Only locals know! Hokkaido's hidden scenery and gourmet food

Speaking of Hokkaido、Sapporo Snow Festival and Furano lavender fields、And fresh seafood may come to mind.。but、The real charm of Hokkaido is not only that! Hidden spots and special experiences that only locals know about、There's a lot packed into this vast land.。

In this article、We'll introduce you to ``ways to enjoy Hokkaido unique to locals'' that aren't found in guidebooks.。With a unique Japanese perspective、The next time you visit Hokkaido、We'll give you tips to make your trip even more special!

table of contents

1 beauty of nature
2 local food culture
3 Enjoy each season
4 Events that only locals know about
5 The charm of Hokkaido that only locals know
6 summary

beauty of nature

The nature of Hokkaido remains untouched.、Especially in national parks such as the Shiretoko Peninsula and Daisetsuzan.、worth a visit。At Shiretoko Goko Lakes、You can feel the breath of nature in the virgin forest.、If you're lucky, you can also see wild animals.。

local food culture

Hokkaido is rich in fresh seafood and agricultural products.、Genghis Khan and fresh seafood are especially loved by locals.。Not just restaurants visited by tourists.、Eating at restaurants and markets frequented by locals、You can enjoy a more authentic taste。

Enjoy each season

Hokkaido is a region where you can enjoy beautiful scenery throughout the four seasons.。cherry blossoms in spring、flower garden in summer、Autumn leaves in autumn、Snowy scenery in winter、Every season has its own charm。Especially when it comes to sightseeing on drift ice in winter.、It's a special experience that you can't get anywhere else.。

Events that only locals know about

Festivals and events where locals participate are also attractive.。for example、Traditional festivals in each region、Festivals using local ingredients, etc.、There are many events that are not well known to tourists.。

The charm of Hokkaido that only locals know

hidden tourist spots

Spot name	detailed
Black Pond (Hidaka Town, Hokkaido)	This mysterious pond、The beautiful scenery that harmonizes with the surrounding nature is attractive.。Especially during the fall foliage season、You can enjoy the colorful scenery reflected on the surface of the pond.。
Kaminoko Pond (Kiyosato Town)	This pond is extremely transparent.、Means "child of god" in Ainu language。With the surrounding nature、It's a spot where you can spend some quiet time.。
Koshigawa Bridge (Shari Town)	It was built during the war、A bridge that was never used、It is a place with a historical background.。With the surrounding nature、Enjoy a quiet stroll。
Takise Coast (Otobe Town)	This place has a beautiful white rock coastline.、Give visitors a surprise。especially、There is also a famous spot called Kuguriiwa.、You can enjoy the beauty of nature。
Firefly Village (Numata Town)	It is a spot where you can see the magical dance of fireflies in summer.。in beautiful nature、You can enjoy the light of fireflies。
Sunflower Village (Hokuryu Town)	This place is home to Japan's largest sunflower field.、Perfect for a summer visit。A sunflower festival is also held.、You can also enjoy local gourmet food.。
Drift ice sightseeing (Utoro)	in the winter season、Sightseeing in Utoro where you can see drift ice up close is popular.。Enjoy drift ice walking and sightseeing boat experiences。

Not found in major cities such as Sapporo and Asahikawa、There are spots that have their own charm

summary

Hokkaido has vast nature and rich food culture、It is an area filled with hidden charms unique to locals.。Not just tourist spots、By visiting spots and events that locals love、You will be able to experience a deeper charm of Hokkaido.。You can also bookmark this blog、share it with others、Please spread the charm of Hokkaido!