The ultimate guide to Japan for our old friends
Old friends, come to Japan for a week! Visit Lake Akan and Cape Notoro, stay in a hot spring hotel, enjoy Japanese cuisine, experience the culture, and have a relaxing and enjoyable trip!
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🛤️Itinerary:
Day 1: Beijing✈️New Chitose🚌Tokachigawa
Depart from Beijing, fly to New Chitose, and then take a bus to the beautiful Tokachigawa to start our Hokkaido trip!
Day 2: Kushiro Marsh Observatory -> Kushiro City Tancho Nature Park -> Lake Akan -> Ainu Kotan
The itinerary will take us through the Kushiro Marsh, visit the spectacular observatory, and then feel the charm of nature at the Tancho Nature Park. Next, we will head to the picturesque Lake Akan and experience the unique culture of Ainu Kotan.
Day 3: Lake Kussharo -> Mount Io -> Lake Mashu -> Kitahama (Hokkaido) -> Cape Notoro
Continue to explore the natural wonders of Hokkaido, from Lake Kussharo to the spectacular Mount Io, and then to the mysterious Lake Mashu. After that, we will head to Kitahama to enjoy the coastal scenery of Hokkaido, and finally arrive at the unique Cape Notoro.
Day 4: Ginga Ryusei Waterfall -> Asahiyama Zoo -> Otaru Canal -> Kitaichi Glass -> Otaru Music Box Museum
Now, we will enjoy the magnificent Ginga Ryusei Waterfall, visit the cute animals at Asahiyama Zoo, stroll along the historic Otaru Canal, and also visit Kitaichi Glass and Otaru Music Box Museum to feel the charm of handicrafts.
Day 5: Noboribetsu Jigokudani -> Noboribetsu Date Jidaimura -> Showa-shinzan -> Showa-shinzan Bear Ranch -> Lake Toya
On this day, we will explore the unique landform of Noboribetsu Jigokudani, experience the ancient style of Noboribetsu Date Jidaimura, and then head to Showa-shinzan and Showa-shinzan Bear Ranch to get close to the bears living in harmony with nature, and finally enjoy the beautiful scenery of Lake Toya.
Day 6: Shiroi Koibito Park -> Hokkaido Shrine -> Tanukikoji Shopping Street
Feel the sweetness and romance at Shiroi Koibito Park, then visit the solemn Hokkaido Shrine, and finally shop at Tanukikoji Shopping Street to end this wonderful day.
Day 7: Sapporo🚌New Chitose✈️Beijing
On the last day of the trip, we will depart from Sapporo, take a bus back to New Chitose Airport, and then take a flight back to Beijing to end this unforgettable trip to Hokkaido.
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Must-visit attractions:
🌟 Shiroi Koibito Park 🌟🌟
Recommendation: ⭐⭐⭐⭐
Address: 2 Chome-11-36 Miyanosawa 2 Jo, Nishi Ward, Sapporo, Hokkaido 063-0052, Japan
Opening hours: 10:00-18:00
Duration: 1-3 hours
Visit the chocolate factory, learn about the wonderful history of chocolate, and take beautiful photos in the English garden! 📸
🌟 Asahiyama Zoo 🌟🌟
Recommendation: ⭐⭐⭐⭐
Address: Kuranuma, Higashiasahikawa-cho, Asahikawa-shi, Hokkaido 078-8205
Opening hours: Jan 2 - Feb 7, 10:30-15:30
Duration: 2-4 hours
Come to Asahiyama Zoo to see the cute seals, polar bears, and penguins, and feel the charm of nature! 🐻🐧
🌟 Otaru Canal 🌟🌟
Recommendation: ⭐⭐⭐⭐
Address: Otaru, Hokkaido 047-0007, Japan
Opening hours: All day
Duration: 1-3 hours
Stroll along the Otaru Canal and admire the retro buildings, as if traveling back in time. 🚶♀️🏛️
🌟 Noboribetsu Jigokudani 🌟🌟
Recommendation: ⭐⭐⭐⭐
Address: Noboribetsu Onsen-cho, Noboribetsu, Hokkaido
Opening hours: All day
Duration: 1-2 hours
Feel the spectacular crater, and see the hot springs, red leaves, and snow scenery complement each other, which is a unique flavor! 🌋🍁
🌟 Lake Toya 🌟🌟
Recommendation: ⭐⭐⭐⭐
Address: Hokkaido, Japan
Opening hours: All day
Duration: 1-2 hours
Lake Toya is picturesque all year round. Take a boat trip on the lake, watch the sika deer play, and then soak in a hot spring, which is one of the greatest pleasures in life! 🚣♂️🦌🛁
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Tips:
🍣 Compare prices of specialties to avoid spending money unnecessarily.
⏰ Japan is 1 hour ahead of China, so remember to adjust the time difference to avoid missing out on the fun.
📝 Apply for a Japanese visa in advance to start your trip to Japan easily.
❄️ Japan is cold in January, so prepare warm coats to avoid catching a cold!
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Mount Usu, located on the shore of Lake Toya, experienced continuous volcanic activity during the Showa era, causing the bottom layer to rise and form a new peak, hence the name Showa Shinzan. This mountain is one of the two active volcanoes in Lake Toya. The white smoke emitted from the mountain is the source of the clouds and mists in Lake Toya. Mount Usu is located on the south bank of Lake Toya, overlooking the Pacific Ocean to the south and Lake Toya to the north. Nearby attractions include the Bear Ranch on the mountain, Mount Usu Cable Car, Geopark, Toyagou Park at the foot of the mountain, Lakeside Garden, Volcano Museum, etc.
Every time Japan has an earthquake, there is an active volcano. This itinerary was not in my original plan. The reason for group tours is that the time is too tight, and we can only visit all places in a hurry. If we meet a better tour guide, he will tell us in advance what fun things there are. But we can only have a tour guide for semi-self-guided tour. There is a bear park in Johor Bahru, and those who want to go can save time and go in earlier to see it.
There is a mountain not far from Lake Toya. Although the mountain is not very high, it is very beautiful, with clear water and green mountains, singing birds and fragrant flowers. There are not many people climbing the mountain, the scenery is beautiful, the people are nice, and the air is very fresh.
Beautiful environment, natural and clean, thoughtful and meticulous service
The Zhaohe New Mountain in winter is really beautiful, and the deep red mountain looks very beautiful in the snow! Worth a look!
Zhaoxinshan, Japan's youngest active volcano, has white smoke erupting from the reddish-brown mountains all the year round. Since the beginning of Zhaohe, it has been very active, so the mountain can not be climbed. The mountain body is not only active, but also rising, from 270 meters in Zhaohe year to 402 meters now. It is indeed an active volcano. Maybe it will erupt in that year.
From Toyako Lake, you can change the cable car to Zhushan, next to Yangtiashan. I remember that it would be cheaper to buy round-trip tickets at Toyako Lake bus terminal. There are no discount round-trip tickets on the bus. This is basically the case in Japan. Coupons are available only at designated locations.
November is the off-season of local tourism, so the cable car only took us up the mountain. The scenery along the way is very good. After arriving at the station, there is a small shop. After walking out, you can see a clean climbing trail. I am afraid of climbers, but the scenery here makes me want to go up, the first stairs will soon reach the top! Looking at Dongye Lake, there is a quiet and vast! Enemy beauty!