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6-day in-depth tour: the best time to go to Japan during Qingming Festival

The Qingming Festival holiday is here! For friends who are planning to travel to Japan, here is a 6-day in-depth travel guide for you to check out, so you can have fun in Japan without any mishaps! -- Japan, where historical heritage and modern atmosphere interweave, 🗾 Mount Fuji and cherry blossoms complement each other. 🌸Customs vary from place to place. From the ancient charm of Kyoto to the prosperity of Tokyo, every step is a journey across time and space. 🌆 -- 🎉Route arrangement: D1: Arrive in Hokkaido and start the journey! 🛫Depart and arrive in Hokkaido, ready to start a wonderful journey! D2: Noboribetsu Bear Ranch->Noboribetsu Onsen Town->Noboribetsu Date Jidai Village->Lake Toya 🐻Visit the Bear Ranch, feel the freehand style of the hot spring town, travel through Date Jidai Village, and finally enjoy the beauty of Lake Toya. D3: Hakodate Morning Market->Yawata-zaka->Kanemori Red Brick Warehouse->Hakodate Mountain 🌅Taste authentic food at the morning market, stroll along Hawata-zaka, visit the Red Brick Warehouse, and climb Hakodate Mountain at night to overlook the lights of thousands of houses. D4: Otaru Canal->Kitaichi Glass 🚣‍♂️Walk along the Otaru Canal to experience the fusion of history and modernity, then visit Kitaichi Glass to appreciate the exquisite glass craftsmanship. D5: Asahiyama Zoo->Shirahige Waterfall->Forest Elf Balcony 🐒Visit Asahiyama Zoo and get close to nature; admire the magnificence of Shirahige Waterfall, stroll along the Forest Elf Balcony, and feel the breath of the forest. D6: Sapporo city tour -> airport transfer 🎉After touring Sapporo city and ending the wonderful journey, take a special car to the airport and prepare for the return trip. 🛬 -- Attractions recommendations: 🌟 Asahiyama Zoo: Unique animal behavior displays, super interesting! 🐻 Noboribetsu Bear Ranch: Get close to nature and experience the unique culture of Hokkaido. 🌊 Otaru Canal: The shops along the canal under the retro street lights have a unique style. -- 🧳 Travel preparation: Essential items to bring when traveling to Japan 📞 One thing to prepare is a phone card! Once you arrive in Japan, you’ll need a local phone card to facilitate communication. 🔌 Don't forget the plug converter. The plug standard in Japan is different from ours, so you need to bring a converter to charge. 🪪 Documents are also important! You must prepare your passport and visa; they are essential when entering the country. 👔 According to the climate in March, it is recommended to bring some spring and autumn clothes, after all, it is still a bit cold there. 🔋 Of course, chargers and power banks are also essential, and your phone must always be fully charged! -- The trip to Japan is not just a journey, but also a deep dialogue with foreign culture. Every moment is worth cherishing.
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