Live Photos Meaning Explained: Why Hokkaido’s Winter Scenes Feel Like Falling in Love

This February, I embarked on an unforgettable winter adventure with friends to Hokkaido – and my heart still flutters at the memory…
Post-snow Hokkaido was like stepping into a dreamy snow globe –
vibrant cottages peeking through snowdrifts,
untouched beaches blanketed in crystalline white,
the sea shimmering in surreal shades of blue,
charming trains jingling through snowy landscapes,
and us, laughing carefree as we played in this winter wonderland.

Every vivid memory transports me back to that magical time,
with the soulful melody of *First Love* naturally echoing in my mind.
How I long to relive those precious Hokkaido moments~

📷 Captured with iPhone 15 Pro Max
📅 Jan 30–Feb 3, 2025

⛄️ My perfect 5-day Hokkaido winter itinerary:
❄️ 𝘿𝙖𝙮 ❶ Osaka ➡️ Sapporo ➡️ Hokkaido University ➠➡️ Tanukikoji Shopping Street
Landed in Sapporo at noon and settled near JR Sapporo Station – perfect for exploring the prestigious Hokkaido University and as a convenient hub for upcoming adventures.

𝘿𝙖𝙮 ❷ Sapporo ➡️ Zenibako ➡️ Minami-Otaru ➡️ Sakaimachi Shopping Street ➡️ Otaru Canal ➡️ Funaoka Slope ➡️ Otaru Station ➡️ Sapporo
This clever route maximizes sightseeing without backtracking, showcasing Otaru’s charming highlights – ideal for a picturesque day trip. Zenibako’s breathtaking scenery left us utterly mesmerized 😌

𝘿𝙖𝙮 ❸ Sapporo ➡️ Hakodate ➡️ Hachimanzaka ➡️ Mount Hakodate
Arrived in Hakodate by noon and immediately fell for Hachimanzaka’s stunning ocean-view slope. The scenic hike to Mount Hakodate’s ropeway was absolutely worth every step 🚠

𝘿𝙖𝙮 ❹ Hakodate Morning Market ➡️ Omori Beach ➡️ Lucky Pierrot ➡️ Kanemori Red Brick Warehouse ➠🔁➡️ Motomachi Historic District
Our hotel opposite Hakodate Station made the fresh morning market an easy stroll. Omori Beach at dawn offered magical, crowd-free photo opportunities 📸

𝘿𝙖𝙮 ❺ Hakodate ➡️ Chitose City ➡️ New Chitose Airport
Primarily a travel day, but we squeezed in some last-minute exploration – Chitose Station’s luggage storage made it hassle-free for quick city glimpses before departure.

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