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Japan is by all means a dream come true tourist location for the most adventurous and knowledge-seeking travellers. The country has a rich history and bizarre culture and traditions to attract and inspire people of every race, ethnicity and religion.
Whether you are interested in exploring the history of Japan or want to go around the picturesque locations, there are plentiful places of interest, where you can go and have fun with your family.
You must have read a lot about several famous tourist hot spots in Japan while planning your tour to the country. If you are planning for a vacation in winter months, Sapporo is one of the most attractive places to visit on your Japan tour. To let you know, Sapporo hosted the 1972 Winter Olympics and considered as the coldest place in Japan.
In Sapporo, you will feel as if you are in another country. You will fall in love with the tall and modern buildings on either side of wide and open streets.
Sapporo is relatively a very new city, about 200 years old, in comparison to the mainland of Japan. Similar to the cities in Western countries, the main down town area is designed on the basis of grid system, which makes it easier to find your way around. There are plenty of cheap hotels. As the city has more Western influence, do not visit this city with a hope to find too much about the Japanese culture.
Places of Interest in Sapporo
Tokeidai – One of the most frequented destinations in the city is the infamous clock tower. This is the oldest standing architecture in the city. The clock tower was built in 1870s and was Hokkaido University’s drill hall.
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Hokkaido Shrine – Located in the Maruyama Park, this is a must see place in the city. During the New Year holidays, Japanese people throng the shrine to pray and receive fortune message. As you know that Japanese religion is a blend of Buddhism and Shinto, most local people are more superstitious than religious. They follow the rituals at temple or shrine, even if majority of them do not necessarily believe in religion.
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Okurayama Ski Jump – This was the main ski jump in the Winter Olympics, which was held in the city in 1972. You must check out the ski trail and can experience the superb view of skiers taking a jump.
With several other tourist attractions, Sapporo is definitely one of the most beautiful and interesting places to visit on your Japan tour. There are many other equally beautiful and adventurous places to visit in the country.
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