After enjoying ice cream at Lake Hill Farm, we began our drive back toward Asahikawa to visit Kamui Kotan, one of the Eight Scenic Views of Asahikawa. Known for its steep gorge and unusual rock formations, Kamui Kotan was once an important transportation route for the Ainu people, who traveled through the area by dugout … Read more
After enjoying the panoramic view of Lake Toya and watching helicopters at Tsutsugura Observatory, we headed to Lake Hill Farm to experience Hokkaido’s vast open landscapes and admire the magnificent view of Mount Yotei in the distance. After parking, we first went to see the sheep and little white rabbits on the farm. The weather … Read more
On Day 5 of our Hokkaido self-drive trip, after having breakfast at Toyako Manseikaku Hotel Lakeside Terrace, we took a walk along Lake Toya and enjoyed soaking our feet in the footbath pool in front of the hotel before heading to the nearby Silo Observatory to enjoy the panoramic view of Lake Toya. It only … Read more
After enjoying the famous Hokkaido sights of Showa-Shinzan and Lake Toya, our family took the Usuzan Ropeway down the mountain. In the evening, we stayed at Toyako Manseikaku Hotel Lakeside Terrace . Day 4 of our Hokkaido self-driving trip was nearly over. We decided to enjoy the hotel facilities, so we returned early to rest. … Read more
After visiting the famous Noboribetsu Jigokudani in Hokkaido, we drove to Mount Usu, which is located next to Showa Shinzan. We planned to take the Usuzan Ropeway up the mountain to enjoy the scenery. After about a 40-minute drive, we arrived at the paid parking lot at Mount Usu. The parking lot is quite large … Read more
After soaking our feet at the Oyunuma River Natural Footbath and enjoying the beautiful scenery of Oyunumagawa, our family headed to the famous Noboribetsu Jigokudani in Hokkaido. This is a highly representative natural wonder and a must-visit spot when you come to Noboribetsu Onsen. The parking fee here is shared with the Oyunumagawa parking lot, … Read more
On the morning of Day 4 of our Hokkaido self-drive trip, after finishing breakfast at the Nord Otaru Hotel, we drove to Noboribetsu’s Oyunuma and Jigokudani. Our first stop was the Oyunuma River Natural Footbath, where we planned not only to enjoy the scenery but also to soak our feet. It takes about two hours … Read more
On the third day of our Hokkaido self-driving trip, our family drove from Shiroi Koibito Park to Otaru. We had reserved tickets for the Otaru Canal Cruise, and in the evening we stayed at Hotel Nord Otaru. From afternoon shopping and the canal cruise to dinner at night, all our activities were around the Otaru … Read more
In the evening, after taking the Otaru Canal cruise and enjoying a relaxing tour around the canal and harbor, it was already dark and time for dinner. As we walked across to the opposite side of the canal, we saw Otaru Masazushi Zenan. There was a line at the entrance on the second floor, so … Read more
While we were still in Taiwan, we made an online reservation for the boarding time of the Otaru Canal cruise. After spending the afternoon strolling along Sakaimachi Street in Otaru, we headed to the boarding area. We arrived about 25 minutes early. Inside the ticket center, in addition to ticket sales, there were also many … Read more