TOP5 Popular Attractions in Hokkaido, Japan｜Offer｜Lazy bag

The TOP 5 popular attractions in Hokkaido has always been a topic that everyone often asks. Hokkaido, with four distinct seasons, has a vast area, and you can enjoy different fun with the changes of the seasons. In spring, there are whole flower fields, and in summer, you can experience various Activities, full of red maple leaves in autumn, and absolutely must-visit winter snow sports and great snowfields, no matter how many times you visit, you can feel the full charm of Hokkaido. In addition to the beautiful scenery, Hokkaido also has seafood, Dairy products and other delicacies

besides,Kyoto TourismIt is also a very popular place to go to Japan. If you like to compare cities and historical sites, you can also take a look.

▌ Frequently Asked Questions about Japan Travel

– Can I go to Japan to play if I don’t speak Japanese?? –

Nowadays, you can hear Chinese almost anywhere in Japan, and Chinese characters are quite popular, and the materials are basically prepared before you leave for Japan, so you really don’t need to worry too much. Aa is not very good at Japanese. Before departure, I will print out the map, attractions, itinerary and shopping list of this trip, or store it in my mobile phone, or even buy tickets directly (Klook Ticket ItineraryorKkday Ticket Itinerary), if it really doesn’t work, you’ll just be tricky, or ask if there are any clerks who can speak Chinese.

– Where do you want to go on your first trip to Japan? –

This question should be asked most often when planning to travel to Japan for the first time. Aa suggests that you first think about why you want to go to Japan? Who do you want to go with? What is the purpose? Then we can simply divide Japan into four commonly chosen District: Tokyo, Kansai, Hokkaido, Okinawa. Or plan your itinerary through the travel month. For example, from the end of March to the beginning of April, you can choose to enjoy the cherry blossoms, and from September to November, you can go to Japan to enjoy the maple.

– Immigration control measures taken by the Japanese government in response to the novel coronavirus pneumonia –

The Japanese government announced on August 25, 2022 to adjust the entry quarantine regulations:

Starting from 0:00 on September 7, 2022, those who hold a "valid 3-dose vaccination certificate" recognized by the Japanese government do not need to submit a negative PCR certificate within 72 hours before entry when entering the country; if there is no "valid 3-dose vaccination certificate" recognized by the Japanese government "Proof of vaccination" must still submit a negative PCR certificate within 72 hours before entry

According to the Japanese government, countries and regions are divided into three zones: "red", "yellow" and "blue". Taiwan belongs to the "blue zone". Those who enter Japan from the "blue zone (including Taiwan)", regardless of whether they have valid vaccines Proof that entry quarantine will not be implemented upon entry, and home isolation is not required after entry

During the COVID-19 outbreak, the entry regulations to Japan have changed frequently. For the latest details, please contact the Taipei or Kaohsiung Office of the Japan-Taiwan Exchange Association.

– How to choose a flight ticket –

machine with wine: If you don’t want to be too troublesome, you can directly find a travel agency or airline for a free flight + wine itinerary. Usually the number of days will be relatively small, you can add money to stay in the hotel, and usually you will also get some extra tickets for the free flight and wine itinerary. Tickets, such as airport transfers or observation deck tickets, WIFI experience coupons, etc., but pay attention to, is there any breakfast included? There are also usually cheap air tickets, the flight time will not be very good, you should pay a little attention to the travel time Is it compressed again?

Single ticket purchase: In addition to the early bird and promotional tickets of major airlines, you can also pay attention to the ticket sales dates of low-cost airlines, but you should also pay attention to the weight of on-board meals, checked and carry-on luggage!! Ticket information can be found on various There are also many price comparison websites that can directly compare prices

▌ Hokkaido One Day Tour: Asahiyama Zoo & Shirogane Blue Pond & Other Attractions (From Sapporo)

Asahiyama Zoo is definitely a must-see attraction in Hokkaido for insiders. The unique "action display" in the park allows visitors to observe the most natural living habits of animals. Penguin walks, polar bear swimming, seal feeding shows and other must-see links will completely conquer the hearts of children and adults. Refuel with a delicious Japanese lunch at Omoide no Furano. After a hearty meal, head to the breath-takingly beautiful and fantastical wonderland of Shirogane Green Pond and visit the White Beard Waterfall, the source of the Blue Pond. The must-visit popular attraction Shin Furano Prince Hotel Forest Fairy Terrace, the Forest Fairy Terrace is built from 15 wooden huts, allowing tourists to enjoy shopping in the forest (please note that you will not go to the Forest Fairy Terrace in summer)

– Hokkaido One Day Tour: Asahiyama Zoo & Shirogane Blue Pond & Other Attractions (From Sapporo) Features –

• Hokkaido popular attractions day trip!
• Meet penguins, polar bears, seals and other cute animals at Asahiyama Zoo
• Step into the transcendent and beautiful Baiqingqing Pond, which is like a fairyland
• Enjoy a delicious Japanese lunch and keep playing with energy
• Biei Green Pond: Located on the left bank of the Biei River in Hokkaido, Japan, about 500 meters above sea level. The pond water of Qingchi is blue and clear, surrounded by smog, full of hazy beauty; with the subtle changes of seasons, weather and environment, the pond water will also show various colors, and the scenery intertwined with the forest will show a unique and charming style.
• Shirahige Falls: Shirahige Falls has a drop of 30 meters and an altitude of 600 meters. It is located in Shirogane Hot Spring Village, Biei Town. White Beard Falls got its name because it pours down from the crevices of the rocks, and the water flows like white whiskers. In addition, the water gushing from the ground constantly beats the rocks, stirring up the waves with blue light, and the scenery is spectacular and pleasant.

▌ Japan JR PASS｜Hokkaido Rail Pass｜Noboribetsu District・Furano District｜E-ticket

Hokkaido Rail Pass 5-Day Pass & 7-Day Pass can be valid from the date of use designated by the passenger, and can be used continuously for 5 or 7 days. During the validity period, you can freely ride all trains on the JR Hokkaido Line (excluding the Hokkaido Shinkansen), and travel widely. Hokkaido, enjoy the fun of Hokkaido travel.

The Sapporo-Noboribetsu Area Rail Pass 4-day pass is valid from the date of use designated by the passenger, and can be used for 4 consecutive days to travel freely in the areas between New Chitose Airport, Sapporo, Otaru, and Noboribetsu, and ride freely on trains within the designated area.

The Sapporo-Furano Regional Rail Pass 4-day pass can be valid from the date of use designated by the passenger, and can be used for 4 consecutive days to travel freely in areas between New Chitose Airport, Sapporo, Otaru, Furano, Biei and Asahikawa, and ride freely within the designated area 's train.

– Japan JR PASS｜Hokkaido Rail Pass｜Noboribetsu District・Furano District｜E-ticket Features–

• beforehand KKday Book a Hokkaido Rail Pass and enjoy a discounted price compared to the JR Japan website.
• JR Pass electronic vouchers do not need to wait for mailing, and the ticket collection process is fast and convenient
• There are three types of tickets: Sapporo-Noboribetsu Area Rail Pass (4-day ticket), Sapporo-Furano Area Rail Pass (4-day ticket) and Hokkaido Rail Pass (5-day ticket/7-day ticket), which can be arranged according to the itinerary Choose a different ticket

▌ Hokkaido Asahiyama Zoo & Shirogane Blue Pond & Tomita Farm Day Tour

Tomita Farm is a well-known flower farm in Hokkaido, especially the large area is most famous for the combination of wavy colored flower fields and large lavender fields of different varieties.

Shikisai Hill has a vast garden, abundant flower species, and vast flower fields, allowing you to enjoy the super dreamy whole sea of colorful flowers. You can also take the garden train to enjoy the colorful flower fields, distant mountains, blue sky and white clouds. The beauty of nature is imprinted in your eyes, and you can enjoy the fresh air surrounded by the fragrance of flowers.

The blue pond is located on the left bank of the Biei River in Hokkaido, Japan. The water in the blue pond is blue and dreamy, intertwined with the forest next to it, there is a feeling of coming to a fairyland. In particular, the beautiful cobalt blue pond water and the withered larch present a wonderful view that makes people feel very beautiful. And the pool water presents a variety of different colors with the subtle changes of seasons, weather, and environment, showing a variety of different styles, which will make you feel that your trip is worthwhile.

The Patchwork Road is a piece of quilt art woven from a variety of different colors after the grains in the entire field are ripened to make the entire field look like a patchwork art, so the name of the Patchwork Road was born. And the undulating and continuous beauty of the Biei hills is like coming to the European pastoral world. This piece of canvas created by nature will make you indulge and forget all your worries. On the Patchwork Road, you can also see many natural beauties, including the Seven Stars Tree, Ken and Mary's Tree, and the Parent-Child Tree. It is a must-see in Hokkaido.

– Hokkaido Asahiyama Zoo & Shirogane Blue Pond & Tomita Farm Day Tour Features –

• Explore Japan's countryside and beautiful secrets on a day trip from Hokkaido!
• Take a stroll through two natural attractions, the blue pond "Kwai Pond" and the colorful garden "Tomita Farm"!
• Visit Shirao Falls, another illumination sightseeing spot! (November 11 to March 31)
• In February and March, visit local souvenir shops and the Japanese Sake Museum
• Experience a relaxing day trip without the hassle of planning transportation routes

▌ Hokkaido Day Tour | Lake Toya & Noboribetsu Jigokudani & Showa Shinzan | Depart from Sapporo

• Lake Toya
  Lake Touyako is located in the southwest of Hokkaido and belongs to Shikotsu-Toya National Park. Volcanic eruptions occurred frequently in the early 20th century, and the lake was formed after sinking. Because the lake surface of Toya Lake is relatively wide, the outer mountain is relatively low from the lake surface, only 200-500 meters, so it gives people a very broad feeling. The lake surface will not freeze in winter. It is the northernmost non-frozen lake in Japan, with beautiful lake water rippling all year round.
• Showa Shinzan Bear Ranch
  Showa Shinzan is named after the active volcano that erupted in the early years of the Showa era. The original height of the mountain was only 270 meters. Later, due to the continuous activity of the earth's crust, the height of the mountain increased day by day. Now it is 402 meters above sea level. It is still a growing new mountain and is classified as a rare rock tower volcano in the world. Geothermal white smoke can still be seen in the reddish-brown mountains. There are about 100 purebred Hokkaido brown bears at the Showa Shinzan Bear Ranch. The ranch area is large, and brown bears are divided into relatively fixed areas according to age groups. Brown bears who have adapted to human beings, their coquettish appearance is really cute. If you want to get close to the naive brown bears, you can go to the special observation room in the brown bear territory. There is only a small window between the human and the bear, and you can feel the shock of the brown bear. force, you can even feel its breathing.
• Noboribetsu Hell Valley
  Jigokudani is a crater relic in Noboribetsu City, Hokkaido, Japan. It is adjacent to Lake Toya. It was formed about 10,000 years ago. There is still white smoke with a diameter of about 450 meters, and there is no grass and a strong smell of sulfur. Like being in hell, hence the name. Jigokudani provides spring water with as many as 11 different minerals to the famous Noboribetsu Hot Spring nearby, and people have known how to mine spring water in Jigokudani more than a hundred years ago.
• Lake Shikotsu
  Lake Shikotsu is the largest lake in Hokkaido. It used to be a volcanic crater 30,000 years ago. Over the years, water has accumulated into a lake. Standing on the lakeside, there are Mt. Tarumae and Mt. Huizen, both active volcanoes, which contrast with the calm lake surface. The deepest point of Lake Shikotsu is 360 meters, which is the second deepest lake in Japan. There are a lot of boats in the lake. You can rent a boat to go rafting on the lake, or you can take a big boat to go around the lake (own expense). Lake Shikotsu has pure water and underwater visibility of more than 20 meters. There are many wild birds inhabiting the lake, making it a popular eco-tourism spot in the area. The Lake Shikotsu Ice Festival, which is held every year in Hokkaido in winter, is a representative winter event in Hokkaido. The water from Lake Shikotsu is sprayed with a sprinkler to freeze and form ice sculptures of various sizes and shapes. During the day, the ice sculptures will be reflected in beautiful colors by the natural blue color of Lake Shikotsu, and at night, they will be illuminated by bright lights, showing a fantastic world.

– Hokkaido Day Tour | Lake Toya & Noboribetsu Jigokudani & Showa Shinzan | Sapporo Departure Features –

• Chinese, English and Japanese corresponding tour guide, bus day tour, easy visit to popular attractions in Hokkaido
• Admire Lake Shikotsu, a mysterious lake with rippling clear water, and Lake Toya surrounded by nature
• Experience the spectacular view of the boiling springs gushing out from the fumaroles and springs in Noboribetsu Jigokudani

▌ Shakotan Peninsula Day Trip｜Cape Kamui｜Shimabuyi Coast｜Yoichi NITORI Tourist Orchard (former name: Yamamoto Tourist Orchard)｜Shakotan Underwater Observation Boat｜Otaru Canal｜Depart from Sapporo

• Cape Kamui
  The coastline of the Shakotan Peninsula in Hokkaido has a unique blue name called "Shakotan Blue". Walking across the ridge that stands in the middle of the sea to the end of Cape Kamui, and looking out, my eyes are filled with the panorama of the "Shakotan Blue" sea. It is a place where urbanites can truly forget their worries and enjoy the tranquility of the sea.

• Shimabuyi Coast
  The waters of the Shimabuyi Coast are very clear and transparent, which is why the Shimabuyi Coast was selected as one of the "100 Best Coasts in Japan". On the way to the coast, you need to pass through a dark tunnel up to 30 meters long, and the scenery along the way is also highly recommended by the Shakotan Tourism Association. The city is quite dark in this 30-meter tunnel, but the moment you exit the tunnel, you will be deeply attracted by the blue sea in front of you. It is a beautiful Cote d'Azur that cannot be missed.

• Shakotan Underwater Observation Ship (ニューしゃこたん) ※Operates from mid-April to late October, about 40 minutes by boat
  Cape Kamui on the Shakotan Peninsula is the only place in Hokkaido designated as a "Marine Park". It is considered to be the most beautiful sea in Hokkaido due to its beautiful color with high transparency, and it is called "Shakotan Blue". The Shakotan Underwater Observation Boat has a capacity of 78 people. It is one of the few sightseeing boats in Hokkaido that can enjoy the seabed scenery. In addition to enjoying the natural beauty of the Shakotan Sea, you can also enjoy the ever-changing scenery of the Shakotan Seabed. In addition, it also provides seagull bait. , enjoy the fun of interacting with seagulls. The 40-minute sea walk on the Shakotan Water Sightseeing Sightseeing Boat is believed to bring you a different joy and emotion than land-based sightseeing! ※Depending on the change of seasons and weather, there may be occasions that you may not be able to ride on the day due to temporary closures. Thank you for your understanding and forgiveness.

• Yoichi NITORI Sightseeing Orchard (former name: Yamamoto Sightseeing Orchard) ※Fruit hunting period: late June to the end of October
  Yamamoto Tourist Orchard is a tourist orchard with a history of 143 years. Fresh fruits such as cherries, strawberries, pears, grapes, blueberries, peaches, apples and chestnuts are grown in the vast park of 15 to 17 hectares. Various fruits are abundant between June and November. Unlimited fruit tasting allows you to enjoy multiple fruits at the same time. Let's have a good meal at Yamamoto Sightseeing Orchard.

• Otaru Canal
  Every historical building and old warehouses next to the Otaru Canal allow you to feel the prosperity and style of the Otaru Canal in the past. In addition, we also have the opportunity to enjoy the Otaru Canal under the afterglow of the sunset. The beautiful evening scenery will make you feel a strong exotic atmosphere.

– Shakotan Peninsula Day Trip｜Cape Kamui｜Shimabuyi Coast｜Yoichi NITORI Sightseeing Orchard (former name: Yamamoto Sightseeing Orchard)｜Shakotan Underwater Observation Boat｜Otaru Canal｜Specialties Departing from Sapporo–

• Experience a relaxing day trip without the hassle of planning transportation routes
• Travel to and from Sapporo in a comfortable car, visit the Shakotan Peninsula and admire the beautiful blue coast
• Exquisite small group, 6 people go together, car will be dispatched according to the number of people
• This itinerary can be a group of 6 people! Exclusive service of the staff leader, the departure date can be negotiated, and the pick-up location in Sapporo city can be designated

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