What are the tourist attractions in Hokkaido, Japan?

Hokkaido is located in the north of Japan, accounting for one-fifth of Japan’s area, but its population is only half of Tokyo’s. The population density is extremely low, and most of it is concentrated between Otaru and Asahikawa, centered on Sapporo, so tourists When you arrive in Hokkaido, you often feel a sense of vastness and comfort. Come with me to see what fun things there are in Hokkaido.

Compared with the congestion and prosperity of other Japanese cities, it is really unique. Hokkaido is famous for its charming snow scenery, so winter is the best season to visit Hokkaido.

? The annual Hokkaido Snow Festival is held in early February every year. The venues are located in Odori Park and Makomanai Self-Defense Force Plaza. Visitors can visit here where experts from all over the world gather. The masterpiece of ice sculpture art created by showing off one's skills is majestic and unique. In addition, there are many places worth visiting in Hokkaido. Noboribetsu Hot Spring is the largest hot spring in Hokkaido. It is surrounded by mountains. 11 types of hot springs gush out in the narrow canyon. The water temperature ranges from 45℃ to 93℃. It can treat a variety of diseases. You can also visit the famous Hell Valley here. , the Medicine Buddha statue, the volcanic crater's red cliffs and the mouth of the Liuhuang Fountain and other wonderful sights. Lake Shikotsu is the largest lake in Hokkaido. Mount Tarumae and Mount Eizen stand on the lakeside. They are both active volcanoes. They erupted in 1978 and are still spewing smoke, which contrasts with the calm lake surface. There is a bear ranch on nearby Sifang Ridge, where more than 200 rare brown bears are raised and can put on wonderful performances. Visitors can feed and take photos freely in the park.

Otaru

Otaru is located in the west of Hokkaido, facing Ishikari Bay. It developed as the maritime gateway of Hokkaido about 100 years ago and became extremely prosperous. Many banks and companies came here to develop. , even known as the "Wall Street of the North." In the past, the canal was crowded with countless sampans loading and unloading goods, and there were brick and stone warehouses along the bank, creating a busy scene. Nowadays, these warehouse buildings have been converted into glass craft shops, teahouses, restaurants and large shops. In the evening, the stone streets and gasoline lamps lit on both sides fill the city with a nostalgic atmosphere, making people feel very friendly and warm. Otaru is also known as the "Slope City". There are many slopes in the city, including the steep slope named "Hell Slope" and the sloping and curved Funami Slope. There is a Mount Tengu behind the winter ski resort. From the lookout on the mountain, you can not only have a panoramic view of the city, but also the harbor scenery. There is a cable car here for tourists to go up the mountain. The coastal area in the suburbs belongs to the Nisai Kao Shakotan Otaru Coastal National Park, which includes scenic areas such as Ota Maui, which is famous for its cliffs. There are especially many tourists here in summer. The folded red brick official building was built in 1888. After many renovations, it was restored to its original appearance in 1968. It was designated as an important cultural property in 1969. The architectural style adopts American Neo-Baroque style.

Asahidake's Garden

From Asahikawa City, you can take a bus for 1 hour and 30 minutes to reach Asahidake Hot Spring. You can then use the ropeway to reach the 1,600-meter-high mountain. Alpine plant garden. The highest peak "Asahidake" is 2,290 meters above sea level. It is the place where you can enjoy snow for the longest time in Japan. Even in the summer of June, the mountain top shrouded in thick fog is still covered with the remaining white snow from winter, making it mysterious and eerie. The highest peak of the Daisetsu Mountains with an altitude of 2290m. The aerial ropeway runs to the 1600m point. If mountain climbing you need to use real equipment for mountain climbing. There is a walking course that takes about one hour starting from the top of the aerial ropeway. When walking this walking route, it doesn’t matter if you wear shoes and clothing that are easy to walk on. In early summer it becomes a flowerbed of blooming alpine plants. On days after rain or snow, the walking path is muddy, and boots are rented out at the top station of the aerial ropeway. The most prosperous and proud city north of Sendai is the residence of the Folding Matsumae Domain. The Folding Seteng Youth Travel Village covers an area of ??2.7 hectares and has tent areas, camping cabins, campfire plazas, cooking areas, showers, toilets and other well-equipped outdoor activity venues. The Hakodate Waterfront Area is a complex of reused old buildings and warehouses along the western coast from Hakodate Station to Hakodate Port when it prospered as an international trade port. Hakodate Meiji Museum, BAY Hakodate, Kanamori Western Museum, etc. are very popular among young tourists. The rock faces of the andesite pillars with strong stone patterns protruding from the sea about 450 meters along the coast of Folding Tuna Cape create a mysterious scenery in the morning and evening sunlight. Due to its excellence in academics and tourism, it has been designated as a Hokkaido Natural Monument.

Hyesan

In a volcanic area, lava dome hills form a rare double bell volcano. Esan, called Esan in Japanese, is an active volcano with an altitude of 618 meters in the Esan Provincial Natural Park at the southeastern end of the Kameda Peninsula in southern Hokkaido and protruding toward the Pacific Ocean. Eishan is also a good place to overlook the distant scenery. On a clear and cloudless day, you can see Mount Yotei, Komagatake and the Shimokita Peninsula in Aomori Prefecture. Eishan Azalea Park is located at the foothills of Mt. Ezo and is a great place to view Mount Ezo's azaleas and gensa lampstand flowers. Starting around early May, more than 600 species of alpine plants including azaleas, bilberries, and baby's breath bloom in the wilderness. The area is dyed into a sea of ??red flowers, and the Huishan Rhododendron Festival is held in early summer. In addition, Huishan Hot Spring is also very popular among local people. It has been used as a hot spring treatment place since the mid-19th century. It is quite famous because the color of the hot spring is wine-colored.

In addition, the nearby "Mizuna Seaside Hot Spring" has a three-step beach bath. The water temperature changes according to the ebb and flow of the tide. This open-air hot spring allows you to experience the wonders of watching the sea and hot springs. Folding Floating Island Park is a unique park with 10 floating islands that move slowly and change their posture depending on the direction or time.

Onuma Quasinational Park

It is a water park at the southern foot of Komagatake. It has beautiful Japanese-style scenery and is an attractive tourist and leisure destination. Odori Park Odori Park is located in the city center. There are many urban sculptures, fountains, lilac trees and locust trees. To the north are various commercial companies, financial institution buildings and Hokkaido government buildings. To the south is a large-scale underground commercial street. It is also the city's central commercial street, bustling with activity. In summer, there are many garden-style beer bars in the park, and in winter, Sapporo's most grand event, the Sapporo Ice and Snow Festival, is held. During the ice and snow festival, spectacular snow sculptures and beautiful ice sculptures are erected everywhere in this large park. Shiroikoibitopark Shiroikoibitopark Shiroikoibitopark Shiroikoibito Chocolate Factory is the production and display place of Shiroikoibito chocolate sandwich biscuits and ice cream. It is also a European classical castle full of British atmosphere. Shiroi Koibito symbolizes the half-year-long white snow in Hokkaido and the expectation for your lover. In addition to being a famous chocolate dessert, its place of production is also synonymous with magic and mystery. Its brightly colored brick walls, spiers of different shapes, magnificent castle, and simple and elegant bell tower all highlight the solemn and generous atmosphere. The factory not only has a chocolate museum that displays the history and production process of chocolate, but also a shop where you can buy authentic "Shiroi Koibito". The most surprising thing is that you can experience the process and fun of homemade chocolate in person. Under the guidance of the store staff, you can make a variety of delicious chocolate desserts, which are most suitable as gifts to convey love to your lover.

Otaru Canal Otaru Unga

The Otaru Canal is located in the port area of ??Otaru City and is an iconic landscape of Otaru and even Hokkaido. The canal was opened in 1923 and was used to load and unload cargo, witnessing the prosperity of the "Wall Street of the North" in this area. Today, half of the length of the Otaru Canal has been filled in and used as a road, but a row of masonry warehouses along the bank have been preserved and transformed into glass handicraft shops and other specialty shops. Added with the decoration of gas lamps, they look bright on winter nights. Extraordinarily beautiful. Strolling along the Otaru Canal during the day is a great pleasure. On one side of the river is a long pedestrian walkway, with a Victorian-style kerosene street lamp standing at regular intervals on the road. It is very nostalgic, and many artists can often be seen painting live here.