Hokkaido maple viewing - Jozankei Hot Springs 2-day 1-night maple viewing itinerary recommended

#ViewingMaple #100TravelWays Mid-to-late October in Hokkaido is the best time to enjoy the maple leaves. In addition to Nakajima Park, Hokkaido Shrine and Hokkaido University Ginkgo in downtown Sapporo, the suburban #丁山溪 is also highly recommended and closer to nature. The golden maple leaves in the mountains and valleys are completely different from the red leaves in the city. It is very suitable for planning a 2-day and 1-night self-driving itinerary. The recommendations are as follows: Day-1. Sapporo - Jozankei Onsen - Tsuruga Mori no Uta - Futami Suspension Bridge Light-up Day-2. Hoheikyo Dam-Asari Dam-Otaru Canal-Sapporo Traffic tips: 1. Renting a car and driving yourself is the most maneuverable. The drive from Sapporo to Jozankei takes about 40 minutes. On the way back, you can also walk to Otaru and then return to Sapporo. 2. Take the express bus from Sapporo Station South Exit No. 12 to Jozankei Station. The journey takes about 60 minutes. If you are departing from New Chitose Airport, the journey takes about 90 minutes. Must-see attractions: 1. #Futami Suspension Bridge The representative red suspension bridge of Jozankei is located between the Jozankei Valley. The red leaves of the valley on both sides are super beautiful to be photographed, with gold, red and green, and the color layers are quite rich. There are also lighting activities at night, similar to the sound and light interactive projection of teamLab, which makes the Futami Suspension Bridge and Jozankei very magical and charming. It can be said that there are different styles during the day and at night. 2. #Fengpingxia Dam The dam in the upper reaches of Jozankei is about 15-20 minutes’ drive away. It is also a well-known maple viewing spot in the local area. Without artificial carvings, the red leaves here are more beautiful. The magnificent dam discharge is quite worth seeing, and you can also take an electric car and a small cable car. 3. #Asato Dam When driving from Jozankei to Otaru, you will pass by Otaru Inland Lake and Asato Dam. The most special thing is that from the dam bridge you can take a 360-degree photo of the circular expressway and the red and yellow leaves all over the mountain. The beauty from this angle is so stunning that it is worth stopping. 4. #OtaruCanal This popular attraction needs no introduction. The Otaru Canal and the cultural and creative warehouses along the bank have always been a favorite spot for tourists. Although there are no maple leaves in the city, the canal still looks very exotic when photographed. You can also stroll around the shopping and pedestrian streets and find some food while you are there. Recommended restaurants: #丁山溪鹤雅休闲度假村温泉森之謌 , a well-known hot spring hotel group in Hokkaido, uses wood as a design element, giving travelers the feeling of bathing in the forest. The biggest selling points of Mori no Uta are the hot springs and food. The hot spring water is very smooth and warm, and your skin will be super smooth after soaking in it. The food is a buffet of banquet-level cuisine. In addition to all-you-can-eat seafood, even the desserts are so exquisite and beautiful that you can't stop eating! The basic room type for two people with one night and two meals is priced at about $10,000, which is a good value for money. There are also half-day tours with hot spring bathing and lunch. Must-eat food: #森自餐 The buffet restaurant of Senzhiu Hot Spring Hotel is very attentive to quality and taste, especially the seafood is quite abundant, scallops, sweet shrimps, sashimi, snow crab legs, salmon roe, delicious and sweet, love it! Even the desserts are made with great care, and their exquisiteness is in no way inferior to the cakes sold separately outside. Even if you don't stay at the hotel, you can still make a special trip here to eat. Highly recommended! # 牛かつ 小樽黒泽 A steak specialty store in downtown Otaru, offering local Shirao Wagyu beef. Coin-operated ordering allows you to choose the grade of beef and also opt for Wagyu croquettes as a side dish. For some reason, Japanese fried steak is so delicious. The fat marbling and tender beef really melts in your mouth. The grill pan can also adjust the doneness of the meat according to your own preferences. In short, you must come and try it when you come to Otaru. Shopping Guide: The shopping street of #定山溪温泉 is not big, but it is also suitable for strolling. The local area has created the Kappa legend, which can be said to be the Kappa as a mascot, and has derived many cute peripheral products and sculptures, where you can check in and take photos. Of course, the wine in the hot spring town is also highly recommended and you can have a sip. #小樽购物街 is more lively and fun to visit. There are a lot of handicrafts, such as glass and music boxes, which are quite famous. There are also many kinds of souvenirs, such as Otaru ramen and double cheese cake. People who love shopping should not feel tired after walking for a whole day. #Hokkaido self-driving #Hokkaido maple viewing #Dingshanke maple viewing #Viewing maple #100 ways to travel #Dingshanke hot springs #Hokkaido travel