By Liu Jiawen, compiled and reported
Want to explore winter Hokkaido during your 9-day Lunar New Year holiday? Attend the “Hokkaido Winter Railway Journey” free travel lecture on December 10 (Sat) and December 11 (Sun), held at Taichung Wenying Hall and Taipei Shinjuku Eslite respectively, and you could win big prizes such as a 3-Day 2-Night Hokkaido Free Trip and a Japan Rail Pass. You’ll also get to learn amazing travel tips from seasoned explorers.
Taking a train to explore Hokkaido in winter offers a unique charm. (Photo provided by JR Hokkaido)
This event invites popular Hokkaido travel experts such as Ikeda Kobon, Cheng Jiaf, as well as working holiday winner MOMO, snowboard pro Yasuzaki Makoto, and blogger Dashu, among others. These seasoned travelers will share exclusive free travel tips, helping participants enjoy Hokkaido with ease. In addition to practical travel information, the event will offer great giveaways including a 3-Day 2-Night Hokkaido Free Trip, a 7-Day Japan Rail Pass, a giant KITACA chipmunk plush toy, and popular Hokkaido specialties like Rokkatei treats to help you save money. The Taichung session will also feature an exclusive tasting party with free samples of special Hokkaido snacks.
Riding the Ice Floe Slow Train lets you experience a hidden world of ice walking in Hokkaido. (Photo provided by JR Hokkaido)
Additionally, join the Facebook fan page “REAL Hokkaido” to get the latest winter updates on Hokkaido. From now until December 9, participate in fan page activities to enter a draw for limited-edition Hokkaido rice crackers. For more details about the lecture, visit the official website: www2.jrhokkaido.co.jp/global/chinese/index.html.