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What is the overwhelming scene of the winter land of Hokkaido, watching the sea while playing in the snow?

During a visit to Hakodate – a small seaside town in Hokkaido (Japan), the writer of Realistic Wanderlust had the opportunity to witness a unique scene: snow falling on the beach.

Hokkaido is famous as the “land of snow” with the capital Sapporo being the city with the second most snowfall in the world. Most visitors to this island will enjoy the winter festivals or skiing activities in Sapporo without paying too much attention to Hakodate.

While not a major tourist destination, Hakodate still has a distinctive charm with its captivating landscapes and local markets. From the Kanto region, it can take more than half a day for passengers to get here if traveling by bullet train.

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Photo taken near Hakodate station.

The train station is located right near the beach, so as soon as you arrive, passengers will be greeted by the fresh ocean breeze.

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During his stay in Hakodate, the blogger stayed at a renovated hotel from an old bank branch. However, he commented that it was “the best hotel I have ever stayed in”, extremely cozy and fully equipped.

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An experience that should also be included in the “bucket list” is the hike to the top of Mount Hakodate to see the whole city at night. If you’re lucky to see clear skies, it’s even better. What is the need for a luxurious rooftop coffee?

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During the day, when walking around the city, you can see the buildings are built of red bricks, making them stand out against the white snow and add a little warmth to the less cold scene.

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Regardless of the snowfall, the residents of Hakodate seem to enjoy walking. Cars are especially rare, especially in local markets.

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There is a special thing that the price of fish is “super expensive”, although they do not need a freezer to preserve fish in the freezing cold.

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According to the blogger’s share, the residents’ life is somewhat slow, not chaotic.

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Another special thing here is the presence of snow monkeys who love to bathe in hot water. This snow monkey is very famous in Joshinetsu Kogen National Park, Nagano Prefecture. Thanks to the hot springs, they are not afraid of the bitter cold of the harsh winter. This monkey is very intelligent and has a rather strict social order.

Of course, the main highlight is the winter beach, where the white snow meets the blue sea mixed with golden sand. This is probably a rare sight for people in the tropics. As someone from Southern California, the blogger also feels overwhelmed. The place to see this view is at Omori-hama beach.

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However, Omori-hama is not the only place in Japan with this unique sight. Recently, a photo of golden sand sandwiched between the blue sea and white snow at Tottori sand dunes has caused a “fever” in the online community.

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The sight of white snow on the beach in Hakodate is unique, but not unique.

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