Hokkaido|A must-visit place all year round
🇯🇵Hokkaido⛷️❄️ Summer flower sea & winter skiing paradise, waiting for you to come and play~
Hokkaido is really a place that makes people want to come again! In summer, there are unbeatable lavender fields, and in winter, it is a paradise for ski lovers! ⛰️No matter what season it is, there are beautiful scenery and delicious food that are especially suitable for checking in. Today I will share with you some great travel tips, so save them quickly! 💗
🌸 Summer must-see: Lavender and Patchwork Road
Every July, the sea of lavender in Furano is simply a dream! No need to retouch photos! The purple sea of lavender is connected into one piece, and the air is filled with fragrance ~ Biei's "Patchwork Road" is also a place not to be missed. The color blocks on the hills are like a series of spliced paintings, and every angle is beautiful to take pictures! 📸
📍Furano lavender fields
📍Biei Patchwork Road
❄️ Winter skiing: Wonders of the snow country!
The ski resorts in Hokkaido are worth experiencing, the snow quality is super good! Recommended ski resorts in Niseko and Furano, suitable for ski enthusiasts of different levels! The most famous is the Sapporo Snow Festival in winter. The huge ice and snow sculptures are so shocking! Take a hot spring bath by the way, perfect~🛷
📍Niseko Ski Resort
📍Sapporo Snow Festival
Recommended itinerary 🚗
📅 Day 1: Explore Sapporo City
* 🏫 Hokkaido University: Stroll along the campus trails lined with ginkgo trees in autumn and feel the strong academic atmosphere.
* 🌳 Odori Park: Enjoy a moment of tranquility and rest your mind in this green oasis in the city center.
* 🌃 Mt. Moiwa night view: Take the cable car directly to the top of the mountain and enjoy the dazzling night view of Sapporo.
* 🛍️ Tanukikoji Shopping Street: Tanukikoji is brightly lit at night and is a paradise for food and shopping.
📅 Day 2: Day trip to Otaru
* 🚄 Sapporo➠Otaru: Depart from Sapporo, take the JR train and head north to the romantic town of Otaru.
* 🏰 South Otaru: Explore every corner of Otaru and discover the different northern scenery.
* 🛍️ Sakaimachi-dori Shopping Street: Shop and eat, taste the sweetness of Otaru, and buy exquisite handicrafts.
* 🌉 Otaru Canal: Stroll along the canal and feel the romance and nostalgia of Otaru.
* 📸 Funamizaka: The filming location of Love Letter, leave your romantic footprints here.
* 🚉 Otaru Station: Return to Sapporo with full of memories.
📅 Day 3: Hakodate trip
* 🚌 Sapporo➠Hakodate: Head east to Hakodate and explore every corner of this city.
* ⛰️ Hachimanzaka: Stand on Hachimanzaka, overlook the sea in the distance, and feel the gentle sea breeze.
* 🌆 Mt. Hakodate: Climb Mt. Hakodate, wait for night to fall, and enjoy the night view of Hakodate, which is known as one of the three major night views in the world.
🥘 Hokkaido Food: Eat the whole of Hokkaido in one bite!
•Seafood Donburi: Eat fresh seafood directly. It is recommended to try a bowl of seafood donburi in Hakodate or Otaru, which is super rich!
•Genghis Khan Grilled Lamb: A Hokkaido specialty lamb dish, super tender lamb, grilled to a fragrant aroma, you’ll fall in love with it at first bite!
•Sapporo miso ramen: Sapporo’s miso ramen is well-deserved. A bowl of it in winter will warm your stomach and heart.
🚗 Tips for self-driving tours:
Hokkaido is very suitable for self-driving tours, especially for those who want to go to the suburbs to see the scenery! I recommend renting a car from New Chitose Airport, driving to Sapporo, Furano, Asahikawa, and then back to Otaru. The scenery along the way is amazing and it is definitely worth the trip~
🧳 Tips for outfit:
•Summer: Remember to bring sunscreen! Wear bright-colored clothes when taking photos in the lavender fields to make them look better.
•Winter: Be sure to wear cold-proof snow clothing when skiing! Gloves and hats are also essential, otherwise you will be shivering from the cold haha~
In short, Hokkaido really has different beautiful scenery all year round! Whether you want to relax on vacation or experience exciting outdoor activities, Hokkaido can satisfy you~💫 Come and check in!