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[Hokkaido: A Four-Season Fairytale]

❄️ Winter Wonderland: The Sapporo Snow Festival and the Otaru Canal Snow Light Path will make you feel like you've stepped into the romantic scenes of the movie "Love Letter!" The million-dollar night view from Mount Hakodate and the volcanic wonders of Noboribetsu Jigokudani (Hell Valley), topped off with a dip in a hot spring, are simply perfect~ 🌸 Summer Flower Fields: The lavender fields of Furano and the patchwork road of Biei are picture-postcard perfect! The Lake Toya Fireworks Festival, with its dazzling fireworks display over the lake at night, is the ultimate in romance! 🍁 Autumn Foliage: The autumn leaves of Sounkyo Gorge and the hot springs of Jozankei make Hokkaido's autumn a riot of color! 🦀 Must-Eat Food: Hakodate Morning Market's seafood rice bowl, Sapporo's miso ramen, Genghis Khan barbecue, and the sweet experience of the Shiroi Koibito Chocolate Factory! 🚗 Recommended Itineraries: 1️⃣ Sapporo → Otaru → Hakodate (classic spots) 2️⃣ Furano → Biei → Asahikawa (flower fields & zoo) 3️⃣ Noboribetsu → Lake Toya → Jozankei (hot spring trip) 💡 Travel Tips: Prepare cold-weather gear for winter, sun protection is essential in summer, and a self-drive tour offers more freedom!
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