Che Thi Mai tram
Assured youthful woman with fluent English and Japanese! Hokkaido's favorite dish is curry soup.
This journey will be led by Tram, a world pupil in Sapporo, Japan! The tram will introduce us to the brand new spring evening time sightseeing spots throughout the cities of Noboribetsu and Hakodate.
Sapporo – Noboribetsu – Hakodate
We’ll go away Sapporo for a go to throughout the well-known Japanese scorching spring Noboribetsu and see the attractive winter evening time environment of Hakodate. Correct proper right here, you presumably can have the benefit of factors of curiosity which could be solely accessible in Hokkaido in winter and are cherished by every residence and worldwide vacationers!
Noboribetsu Jigokudani Scorching Spring and Oyunuma-gawa Foot Tub
My first trip spot was Noboribetsu, a spot well-known for its scorching springs. Take the bullet apply from Sapporo station, admire the winter environment by the window for about 1 hour, and you may arrive at Noboribetsu! Correct on the doorway of the station, Gontaikun Bear will welcome you ♪ From there, I started to find the Jigokudani scorching spring with its rich nature.
My first impression of Jigokudani was the cliffs coated in snow and steaming scorching steam and streams of scorching water flowing from underground water sources, in truth I truly felt the size. The amount of scorching water from Jigokudani (about 1 ton of water/day) is used to supply Japanese motels and inns throughout the scorching spring house.
Subsequent, I went to the Oyunuma-gawa swimming pool correct subsequent to Jigokudani. These foot-swimming swimming swimming pools are one of many important customary spots throughout the scorching springs house. The water provide throughout the Oyunuma-gawa foot tub is a mixture of pure scorching spring water and river water. It's a really specific experience to soak your ft in peace like this within the midst of the forest♪ On the day I arrived, the water wasn't too scorching, nevertheless the peace of the forest and the latest air helped every my physique and soul.
I continued strolling throughout the Noboribetsu-onsen scorching spring district and located a park with 9 majestic temples! I heard that this Sengen-koen park is a sturdy place with 9 machetes symbolizing 9 good points equal to “good enterprise”, “nicely being and peace”, “success and glory”… I nonetheless have it as a pupil I received right here to hope at of that “look at progress” mace ♪
Noboribetsu Nixe Marine Park
Leaving the Noboribetsu-onsen scorching spring house, I walked from Noboribetsu-eki Station to the shut by Noboribetsu Marine Park Nixe Aquarium. There is a very well-known penguin parade, so people like me who’ve certainly not seen penguins look ahead to this current. After a second of tense prepared throughout the sq., a bunch of penguins received right here out to the music participating in. The penguins waddling behind the data regarded extraordinarily cute! Shut by buddies had been moreover happy to take footage. Seeing my favorite penguins correct in entrance of my eyes is definitely a blessing ♪
On this aquarium, I’ll profit from the light and music effectivity of better than 10 thousand Iwashi sardines. The sardines opened their mouths to grab the bait and sparkled fantastically like meteor mud! In addition to, I can contact swimming sharks and stingrays or go to the most important glass aquarium in Hokkaido, all of which are invaluable experiences for me.
Admiring the aquarium with such a rich and engaging decoration for the first time turned an unforgettable memory for me!
I moreover beloved the baked cod and cheese curry, a dish actually helpful by the chef on the aquarium restaurant. New delicious meals from Noboribetsu!

Mount Hakodate
After exploring Noboribetsu, I took the bullet apply from Noboribetsu-eki station and it took about 2 hours and 20 minutes to achieve the coastal metropolis of Hakodate. After I arrived in Hakodate, I truly wanted to see the evening time view of Mount Hakodate, which was rated as a lot as 3 stars throughout the Michelin info, nevertheless it was snowing that day… Considerably disappointing. It solely takes about 3 minutes by cable automotive to the best of Mount Hakodate and in addition you'll be there throughout the blink of a watch! I nervously went to the observatory to try it out and really solely seen white snow, no evening time scene. Although I actually really feel a little bit of sad, I can't stand it. Nevertheless on the prime of the mountain, the lighting depicting the pure environment will be terribly beautiful!
Throughout the house of the cable automotive on the prime of the mountain, I went to eat at a restaurant offering dishes constructed from seasonal Hokkaido substances. I chosen the French dessert Babaroa throughout the type of Hokkaido. This dish is delicious with a fragile sweetness! On good days, it is also attainable to take a seat proper right here and enjoy your meals and admire the evening time view of Hokkaido, isn't that good ♪
I am going to positively come once more to Hokkaido as soon as extra to see the unbelievable evening time view from Mount Hakodate!

Feelings
This journey makes me like Hokkaido far more! Although the winter in Hokkaido could possibly be very chilly, I can see the evening time view and the celebs the entire additional fantastically, and the heat from the brand new springs penetrates my physique additional. I am truly happy to experience the actual points that will solely be found proper right here in winter.
Not solely that, I am very impressed with the kindness and energy of the parents in Hokkaido. People truly love Hokkaido. Even looking at them makes me actually really feel so warmth.
For Vietnamese associates, if in case you’ve got a chance to return again to Japan, please go to Hokkaido! And hopefully, the Hokkaido Shinkansen apply line launched on March 26 will make it simpler to find a lot in shut by Hokkaido.
Guests
We’re opening the Shinkansen apply to Hokkaido!
From March twenty sixth, the Hokkaido Shinkansen connecting Shin-Aomori Station and Shin-Hokkaido-Hokuto Station will be put into service, bringing Hokkaido nearer to you! Detailed data shall be found on the next hyperlink.
JR-HOKKAIDO
https://www.jrhokkaido.co.jp/worldwide/english/shinkansen/index.html (English)
JR East-South Hokkaido Rail Transfer
From April 1, we’re going to start issuing advantageous taking part in playing cards for worldwide vacationers. With this cross, friends can journey on the Hokkaido Shinkansen throughout the JR Hokkaido and JR East Japan areas. Detailed data shall be found on the next hyperlink.
URL: https://www.jrhokkaido.co.jp/worldwide/english/ticket/index.html (English)
Knowledge
Noboribetsu
Noboribetsu Metropolis Official Website online: http://www.metropolis.noboribetsu.lg.jp/
Noboribetsu Tourism Affiliation official web site: http://www.noboribetsu-spa.jp/?lang=en
Vietnam mannequin of TripAdvisor: https://www.tripadvisor.com.vn/Tourism-g325583-Noboribetsu_Hokkaido-Holidays.html
Hakodate
Hakodate Metropolis Official Website online: http://www.metropolis.hakodate.hokkaido.jp/
Vietnam mannequin of TripAdvisor: https://www.tripadvisor.com.vn/Tourism-g298151-Hakodate_Hokkaido-Holidays.html
Noboribetsu Jigokudani Scorching Springs
Directions: quarter-hour by bus from Noboribetsu Station (get off at Noboribetsu Onsen Station)
Working hours: throughout the clock
URL: http://www.noboribetsu-spa.jp/
Oyunuma-gawa Onsen Ashiyu Foot Tub
Directions: 10 minutes stroll from Noboribetsu Onsen bus stop
Working hours: throughout the clock
URL: http://www.noboribetsu-spa.jp/
Noboribetsu Nixe Marine Park
Directions: 5 minutes stroll from Noboribetsu JR Station
Working hours: 09:00~17:00
URL: http://www.nixe.co.jp/
PDF: http://www.nixe.co.jp/pdf/leaflet_eng.pdf
Hakodate Mountain Cable Vehicle
Directions: 7 minutes by automotive from Hakodate JR Station
Frequent days off: none (apart from a variety of frequent inspection days by means of the 12 months)
URL: http://www.334.co.jp/eng/
Hokkaido Tourism Revitalization Affiliation: https://en.visit-hokkaido2.jp