Category: Travel

After leaving Biei, we visited several places but couldn’t find any shrines selling omamori (Japanese amulets).
So, when we returned to Sapporo, we decided to visit the Hokkaido Shrine again.
This is my third visit to the Hokkaido Shrine~
I’ve been here in August and December before~
This time, it’s July.
However, the previous two visits were with a tour group, and this time we drove ourselves~

After leaving the Captain’s House in the morning, we decided to explore along the way, so we didn’t go to Abashiri or Shiretoko~
We ended up heading left and soon arrived at Sounkyo….
Of course, the most famous attractions near Sounkyo are these~
Ryusei-Ginga Falls, these are the names of two waterfalls, one is Ginga, and the other is Ryusei.

Captain’s House and Dinner – Not Recommended for Gout Sufferers.
Seriously, if you have gout and read this review, don’t blame me if you rush to eat seafood…

The Captain’s House is currently closed and it’s unclear when it will reopen.

Captain’s House is located by Lake Saroma in Eastern Hokkaido.
I saw a food review online a long time ago and have always wanted to come here for the food…
This Captain’s House mainly serves as accommodation.

Eastern Hokkaido is home to many lakes, such as Lake Akan, Lake Kussharo, Lake Abashiri, and Lake Saroma.
Among them, Lake Mashu is a volcanic lake and is known as the clearest lake in Japan.
It is said that the visibility can reach up to 41.6 meters, but currently, it is about 20 meters. It is one of the famous attractions in Eastern Hokkaido.

This nostalgic journey aims to revisit the destination of my first overseas trip in 2005.
That year marked my first time traveling abroad, my first visit to Japan, and my first trip to Hokkaido.
The first place I stayed overnight was at Lake Akan in Kushiro.
In Kushiro, I had two main goals: to enjoy ice cream near the Kushiro Japanese Crane Reserve and to visit Lake Akan Onsen Street.

Comfort Hotel Kushiro, a business hotel near JR Kushiro Station.
The hotel offers a simple free breakfast and is affordable, making it suitable for business travelers.
However, there are many hotels near JR Kushiro Station.
If you prefer a more substantial breakfast, you might consider Kushiro Royal Inn.

Lake Nukabira is home to many arch bridges.
This time, I made a special trip from Obihiro to Lake Nukabira just to see the vanishing arch bridge – Taushubetsu River Bridge
By the way, if you plan to visit this bridge, remember to bring a telephoto lens, preferably 200mm or more.

Tired of seeing lavender everywhere?
There are many types of lavender, but most are either deep purple or light purple.
At the Colorful Scented Hill, there’s also a very light-colored lavender, which is white lavender.

The Japanese movie “Poppoya” is quite an old film.
I only remember the actors Ken Takakura, Ryoko Hirosue, and Ken Shimura.
Then there’s Ken Takakura, working on the snow-covered platform, eventually lying down on the platform buried in snow. The storyline is quite touching.
This time, I visited Ikutora Station, which is the main setting “Horomai Station” in the movie.

I had read about Miyama Pass in books a long time ago, but didn’t have much of an impression.
This time, I happened to pass by, so I decided to stop and take a look~
The famous attraction here is this Ferris wheel.