In the winter of Hokkaido , it is the fresh milk foam on the Frappuccino, and it is also the first bite of spicy hot pot when you are hungry.
is an iced Coke when eating fried chicken, or a glass of mulled wine in the cold wind.
It's simple in that a heavy snow can wrap everyone's sharpness in the world into a round and lovely one.
But when its color approaches the minimum value, the sensory experience can be magnified to the maximum value. Even whether it is a vast white world, a steaming hot spring, or plump and delicious seafood, Hokkaido in winter will definitely make you excited. Go to a little corner of your heart that loves winter.
— Sapporo Slow life—
As one of the few inland cities in Hokkaido, Sapporo has a literary and restrained temperament.
You can take a slow, retro-style tram to wander around the city, or you can take the ropeway to the top of Moiwa Mountain to overlook the entire city. On winter nights, the wind is always very strong on Moiwa Mountain, but the dots of city lights always gently soothe every tired traveler.
Shiroi Koibito is one of the most famous desserts in Hokkaido, and Shiroi Koibito Factory is a factory that makes sweets. In addition to the production factory, Shiroi Koibito Park also has a toy collection exhibition room, a rose garden, etc. It is a place known for "delicious, A dream-filled park with the theme of "Funny and Nostalgic Dessert Story".
Travelers who love shopping don’t have to worry. Sapporo’s Tanukikoji is one of the oldest commercial streets in Hokkaido. It has a history of 140 years. It originally got this cute name because there were many tanuki cats in the area. There are more than 200 shops in a wide range of categories including food, drugstores, clothing, entertainment, etc., so you can browse until you are happy.
When you go to Sapporo in winter, you can also have a great time at the Snow Festival. The Ice and Snow Festival is usually divided into several different venues, which mainly focus on large-scale snow sculptures, ice sculptures and ice and snow entertainment projects. Although Harbin’s ice sculptures are also great, Sapporo’s fairy tale temperament is obviously better:
—Hakodate Japanese Seaport City -
The first golden sign of Hakodate is the magnificent night view. It is known as the world's three major night views together with Hong Kong and Naples, Italy. It has a Michelin-level night view and a million night views.
The second business card is the unique tram, also known as the city of trams.
As a port city that has been engaged in trade for a long time, Hakodate’s traditional Japanese style and European style coexist. The curved coastline makes this city gentle and friendly.
— Otaru How are you—
In Iwai Shunji ’s movie " Love Letter ", Otaru is an exquisite and quiet city. The greeting in the film, "How are you?", is gentle but powerful, and seems to spread slowly throughout the snowfield - this clip was filmed at Mount Tengu in Otaru.
Movie fans who visit Otaru always enjoy cosplaying scenes in movies. If you are not afraid of the cold, you might as well play some "resume" in the snow.
Funamizaka is also one of the filming locations for the movie. It is a very steep slope, but it is actually an ordinary street. But if you have seen this movie, you will also be impressed by its ordinary appearance.
Kitaichi Glass is a glassware studio. In addition to original glassware, there are also handicrafts from all over the world, all of which are very cute.
In Otaru, there is Taisho Glass Museum similar to it. You might as well slow down your journey and walk around this small city slowly.
In winter, there will be a "Snow Lantern Road" composed of thousands of candles in Otaru, dotted with stars, just like in a dream.
If you like crafts, you must not miss the very dreamy Music Box Hall in Otaru. It is divided into the main building and the second hall. It is Japan's top music box exhibition hall. There are some music boxes made with craftsmanship that are no longer seen on the market. Some beautiful, thoughtful and fresh designs.
—Hoshino Resorts Paradise—
Hoshino Resorts is a family resort owned by Japan’s Hoshino Group. Hu Ge and Huo Jianhua’s smash hit Hokkaido photoshoot was shot at Hoshino Resorts.
Hoshino TUMAMU's ski resort has the world's top powder snow - it has not been compacted by a snow compactor, and the snow quality is soft and fine. Both beginners and advanced players can find a slide that suits them, which is very user-friendly.
The resort is divided into two parts: tower and risonare tomamu, which share the public areas of the resort. In comparison, the tower is more cost-effective, while the rooms in the risonare tomamu are all over 100 square meters. All rooms have jacuzzis, saunas, and excellent views.
There are many plank roads in the resort. From the hotel, you can go directly to the forest restaurant where Hu Ge and Huo Jianhua took pictures.
The majestic and ancient pine forest is visible outside the giant floor-to-ceiling windows. Whether it is day or night, you can enjoy the scenery with wine.
There is a cafe closest to heaven on the Yunhai Observation Deck. Have a cup of coffee here and the experience value is absolutely up.
Unfortunately, winter is not the season for viewing the sea of clouds. If you cannot see the sea of clouds, then overlook the snowy scenery from a high place ~
In addition, the resort also has the Water Church designed by Tadao Ando, and the Ice Castle that is only available in winter. , an ice and snow themed town including ice bars, ice hotels, ice restaurants, ice churches and more.
- Biei Your Blue -
Aoike became famous because a "portrait" of it was bought by Apple and became one of the default desktops of the MAC operating system.
The green pond in the snow is so beautiful that it is not like the human world.
If you go there in late winter, you may be a little disappointed after the Aochi Lake is frozen and covered with heavy snow. But if you have a happy-go-lucky mentality, all the silence can be a good scenery on the journey.
Baixu Waterfall is very close to Qingchi. In winter, the blue-green color of the river water and the pure white color of heavy snow are mixed together.
Biei’s Shikisai-no-Oka is a sea of colorful flowers during the season when the flowers are in full bloom.
But in winter, it becomes a snow paradise. You can play snowmobiles, sleds, slides and many other activities.
- Asahikawa Penguin Paradise -
At Asahiyama Zoo in Asahikawa City , in winter, visitors can see the penguins pulled out by the staff twice a day to eat melons. Humans always have a high love for cute animals.
Asahiyama Zoo is the most visited zoo in Japan, and it is also the most popular zoo among people in Japan. The main reason is that it is a zoo that presents the original life styles of animals.
If you are tired of visiting the zoo, don’t miss Asahikawa Ramen Village. There are several ramen shops with the best reputations gathered there. If you have a big stomach, it doesn’t hurt to eat a few more ~
—Noboribetsu Hot Spring Town—
Noboribetsu The hot springs are very famous and have a strong sulfur smell. As soon as you get there, you can smell the obvious smell of rotten eggs. There are hot spring hotels of different sizes and sizes on both sides of the street. Tourists can choose to stay there or just take a bath.
There are many kinds of hot springs, including sulfur springs, salt springs and so on. There are also many interesting shops on the street selling some small items, many of which are Noboribetsu’s most popular ghost and monster peripherals.
Hell Valley is filled with volcanic gas all year round, and the smell of sulfur is also a bit strong. There are many different types of hot springs scattered throughout the valley.
Even in winter, the hot springs in the valley are always steaming with dense water vapor.
Brown bears are the largest beasts in Hokkaido. At Noboribetsu Bear Ranch, you can buy some snacks that brown bears love and feed them as much as you like.
— Shikotsu Toya National Park Pure volcanic lake—
Lake Toya and Lake Shikotsu are both located in Shikotsu Toya National Park. The lake water is clear and pure.
The water of Lake Toya will not freeze in winter. If the weather is clear, the water of the lake will be blue and translucent. Surrounded by Mount Showa Shinzan, Usu Mountain, Mount Tarumae and Mount Yotei, Lake Toya is uniquely beautiful and independent.
Lake Shikotsu, which is in the same national park, has much fewer tourists than Lake Toya, but the scenery is still beautiful and more quiet.
In winter, Lake Shikotsu holds the Ice Wave Festival. As the northernmost ice-free lake in Japan, people spray and freeze the clear lake water in winter to create a crystal clear ice sculpture.
—Foodie Classroom—
Hokkaido is surrounded by the sea and has many types of seafood with good quality. Promise me not to miss the king crab!
Every winter from November to March of the next year, it is a good time to eat crabs. Crab meat sashimi, crab meat sushi, crab tempura, crab porridge, crab hot pot, steamed king crab and crab legs, you can experience it all The feeling of eating crabs until you are full.
In the cold winter, after having fun in the snow, how can we miss a bowl of hot soup and curry?
Hakodate Morning Market is also as tempting as Tsukiji Market. The seafood donburi there is very famous. If you don’t buy it, you will suffer a loss and you will not be fooled.
The last sentence of the last of the twelve songs in "A Dream of Red Mansions" says "The vast white land is so clean." Bai Xue has such power, fame, fortune, and the dust of the world will eventually return to zero in the snow.
From another perspective, the withering paleness also contains the power of revival of all things. Time, with its eternal desire, will refine every passing moment into eternity and also accumulate the upcoming moments.
"What kind of name this desire has in the world can be ignored."
I wish you a free and abundant winter trip.
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