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Discover Hokkaido
Hokkaido is an island in the Northernmost of Japan; this beautiful region is the
21st largest island in the world. What really adds to the majesty of the place is
the fact there are so many attractions of Hokkaido to enjoy including, four distinctive
seasons which showcase the untouched majestic nature of the place, as well as plenty of
great food to enjoy. Each season has its different characteristics, offering various scenery,
activities and food.
There are six national parks protected and run by the government in Hokkaido. Shikotsu-
Toya National Park in the Central Area. Daisetsuzan National Park and Rishiri-Rebun
Sarobetsu National Park in the Northern Area. Akan National Park, Kushiro Wetlands
National Park and Shiretoko National Park, which is also registered as one of the World
Natural Heritage sites in the Eastern Area. Each national park is jam packed with stunning
scenery that will truly blow your mind. Of course you can’t go Hokkaido in the winter
without hitting the slopes too, enjoy skiing, snowboarding and other attractions, you can
even enjoy a drift ice watching tour that you can only experience in winter in Hokkaido.
One of the main attractions of
Hokkaido is the fact that it is blessed
with a rich feast of delicacies: ramen
noodles, Genghis Khan mutton
barbecue, fresh seafood including
crabs, delicious agri- and farm
products, dairy confectionaries, etc.
There are a plethora of restaurants to
enjoy to sample these fine delicacies,
you are a truly spoilt for choice.
Hokkaido fosters its old, unique
traditional culture even today and
it is sure to impress you in so many
ways. Japanese people are proud of
the big island, where nature blends in
with people’s lives so well. So make
sure you take time to visit this unique
and special place.
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