Japan, which has just experienced the violent destruction of Typhoon No. 21, also reported major disasters yesterday. At 3:00 am local time on September 6 (2:08 Beijing time), a magnitude 6.7 earthquake occurred in the southern part of Hokkaido.
At present, the aftershocks continue, and the Japan Meteorological Agency has suggested that there may be a strong earthquake in the area within a week. The earthquake may have caused tidal fluctuations in the sea near the epicenter, but there is no risk of a tsunami.
In the Hime-cho near the epicenter, there were many serious mountain landslides, which were the most affected areas, and many houses were buried.
Affected by the earthquake, the New Chitose Airport, which is not far from the epicenter, was closed all day, all flights were cancelled and railway transportation was interrupted. A large area of Hokkaido has been cut off from water and gas, and about 2.95 million homes have been cut off.
The night view of Hakodate, one of the world's three major night scenes, fell into darkness in an instant. Once the lights were brilliant, the paper was drunk and there was only one dead.
However, Hokkaido in the fall is a red leaf in the mountains.
The forest is full of dyed style.
It should also be the last carnival before the arrival of the winter.
The custom of red leaves is called "Red Leaf Hunting".
The Heian era that began more than 1200 years ago.
The Hokkaido people called the autumn harvest of red leaves the "Viewing Club".
Or bring the whole family, or the company organizes employees to go to the hot spring hotel.
Take a leisurely look at the distant mountains from the open-air hot springs.
This is the most suitable for the temperament of Hokkaido people.
Come and join Xiaobian together with the beautiful autumn of Hokkaido.
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Stratus gorge
Best viewing time: late September to early October
The Sounkyo Gorge is the premier red-spotted land in Hokkaido. It is the most beautiful place in Japan for red leaves and the first place in Japan to see red leaves.
The Shuangyun Gorge is located in the Daxueshan hiccup. There are many waterfalls in the gorge. It is famous for its popular waterfalls and Yinhe Waterfalls. The scenery is spectacular and the water is abundant.
The beautiful scenery of the strange rock and the red leaves are only visible here. Especially in the valleys of the Stratosphere Gorge, every autumn, like the screen of the rock is decorated with flamboyant red leaves, people who come to watch can not help but admire.
The Hiroyuki Gorge has the reputation of “the roof of Hokkaido”. The highlight here is the red leaves that are covered with mountains and plains from the mountains of 2000 meters. The red leaves of Xia were reddened by the Yunyun Gorge, which opened the prelude to the season of red leaves.
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Daxueshan National Park
Best viewing time: early October
In the autumn, the red leaves of the Daxue Mountain are all over the mountains, and the rolling peaks are like the flames ignited by the autumn wind. The layers of red are gradually spreading, depicting the beautiful scenery of the snowy mountains of Hokkaido.
When the timing happens to drop the first snow, you can also see the beauty of the snow and the red leaves at the same time.
Coniferous green and deciduous, hardwood vermilion and yellow show subtle chromatic aberrations overlapping multiple colors, and decorate the entire snowy mountain like a canvas. The wonderful color feast of nature shows amazing beauty.
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Dingshanxi
Best viewing time: early October - mid-October
Entering the mountainous area from Sapporo City Street to Toyonagawa, you can immediately reach Dingshanxi Hot Spring. Walking along the stream, the colorful red leaves stain the mountain scenery around Hot Springs Street.
The hot springs are surrounded by mountains and the entire area is an iconic building of autumn leaves.
During the red leaf season, the “Autumn Leaf Kettle Bus” will operate in the attractions of Dingshanxi. In addition, at the Sapporo International Ski Resort, you can enjoy a panoramic view of the Sea of Japan through the cable car and the panoramic view of the Sea of Japan.
You can also enjoy the beauty of the red leaves on the river by taking a cruise on Dingshan River.
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Zhihu Lake
Best viewing time: from early October to mid-October
In the fall, there are spectacular red-leaf forests along the shores of Lake Shikotsu.
The mountains surrounding Huizhiyue, Fengshouyue, Qianqianshan and Wenbeyue are covered by various red (yellow) leaves such as eucalyptus, Wujiaofeng, mountain red leaves, European flower buds, and ginkgo.
Located on the east bank of the lake, Zhihu Lake Hot Spring is the only town here.
There are several nice short walks in this small resort town, including a natural trail for bird watching. The sightseeing boat sails to the center of the lake and there are places for renting bicycles, boats and canoes on the shore.
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Hakodate
Best viewing time: from late October to early November
Founded in 1927, Xiangxue Garden is the most famous scenic spot in Hakodate.
There is a maple-lined path here.
Autumn-like red leaves cover the path. The combination of the Japanese garden gazebo and the autumn leaves forms a perfect picture.
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Lake Toya
Best viewing time: from late October to early November
Lake Toya is a holiday destination in the hearts of Japanese people. On the south bank of the lake are two active volcanoes. The lake is not frozen all year round.
Toyako Lake has the hot springs of nature and is also a well-known maple spot in Hokkaido.
You can take a tour boat and watch the beautiful red leaves on the lake.
It is suitable for cycling tours, or you can take a cruise on the lake to see the beauty of the red leaves.
The red (yellow) leaves here are mainly maple, maple, eucalyptus, European flower buds and white birch. Take a boat trip and climb the lake to the heart of the island to see the quail eggs.