Seven-day trip to Hokkaido, including international driving license and car rental guide
In addition to playing in the snow in winter, Hokkaido in Japan also has the most famous Sapporo Summer Fun Festival in summer. Not only can you drink all you want beer, but it also gives you a reason to fly to Hokkaido for travel or independent travel in summer. This article is for novices The designed seven-day and six-night Hokkaido free travel itinerary. In Hokkaido, because the transportation is not as convenient as Tokyo or Osaka, Japan, self-driving travel is the easiest and most convenient choice. The article details the documents that need to be prepared for self-driving travel in Hokkaido, as well as When you arrive in Hokkaido, apart from the famous Sapporo and Hakodate, what other places must you visit? You can see the beautiful scenery of Shikisai-no-oka and Shakotan Peninsula, the million-night view of Mount Hakodate, the must-see Aoike and the tranquility of Lake Toya, the historic Goryokaku Park, Otaru Canal, etc. It is a scenery that cannot be missed in Hokkaido. If you want to know more about Hokkaido’s cultural and natural scenery, hurry up and save the article! Even if you are a novice, you can spend a little time to be fully prepared!Generally, the price of air tickets to New Chitose Airport or Hakodate Airport in Hokkaido, Japan is about NT$15,000 to NT$20,000, which is more expensive than other domestic flights in Japan. However, low-cost airlines often have promotional prices, which are cheaper than traditional airlines. There will be a 50% discount, and familiar travelers will be ready to snap up low-cost air tickets in advance. But the best thing is that you can buy more favorable options through the combination of flight + wine. Take the price of flight + wine in July as an example , not only can you save up to 1,500 yuan a day through the combined plan, but you can also save one to two nights of accommodation compared to booking air tickets and hotels separately. This means that the more days you stay, the more money you save! It should be noted that in addition to taxes and baggage check-in fees, you must check clearly in advance, so that you don’t buy a cheap ticket only to be charged more and more, but it is not much cheaper. If you want to know more discount combinations, you can go to the Expedia website to check!
The Japanese government allows citizens from 68 countries and regions around the world to visit Japan for a short period of time without a visa. Travelers from Asia are basically included in the visa-free policy, so it is very convenient to travel to Japan or travel independently. As long as you have a passport, Once you buy a ticket, you can start a wonderful travel trip to Japan!
【Seven days and six nights in Hokkaido, free travel WI-FI/mobile network】
A seven-day six-night trip to Hokkaido, Japan or a free trip is absolutely indispensable for taking beautiful photos, uploading photos and checking in, contacting relatives and friends to report that they are safe, and more importantly, uploading beautiful photos taken in Okinawa, etc., all of which require the use of the Internet, whether it is When a group of friends travel independently and use a WI-FI sharer, or when individuals have separate itineraries, they can use the SIM card mobile network!
If you are a travel expert, you often already know that the exchange rate at the airport is usually the worst, so you can choose to exchange it for Japanese yen in Taiwan first, or take Taiwan dollars to Okinawa, Japan, and then exchange them for Japanese yen. The easiest way is to find foreign currency. To exchange Japanese yen at an ATM, insert your ATM card and enter the amount of Japanese yen you want to exchange, and the Japanese yen will be transferred directly from Taiwan dollars to Japanese yen according to the current exchange rate. There will be a small handling fee. You can also use online banking through a foreign exchange account to exchange You can also exchange money, or go directly to the bank to exchange money. But the best thing is that you can now exchange money at the money exchange machine set up in Hokkaido, Japan. Although the exchange rate is definitely not better than that of the bank, it is also very convenient for a seven-day and six-night trip to Okinawa. a facility!
【Seven days and six nights free travel in Hokkaido】
The transportation in Hokkaido, Japan is mainly based on the subway and JR. Basically, the main attractions in Hokkaido can be reached by public transportation. However, if a group of people travel to Hokkaido for seven days and six nights or travel independently, the most convenient way is to charter a car or rent a car. , not only is the transportation easily accessible, there are no crowds, and it is also highly flexible. This way of self-driving travel is most recommended to everyone!
Because Japan has signed a "Taiwan-Japan Driver's License Reciprocity" agreement with Taiwan, as long as you hold an officially valid driver's license issued by Taiwan and an international translation, you can drive in Japan within one year of entry. If you want to drive in Japan, an international driver's license cannot be used, and you must apply for a Japanese translation driver's license.
Procedure for obtaining an international translation: Prepare 100 yuan, your ID card, and your passenger car driver's license, and go to the supervision office to apply for a translation of your international driver's license. You can also apply online at the supervision service website and have it delivered to your home. It is important to note that in Japan everyone drives on the left and parking on the road is prohibited. You must park in a parking lot.
Day1: Odori Park (Sapporo Summer Fun Festival) → Tanukikoji → Nijo Market → Hokkaido Pioneer Village → Sapporo Beer Garden → Susukino (Sapporo Summer Fun Festival) → Stay in Sapporo
Odori Park, Sapporo Summer Festival
On the first day of your seven-day and six-night free trip to Hokkaido, Japan, Sapporo is definitely on the list of attractions. However, in addition to the many scenic spots for viewing maples in winter, Sapporo’s summer also brings you wonderful experiences. In Sapporo, the most famous event in summer is the "Sapporo Summer Festival", which is held in Odori Park. The venue has a 1-kilometer-long event area with up to 13,000 seats. The celebration activities include "Sapporo Odori Beer Garden", "Hokkai Bon Odori", "Sapporo Flea Market" and other activities. The most special thing about the festival is that there will be many famous beer stalls gathered at the event venue, selling beer from Sapporo and its suburbs. Draft beer delivered directly from the factory and beer from all over the world. You can taste different beers in different sections. Because of this, the Sapporo Summer Festival is also called the Sapporo Beer Festival, and Odori Park is also called the largest beer in Japan. garden. You who like to drink beer! Don’t forget to add Sapporo Odori Beer Garden to your self-driving tour. Come to Sapporo in summer to experience the tipsy time Sapporo brings you.
tanukikoji shopping street
The "Tatanukikoji Shopping Street" located in Sapporo, Japan is one of the oldest shopping streets in Hokkaido. It consists of 1-chome to 7-chome. The entire shopping street is covered by a roof, so travelers can feel comfortable no matter what the weather is. Shopping has become a designated tourist attraction for travelers who come to Hokkaido for independent travel or tourism. Tanukikoji Shopping Street can be said to be a delicious and shopping place. Not only are there delicious sundae shops, ramen shops, crepe shops, and matcha specialty shops, but there are also super cost-effective affordable supermarkets, duty-free electronics stores, and the largest shopping mall in Japan. Chain vintage stores, if you want to buy souvenirs, "TANUKIYA" and "Calbee Plus" on Tanukikoji can definitely satisfy you!
Nijo Market
Nijo Market is known as the "Kitchen of Sapporo people". Locals often crowd the Nijo Market in order to buy fresh crabs, scallops, etc. It is one of the attractions that cannot be missed when traveling to Hokkaido or traveling independently. Some shops in the market will provide on-site cooking services, allowing you to taste delicious seafood on the spot. If you come to Nijo Market by car, you must try the seasonal cantaloupe sold in the market. The moisture and sweetness are first-class, which will make you linger.
Hokkaido Pioneer Village
After eating, you can drive to the "Hokkaido Pioneer Village" located in Nohoro Forest Park. It is an outdoor museum established to commemorate the centenary of the founding of Hokkaido. It is an experiential museum established in 1983. The Hokkaido Pioneer Village is in the Meiji era. Historical buildings that reflect the industry, life, and culture of Hokkaido's pioneering era in the three eras of Hokkaido, Taisho, and early Showa eras have been moved here from all over Hokkaido, restored and preserved. Travelers who are interested in Hokkaido history can visit it!
Sapporo Beer Garden
When talking about Sapporo travel, everyone will definitely think of "beer". Due to the cold climate and historical background, beer can be said to be a very famous "specialty" in Hokkaido. There is a beer museum here in Sapporo. It has a European-style red-brown appearance and a steeple-shaped roof. It looks very impressive and tasteful. Next to the Beer Museum is the beer garden, which is Sapporo's very famous three crab all-you-can-eat restaurant! Tender, juicy and plump crab meat is a delicacy you can’t miss when you come to Sapporo! Friends who like to eat crabs must definitely try it in Sapporo, Hokkaido. Eat crabs with great draft beer. Save this trip for Hokkaido! After eating, you can go to the beer museum next to it to learn about the history and production process of beer, or go to nearby attractions!
Susukino and Sapporo Summer Fun Festival
Susukino (すすきの) is a famous nightlife area in Sapporo, Hokkaido, Japan. When you think of Susukino, it is as famous as Kabukicho in Tokyo; and the Susukino Light Wall is just like the light wall in Dotonbori, Osaka. You can experience it in Susukino Go to Kabukicho in Tokyo and enjoy the same lively atmosphere as Dotonbori in Osaka! In fact, Susukino now has no official name. It was only named because of the nearby Susukino intersection and Susukino Station, and it was widely used. The official geographical scope of Susukino was also unclear until the Susukino Tourism Association determined that the north and south limits of Susukino are From Minami-shijo to Minami-rokujo, and from Nishi-2-chome to Nishi-6-chome from east to west, the official area of Susukino is clearly defined. Take advantage of the arrival of the Sapporo Summer Fun Festival and go on a self-driving trip to Susukino!
Sapporo accommodation recommendations
Dormy Inn Premium Sapporo Hot Spring
The Dormy Inn high-end hotel is located in the lively Tanukikoji shopping street in Sapporo, 5 minutes from Susukino Subway Station. It is very convenient to buy cosmetics and electrical appliances. As soon as you enter the lobby, you will feel the strong "Hokkaido style". You can see that the entire hotel uses a lot of wood and stone decoration, which is very warm and bright. Although the rooms and bathrooms are not very big, they are still bright and comfortable. If you feel that the bathrooms in the rooms are too small, the Dormy Inn high-end hotel also has a public pool and a semi-bathroom. The open-air baths are a great experience!
The high-end Dormy Inn hotel provides a free taxi ride to Sapporo Station. The best thing is that as a chain hotel, Dormy Inn has a tradition of having free ramen to eat at night, just on the first floor of the hotel. In addition, the hotel The breakfast is very rich, just like having dinner, and the price is not expensive. It can be said to be a hotel with a very high CP value. I recommend it to all friends who travel or travel to Sapporo!
JR Tower Hotel Nikko Sapporo
JR Tower Hotel Nikko Sapporo is a five-star hotel in Sapporo, Hokkaido. It is co-constructed with Sapporo Station. It is only a three-minute walk to the hotel. The transportation is convenient. As soon as you enter, you can see the high-ceiling lobby. It is very luxurious, spacious and bright. The best thing is , the high-floor rooms starting from the 23rd floor are all equipped with large windows, and you can have an unobstructed view of Sapporo's night view and prosperous city view. If you are traveling to Sapporo on your own or want to relax during your trip, this hotel is highly recommended. Phew!
The rooms at Sapporo JR Tower Hotel Nikko are elegant and clean, and are fully equipped with toiletries, safes, refrigerators, etc. However, there is an additional charge for drinks in the refrigerator, so pay more attention to the charges before drinking! In addition, there is "Natural Hot Spring SKY SPA Tsukinoshima" on the 22nd floor of JR Tower Hotel Nikko Sapporo, where you can soak in the hot springs while enjoying the incomparable night view of Sapporo, and enjoy a leisurely trip!
Day 2: Sapporo → Aoike → Shikisai-no-Oka → Asahiyama Zoo → Sumiasahigawa
Sapporo
On the second day of our seven days and six nights of free travel in Hokkaido, we will first travel to Sapporo, the big city in Hokkaido! As the representative city of Hokkaido, Japan, Sapporo not only has rich nature, such as Odori Park and Moerenuma Park, where you can enjoy the beautiful scenery of Sapporo, the hot springs of Jozankei and the night view of Mount Moiwa, as well as many cable car experiences. One of the must-visit attractions for travelers traveling to Hokkaido. In addition, Sapporo also has a culture with historical origins. The famous Hokkaido Shrine is located in Sapporo! The best thing is that Sapporo also has a variety of delicacies, such as suage + soup curry at Tanukikoji Shopping Street, Shingen Ramen in Susukino, Menshu Shirakaba Sanso, the super popular Daruma Genghis Khan BBQ, etc. Travel to Sapporo, Hokkaido by car Definitely not to be missed
blue pond
Aoike is also known as "Platinum Aoike" and "Biei Platinum Aoike". In fact, Aoike was not known to everyone at the beginning, but a photographer from Furano happened to pass by Aoike and took a photo of its beauty and posted the photo It was published in a photography book and became famous in Japan! This beautiful scenery must be visited once in a lifetime. When traveling by car in Hokkaido, be sure to take photos and buy them to leave full memories!
Shikisai Hill
"Shikisai-no-oka" located in Biei, Hokkaido, Japan, is a very popular flower viewing and entertainment spot, attracting many people who go to Biei for free travel or tourism. There are 7 hectares of flower gardens in the park, with 30 kinds of flowers, 4 to 10 Each month has a different scenery, such as Tomita Farm in Furano, Hokkaido, and Shikisai Hill, which are must-see attractions when traveling to Biei! In addition to the beautiful scenery, Shikisai-no-Oka also has many experience facilities, such as self-driving trampolines, self-driving sightseeing cars, and in winter there are snowmobiles, snow rafting and other facilities, which are fun and exciting!
Asahiyama Zoo
Asahiyama Zoo was officially opened in 1967. It has gone through ups and downs along the way. It almost closed down due to too few visitors and was temporarily closed for a period of time because the animals in the zoo were infected with serious diseases. However, Asahiyama Zoo has begun to use breeding methods such as "action display" and "symbiosis display" to simulate the environment of the animals' original habitat as much as possible, so that the animals in the zoo can live healthier and show their vitality, and it has also successfully attracted tourists from all over Japan. Come to travel, come here to see the cute animals on the second day of your seven-day and six-night free trip to Hokkaido!
Recommended accommodation in Asahikawa
JR Hotel Asahikawa
If you come to Asahikawa, Hokkaido for travel or independent travel, you must not miss this hotel! Downstairs from JR Asahikawa Hotel is the famous AEON shopping mall. Whether you want to go shopping or buy specific souvenirs, AEON can definitely satisfy you! The design of JR Asahikawa is simple and stylish, the environment is comfortable and clean, and the room price is quite cheap. It is a hotel with a very high CP value.
JR Hotel Asahikawa has direct access to JR Asahikawa Station and is only a 35-minute drive from Asahikawa Airport. From Asahikawa Airport, you can take the Kizu bus that goes directly to the hotel entrance. JR Hotel Asahikawa has novel and complete facilities, including a large bath and coin-operated washing machines. In addition, the service is also very considerate. In addition to being able to choose the pillow hardness yourself, it also provides free luggage storage service and free coffee.
Day 3: Snow Museum → Mokagei-numa Park → Otaru Sakaimachi Street → Otaru Canal → Sumi Otaru
Snow Museum
On the third day of our seven-day and six-night free tour in Hokkaido, we must first go to the Snow Museum to experience the atmosphere of Frozen. The Snow Museum is an art museum with the theme of snow crystals. It is a museum where Professor Kobayashi Masasaku has dedicated his life to studying snow and snow. The exhibition hall is made up of crystallized materials. In addition to the knowledge about snow, the beautiful interior and the experience of minus 15 degrees are also one of its selling points. It can be easily accessed when traveling by car in Hokkaido.
Moerenuma Park is an abandoned landfill built on 2.7 million tons of waste in 1982. It was transformed into an artistic park covering an area of about 1.89 square kilometers. It was completed in 2005. Moerenuma There are large landscaping mountains, fountains, glass pyramids, playgrounds, etc. in the park. All facilities are built with geometric figures as the concept. It is a sculpture park that combines nature and art. It is very suitable for self-driving tours or independent travel in Sapporo. People who want to get close to nature should go here!
Otaru Sakaicho Street shopping street
When you come to Otaru by car, you must go to Otaru Sakaimachi Street. This is the best street in Otaru. There are all kinds of antique Japanese buildings. People who like to buy Japanese souvenirs should not miss this good deal. place!
Otaru Canal
There are many historical buildings here. Take a walk here at night to experience a moment of tranquility and end the third day of your seven-day and six-night free trip to Hokkaido!
Otaru accommodation recommendations
LifeHouse IPPO
One-step Living House is about 8 minutes away from JR Otaru Station, and only a 6-minute walk from the Otaru Canal! The location is super strategic! The B&B owner of Yiyi Life Home is very amiable. The second floor is the accommodation floor, and the first floor is the noodle shop opened by the owner. For guests who are staying, if they go to the ramen shop to enjoy ramen for breakfast, they can also give a super discounted price for a bowl. It’s only 350 yen! It’s delicious and cheap, and the CP value is super high! The accommodation environment of Yiyi Life Home is also great. The rooms are spacious and comfortable, and there is a shared kitchen where everyone can make simple meals. The bathroom facilities are divided into private bathrooms and shared bathrooms according to the room type. You can choose according to your own budget. choose. In addition, the price of this B&B is very cheap. It is highly recommended to self-driving or independent travelers as a reference choice!
Day 4: Otaru → Shakotan Peninsula → Mt. Yotei → Kanamori Red Brick Warehouse → Motomachi → Mt. Hakodate → Sumi Hakodate
Otaru
On the fourth day of the seven-day and six-night free tour in Hokkaido, you need to get up early and visit Otaru. Otaru is located in the center of Hokkaido. It is a port city by the sea in Hokkaido. It is only about 40 kilometers away from Sapporo City in Hokkaido. Therefore, compared with other cities in Hokkaido, Development has to come early. It takes less than an hour to take the JR Hakodate Main Line from Sapporo to Otaru Station, which is even more convenient for self-driving tourists. There are many historical buildings in the city of Otaru, which give people the illusion of traveling through time. Coupled with many gourmet restaurants, famous souvenir shops such as LeTAO and Beiguolou, as well as quite distinctive local glass craftsmanship, Otaru has become a An important tourist town in Hokkaido, it attracts a large number of tourists every year.
Shakotan Peninsula
The Shakotan Peninsula is the only peninsula in the Goshi branch of western Hokkaido. The coastline stretches for 42 kilometers. It is listed as one of the 52 heritage sites of Hokkaido. It can be easily reached by self-driving. There are two popular attractions in the Shakotan Peninsula: Isaburi Coast and Kamui. Cape is a must-see attraction. Come here to appreciate the uncanny workmanship of Hokkaido’s nature!
Mount Yotei
The shape of Mount Yotei is very similar to Mount Fuji in Japan, and it is called Ezo Fuji. How can you miss such an iconic mountain range in Hokkaido! Mount Yotei has different appearances depending on the angle of the sun, which is worth admiring!
Jinsen red brick warehouse
Kanamori Red Brick Warehouse is a comprehensive commercial facility formed by 4 facilities. It was built from a red brick warehouse built in 1909. It has become a beautiful scenic spot that many tourists must take pictures of when visiting Hakodate. Kanamori Red Brick Warehouse is not only good for shopping and shopping , and there are many delicious foods. Be sure to stop by when driving to Hokkaido, Japan!
Motomachi
The Motomachi district of Hakodate has many famous buildings that merge Japanese and Western styles. Because Hakodate is one of the earliest port cities in Japan to open to the outside world, its opening to the outside world has filled Motomachi with many Western styles. In addition to the Motomachi church complex, you can also See traditional Japanese houses. Motomachi combines Western and Japanese architectural styles. When traveling or traveling here, you can feel the Western atmosphere, such as the church group in Motomachi, the Catholic Motomachi Church, Hakodate Orthodox Church, St. John's Church, etc., and due to the location of Motomachi At the foot of Mount Hakodate, there are many slope "sakaways". Each slope has its own unique attractions and special shops. The most famous one is "Hachimanzaka", which you can overlook when you walk to the top of the slope. Mount Hakodate and the entire city of Hakodate are very spectacular.
Hakodate Mountain
The last stop on the fourth day of seven days and six nights in Hokkaido is to go to Mt. Hakodate to see the Million Night View! The Mount Hakodate Observation Deck has two floors. The first floor is an indoor night view observation deck, where you can see the million-dollar night view of Hakodate through the glass. The second floor is an open viewing platform, where you can enjoy taking photos without any hindrance! In addition, at the observation deck of Mt. Hakodate, there are souvenir shops and cafes. If you feel cold, you can go to the cafe to buy hot drinks to warm up!
Hakodate accommodation recommendations
Hakodate HakoBA Sharing Hotel
HakoBA Sharing Hotel Hakodate is a fashionable hotel full of European style. Not only the rooms are clean and comfortable, but also equipped with public kitchens, balconies, coin-operated washing machines, drink vending machines and other facilities for tourists to enjoy. This hotel has an excellent location. You can reach almost all Motomachi attractions on foot, and it is very close to famous must-see attractions such as Kanamori Red Brick Warehouse, Hakodate Cable Car, Hakodate Supermarket, Hakodate Park, etc. The living functions around the HakoBA Sharing Hotel in Hakodate are also quite good. There are several restaurants, cafes, supermarkets within a 5-minute walk, and there is a convenience store downstairs, which can be said to be very convenient! In addition, HakoBA Sharing Hotel also provides free luggage storage service. If you need to check out early in the morning, there is also a key box at the counter, so you can just throw the key in, which is very considerate!
Day 5: Hakodate Morning Market → Goryokaku Park → Lake Toya → Living at Lake Toya
Hakodate Morning Market
On the fifth day of our seven-day and six-night Hokkaido free tour, we came to Hakodate Market. It is a super famous market in Japan and a popular tourist attraction that must be visited in Hokkaido, Japan! The Hakodate Morning Market is a tourist morning market loved by local residents of Hokkaido. It is very large, covering an area of about 30,000 hectares, and there are about 280 shops here, including seafood specialty stores selling fresh ingredients. The seafood sold inside They are all sold directly from Hokkaido, so the freshness is absolutely guaranteed!
Goryokaku Park
Goryokaku Park is the first Western-style castle in Japan and one of the top 100 famous castles. It was built by the Edo shogunate at the end of the Edo period in Japan as a Hakodate in Ezo, which is located on the outskirts of Hakodate in what is now Hokkaido. The unique shape of the star-shaped fortress also attracts many people who go to Hakodate for self-driving tours or tourism to experience its magnificence in person!
Lake Toya
The area around Shikotsu Toya National Park where Lake Toya is located forms the Lake Toya Usuzan Geopark, which has been selected as a Japanese Geopark and a World Geopark, and! Lake Toya has also been selected as one of Japan's 100 Most Scenic Spots, the New Japan's Top 100 Travel Destinations, and the Top 500 Beautiful Towns in Japan You Want to Visit. How can you miss the beautiful scenery here when you drive to Hokkaido by yourself?
Lake Toya accommodation recommendations
The Lake View Toya Nonokaze Resort The Lake View Toya Nonokaze Resort
"Lake View Hotel Toya Nonokaze" is a highly rated hotel in the Lake Toya area and a must-stay hotel when traveling to Hokkaido. Taking advantage of the superior location facing the lake, all guest rooms at "Lake View Hotel Toya Nonokaze" enjoy the stunning views of Lake Toya, Nakajima, and Mount Yotei. You can also see the stars in the sky from the guest rooms at night. Very romantic. The guest rooms of "Lake View Hotel Toya Nonokaze" are divided into two areas: "Spa Resort Building" and "Nonokaze Club". There are a total of 9 room types for everyone to choose from, including Japanese and Western mixed suites, and rooms with private hot springs. Wait, there are also accessible rooms and pet-friendly suites, so the accommodation environment can be said to be quite diverse.
Day 6: Lake Toya → Noboribetsu Jigokudani → Nikko Marine Park → Sapporo → Sapporo
Noboribetsu Jigokudani
On the last full day of our seven-day and six-night free tour in Hokkaido, we first set off from Lake Toya to Noboribetsu Hell Valley. Noboribetsu Hell Valley is a crater remnant left after a volcanic eruption. There are many jets in Noboribetsu Hell Valley. The hole and the outlet of the hot spring water, so before entering the Noboribetsu Jigoku Valley, you can smell the strong and pungent smell of sulfur. Before you see the majestic valley view, your nose will be stimulated by the smell. . The hot springs provided in Noboribetsu Onsen Hotel are all supplied from Noboribetsu Hell Valley! If you come to Hokkaido by car, you must come and see this unique natural scenery!
Nix Marine Park
Located in Nix Marine Park in Noboribetsu, Hokkaido, the Marine Ecological Hall was built based on a medieval Renaissance-style castle. It is a huge fish exhibition hall, displaying about 400 kinds of creatures and a total of 20,000 animals. The castle has a large 8-meter-high aquarium "Crystal Tower", three types of touch experience pools, and a "Goldfish Kaleidoscope" with brightly colored goldfish swimming in a huge kaleidoscope. After admiring the aquatic creatures, you can Return to Sapporo and get ready to go home!
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