Long time no see!
Derek and I have been trapped in Singapore for about 5 months already due to the outbreak of COVID-19. We do miss the days we spent together in the outside world, especially our recent trip to Japan.
While recalling those good memories in Hokkaido, I have compiled a great list of places perfect for photo-taking.
Onuma Quasi-National Park
website: https://www.hakodate.travel/en/top7/onuma-park
transportation: 30 mins JR travel
recommended play time: 2 hours
recommendation reasons:
- grand quasi-national park surrounded by mountains, lakes and forests.
- variety of activities – camping, boating and cycling
- snow world during winter time
- not many tourists – great to take photos without background crowds
- more activities when the lake is frozen!
Noboribetsu Date Jidaimura
website: http://edo-trip.jp/en/
transportation: 8-10 mins drive from Noboribetsu JR station
recommended play time: 4 hours
recommended reasons:
- very historical and exotic experience for travellers
- a variety of activities: shows, games, dress up etc.
- a variety of food
- not many tourists
- a good place for cosplay fans
Daisetsuzan Sounkyo Kurodake
website: https://www.snowjapan.com/japan-ski-resorts/hokkaido/kamikawa/daisetsuzan-sounkyo-kurodake
transportation: 30 mins bus time from JR Kamikawa Station + 5 mins walk
recommended play time: 4 hours
recommended reasons:
- must-go place in winter
- turned into a frozen world like a fairy tale
- perfect for skiing
- not many tourists
- great natural landscape
Sapporo Fushimi Inari Shrine
website: https://good-hokkaido.info/en/sapporo-fushimi-inari-shrine/
transportation: 15 mins taxi from CBD
recommended play time: 2 hours
recommended reasons:
- easy access
- very Japanese style
- the red torri is perfect for photo taking with kimono
- best when its snowing – but remover to keep warm!
The above 4 places are what I think perfect for photo taking during winter time. There are a lot more good places worth a visit during other seasons. I do wish the epidemic situation mitigate soon so that we are free to travel around the world again.
Stay safe everyone!
