ice sculptures and snow sculptures on display in Odori Park and two other venues. There were also entertainment activities, delicious food and wine from all over the world. 4. The Asahikawa Winter Festival was held in February every year. The venue was located at the Asahibashi Riverside and the shopping park. There was the world's largest snow statue by the river, and there were snow sculpture competitions along the shopping park. 5. In mid-February every year, Otaru had a snow lantern road event. The main venue was along the Otaru canal. Candles and snow lanterns were lit, and there were river lanterns on the water. It was listed by the BBC as "31 Most Beautiful Sceneries in Japan." 6. From the end of January to the middle of March, Lake Akan had a Winter Gorgeous Ice Carnival. You could experience cutting ice cubes, building igloos, and boat lights on the frozen Lake Akan. You could also watch the Ainu fire ritual and fireworks every night. 7. After the snow in early November, some streets in Otaru were covered with snow and the sea. It was like an anime world. The novel "Winter in Hokkaido" is equally exciting. Everyone is welcome to click and read it!
Hokkaido Winter Travel Guide
If you plan to travel to Hokkaido in winter (December-April), here is a travel guide: ** 1. Must-visit locations and specialties ** 1. ** Sapparo ** - ** Special **: Hokkaido's transportation hub and shopping center. You need to arrange a two-day tour. - ** Must-visit attraction **: - Odori Park was located in the city center, so most people would pass by it. - Nijo Market: You can taste seafood. - Raccoon Koji Shopping Street: Similar to Shinsaibashi in Osaka, suitable for shopping. - Shiroishi Koirou Park was the most famous dessert factory in Hokkaido. - ** Choose a scenic spot **: - Takino Suzuran Hills Park: suitable for children to play in the snow, but it took nearly a day. - Hokkaido University: The snow scene is suitable for artistic youths to visit. - Yuanshan Zoological Park (if you don't go to Asahikawa Zoological Park). - Night view of Moiwa Mountain (if you don't go to Hakodate). - ** Lodging **: The b Sabero Susukino is recommended. 2. ** Little Drunk ** - ** Special **: A fairytale-style canal town. Desserts are available. A one-day tour is arranged. - ** Must-visit attraction **: - The Otaru Canal was an iconic scenic spot in Hokkaido. - Sakai Machi-dori Commercial Street: There are many dessert shops and glass restaurants. - ** Choose a scenic spot **: - Otaru Aquarium (if you don't go to Asahikawa zoo). - Tengu Mountain (if you don't go to Hakodate). - ** Lodging **: If you only want to go to the canal and business street, it is recommended to return to Sporporo on the same day. Otherwise, it is recommended to stay at Dormy Inn. 3. ** Asahikawa (if you have children or like animals)** - ** Special **: It has the most famous winter zoo in Japan. You can watch penguins walk and arrange a one-day tour. - ** Must-visit attraction **: Asahikawa Zoological Park (Penguin strolls from late December to mid-March). - [Attractions selected: Snow Art Museum] - ** Lodging **: If you only want to go to the zoo, it is recommended to return on the same day. Otherwise, it is recommended to stay at JR Hotel Asahikawa. 4. ** Farewell ** - ** Special **: Hot springs, Hell Valley, and Bear Farm. 1-day tour. - ** Must-visit attraction **: - Hell Valley: Geothermic area. - Bear Farm: The largest bear-themed zoo in Hokkaido. - ** Lodging **: If you just want to see Hell Valley, you can go directly to Lake Toya and stay at the hot spring hotel. Otherwise, it is recommended to stay at the First Shimoto House. 5. ** Toya Lake ** - ** Special features **: You can stay at the Lakeview Hot Spring Hotel, take a boat to feed the seagulls, and arrange a one-day tour. - [Must-visit attraction: Toya Lake and boat.] - ** Lodging **: The most popular hotel is Lake Toya Kagino Hotel. 6. ** Hakodate (If you want to see the night view or enjoy the monkeys in the hot springs)** - ** Special **: There are famous night views in Japan, seafood in Hakodate, and monkeys in the hot springs. You can arrange a 1 - 2 day tour. - ** Must-visit attraction **: - The night view of Mount Hakodate was one of the must-see attractions in Japan. - Hakodate Asahi: A famous seafood morning market. - Wulingguo, a landmark building. - ** Choose a scenic spot **: - The tropical botanic garden (from early December to early May, you can see monkeys soaking in the hot springs). - Jinsen Red Brick Warehouse, a place full of artistic atmosphere for shopping and dining. - ** Lodging **: Four Points Sheraton-Hakodate ** 2. Choice of strategy when time is not enough ** 1. Excluding Furano, because the most beautiful places were the flower fields and lavender, and there was only snow in winter. 2. Excluding Hakodate, the most beautiful thing was the night view, but it was very cold in winter. 3. Excluding Asahikawa, if he didn't have children and didn't like animals. 4. They could stay at Lake Toya and visit Noborie on the way. Other scenic spots had their own characteristics, but the hotels at Lake Toya were even more luxurious. ** 3. Transportation ** 1. ** Check the transportation time/ticket price **: You can use the website: <strong></strong> 2. ** Hokkaido Railroad Travel Pass JR Pass: - If you just wanted to save money, you didn't need a travel pass. It was cheaper to use a bus or a non-direct train. - If the travel time was short (you needed to take a direct train to speed up) and there were many places you wanted to visit, it was more cost-effective to use a travel pass. The 3-day ticket was 17400 yen, the 5-day ticket was 23480 yen, and the 7-day ticket was 25710 yen. For details, please check the official website. The novel "Winter in Hokkaido" is equally exciting. Everyone is welcome to click and read it!
March Hokkaido Travel Guide
In March, the temperature in Hokkaido began to rise gradually, but it was still relatively cold. The following is a travel guide for Hokkaido in March: ** 1. Prepare clothes ** The weather in Hokkaido was cold in March, so it was necessary to bring warm equipment such as thick coats, down jackets, thermal underwear, hats, scarves, gloves, and non-slip and waterproof shoes. ** Two, must-visit scenic spots ** 1. ** Sapparo ** - ** Odori Park **: You can take a walk, go shopping, and experience the local city atmosphere here. - ** Raccoon Path **: A famous commercial street where you can buy all kinds of specialty goods, souvenirs, and specialties of Hokkaido. 2. ** Little Drunk ** - ** Otaru Canal **: Otaru's iconic scenic spot. There are many shops around the canal. The night scenery is charming and full of romance. 3. ** Xuchuan ** - ** Asahiyama Zoological Park **: Very suitable for family trips or animal lovers. You can see cute animals such as penguins and interesting scenes of penguins walking. 4. ** Farewell ** - ** Noboribetsu Onsen **: The water quality of the hot spring is excellent. Soaking in the hot spring in the cold March is a very pleasant experience. You can also visit Hell Valley and enjoy the volcanic landscape. The nearby bear ranch is also worth a visit. 5. ** Toya Lake ** - ** Lake Toya Hot Spring **: You can enjoy the lake view while soaking in the hot spring in the hotels around Lake Toya. The natural scenery around the lake was beautiful and suitable for relaxation. ** 3. Transportation ** 1. **JR Pass**: If you want to travel in major cities, you can consider buying a JR Pass to travel between cities by JR train. 2. ** City Transportation ** - In cities such as Saparo, you can choose to take a bus or subway. ** 4. Delicacy recommendations ** 1. ** Otaru Triangle Market **: The seafood here is fresh and delicious. You can taste all kinds of Sushi, Sashimi, etc. 2. ** Local delicacies **: Don't miss out on Saparo Ramen, Genghis Khan Barbecue, etc. ** 5. Lodging arrangement ** 1. ** Saparo **: As a transportation hub and a larger city, there are many accommodation options. You can choose a hotel or a homestay according to your budget. 2. ** Hot spring resort **: For example, Noboribetsu and Toya Lake, you can choose a hotel with hot spring facilities to enjoy the fun of a hot spring vacation. The novel " Winter in Hokkaido " is equally exciting. Everyone is welcome to click and read it!
Winter Hokkaido Travel Guide
The snow season in Hokkaido is from December to April. Here are the winter travel tips for Hokkaido: ** 1. Choice of tourist destination ** 1. ** Must go to the place ** - ** Saparo **: Hokkaido's transportation hub and shopping center. It is recommended to arrange a two-day tour. Must visit Odori Park (located in the city center), Nijo Market (seafood), Raccoon Koji Shopping Street (similar to Shinsaibashi in Osaka), and Shiroishi Koi Park (famous dessert factory). Choose Takino Suzuran Hills Park (suitable for children to play in the snow, it will take about 1 day), Hokkaido University (suitable for artistic youths), Maruyama Zoological Park (available if you don't go to Asahikawa Zoological Park), and Moiwa Mountain Night View (available if you don't go to Hakodate). The best place to stay is the B Sabero-Susukino. - ** Otaru **: A fairytale-style canal town, arranged for a day of sightseeing. Must visit Otaru Canal (landmark), Sakai Machi-dori Commercial Street (there are many dessert shops and glass restaurants). Choose to go to Otaru Aquarium (if you don't go to Asahikawa Zoological Park, you can consider), and Tengu Mountain (if you don't go to Hakodate, you can consider). If you only want to go to the canal and business street, you can return to Sporporo on the same day. Otherwise, I recommend staying at Dormy Inn. 2. ** Choose a place to go (Add according to personal interest)** - ** Asahikawa **: If you have children or like animals, you can go there. There is Japan's most famous winter zoo here. From late December to mid-March, you can watch penguins walk. Arrange a one-day tour. You must go to Asahikawa zoo and choose to go to the Snow Art Museum. If you only go to the zoo, you can return to Sporo on the same day. Otherwise, I recommend staying at JR Hotel Asahikawa. - ** Nobie **: If you want to soak in the hot spring, you can go there. There are hot springs, Hell Valley, and Bear Farm here. A one-day tour is arranged. Must visit Hell Valley (Geothermic Area), Bear Farm (Hokkaido's largest bear-themed zoo). If you just want to see Hell Valley, you can go directly to Lake Toya and stay in the hot spring hotel. Otherwise, it is recommended to stay in the First Shimoto House. - ** Toya Lake **: suitable for tourists who want to soak in the hot springs and stay in a lakeview hotel. Arrange a one-day tour. Must go to Toya Lake and cruise ship, can take a cruise ship to feed the seagulls, the popular hotel is Toya Lake Kaino Wind Hotel. - ** Hakodate **: If you want to see the night view, you can go there. There are also monkeys soaking in the hot springs, Hakodate Asahi (famous seafood morning market), and Goryeo (landmark). Can arrange 1 - 2 days of sightseeing, must go to the night view of Hakodate Mountain, Hakodate Asahi, Goryeo. Choose to go to the tropical botanical garden (from early December to early May, you can see monkeys soaking in the hot spring), Jinsen Red Brick Warehouse (a shopping/dining place with a strong artistic atmosphere), and the accommodation recommended is Four Points Sheraton-Hakodate. ** 2. Strategy to adjust when time is running out ** 1. Excluding Furano, the most beautiful place was the flower field/lavender, and there was only snow in winter. 2. If the travel time is tight and you are not interested in the night view, you can rule out Hakodate because it is very cold to see the night view in winter. 3. If he didn't have children and wasn't interested in animals, he could exclude Asahikawa. 4. You can go to Lake Toya and play on the way. The hotel conditions in Lake Toya are better. ** 3. Transportation ** 1. ** Transportation time/ticket price inquiry **: You can use the website: <strong></strong> 2. ** The use of the Hokkaido Railroad Pass JR Pass **: If you want to save money, you don't need a pass. It's cheaper to use a bus or a non-direct train. If the travel time is short (you need to take a direct train to speed up) and you want to visit many places, it's worth using a pass. The 3-day ticket was 17400 yen, the 5-day ticket was 23480 yen, and the 7-day ticket was 25710 yen. For details, please check the official website. ** 4. Itinerary (Lesser version)** 1. D1 arrived at Sporporo. 2. D2 One-day tour of Otaru, returning on the same day. 3. On D3, they set off early in the morning. On the way, they would play in Noboribetsu for two to three hours, and at night, they would soak in the hot springs in Toya. 4. On D4, they would continue to soak in the hot spring in the morning and return to Sporporo in the afternoon. 5. D5, one day in Saparo, and then back to China. The novel "Winter in Hokkaido" is equally exciting. Everyone is welcome to click and read it!
Hokkaido Saparo Travel Guide
The following is a travel guide to Sporporo, Hokkaido: ** I. Transportation ** 1. ** External Arrival **: If you arrive at New Chisui Airport by plane, you can take the train to Saparo Station. 2. ** Internal Transportation **: Saparo is the transportation hub of Hokkaido. There is a subway in the city and a high-speed railway connecting it to Tokyo. ** 2. Scenic spots ** 1. ** Raccoon Koji **: Located in the center of Saparo City, there are hundreds of shops, most of which are drug stores. During some holidays in China, such as National Day and Labor Day, stores would offer special promotions. In addition to the drugstore, there were also shops selling Japanese souvenirs (such as refrigerator sticks, key chains, postcards, specialty food, etc.). Shopping was convenient and almost all drugstores had staff who could speak Chinese, so there was no need to worry about language problems. 2. ** Datong Park **: suitable for shopping and leisure. 3. [White Lovers Factory: You can make cakes and experience interesting activities here.] ** 3. Delicacy ** 1. ** I've long heard of Saparo Root Room Flower (Sushi Restaurant)**: It's located on the sixth floor of Stellar Place Mall near Saparo Station. It's convenient and very popular. The queue may start at 5 pm. You can get a number first and then go downstairs to the mall to shop and wait. The restaurant had a Chinese menu, and sometimes there were staff who could speak Chinese. Ordering was done through the screen in front of the table, and the dishes would be automatically delivered to the table by the transmission device. There was a wide variety of Sushi, fresh ingredients, and good value for money. You could eat it for 150 - 200 yuan. 2. Soup Curry: A specialty cuisine of Hokkaido. Different from curry in Thailand and India, it has a light texture and a rich combination of ingredients. The main course includes chicken, pork, mutton, or seafood. The side dishes include carrots, green peppers, lotus root slices, and so on. 3. ** Sapparo beer **: Fresh and elegant. If you are interested in beer culture, you can spend an afternoon visiting the Sapparo beer museum. You can taste the unique draft beer and learn about the history of Hokkaido beer production. ** 4. Sightseeing around ** 1. ** Otaru **: It's close to Sporporo. You can take a small train across the sea, watch the scenery of Tengu Mountain with Love Letter, and make your own music box at the Music Box Hall. 2. ** Lake Toya (from Sporporo)** - ** Transportation **: - You can take the JR Hokuto Express to Toya Station and then take the bus to the hotel on Lake Toya Hot Spring Street. However, the JR Hokuto Express has designated seats for the entire journey, so you need to reserve a designated seat in advance. - You can also book a direct bus to the hotel. The bus is affordable. If the hotel you booked at Toya Lake provided a pick-up service, it would save time, effort, and money, but you had to make an appointment in advance. If you didn't book a hotel pick-up service, after the JR Hokuto Express arrived at Toya Station, the Donan bus stop was on the right side of the exit. It was about a 20-minute drive to Lake Toya Hot Spring Street. - ** Tour Items **: - Lake Toya Flower Festival (28 April-31 October, 20:45 - 21:05 every night). You can choose to watch it by the lake or by boat (the boat moves around the launch ship). - You can feed the seagulls on the cruise ship on Lake Toya. After stopping at Nakajima, you can visit the museum, walk in the forest, or stare blankly at the lake. You have to pay attention to the return time. ** 5. Traveling seasons and equipment (based on the overall situation in Hokkaido)** The average temperature in winter (the snow period begins in early December) is-4 to-10 degrees. If you go in winter, you need to wear a long down jacket, wear a hat and other windproof equipment outdoors, and shoes should be non-slip. If you wanted to ski, there were many ski parks in Hokkaido. Skiers of all levels could find a suitable venue for themselves. The ski park provided rental services for snow equipment (from ski suits and protective gear to snowboards, snowball fights, etc.). The novel "Winter in Hokkaido" is equally exciting. Everyone is welcome to click and read it!
Changbai Mountain October Travel Guide
1. ** Transportation ** - ** Flight **: It is most convenient to go directly to Changbai Mountain Airport if there is a suitable route. After getting off the plane, you can rent a car or carpool to the scenic spot. If there is no suitable route to Changbai Mountain Airport, you can choose Changchun Airport first. After getting off the plane, take the airport bus line 3 to reach the People's Square in the city. - ** Train **: If you want to go to Beipo, get off at Baihe Station; if you want to go to Xipo, get off at Songjianghe Station. 2. ** North Slope Tour ** - ** Route **: From the entrance of the scenic area, go to the Heavenly Lake first, then to the Changbai Waterfall, then to the Small Heavenly Lake, then to the Green Abyss Pool, and finally to the underground forest. The scenery of the Heavenly Lake was spectacular. The lake water was blue. The sound of the Changbai Waterfall was deafening and magnificent. The Small Heavenly Lake was small but had a unique charm. The Green Pool was clear and green. There was a waterfall beside it. The underground forest was like walking into a forest kingdom. The air was fresh. 3. ** West Slope Tour ** - ** Crowd Friendly **: It is suitable for tourists who love hiking and snowboarding. - ** Special features **: You can climb 1442 steps to enjoy the scenery. The rime drifting on the west slope is more original. Sitting on the boat and going down the river, the rime scenery on both sides is like a fairytale world. If he had enough time, he could also go to the snowy mountains and Old Kerry Lake. 4. ** Snow Ridge ** - [Special (Winter): The snow is thick, and it's white everywhere. You can ride a horse-drawn sledge and get close to reindeer.] 5. ** Old Kerry Lake ** - ** Special features **: Beautiful scenery, crystal clear lake water, spectacular mountains around, you can enjoy the natural beauty on foot. 6. ** Lodging ** - There were many hotels and guesthouses around Changbai Mountain, which could be chosen according to the budget and preferences. The hotel was more comfortable, and the homestay could experience the characteristics of the northeast. The owner of the homestay was usually warm and hospitable, and he could also introduce the local customs. 7. ** Delicacy recommendations ** - ** Northeastern Cuisine **: Iron Pot Stewed Goose, Chicken Stewed Mushroom, Pork Stewed Vermicelli, etc. - Barbecue: The northeast barbeque was also very delicious. The skewers were sizzling with oil, and the taste was very good when sprinkled with cumin chili noodles. - [Special Snacks: You can try frozen pears and persimmons. They taste very sweet.] 8. ** Clothes to match ** - It might be cold to go to Changbai Mountain in October, so you need to bring thick clothes, such as down jackets and jackets. 9. ** Entrance tickets and precautions ** - One had to buy tickets two to three days in advance to go to the Heavenly Lake of Changbai Mountain. There was probably no time on that day. Changbai's novel is equally exciting. Everyone is welcome to click and read it!