A detailed guide to skiing in Japan over New Year's
6-day New Year's skiing trip to Japan! The snow is beautiful, the skiing is great, and the winter romance is waiting for you!
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Japan is a country with a rich history🏛️ and beautiful cherry blossoms🌸. From the majesty of Mount Fuji🗻 to the ancient capital of Kyoto🎋, every place has its own unique charm. Hot springs, sushi🍣, and kimonos👘 are all part of the experience!
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🏃Itinerary:
D1: Shenzhen -> New Chitose Airport, Sapporo, then visit Otaru Canal at night
🌃 Arrive at New Chitose Airport, Sapporo, and start your trip to Japan. Explore the charming night view of Otaru Canal.
D2: Otaru Music Box Museum -> Kitaichi Glass -> Tanaka Sake Brewery Kikkogura -> Lake Toya -> Rusutsu Resort
🎵🍶 Visit Otaru Music Box Museum, Kitaichi Glass, and Tanaka Sake Brewery, then head to Lake Toya for the view, and finally enjoy skiing at Rusutsu Resort.
D3: Onuma -> Hachimanzaka -> Kanemori Red Brick Warehouse -> Hakodate Tropical Botanical Garden -> Noboribetsu Jigokudani
🌳🏭 Stroll through Onuma, climb Hachimanzaka, visit Kanemori Red Brick Warehouse, explore Hakodate Tropical Botanical Garden, and finally experience the unique landscape of Noboribetsu Jigokudani.
D4: Shiroi Koibito Park -> Odori Park -> Sapporo Clock Tower -> Hokkaido University
🍪🏫 Visit Shiroi Koibito Park, stroll through Odori Park, see Sapporo Clock Tower, and finally visit Hokkaido University.
D5 (Route A): Asahiyama Zoo -> Biei -> Blue Pond -> Forest Terrace
🐒🌳 Visit Asahiyama Zoo, tour Biei, enjoy the view of Blue Pond, and finally experience the mystery of Forest Terrace.
(Route B): Sapporo Kokusai Ski Resort
🎿 Enjoy a full day of skiing at Sapporo Kokusai Ski Resort, including cable car, transportation, and guide.
(Route C): Free time
🆓 Plan your own day, explore or relax.
D6: Mitsui Outlet Park, Kitahiroshima -> New Chitose Airport -> Shenzhen
🛍️🛫 Shop at Mitsui Outlet Park, Kitahiroshima, then head to New Chitose Airport to end your trip to Japan and return to Shenzhen.
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Tips:
- Food: Japanese cuisine emphasizes the original flavor of food and does not advocate adding too much seasoning🍱.
- Time difference: Japan is only 1 hour ahead of China, so you can almost ignore it🕐.
- Exchange rate: The exchange rate between the Japanese yen and the Chinese yuan is about 16:1, so remember to convert in advance💴.
- Specialties: Japanese matcha and kimonos are famous, but expensive, so shop around👘.
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A trip to Japan is not just about the scenery, but also a journey of self-discovery. We hope you find your own inspiration.