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As you leave the megacity of Sapporo, Central Hokkaido (simply called Do-oh) is such a good distillation of all Hokkaido highlights that can be visited in a day or longer. It is an easily explored region on a short schedule and you can accesible a wide range of must sees. The nostalgic port town Otaru is the best destination from Sapporo if your time is limited. Japan’s most cosmopolitan ski resort Niseko makes a memorable vacation – along with a lot of onsen options. Shikotsu-Toya National Park contains active volcanos and calm caldera lakes. Sorachi holds several mining remnants since the 1870s. Horse lovers should head southeast to Hidaka.
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Released 5 December, 2017
Length 218 pages
Special Features
- Central Hokkaido Major Bus Routes
- Travel by Train
- How to Take the Bus
- Travel Glossary
- Useful Phrases
Destinations
- Sapporo: Central Sapporo, Maruyama & Teine, Southern Sapporo & Jozankei Onsen, Eastern Sapporo
- Around Sapporo: Tomakomai, Chitose & Shikotsu-ko, Kitahiroshima, Ebetsu, Shinshinotsu, Tobetsu, Ishikari
- Sorachi: Iwamizawa & Minami-Sorachi, Kuriyama & Yubari, Naka-Sorachi, Kita-Sorachi
- Otaru & Niseko: Otaru, Yoichi, Shakotan Peninsula, Kutchan & Niseko, Yotei-sanroku & Rusutsu, Raiden Coast, Kuromatsunai, Oshamanbe
- Toya & Noboribetsu: Toyoura, Toya-ko, Date, Muroran, Noboribetsu Onsen, Shiraoi
- Hidaka: Hidaka, Nibutani, Shinhidaka & Niikappu, Urakawa, Samani, Erimo