Hokkaido Shopping Guide
Hokkaido was a good place to shop. Here are some tips: ** I. Transportation Card and payment ** 1. If you are shopping or taking public transport in Hokkaido, you can consider using a transport card. Kitacha Card was issued by JR Hokkaido. It was applicable to some of JR Hokkaido, Tomakomai-New Chisui Airport-Saparo-Otaru line trams, all subways in Saparo, and some buses (not available for Noboribe, Lake Toya, Hoshino, Asahikawa, etc.). The SUGOTA card could be used on subways, buses, and shops marked with SUGOTA. The watermelon card could also be used on most trams and buses in Hokkaido, but individual trains and buses required additional tickets. 2. In terms of payment, if you have a MasterCard Wealth credit card from the Bank of China, you can enjoy discounts when you shop overseas. For example, you can get a certain percentage of cash back when you spend in a hotel in Hokkaido. ** 2. Shopping in Saparo ** 1. ** Saparo Tokyu Department Store ** - ** Transportation **: It is located near JR Saparo Station. It is about a 3-minute walk away and is directly connected to the underground street. If you want to go from the subway station, you can choose exit 13 or 14 (there is an elevator at exit 14, suitable for tourists with large luggage). After exiting the subway station, turn right at the Apia Center, continue walking straight until you see the Tokyu signboard, turn right, then turn left along the pathway and take the escalator. - ** Items **: There are special desserts from Hokkaido, popular gifts, cosmetics, etc. Hokkaido's must-visit gift shops include Rokuhantei and ROYCE', as well as various high-end cosmetics and skin care brands such as Shiseido, SK-II, Clé de Peau Beauté, and Ipsa. There are also tax-free and tax-free discounts. You can also buy the Hakodate European dessert Snaffles here. There is a dining area in the restaurant. You can taste the creativity and fruit of the Jizhao Temple in the Munejiagen. You can also taste the Sushi and other dishes and red bean cakes of the sazai. Lapin Style+ sells creative dishes made with fresh ingredients from Hokkaido. There is a set meal for lunch (11:30 - 14:00). 2. ** Raccoon Street Commercial Street ** - It was a pedestrian street around Odori Park. There are all kinds of fashion boutiques, luxury brands, cafes and restaurants here. You can enjoy shopping and feel the rich European style. 3. ** Mitsukoshi Department Store, Daimaru Department Store, and other large shopping malls ** - It was a collection of internationally renowned brands, local designer brands, and local specialties. There was also a food court, cinema, and children's play area to meet the needs of different groups of people. 4. ** Stone House, Fruit Shop Street ** - The business district was centered around the Sapparo Drug Store. There were all kinds of drug stores, and it was full of Japanese flavor. 5. ** Small Props Commercial Street ** - It was located near Odori Park and specialized in selling all kinds of popular accessories and souvenirs. ** 3. Shopping opportunities in different seasons ** The shopping centers and commercial districts of Sporporo held various promotional events and special markets in different seasons, such as the Sporo Fruit Market in summer and the Sporo Snow Festival in winter. Special products could be purchased during these times. The novel "Winter in Hokkaido" is equally exciting. Everyone is welcome to click and read it!
Hokkaido Dressing Guide
The temperature in Hokkaido was mild except for winter. In spring and autumn, you can wear a relaxed and comfortable sweater with a thicker windbreaker. In summer, the temperature is only about 20 degrees, so it is necessary to prepare a slightly warm coat. In November, Hokkaido is cold, with an average temperature of about 0 degrees. There may be snow. It is recommended to wear thick down jackets, thermal underwear, sweaters, scarves, gloves, hats, and other cold-proof clothes. At the same time, prepare non-slip snow boots. Winter was the ski season in Hokkaido. The temperature was low, so one needed to wear thick down jackets and other cold-proof clothing. The novel " Winter in Hokkaido " is equally exciting. Everyone is welcome to click and read it!
Hokkaido Game Guide
Hokkaido tourism strategy is as follows: ** 1. Must-check scenic spot ** 1. ** Hakodate Mountain Peak Observation Platform **: You can take a large cable car to the top of the mountain. The night view of the bay from the top of the mountain is very stunning. The beauty is difficult to fully express with photos and words. 2. ** Hokkaido Toya Lake **: The natural landscape of its crater lake and active volcano, Arisu Mountain, is the most attractive. This place has been recognized by the United Nations Cultural and Scientific Organization as the Toya Lake Arisu Mountain Geopark. 3. ** Otaru Canal Area **: A representative sightseeing spot in Otaru. There are many shops around. The night view is beautiful and full of romantic atmosphere. 4. ** Platinum Green Pool **: Located in the Miei area of Hokkaido, the pool is bright blue in color and has a dreamlike atmosphere like a fairy tale world. It is one of the most famous sightseeing spots in the area. 5. ** Cape of Divine Power **: You can see the clear blue sea known as the Jindan Blue. The boundless scenery of the sea can be described as a magnificent scenery. 6. Lake Akan: It is the fifth largest freshwater lake in Hokkaido and is also a famous habitat for the Globus algae. The largest feature of the Globus algae in Lake Akan is its spherical shape with a diameter of more than 15 centimeters. It has world-class ornamental value. 7. ** Hokkaido Shrine **: A representative shrine of Hokkaido with a long history. In 1869, under the imperial edict of Emperor Meiji, it began to worship the "Three Gods of Development." 8. ** Shikotsu Toya National Park **: You can enjoy the view of the crater lake, and you can also see the different forms of volcanoes and volcanic landforms such as Yoti Mountain, Uju Mountain, and Tarumae-san. 9. ** Noto Lake **: In autumn, it is covered with red coral grass. The landscape is unique. There is a wooden walkway, suitable for taking photos. 10. ** Yuanshan (Enyama) Park **: Located on the north side of Yuanshan's primeval forest, it has been a well-known cherry blossom viewing spot since ancient times. 11. ** Mount Yotoi **: The conical mountain is similar to Mount Fuji. Since ancient times, it has been known as the name "Shizu Fuji". 12. ** Wulingguo Park **: The landscape design is unique. In the early days, it was a political location, and now it is a famous cherry blossom viewing spot. 13. ** Kansen Red Brick Warehouse **: Composed of seven warehouses, it is a landmark in the Hakodate Bay area. The red brick warehouses lined up in a row are full of romance and are loved by locals, tourists, and couples. 14. ** Great Snow Mountain **: Composed of eight volcanoes, it has the title of "Court of the Gods." In spring and summer, you can climb the mountain to observe the natural landscape of the mountain plants and Siberian chipmunks. In autumn, there are red leaves. In winter, you can ski and snowshoe. 15. ** Asahiyama Zoological Park **: Located in Asahikawa City, it is one of the famous zoos in Hokkaido. 16. Noboribetsu Hot Spring: One of the most famous hot springs in Hokkaido, with many hot spring resort and luxury hotels. 17. ** Hokkaido University Botanic Garden **: Located in Saparo City, it is one of the largest botanic gardens in Hokkaido. ** 2. Delicacy Strategy ** 1. ** Genghis Khan Dharma Shop ** 2. ** Saparo Brewery Park ** 3. ** Bee House Gojo Enterprise Shop ** 4. ** White Lovers 'Hometown (Must Taste)** 5. ** Hokkaido Sea Salt Ice Cream ** ** 3. Lodging strategy ** Hokkaido has a vast area, so you may need to change hotels midway. The following are some recommended hotels: 1. ** Hokkaido Toya Lake Windsor Resort Hotel **: Especially recommended during the ski season. There are many Michelin restaurants in the hotel. The Teppanyaki Michelin restaurant is very good and you can even see Toya Lake, but the price is relatively expensive. 2. ** Hoshino Corporation OMO7 Asahikawa ** 3. ** WTF Hakodate Sea God Hot Spring Hotel ** 4. ** Daiichi Shimotokan **: This is a Japanese bathing hotel with a long history, but the check-out time is very early. ** 4. Transportation Strategy ** 1. It can fly directly to Hokkaido, or from Tokyo, Osaka, or Nagoya. The flight time is about 1 hour and 30 minutes. Hokkaido had many airport, and the public transportation in the entire area was developed and convenient. ** 5. Other tips** 1. Hokkaido has three popular festivals: the Yosakoi Sorang Festival is held in June every year; the Sabero Lilac Festival is held in the lilac season; and the Sabero Snow Festival is held in February every year. 2. Hokkaido's accompanying gift could be chosen from White Lovers and Rokuhashi Rum Grape Cream Sandwiches. 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!
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!
Hokkaido 3-Day Tour Guide
The following is a three-day tour guide to Hokkaido: ** I. Itinerary ** **Day1：** - ** Sapparo **: Arrive at Sapparo after arriving in Hokkaido. If you choose to stay in a homestay near Odori Park, you can go to the specialty ramen of Susukino Ramen Hengding after putting down your luggage. There are many ramen shops here, and you can experience the local food culture. After that, they went to visit the Saparo TV Tower, which was a landmark building in Saparo. From here, they could overlook the beautiful scenery of the city. They could also stroll around Don Quiquettes and buy some special items or souvenirs. **Day2：** - ** Otaru **: Take transportation to Otaru. Here, one could take a small train across the sea, enjoy the scenery of Tengu Mountain along the route in Love Letter, and then make an exclusive music box at the Music Box Hall. One could also stroll along the Otaru Canal to experience the romantic atmosphere of the city, and at the same time, visit the Beiguo Restaurant to taste the local snacks. **Day3：** - ** Hakodate **: Go to Hakodate and watch the cute monkeys soak in the hot spring. This is the unique scenery of Hakodate. At night, they climbed Hakodate Mountain to see the night view. The night view of Hakodate was considered one of the three most spectacular night views in the world. ** 2. Delicacy recommendations ** - ** Seafood sashimi rice **: Hokkaido is rich in seafood resources. Seafood sashimi rice is a delicacy that cannot be missed. Fresh sashimi spread on the rice tastes delicious. - ** Ramen **: For example, when you taste ramen, you have to pay attention to the sound of eating noodles in Japan to express your love for food to a certain extent. - Genghis Khan and Beef: You can taste this beef in Dengbe. It tastes fresh and juicy. ** 3. Points to note ** - Take note of the business hours of various attractions and shops. For example, the White Lovers Factory may not be able to enter after 4 o'clock. You can only take photos and buy souvenirs outside. - Hokkaido was cold in winter, so it was necessary to take measures to keep warm. Bring enough warm clothes, hats, gloves, and so on. 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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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!
Christmas to Hokkaido travel guide map
Here is a Christmas travel guide to Hokkaido: ###1. Initial preparations 1. ** Warm clothing **: Hokkaido's lowest temperature in winter will drop to-20 degrees Celsius. You need to prepare enough warm clothing. 2. ** Footwork Equipment **: Comfortable walking shoes are necessary. Since the ground is slippery after the snow in winter, you can buy a "Snow Claw" accessory in advance and tie it to your shoes. 3. ** IDs and other items **: Bring your passport, power supply, and international traffic. Families can bring their daily medication. 4. ** Exchange **: The exchange rate of Japanese Yen is currently relatively low. You can exchange some Japanese Yen in advance and store them in your card. Except for online reservations, you can pay in cash in many places in Japan. ###2. Transportation 1. ** Choice of domestic departure **: There are often low-cost air tickets to and from Japan in winter in China such as Dalian, Tianjin, Shanghai, etc. If you choose to travel by cruise, Tianjin Port has a customized summer Hokkaido route (not applicable during Christmas, but can be used as a reference). 2. ** Hokkaido Internal Transportation **: There is a certain distance between different scenic spots in Hokkaido. You need to plan the transportation route reasonably. For example, you can take public transportation or rent a car and drive yourself (you need to have the corresponding documents and driving experience). ###3. Scenic spots 1. ** Hakodate ** - From late November to December 25th, a 20-meter-tall Christmas tree would be erected in front of Jin Sen's warehouse. It would change colors and be very romantic. - In winter (December to February), Hakodate is full of lights and you can enjoy the night view of the city. 2. ** Little Drunk ** - In early November, there was a street in Otaru after the snow. There was snow and the sea, just like an anime world. In December, one could also experience the beautiful snow scenery in Otaru. - You can take a stroll along the Otaru Canal. This is the main venue of the Snow Lantern Route (held in mid-February every year, and you can also feel the early atmosphere in December). At that time, there will be some candles and snow lanterns, and the beautiful scenery of floating river lanterns on the water. 3. ** Sapparo ** - Odori Park, Ekihimitori and Nanyijo Tongri would be lit up from November until the Snow Festival, and there would be Christmas markets during Christmas. - The Snow Festival in Sabero was held every February. Although it was late for Christmas, one could experience the icy atmosphere before the festival in advance. ###4. Delicacy Experience 1. ** Whiskey Journey ** - Yushi Distillery: This is one of the birthplaces of Japanese whiskey. You can make an appointment to visit it for free, and you can taste three glasses of whiskey after the visit. - Sabero beer museum: located in downtown Sabero, you can taste Sabero beer here. There are beer restaurants in the park, suitable for dining. 2. ** Special wine and food combination ** - Japan's national liquor, Chisuzuru, is located in the same winery as the museum. You can buy lees ice cream (400 yen) and experience the unique combination of sake and ice cream. 3. ** Other delicacies ** - Hakodate has a seafood tavern specializing in Hokkaido ingredients, such as Ya Jia (GA·YA), where you can taste the seasonal seafood delicacies of Hakodate. - In Hokkaido, you can also go to the seafood and kamame restaurant, Araki, to taste the food. ###5. Lodging You can choose your accommodation location according to your itinerary. For example, staying in downtown Sporo is convenient for visiting Sporo and its surrounding attractions; staying in Otaru can better experience the beauty and style of Otaru. The Christmas period is the peak tourist season. It is recommended to book in advance to obtain better prices and accommodation conditions. The novel "Winter in Hokkaido" is equally exciting. Everyone is welcome to click and read it!
Hokkaido Summer Travel Guide Route
The following is a Hokkaido summer independent travel strategy route: * * 1. Furano Area ** 1. * * Transportation * - The transportation in Hokkaido is not very convenient. You can consider taking a bus to Furano with a group. 2. * * Attractions ** - * * Futian Farm **: Hokkaido's flower fields are mainly concentrated here, and it is a must-visit attraction. Here, you can take a farm wagon and experience the feeling of walking in the flower field. You can also enjoy the colorful flower field while tasting lavender and honeydew ice cream. The farm was located on the beautiful hills of Biei-machi. While admiring the flowers, one could look out at the vast Tokachi-dake mountain range in the distance. - They could try Furano's milk ice cream. The cows here were said to have grown up eating hop and corn, and the quality of the milk was very good. * * 2. Toya Lake ** 1. * * Catering ** - First, they went to the local seafood market. They could see all kinds of fresh fish, crabs, and seafood. They could buy and taste them at their own expense at affordable prices. Freshly cut salmon, fresh sea urchin, and delicious grilled eel. 2. * * Attractions ** - Lake Toya: It was the northernmost lake in Japan that was not frozen. The lake water was beautiful all year round. One could enjoy the lake view while strolling on the hot spring street. When tired, one could even rest in the elegantly designed hand or foot soup and enjoy the unique tourist experience of the hot spring street. - * * Lake Toya Sairo Observation Deck **: Located on a small hill north of Lake Toya, facing the island in the middle of the lake, you can have a panoramic view of the island on Lake Toya, as well as a 180-degree view of the lake and mountains. * * 3. Otaru ** 1. * * Attractions ** - * * Otaru Canal **: The only remaining antique European-style canal in Japan. Surrounding it are stone warehouses built during the Meiji and Taisho periods. You can stroll through the ancient streets here. - Otaru was famous for its music boxes and exquisite glass ornaments. There were many shops selling music boxes and glass ornaments, such as the Hokuichi Whistle Museum and the Music Museum. * * 4. Saparo ** - They could visit White Lovers Factory, which was like a fairytale world with delicious ice cream. In addition, the vicinity of Uniqlo in Saparo was like a brand factory store. It was very large and suitable for shopping. The novel "Winter in Hokkaido" is equally exciting. Everyone is welcome to click and read it!