The first snow in Hokkaido, a mouth are people very like, very much looking forward to one of the scenery, because under the need of Hokkaido scenery romantic, like a fairy tale castle, this year's first snow has begun to fall, although it is still autumn, but here in Hokkaido has begun to snow ah!

October 18, 2021, Japan's Hokkaido has snowed.

White Lovers Park

White Lovers Chocolate Chip Cookies are believed to have been loved by everyone early on, and are a popular snack that must be bought when traveling to Japan. Shiroi Koibito Park is not only a place where chocolate cookies are produced, but also a classical European castle full of fairy tale atmosphere.

The park is divided into two parts: the factory and the park. The park is colorful, and in the center there is a clock tower that chimes the whole time, and at the whole time every day, there is a lively and interesting puppet show, so it is as if you have entered a fairy tale world here.

You can tour the chocolate-making process, experience making delicious White Lovers' cookies, or buy White Lovers' cookies or peripherals as souvenirs, which is both sincere and romantic.

Hokkaido Jingu Shrine

Hokkaido Jingu Shrine, which is located in the middle of Mount Koya Park, has been enshrining the four deities of Daikoku Kagami, Onamu Kagami, Shohiko Nyo Kagami, and the Emperor of Meiji since the beginning of the Meiji era, and has been worshipped by the residents of Hokkaido. A variety of mikoshi are sold at the shrine, and many people come here to pray for a safe and smooth new year.

Ruins of the Old Hokkaido Main Office

This is the site of the Hokkaido Main Office, the highest administrative body in Hokkaido, and is a symbol of Hokkaido with its neo-baroque architecture, known as the "Red Brick Building". Today, the tables and chairs are still in the same style as in the past, revealing a sense of history.

Sapporo TV Tower

Tokyo has the Tokyo Tower, and Sapporo also has a landmark, the Sapporo TV Tower, which is located in the center of the city at the entrance to Odori Park. The Sapporo TV Tower is 147 meters high, and has a 360-degree observatory overlooking the city of Sapporo.

Beaver Road Shopping Street

Since it's in the center of the city, what's not to love about shopping? The Beaver Road Shopping Street is seven kilometers long, the whole road from one chome to seven chome, food, medicine and cosmetics, special gifts, also interspersed with a variety of food and drink, so you can shop at one breath at the same time to fill your stomach! It's a shopper's paradise!

Bono Joy Street

This is the liveliest place in Sapporo, on a par with Tokyo's Kabukicho, and is located right next to the Beaver Road shopping street. It's like a city that never sleeps, with dazzling neon lights. It is also home to a variety of popular gourmet restaurants.

Snow, is romantic, is beautiful, the moonlight on the snow, the scenery is beautiful, a little starlight, so that people have an illusion, that is, the sky stars fell on the ground!

Hokkaido and domestic time difference of 1 hour, no need to specially carry a conversion plug.

The months of October and December through February are the peak tourist seasons in Hokkaido. Please note that although Hokkaido is beautiful in winter, there is a lot of snow and wind, which may cause flight delays or even cancellations, so please keep up with the weather and be prepared. Depending on the region, the temperature in winter ranges from 0℃ to -20℃, so bring cold-proof clothes and non-slip shoes before you leave, or you can buy non-slip shoe covers locally.

Hokkaido has clean air and strong sunshine, so please do your best to protect yourself from the sun.

Goods in Japan are usually marked up, and it is rare to be able to haggle over prices, especially for clothing, shoes, hats, souvenirs and food.

Hokkaido is famous for its hot springs, and hot spring hotels have free shuttle buses, which usually need to be booked in advance. When entering the bath, you should wash your body in the shower area before entering the onsen pool, and you should not scrub or use toiletries while soaking.

When eating at restaurants, note that it is not customary to serve hot boiled water in Japan. Please try to finish your food as a sign of respect for the food and the chef.

It is not customary to tip in Japan, and there is no need to provide tips to service staff when eating or checking in.

There are fewer garbage drop-off points at natural attractions, so it is recommended that you prepare some garbage bags to encapsulate your garbage, and then dispose of it by category when you return to your hotel or convenience store. In Japan, garbage is generally categorized into burnable garbage, non-burnable garbage, plastic bottles, cans, and other categories, so please remember to check when you throw out your garbage.

To smoke in Japan, you have to go to a smoking area (___sho

Kitsuenjyo), which can generally be found at public **** facilities such as train stations and on the side of the road (just look for the setups where you can throw out ashes and cigarette butts). Going into a restaurant to eat will also give you a choice of smoking or non-smoking areas, but some restaurants only have non-smoking seats.

When you are in quieter restaurants, on buses and other public ****, please try to speak softly so as not to disturb people around you, and try not to talk on the phone while on public **** transportation.

JRPasses for Hokkaido can be purchased with your passport at JR stations in Sapporo, so you don't need to buy them in advance overseas.