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The SOP is one of the most beautiful and highest-rated Hokkaido attractions. One can enjoy cutting-edge historic villages, snow festivals, Moerenum Park, and a famous Mt. Moiwa.<\/p>\n
Also, enjoy the Lilac festival, other fantastic views to make your visit ultra-amazing.<\/p>\n
Also visit Shibazakura, Mt. Asahi, Sapporo Beer Museum, for admiring the natural surroundings of nature.<\/p>\n
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- Famous for Lilac Festival<\/li>\n
- Splendid Surrounding<\/li>\n
- Nice hotels in the nearby area at decent costs, most offers complimentary breakfast facility as well.<\/li>\n
- Some good places to find hotels are near Nakajima Koen station.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
Lake Toya<\/strong><\/h1>\n
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This lake provides highly mesmerizing destinations in Hokkaido and gives a pristine look. Toya is a peaceful town known for its hot springs and magnificent Lake views.<\/p>\n- \n
- Located close to Mount Usu, a dormant volcano mountain, and Hot springs<\/li>\n
- Admire the natural beauty of Japan<\/li>\n
- 180m deep lake formed 50K years ago from a crater<\/li>\n
- Lake doesn\u2019t freeze in winters due to warm waters<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
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Shirogane Blue Pond\u00a0<\/strong><\/h1>\n
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<\/p>\nThe Shirogane pons is undoubtedly one of the most popular destinations in Hokkaido Island, Japan.<\/p>\n
The main reason behind this great popularity is the Artificial Blue Water. Many selfie-lovers also come here for some picture-perfect photos.<\/p>\n
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- Admire the beauty of slim trees.<\/li>\n
- Admire Mount Tokachi<\/li>\n
- Enjoy hiking and other adventure sports at the Shirogane Blue Pond area<\/li>\n
- Made in 1988 from a volcanic eruption where Biei River was diverted to let Mt.Tokachi not destroy nearby towns, hence also called as Shirogane Blue Pond of Biei<\/li>\n
- The blue color of the lake comes from mineral deposits underneath<\/li>\n
- According to Matcha JP, \u201c Depending on the weather and the season it can change from a milky light\u00a0blue<\/strong>\u00a0to deep green turquoise. \u201d<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
Shiretoko National Park\u00a0<\/strong><\/h1>\n
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The SNP is widely admired for its stunning and pristine wildlife and the hiking and trekking areas.<\/p>\nThe ultra-beautiful national park is surrounded by natural ecosystems and breath-taking green surroundings.<\/p>\n
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- Enjoy Lake Shikotsu, Daisetsuzan National Park, and Lake Mash\u016b here as well<\/li>\n
- As per Jap translation, Shiretoko, which originated from the Ainu word, \u201cShiri Etoku\u201d which means \u201ca far corner of the earth\u201d is exactly located at the northernmost tip of Japan.<\/li>\n
- One can view large mammals like Brown bears, Killer Whales, etc.<\/li>\n
- See a plethora of large endangered raptors range as well.<\/li>\n
- The Park is very biodiverse and hence in 2005, awarded as a World Natural Heritage Site.<\/li>\n
- Many Tours operates daily, like Trip Advisor offers Eagle and Wildlife Watching Tour, \u201cThis tour explores the symbolic wildlife of Shiretoko\u2019s winter such as the Steller\u2019s Sea Eagle and White-tailed Eagle. You may also see, you may also see other majestic wildlife such as Ezo Sika Deer, Ezo Red Foxes, and Seals on the ice if you are lucky,\u201d as per tour description.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
Asahikawa\u00a0<\/strong><\/h1>\n
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Another resplendent town city in Hokkaido. It\u2019s the 2nd biggest city and well populated with tourists and natives alike.<\/p>\nThere is an Airport at Asahikawa as well. It is not wrong to call this city an overlooked gem in Hokkaido.<\/p>\n
The agriculture-based financial and commercial hub is the primary producer of rice for the people of Japan.<\/p>\n
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- Some top tourist destinations there are Asahiyama Zoo where you can witness some top mammals and Penguin walk is the center of attraction that happens twice a day. Also, it is a crowded zoo so be prepared accordingly.<\/li>\n
- Other destinations are Ueno Farm, to witness some incredible nature and tranquility, Otokoyama Sakezukuri Museum, Speciality Museums, Science Centres,<\/li>\n
- Asahikawa winter festival, where Asahikawa hosts Japan\u2019s second-largest winter festival and the longest ice slide, as per ZenD3<\/li>\n
- Enjoy Adrenaline-Rushing Kamui Ski links and Ramen villages<\/li>\n
- End trip with surreal views from Shujitsu no Oka<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
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Honestly, Japan is a vivid country. From jampacked clustered movements in Tokyo to less crowded spaces like Mount Fuji area or Hokkaido.<\/p>\n
There is something for everyone.<\/p>\n
Visit this place to enjoy the surreal nature, pristine lakes, and some good cultural feel of Hokkaido, Japan<\/p>\n
Happy Travelling!<\/p>\n
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