Hokkaido, the only prefecture among 47 prefectures in Japan, is also the northernmost first-class administrative region, the largest island in Japan except Honshu, and the 21st largest island in the world, slightly smaller than Ireland. Honshu Island is bounded by Tsutsugaru Strait in the south and Sakhalin Island by Zonggu Strait in the north. Sapporo is the administrative center and the largest city in Hokkaido.

Famous scenic spots

Lake Shikotsu and other places

Subordinate areas

Sapporo and other places

Government residence

Sapporo

Railway station

new chitose airport, Hakodate Airport, etc.

Location

Located in the northernmost part of the Japanese archipelago, Hokkaido [1] is located in the northern part of Japan, accounting for one-fifth of the total area of Japan, while the population is only half that of Tokyo, and the population density is extremely low, and most of them are concentrated between Otaru and Asahikawa with Sapporo as the center. Therefore, when tourists arrive in Hokkaido, they often feel comfortable, compared with the crowded prosperity of other cities in Japan. Hokkaido is famous for its charming snow scene, so winter is the best season to visit Hokkaido. The annual Hokkaido Snow Festival is held in early February of each year, and the venues are located in Datong Park and the Self-Defense Force Square in Zhenju, where visitors can visit the ice sculptures carved by experts from all over the world, which are magnificent and ingenious.

In addition, there are many places worth visiting in Hokkaido. Dengbie Hot Spring is the largest hot spring in Hokkaido, surrounded by mountains, and 11 kinds of hot springs gush out in narrow canyons. The water temperature ranges from 45 to 93, which can treat many diseases. You can also visit the famous Hell Valley, the Tathagata statue of pharmacists, the dark cliffs of the crater and the mouth of the Liuhuang fountain. Lake Shikotsu is the largest lake in Hokkaido, and Mount Tarumae and Huiqianyue, which stand on the lakeside, are both active volcanoes. They erupted in 1978 and still spewed smoke, which is in harmony with the calm lake. There is a bear ranch on the nearby Sifangling, where more than 2 precious brown bears are raised and can perform wonderful performances. Visitors can freely feed and take photos in the park as a souvenir.

the northernmost of Japan's four main islands. Japan's second largest island. Located in the northernmost part of the Japanese archipelago (between 4 degrees 33 minutes north latitude and 45 degrees 33 minutes east longitude). It is 42 kilometers wide from north to south and 54 kilometers long from east to west, covering an area of 83,52 square kilometers (32,247 square miles). Together with the neighboring islands, it forms the administrative unit "Dao", accounting for 21% of Japan's land area. It is bordered by the Sea of Japan in the west, the Pacific Ocean in the south and the Sea of Okhotsk in the northeast. It is adjacent to Honshu by Tsutsugaru Strait in the southwest, and faces Sakhalin Island (sakhalin island) in Russia by pulling Perouse Strait (Zonggu Strait) in the north. It is a strategic place to control the two Gorges, and the frontier outpost in northern Japan is known as "Japan's North Gate Lock Key". It is characterized by cool climate and recently formed mountains and volcanoes.

natural climate

the monsoon is obvious, and the temperate maritime climate. Average temperature: January-April-October, August 18-2. The annual precipitation is 8 12mm. There is snow from December to March of the following year, with a depth of 4 meters. There is sea fog on the southeast coast in summer, and there is floating ice on the north and east coasts in winter.

Tourist attractions

Icebreakers

Icebreakers Karingoo II and Aurora leave the port, and it takes one hour to go sightseeing by boat. The sightseeing boats pass through the floating ice and can observe the running water at hand. This fascinating tourism project will last for two months from mid-January. There is also "Aurora" running in Netwalk.

The night view of Hakodate

ranks alongside Hong Kong and Naples as the three major night views in the world. Due to topographic factors, Hakodate's night scene is famous for its special fan shape. The night view of Hakodate is X-shaped, and the lights are shining, like an unknown field in space. It is said that Hakodate needs millions of dollars for power consumption every night.

Otaru

Otaru is located in the west of Hokkaido, facing Ishikari Bay. It developed as the sea gate of Hokkaido about 1 years ago, and it is extremely prosperous. Many banks and enterprises have come here to develop, and it is even called "Wall Street in the North". In the past, the canal was crowded with countless sampans for loading and unloading goods, and there were brick warehouses along the coast, which was a busy scene. Now these warehouse buildings have been changed into glass handicraft shops, teahouses, restaurants and large shops. In the evening, slate streets and gasoline lights on both sides make the city full of nostalgia, which makes people feel very cordial 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 inclined and curved boat slope. There is a Mt.Tengu behind the ski resort in winter. Overlooking from the observation deck on the mountain, you can not only have a panoramic view of the city, but also overlook the harbor scenery. There is a ropeway car here for tourists to go up the mountain. The coastal zone in the suburbs belongs to ji dan Otaru Coastal National Park in Niseko, among which there are scenic spots such as Aotamai, which is famous for its cliffs, and there are many tourists here in summer.

The red brick official residence

was built in 1888, and was restored to its original appearance in 1968 after many renovations. It was designated as an important cultural property in 1969. The architectural style is American New Baroque style.

Xuyue Garden

It takes 1 hour and 3 minutes by bus from Xuchuan City to reach Xuyue Hot Spring, and then you can reach the alpine plant garden with an altitude of 1,6 meters by cableway. The highest peak, "Xuyue", is 229 meters above sea level, which is the longest place to enjoy snow in Japan. Even in summer and June, the mountain covered with dense fog is still covered with snow left in winter, with some strangeness in its mystery.

the daxue mountain with an elevation of 229m is the highest mountain. The aerial ropeway is running at the location of 16m m. If mountaineering needs real equipment. There is a one-hour walk route with the peak of the aerial ropeway as the starting point. When taking this walking route, it doesn't matter because the shoes and clothes are easy to walk. Early summer has become a garden where alpine plants bloom. On rainy days and snowy days, there was mud on the promenade, and long boots were lent at the peak station of the aerial ropeway.

Matsumae Mansion

The most prosperous and proud city in the north of Sendai.

Laipeng Youth Travel Village

Covering an area of 2.7 hectares, there are tent areas, camping cabins, campfire squares, cooking places, showers, toilets and other well-equipped outdoor activities.

Hakodate Waterfront

Reusable buildings such as ancient buildings and warehouses along the coast of the western region in the direction from Hakodate Station to Hakodate Wharf, which flourished as an international trade port. Headed by Hakodate Meiji Museum, BAY Hakodate and Jinsen Museum are deeply loved by young tourists.

The Cape of Tuna

The rocky surface with strong andesite columns protruding from the sea surface about 45m along the coast reflects mysterious scenery in the morning and evening sunshine. Because of its academic and sightseeing advantages, it was designated as a natural monument in Hokkaido.

Huishan

Huishan

In the volcanic region, a rare double bell-shaped volcano is formed by lava dome hills.

Huishan, called Esan in Japanese, is an active volcano with an altitude of 618 meters, which is located at the southeast end of Kameda Peninsula in the south of Hokkaido and protruding into the Pacific Ocean. Huishan is also a good place to look into the future. When it is clear and cloudless, you can see Yangti Mountain, Juyue and shimokita peninsula in Aomori Prefecture from afar.

Huishan Rhododendron Park, located at the foot of Huishan Mountain, is a scenic spot for viewing Rhododendron in Xiayi Mountain and flowers on the platform of Gengsha Lantern. Since early May, more than 6 kinds of alpine plants such as rhododendron, blueberry and gypsophila paniculata have been blooming in Yuan Ye, and this place has been dyed into a sea of red flowers, and the Huishan Rhododendron Festival was held in early summer.

In addition, Huishan Hot Spring is also quite popular with local people. It has been used as a hot spring treatment place since the mid-19th century, and it is quite famous because of its wine color. In addition, there are three step baths on the beach in the nearby "Water without Seaside Hot Springs", and the water temperature will change according to the ebb and flow. This kind of open-air hot spring can better experience the mystery of watching the sea and hot springs.

Floating Island Park

Ten floating islands move slowly, changing their posture with direction or time.

Otuma National Park

is a water park at the southern foot of Juyue. It has beautiful scenery with Japanese style, and is an attractive place for sightseeing and leisure.

Odori Park in Datong Park

Datong Park is in the center of the city, where there are many urban sculptures, fountains, lilac trees and locust trees. In the north, there are various commercial houses, financial institutions and Hokkaido government buildings, and in the south, there is a large-scale underground commercial street, which is also the central commercial street of the city. It is very lively. In summer, there will be many courtyard beer shops in the park, and in winter, Sapporo Ice and Snow Festival, the biggest event in Sapporo, will be held. During the ice and snow festival, spectacular snow sculptures and beautiful ice sculptures will be erected everywhere in this big park.

shiroikoibitopark

White Lover Chocolate factory is the production and exhibition place of white lovers chocolate sandwich biscuits and ice cream, and it is also a European classical castle full of British flavor. White lovers, symbolizing the half-year-long snow in Hokkaido and the expectation for lovers, are not only famous chocolate desserts, but also the place where they are produced is synonymous with magic and mystery. Its colorful brick walls, spires with different shapes, magnificent castles and quaint and elegant bell towers all highlight the solemn and generous atmosphere. There is not only a chocolate museum showing the history and production process of chocolate, but also a shop that can buy authentic "white lovers". The most surprising thing is that you can experience the process and fun of homemade chocolate. Under the guidance of the clerk, you can make all kinds of delicious chocolate desserts, which are the most suitable gifts for lovers to convey love.

Otarunga Otarunga

Otarunga Canal is located in the port area of Otarunga City, which is a landmark landscape of Otarunga and even Hokkaido. The canal was opened in 1923 and used to load and unload goods, which witnessed the prosperity of "North Wall Street" in this area. Today, half the length of the Xiaozun Canal has been filled for road use, but a row of masonry warehouses along the coast have been preserved and transformed into special shops such as glass handicraft shops, which are particularly beautiful in winter nights with the embellishment of gas lamps. It is a very pleasant thing to stroll along the Otaru Canal during the day. On one side of the river is a long pedestrian path, and a Victorian kerosene street lamp stands at intervals on the road, which is very nostalgic, and many artists can often be seen painting on the spot here.

Food

Lamian Noodles, Hokkaido [3]

Whether you are tired of eating Lamian Noodles in other Japanese cities or not, when you come to Hokkaido, you must not miss the three Lamian Noodles with local characteristics: Sapporo Weizeng Lamian Noodles, Asahikawa Soy Sauce Lamian Noodles and Hakodate Salt Lamian Noodles. Now Hokkaido is the most prosperous area of Japanese ramen culture, and Sapporo also has a food street where a large number of Lamian Noodles shops gather, such as Lamian Noodles, Japan and Lamian Noodles Hengding. The characteristic of Lamian Noodles in Hokkaido is that the soup base is mostly cooked with chicken bones, seafood, vegetables and other ingredients. Besides the common barbecued pork, bean sprouts, dried bamboo shoots, the toppings also have the unique flavor of Hokkaido such as butter, corn and seafood.

Hokkaido seafood

Hokkaido is rich in aquatic products resources, which makes sushi, crab meat dishes and other seafood dishes become representative advanced dishes in Beihai. The highest-rated seafood in Japan is produced here, and the main fish types are salmon, pollock, Pacific herring, sardine in the Far East, saury and so on. As a port city in the north, Otaru will naturally not disappoint people who like fish and seafood. The number of Caspian product shops and restaurants on several main streets is comparable to that of Otaru's iconic glass handicraft shop, and the golden shops on both sides of the scenic canal are basically occupied by the catering industry.

Sushi

Hokkaido, also known as Sushi Kingdom, is a treasure house of fresh seafood surrounded by the sea. Sushi is a unique delicacy in Japan. Compared with sushi in Honshu, sushi in Hokkaido is more popular among Japanese and overseas people because it uses scallops, clams, crabs and sea urchins as materials.

Dessert

Hokkaido has developed animal husbandry, producing first-class dairy products, and being deeply influenced by European food culture, a large number of old dessert shops with a long history have been born, which are famous for their mellow taste and rich milk fragrance. Parlor in Sapporo, Snaffle in Hakodate and Letao in Otaru are all famous shops that must be visited, because most of them are made of pure natural fresh raw materials, and it is difficult to transport them to open stores outside Hokkaido, which is a veritable local delicacy.

Soup Curry

soup curry is not a Japanese dish, but it may be authentic only in Hokkaido. After curry was spread from India to Japan, the curry rice made by the Japanese was quite different from the original version of India, and the difference was further expanded after arriving in Hokkaido. Curry sauce has turned into a pot of soup, and the ingredients have changed from simple meat, potatoes, radish and diced vegetables to a variety of large vegetables and even a combination of grilled chicken chops. The color is bright, the aroma is refreshing and the appetite is great.

Genghis Khan barbecue

Outside Hokkaido, Japanese people hardly eat mutton. It's very enjoyable to roast mutton and vegetables together on an iron plate protruding from the center, with a famous product of Hokkaido-beer. There are generally two ways to eat Genghis Khan's roast. One is to marinate the meat slices before roasting. The other is to roast raw mutton and dip it in sauce. Genghis Khan barbecue uses locally produced lamb, and the fresh mutton has a small smell, so it is recommended to try it. Sapporo has the largest number of Genghis Khan barbecue shops, and many popular shops are always lined up in front of them.

North

Sea Crab: It is found in the Sea of Japan at the junction of Russia, South Korea and Japan. Mainly cod farm crabs, hairy crabs and flower crabs.

kelp (kelp) in Hokkaido: real kelp, Liyi kelp, Luojiu kelp, Sanshi kelp and other varieties are produced in Hokkaido.

Lamian Noodles in Hokkaido: the taste of miso soup in Sapporo, soy sauce in Asahikawa, and salt taste in Lamian Noodles in Hakodate.

Genghis Khan roast mutton: roast mutton and vegetables in a round iron pot. For mutton barbecue, it is divided into barbecue with seasoning and barbecue with seasoning