The snow in Hokkaido is a dream tourist attraction for many friends who want to go out in winter. The winter scenery here is very charming.
So, what are the things that tourists need to try and experience in Hokkaido?
When is the best time to play?
The scenery of Hokkaido is located in the northernmost part of Japan. It has unparalleled and attractive snow scenery after winter, and it is also synonymous with the romantic snow country.
For skiers, the texture of “powder snow” and high-level ski resorts are not to be missed.
Font Do you want to see the penguins parade?
That is the signature event of Xushan Zoo.
This zoo in Asahikawa is one of the most popular zoos in Japan, where you can see many cute cold animals.
"Bath bathing" at Asahiyama Zoo is a popular experience when traveling around Japan.
Stay at a hot spring hotel or make a special trip to hot spring resorts such as Noboribetsu and Lake Toya to experience the fun and enjoyment of bathing.
The fresh seafood from the hot spring Hokkaido fishery greatly satisfies your taste buds, and the taste of the local specialty "three crabs" is not to be missed.
The famous local Sapporo Ramen is also a famous delicacy.
Seafood delicacies: The above best travel time is the best tourist season in Hokkaido.
Local Japanese and international tourists flock to Hokkaido during the peak tourist season, when hotel prices rise and transportation is often hard to come by.
If you choose a popular season, please try to stagger Japan’s public holidays to avoid inconvenience to your trip.
In the winter of 2 summer (June-August) and winter (December-February) years, there is snow everywhere in Hokkaido, and ski resorts in the suburbs begin to open one after another.
The climate is getting colder, but it has entered the most active season in the region.
You can enjoy the snow or participate in snow activities.
It would be a fantastic experience if it comes in time for Christmas.
The Sapporo Snow Festival, held in early February every year, is the largest winter event in Hokkaido.
At this time, Sapporo has accumulated snow all winter, and the city has turned into a silvery fairy tale landscape.
This season is also a good time to find hot springs in Hokkaido.
Please note: Japan’s New Year holiday is from December 29th to January 3rd of the following year.
During this period, many attractions are closed.
If you choose to celebrate the New Year in Hokkaido, please consider in advance the inconvenience caused by the closure of scenic spots.
The spring in Hokkaido is short from December to February of the following year, and the temperature is generally low.
The cherry blossoms are in full bloom around the May Day holiday and are the last frontline of Japan's "Sakura Front".
The summer from April to May is the season when lavender blooms in Hokkaido, and Furano is a world-famous lavender producing area.
Every year from early June to the end of August, the hillsides and plains turn into purple flowers, known as the "Provence of the East."
Autumn comes early in Hokkaido from June to August, and you can see the mountains covered with red leaves during the National Day holiday.
But tourists watching the maples seem to have ignored the existence of Hokkaido, and there are no crowds.
This time is perfect for tourists looking for peace and quiet.
Avoid New Year's Day and the Golden Week of the Orchid Festival from September to November.
New Year is the most important holiday for Japanese people.
At this time, you can choose to go to the shrine to join in the fun, but to a large extent you will encounter closed shops and traffic jams.
In mid-August, Obon is a Japanese Buddhist ritual.
The Japanese, who value family and respect their ancestors, have turned the Bon Festival, a time to pay homage to their ancestors, into a festival where they need to go home and reunite.
So every year there is a short holiday around the Orchid Festival.
Traveling at this time will also encounter shop closures and traffic jams.
: From 2010 to 2010, the consumption level in Hokkaido was medium compared to big cities such as Tokyo and Osaka. Drinks were generally 120-150 yen (approximately RMB 7-10), and ramen was about 600 yen/bowl (approximately
(approximately RMB 39), paella is 1,500 yen/portion (approximately RMB 97).
Hotel prices vary according to high season.
In the off-season, you can stay in a budget hotel with convenient transportation for 3,000 yen (approximately RMB 195) per person. In the peak season, it is difficult to find a room in a hot spring hotel for 20,000 yen (approximately RMB 1,300).
Hokkaido is far away and transportation expenses are relatively high.
It is recommended to purchase the matching JR Hokkaido Pass after determining the transportation route to save costs.