Hokkaido
Hokkaido, Japan’s second largest island, is the country’s largest and northernmost prefecture. Between Honshu and Hokkaido, there is a strait connected by a Shinkansen railway tunnel. Most of the climate is quite cold. But summers are cool as it is not as hot and humid as other regions of Japan.
The capital of Hokkaido is Sapporo, followed by Hakodate in the south. and the city of Asahikawa in the middle of the island
The country’s main industries are the production of energy, lighting, beer. Most of the population is in the service sector. Although Hokkaido is a city that focuses on agriculture and industry. It is a province with many natural attractions. Suitable for skiing and soaking in hot springs.
Tourist Attraction
“Odori Park” or “Odori Koen”
It is both a garden and a street that cuts through the downtown area from east to west. Sapporo became famous worldwide for the Olympic Winter Games held here in 1972. The city is known for its ramen, beer and snow festival.
“Otaru”
Otaru, a romantic city Along with the old and historical importance, see the Otaru Canal, which is 1,140 meters long and connects to Otaru Bay. In the past, around 1920, the era of the booming shipping industry.
“Lake Toya”
Hokkaido’s most beautiful and famous Lake Toya. this lake It is one of Japan’s famous lakes. It is a circular lake with a circumference of about 40 kilometers . In the middle of the lake there is an island in the middle. There is a boat crossing between the four islands and great views on Mount Yoteisan. Lake Toya was also the venue for the G8 World Summit in 2008, which the leaders of 8 countries admired and admired the lake very much.
” Hell Valley , Noboribetsu Jikogudani “
Jigokudani Hell Valley It is a natural boiling mud pool. Rich in geothermal sulfur minerals If tourists walk along the corridor, they will be able to see temples caused by heat rising from the underground all the time.
Jigokudani Hell Valley is hilly. There is a path for tourists to see natural phenomena along the way. If you keep walking, you will find “Uonuma”, a large sulfur bath with a temperature of 50 degrees Celsius, and many tourists often take a foot bath to relax and believe that it helps in curing foot ailments. very well, too
Snow Festival
Sapporo Snow Festival It is a famous snow festival in Sapporo. Which is held around the beginning of February of every year on the 3 part of the event area, Odori Park. Susukino Shopping District and the Sapporo Community Dome Hundreds of snow and ice sculptures were presented at the event. The Sapporo Snow Festival is the largest snow festival in Japan. And there are more than 2 million visitors from all over the world every year.
Furano and Biei
It is a city located in the center of the island of Hokkaido, where Furano and Bii are known to people for their scenic views. Traditionally beautiful scenery The best time to visit Furano City is in July when the lavender flowers are in full bloom. In the winter, Furano City will change to change the popular tourist destination of various skiers Because there are many famous winter resorts located in this city.
