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Atop a frozen freshwater lake and sea of snow, Japan’s Ice Village reappears every winter. Located in the central mountains of Hokkaido, this man-made village is built from large ice sculptures and domes, forming an ice bar, ice chapel and ice hotel with beautifully sculpted furniture and icy decor. Since 1980,… ....
HOKKAIDO (ANN/THE YOMIURI SHIMBUN) – In summer, I joined a bike tour on a 70-kilometre section of the route that straddles 12 municipalities in the region. The tour aimed to reach the 1,139-metre-high Mikuni Toge mountain pass, which lies at the northern end of the Tokapuchi 400, passing by two lakes. Tokapuchi 400 is a […] ....
Experience The Pristine Beauty of Hokkaido Engaging in thrilling activities and uncovering fascinating cultures deep in nature – that’s what ’adventure travel’ is all about! The Adventure Travel Trade Association (ATTA) defines adventure travel as consisting of two or more of the following elements: activity, nature, and intercultural experiences. From enjoying freedom to appreciating beauty, and perhaps even changing your own outlook on life, there are numerous reasons to join a trip such as this. Compared with urban tourism, regional travel has a far greater beneficial impact on the local economy, leading to a surge of interest from tourism enterprises. Hokkaido is a big player here, currently developing ambitiously to accommodate more and more adventure holidays and thereby expand the industry. ....