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The beauty of jewel-like ice: "Light shining on crystal ice (Betsukai Town)" [Hokkaido Mirai Note (116)]
We've once again selected three photos from "Hokkaido Mirai Notes," a site that collects beautiful Hokkaido scenery photographed and posted by users! Enjoy the views of Hokkaido that we want to preserve for the future.
Light shining on crystal ice (Betsukai Town)
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In late December, the "crystal ice" created by the frozen river and the sun rising over the lone pine tree were very impressive. It was very cold, but I was impressed by the scenery that can only be seen at this time of year.
Posted by: alphaphoto_1148
City/town where the photo was taken: Betsukai Town
A word from the Domingo editorial team In Hokkaido in winter, you can see a variety of beautiful natural phenomena, including Betsukai Town's "crystal ice"! The ice on the river that has just started to freeze is pushed up by the wind and sparkles in the sunlight, creating a truly magical sight. Be sure to go and see it for yourself next winter!
The closest station to the Sea of Okhotsk (Kushiro City)
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The closest station to the Sea of Okhotsk If you're lucky, you can take a photo with the drifting ice in the background. This was my second visit, and unfortunately I wasn't able to take any photos of the drifting ice this time either, but I was able to take a photo of the Senmo Main Line running through the snow after sunset.
Posted by: Kazumi
City/town where the photo was taken: Kushiro City
A word from the Domingo editorial team One of the best parts of sightseeing in Hokkaido is being able to travel while experiencing nature up close! The sight of drifting ice is something you can only see in the winter on the Sea of Okhotsk, so it's a sight you should definitely see at least once. Not only can you see the drift ice, but there are also experiences and facilities where you can touch it, so be sure to enjoy both.
Planetarium on the Hill (Biei Town)
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I visited the place in the freezing cold to take a photo of the winter Milky Way and the trees. The conditions were so good that the Milky Way was visible to the naked eye, and we enjoyed a natural planetarium while taking photos.
Posted by: mune_ringram
City/town where the photo was taken: Biei
A word from the Domingo editorial team The winter Milky Way and shooting stars combined with the nature of Biei make for a truly beautiful photo. 📸 I'm sure you all had a wonderful time. Not only can you enjoy the scenery that changes with the seasons, but you can also enjoy the beautiful nature during the day, so be sure to take your camera and visit Mild Seven Hill and other tourist spots in Biei!
