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If you reject the food, ignore the customs, fear the religion and avoid the people, you might better stay home.


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Snowy Hokkaido

by naruto - last update: Jan 3, 2003

Taking a Walk in a Blizzard - yeah..we were crazy!
We went to Hokkaido in the best of winter, and everywhere was white and beautiful.

Backpacking from the southeast of Kushiro City, we made our way through Akan-ko, Sounkyo, Asahikawa, Noboribetsu Onsen and then finally Sapporo, in time for the Yuki Matsuri (Snow Festival).

Hokkaido is a big island separated from the mainland by the Tsugaru Kaikyo Straits and life's pace is slower there than most major cities. It seems like such an unlikely place for anyone visiting Japan to consider, even my friends living in Japan had never been to Hokkaido ever.

Yet, it is a great place for anyone who love nature, outdoor sports and beautiful vast landscapes. A great place to get away from it all.

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In A Nutshell:"Hokkaido is one of Japan's "Off the Beaten Track""
naruto's Hokkaido Travel Tips

OverviewThings to Do
Tips: 5 - Photos: 5
 
RestaurantsHotels & Accommodations
Tips: 4 - Photos: 4
 
Nightlife
Tips: 5 - Photos: 5
Off The Beaten Path
 
Tourist Traps
Tips: 2 - Photos: 1
Warnings Or Dangers
Tips: 1 - Photos: 1
 
Transportation
Tips: 1 - Photos: 1
Local Customs
 
Packing ListsShopping
Tips: 1 - Photos: 1
 
Sports TravelGeneral Tips

naruto's Hokkaido Travelogues
Title [Click to view]Travel YearPictures
Akan-ko LakeFebruary, 1999 8
Noboribetsu OnsenFebruary, 1999 8
Sounkyo GorgeFebruary, 1999 8
Sapporo in the WinterFebruary, 1999 8

Comments for naruto about Hokkaido
y_lyn Tue Apr 24, 2007 09:25 UTC
 Hi Naruto! My favourite anime character... You've got great tips here! ~ Lyn
DarkRay Mon Apr 24, 2006 20:59 UTC
 Fascinating pages about a fascinating city. Great writeups! :-)
bpacker Thu Mar 23, 2006 04:21 UTC
 You're right, Akan-ko Lake is really beautiful. Am considering backpacking here, btw. Victoria Concert Hall In the Snow Fest! Cooool!
jckim Sat Mar 4, 2006 17:33 UTC
 Really nice Hokkaido Page. it is my favorite destination of Japan. Your name " naruto "was my son's TV series mania!
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