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Sapporo’s Surrounding Areas |
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| Hokkaido takes pride in being one of the greatest hot springs resort areas in Japan. You can enjoy a variety of healing properties of hot springs. Taking a bath while admiring magnificent natural
surroundings is an experience best enjoyed in Hokkaido. Hot
springs are particularly worth visiting during the snow season.
(Noboribetsu, Lake Toya, Kitayuzawa, etc.) |
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Hokkaido's indigenous Ainu people have lived
here peacefully while respecting nature. There are facilities
where visitors can learn about Ainu culture that has greatly
influenced Hokkaido.
(Nibutani, Shiraoi, Pirikakotan, etc. ) |
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Hokkaido has many good-quality golf courses where
major international events are held. Golfing in the crisp air
and magnificent natural surroundings is very popular.
(Sapporo Golf Club Wattsu, Nidom, etc.) |
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| Everyone can enjoy park golf that requires only one club.
The number of park golf fans is increasing year by year and
international events are held in Hokkaido where this sport
was first played. Park golf allows family members of all ages
and levels to enjoy playing together. |
| Hokkaido's ski grounds are renowned worldwide
for their good-quality snow, thus attracting more foreign
tourists every year.
(Niseko, Kiroro, Rusutsu, etc.) |
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| Rafting, canoeing, ballooning, parasailing
and other outdoor summer activities allow you to fully enjoy
the natural splendor of Hokkaido. Tree climbing is another
activity that enables people to have a unique view from the
tree tops. In winter, you can enjoy snow not only by skiing
but also dogsled riding, snowshoeing and snowmobiling and
other activities.
(Kutchan, Furano) |
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| [Mountain climbing,
trekking] |
| Mountains in Hokkaido attract a large number
of climbers annually, partly because they offer opportunities
to encounter rare alpine plants and wild animals.
(Niseko, Taisetsu) |
| The Sea of Okhotsk is thoroughly covered with
drift ice in winter. Why don't you try diving under the drift
ice? You may encounter Clione, “the angel of the drift ice
” or “sea angel”, in the fantastic world under the thick ice.
Walking on drift ice is also recommended for those who are
not in the mood to dive.
(Rausu) |
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| [Ice bar,
ice hotel and hot springs on ice] |
| Why don't you try the ice bar and ice hotel made of ice?
You can make your own ice glass and stay at the ice hotel.
When it gets cold, you can warm yourself in the open-air bath
on the frozen lake, which is available only in winter. You
can also experience building an igloo by piling ice blocks.
(Lake Shikaribetsu) |
| In Otaru, the city known for its glassworks, you can try
glass blowing and sandblasting to make your original works
as a memory from the trip. Commemorative goods with a company
logo may be good as souvenirs. You can also make an original
music box. (Please contact Sapporo Convention Bureau regarding prices, etc.)
(Otaru) |
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