The colder it gets, the more beautiful it looks. Hokkaido is a treasure trove of nightscapes. Winter is the best time to visit 5 nightscapes.
The night views in Hokkaido in winter, when the air is clear, are so romantic that even the cold feels pleasant. Illuminated cityscapes, snow-covered landscapes, and fantastic scenery lit up with lights are all winter attire that are not to be missed. Nightscapes that are beautiful in spring, summer, and fall are even more beautiful in winter! Why don't you get intoxicated by Hokkaido's night views, which can only be enjoyed in such winter?
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Sapporo TV Tower
A landmark of Sapporo with 360-degree panoramic views
The 144-meter-high “Sapporo TV Tower” stands at the east end of Odori Park.
The construction of the tower began in 1956 when television broadcasting began in Sapporo, and in 1957, an observatory was completed where visitors can enjoy a panoramic view of Sapporo. It is a landmark tower loved by many citizens and tourists.
Muroran factory night view
Marriage of the spectacular view of the Shirotori Bridge and the night view of factories
Muroran, known as the “City of Iron” and the “City of Manufacturing,” is Hokkaido's representative factory town. The beautiful night view of the illuminated Shirotori Bridge and the lights of the factories has been selected as one of Japan's Night View Heritage.
Goryokaku Tower
Hakodate's landmark tower towering over historic Goryokaku
Located at the entrance to Goryokaku Park, the tower stands 107 meters high (lightning rod height).
From the second floor of the 90-meter-high observation deck, visitors can look down on an almost complete view of the star-shaped fortress that is Goryokaku's distinctive feature, and enjoy beautiful scenery in each of the four seasons: pink with cherry blossoms in spring, fresh greenery in summer, autumn leaves in fall, and snowy and illuminated in winter.
Shirogane Blue Pond
Impressed by the fantastic blue color!
Shirogane Blue Pond has a beautiful scenery that makes you feel as if you have entered another world.
It is an artificial lake created when water from the river was collected in a block weir placed in the Biei River during construction to prevent volcanic mudflows from Mt. The pond, with its strangely beautiful blue color, is a world-famous sightseeing spot.
Nusamai Bridge
The sunset viewed from the bridge is especially beautiful.
The symbol of Kushiro, the 124-meter-long, 33.8-meter-wide Haimai Bridge spans the Kushiro River and has been rebuilt several times since 1900, with the current bridge being the fifth generation completed in 1976. At night, the entire bridge is illuminated, creating a fantastic atmosphere.
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