Hokkaido Winter - Mikasa City and Lake Katsurasawa covered in snow

Mikasa City is located northeast of Sapporo, Hokkaido. It was once prosperous due to coal mining, which led to the introduction of trains. However, with the decline of the industrial age, it has now become the second least populous city in Japan. Lake Katsurasawa is a large artificial lake formed by the construction of the Katsurasawa Dam and is designated as a prefectural natural park. In addition, the area around Lake Katsurasawa is known as a treasure trove of fossils that contains the romantic atmosphere of ancient times. Many ammonites and historical biological fossils have been discovered in the area, which can be visited at the Mikasa City Museum. When visiting Hokkaido in winter, be careful of ice and snow blocking the roads and affecting traffic. If heavy snow arrives, traffic may be easily disrupted. #NewYear'sDestinations #Hokkaido #Dam #Snow