HokkaidoTravel Guide

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Asahiyama Zoo

Asahiyama Zoo sits on a wooded hillside overlooking the quiet city. Thick snow often blankets the enclosures during the long winter months. Glass tunnels and viewing domes let you see animals from surprising angles. You can watch polar bears dive into deep blue water right beside you.

The zoo is famous for creative displays that focus on natural behaviors. Visitors love watching penguins march across the snow on daily winter walks. Seeing a seal swim through a vertical tube creates a sudden sense of joy. This park connects people to the wild beauty of the northern world.

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Daisetsuzan National Park

Daisetsuzan National Park is a massive wilderness in the heart of Hokkaido. Tall volcanic peaks rise above deep green valleys and clear alpine lakes. Bright wildflowers cover the hills in summer while steam rises from volcanic vents. The air feels cool and crisp in this rugged mountain landscape.

Known as the playground of the gods, this park offers deep silence and raw beauty. Visitors love exploring the smoking craters and spotting rare brown bears in the wild. It is the first place in Japan to see autumn colors each year. Standing on the high ridges creates a deep sense of peace and wonder.