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! -------- 🛤️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. -------- 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! 🚣‍♂️🦌🛁 -------- 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! -------- Enjoy the beautiful scenery and delicious food in Japan, and don't forget to like and save this post to prepare for your next romantic trip!