Category: Japan

Lake Towada is a volcanic lake that spans Aomori and Akita prefectures. As a result, the area is rich in hot spring resources. Towadaso is a hotel business in the Lake Towada region, offering a variety of accommodations.

I don’t have much artistic flair, nor do I have any talent in fine arts, so I really admire people who can paint and create. I’m in awe of their imagination and ability to bring their ideas to life. After seeing a bunch of century-old masterpieces at the Louvre, visiting the Towada Art Center gives me a different feeling. If you have the chance, you should definitely come and check it out! Especially during cherry blossom season, it’s highly recommended! Sorry, I got a bit off track. Well, let’s start writing the travelogue now.

It is a good choice to take a walk by the Lake Towada in the morning. However, unlike the brave Laura, I slept in until almost late and only got up then…

There is a song called “Tsugaru Kaikyo Winter Scenery”, so let’s have an article about “Oirase Gorge Winter Scenery”. Aomori’s Oirase Gorge is very popular in summer and autumn. In summer, it’s very comfortable to ride a bicycle here. This time, coming in winter, you can enjoy scenery that is not often seen.

Besides Sakamoto Ryoma and Udon noodles, which are well-known in Shikoku, the Shikoku Pilgrimage is also famous. The so-called pilgrimage refers to a journey of worship. The Shikoku Pilgrimage involves visiting 88 temples in the Shikoku region, all of which are sacred places related to Kobo Daishi (Kukai). Since the Heian period, ascetic monks have followed Kobo Daishi’s route to embark on a pilgrimage to these 88 temples, covering a walking distance of about 1,200 kilometers. However, nowadays, not only monks participate in the pilgrimage, but travelers also arrange such trips.

The Sapporo Snow Festival has three venues: Odori, Susukino, and TSUDOME.
Among them, TSUDOME is best visited during the day, Susukino is ideal for the evening,
and Odori Park is perfect for both day and night visits.
After enjoying some Genghis Khan, we headed to Odori Park to see the snow festival~
However, the lights at the festival only stay on until 10 PM, so make sure to manage your time well.

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.