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Hokkaido Trip 32 - Enjoy a relaxing time and Japanese tea at "Tea Shop Yuhi

My main goal for my second trip to Hakodate in 2021 was to visit Angelique Voyage, but I was also able to find time to visit Teashop Yuhi, which I had seen in guidebooks for some time. In the spring of 2021, we went to CAFE Umi to glass, which offers a view of the Tsugaru Straits, and Teashop Yuhi o…

2022/08/23 22:31

Hokkaido Trip31 - Angelique Voyage for chocolate voyage and crepes

The main purpose of my visit to Hakodate in the fall of 2021 was to go to "Angelique Voyage," a store with a long line of customers that I had found when I visited Hakodate in the spring of 2021. I visited without doing any preliminary research, thinking it was just a popular chocolate store. Howeve…

2022/08/15 16:53

Hokkaido Trip30 - Hakodate Shio Ramen's Original "Men-tyubo Ajisai" Main Store

Hakodate is famous for its salt ramen, but due to the abundance of delicious food in Hakodate, I had not been able to visit a ramen restaurant in the city since I had eaten once at Hakodate Airport in the spring of 2021. In the fall of 2021, I was able to fulfill my wish and visit the famous Hakodat…

2022/08/15 16:21

Hokkaido Trip29 - Hakodate Roman Kan (Hakodate Asaichi) with a choice of seafood rice bowls.

On my trip to Hakodate in the fall of 2021, I stayed at the Hotel WBF Hakodate Kaijin no Yu and went out to the Hakodate morning market for breakfast.During my trip to Hakodate in the spring of 2021, the Hakodate morning market had few tourists and many stores were closed, but this time, the market …

2022/08/15 00:59

Hokkaido Trip28 - Yachigashira Onsen at the foot of Mount Hakodate

The Yachigashira area on the east side of Hakodate is home to Yachigashira Onsen, the closest hot spring to the Hakodate Bay area.I was not able to stop by when I visited Hakodate in the spring of 2021, but I visited there when I revisited in the fall. Although the Yachigashira area may seem more su…

2022/08/15 00:12

Hokkaido Trip 27 - "Hakodate Park" and "Hakodate Hachimangu Shrine" in spring

The last stops on my spring trip to Hakodate were Hakodate Park and Hakodate Hachimangu Shrine. Both are located in the Yachigashira district and can be reached by city tram, but they are areas that tend to be put on the back burner when sightseeing in Hakodate during a one-night stay, but we went t…

2022/08/14 23:59

Hokkaido Trip26 - Coffee Roasting Workshop Hakodate Misuzu Daimon Store, the first coffee roaster in Hokkaido

Misuzu Coffee is the oldest coffee shop in Hokkaido, but on my first visit to Hakodate in 2017, I ran out of time and was unable to stop by.This time, I visited the first Misuzu Coffee store, Coffee Roasting Studio Hakodate Misuzu Daimon Branch, and enjoyed their famous mocha soft serve. Coffee Roas…

2022/08/14 23:46

Hokkaido Trip25 - "Shirafura (Takise Beach)" with its exotic white cliffs

After enjoying the Sakura Festival in Matsumae Town, we stopped by Gokatteya Honpo, famous for its yokan (sweet bean jelly) in Esashi in time for the "Hokuto Sakura Corridor," and then circled the Watashima Peninsula before returning to Hakodate. Due to time constraints, I could not go sightseeing i…

2022/08/14 23:36

Hokkaido Trip24 - Walking in Matsumae, the northernmost castle town in Japan where cherry blossoms bloom (3) (Matsumae Clan residence, cherry blossom viewing garden, etc.)

We have introduced the Matsumae Sakura Festival in two articles so far. In this final installment, we will show you the remaining spots of the Matsumae Clan Residence and Matsumae Park. Click here to see Matsumae Castle in bloom with cherry blossoms. Click here to see from Matsumae Castle to Matsuma…

2022/08/14 12:28

Hokkaido Trip23 - Walking in Matsumae, the northernmost castle town in Japan where cherry blossoms bloom (2) (Matsumae Park, Kozenji Temple, etc.)

In 2021, I went to the Matsumae Cherry Blossom Festival. In this article, I would like to introduce the temple from Matsumae Castle to the Matsumae Clan Residence. Click here to see Matsumae Castle in bloom with cherry blossoms. (Matsumae Shrine) Matsumae Shrine is located in the square of Matsumae …

2022/08/14 12:16

Hokkaido Trip22 - Walking in Matsumae, the northernmost castle town in Japan where cherry blossoms bloom (1) (Matsumae Castle area)

There are many places famous for cherry blossoms in Hokkaido and Tohoku. I had not had a chance to visit them due to the timing of my work, but at the end of April I was able to take a day off, so I went to the "Matsumae" Cherry Blossom Festival. Outline of the Matsumae Cherry Blossom Festival Perio…

2022/08/14 11:56

【旅行】北海道の旅61～知床連山を背景に原生林の中にたたずむ「知床五胡」（世界自然遺産・知床国立公園）

網走・斜里まで「天に続く道」を観に行きましたが、せっかく知床の近くまで行ったので知床五胡についても観光してきました。 知床五胡（知床五胡フィールドハウス） 住所 ：北海道斜里郡斜里町遠音別村 字岩宇別549番地 アクセス：網走駅からレンタカーで約2時間。有料駐車場が100台分ありますがハイシーズンは渋滞で待ち時間が発生します。知床自然センターからシャトルバスもあります。 また、公共交通機関は観光シーズンは網走からバスが出ています。 知床国立公園（知床五胡）の観光についてはは2つの方法があります。 ①高架木道 一湖湖畔まで高架木道が800M整備されており、観光シーズン中は気軽にオホーツク海と知床…

2022/08/14 11:42

Hokkaido Trip 21 - "Trappist Abbey" with its beautiful tree-lined street

In Hakodate, there is a Trappistine monastery where men are not allowed, and in the neighboring city of Hokuto, there is a "Trappist abbey" of the same denomination. As the name "Trappist" implies, this monastery produces Trappist butter. Trappist AbbeyAddress: 392 Mitsuishi, Hokuto City, HokkaidoAc…

2022/08/13 23:21

Hokkaido Trip20-Hokkaido Shinkansen Kikonai View spot

During my trip to Hakodate in the spring of 2021, I circled Kikonai, Matsumae, Esashi, and the Oshima Peninsula. From now on, we will guide you to the sightseeing spots in the Oshima Peninsula. Hokkaido Shinkansen Kikonai View SpotAddress 113 Shindo, Kikonai-cho, Kamiiso District, HokkaidoAccess 1 h…

2022/08/13 23:01

Hokkaido trip19 - Cafe Umi to Glass overlooking the Tsugaru Straits

Since I went all the way to Hakodate, I went looking for a cafe with a view of the sea. Cafe Umi to Glass Location : 15-2 Sumiyoshi-cho, Hakodate, Hokkaido, Japan Access : Approximately 15 minutes by car from Hakodate Station. About 15 minutes walk from Yajigashira City Tram Station. Cafe Umi to Kas…

2022/08/13 20:39

Hokkaido Travel18 - Hokuto Sakura Circuit, a hidden cherry blossom viewing spot near Hakodate

Hanami in the southern area of Hokkaido is well known for spots such as Goryokaku and Matsumae Castle. The city of Hokuto, adjacent to Hakodate, also holds a light-up event called the "Hokuto Sakura Circuit" when the cherry blossoms are in full bloom. I did not know about this event until I found a …

2022/08/13 20:31

Hokkaido Trip 17 - Stayed at "Hotel WBF Hakodate Kaijin no Yu".

In 2021, I visited Hakodate during the Golden Week holidays, but I decided to revisit in November as well, hoping to get there before the snow fell. The last time I stayed at the "Tokyu Stay Hakodate Asaichi", this time I stayed at the "Hotel WBF Hakodate Kaijin no Yu" in front of the station. The l…

2022/08/13 17:55

Hokkaido Trip16 - Goryokaku Park, where 1,600 cherry trees are in full bloom

From the airport, we visited Goryokaku Park, Hakodate's largest cherry blossom viewing spot, via the Trappistine Monastery. Goryokaku Park, Hakodate's most famous tourist attraction, is a surprisingly distant 15-minute drive from Hakodate Station, although most tourists travel there by tram. Parking…

2022/08/13 17:41

Hokkaido Trip 15 - Trappistine Monastery, a cherry blossom viewing spot in the suburbs of Hakodate

I toured the Hakodate and Matsumae area for cherry blossoms, and the Trappistine Monastery near Hakodate Airport, on the outskirts of Hakodate, is also a famous cherry blossom viewing spot. We visited the Trappistine Monastery after stopping by Lucky Pierrot's Togura Store. Trappistine Monastery Loc…

2022/08/13 17:34

Hokkaido Trip 14 - Lucky Pierrot Togura Store, the closest store to the airport

Hakodate is famous for two local chains, Hasegawa Store and Lucky Pierrot.This was my second visit to Hakodate, but my first to Lucky Pierrot. For sightseeing convenience, the location next to the Hakodate Asaichi is the most convenient. This time, I rented a car and arrived at Hakodate Airport afte…

2022/08/13 17:20

Hokkaido Trip 13- Ajidokoro Kikuyo Shokudo Honten (Hakodate Asaichi, Tokyu Stay Breakfast)

On my second night at Tokyu Stay Kokodate Asaichi, I visited the main restaurant Kikuyo Shokudo, which is famous for its Tomoe-don (three-kinds of seafood bowl with salmon roe, sea urchin, and scallops). Kikuyo Shokudo has two branches in Hakodate Asaichi, one in the bay area, and another at the Shi…

2022/08/13 15:36

Hokkaido Trip 12 - Kaisen Ajidokoro Suzuya Shokudo (Hakodate Asaichi, Tokyu Stay Breakfast)

On my trip to Hakodate, I stayed at the Tokyu Stay Hakodate Asaichi Tou-no-Yu and chose a plan that included breakfast, so I had a seafood bowl at the Hakodate morning market for breakfast. On the first day, I went to Suzuya Shokudo located right in front of Tokyu Stay Hakodate Asaichi Tou no Yu. At…

2022/08/13 15:19

Hokkaido Trip 11 - Tokyu Stay Hakodate Asaichi Tou no Yu (2) Lounge and Breakfast

In the previous article, we introduced the lobby and rooms of Tokyu Stay Hakodate Asaichi Tou no Yu. Since there is a large hot spring bath on the 18th floor, the top floor, we would like to introduce the bath, lounge and breakfast. Click here to read the previous article. (About the large baths and…

2022/08/13 15:01

Hokkaido Trip 10 - Tokyu Stay Hakodate Asaichi Tou no Yu (1) Lobby and Rooms

We have visited Hakodate and Matsumae, the final destination of the cherry blossom front as it moves northward. I will report on my trip to Hakodate in several parts. First, I would like to introduce "Tokyu Stay Hakodate Asaichi Tou no Yu" where I stayed for two nights. Tokyu Stay Hakodate Asaichi T…

2022/08/13 13:33

Hokkaido Trip 9 - From "Tokachi Farm" to "Naitai Terrace" where you can feel the vastness of the land

In October 2020, I went to Tokachi Obihiro to see the autumn leaves in Hokkaido. Tokachi, as it is called "Food Valley," is a place of ranches (mainly cattle) and agricultural fields, so I visited two places in the suburbs while feeling the vastness of the land with a rental car. First, we went to s…

2022/08/12 22:36

Hokkaido Trip 8 - Stopped by "CAFE BLUE BIRD" in Obihiro in the morning.

When I traveled to Obihiro in October 2020, I stayed at Hotel Grand Terrace Obihiro in front of Obihiro Station, but without breakfast. Therefore, I looked for a place near Obihiro Station where I could have a morning meal in the early morning. I went to "Trantoran Masuya," a famous bakery in Obihir…

2022/08/12 22:09

Hokkaido Trip 7 - Visited Kofuku Station (Kofuku Kotsu Park)

Previously, my trips to Hokkaido consisted of Sapporo, Otaru, and Furano in summer, but I went to Tokachi-Obihiro to see the autumn leaves. Therefore, I would like to introduce the sightseeing spots we visited in the Tokachi-Obihiro section in several parts. For the Obihiro trip, I took a flight fro…

2022/08/12 22:03

Hokkaido Trip 6 - Night Parfait Specialty Restaurant Nanakamado (Sapporo)

Since I visited Sapporo, I visited Nanakamado, a restaurant specializing in night parfaits, for a shime parfait instead of shime ramen after the first restaurant. シメパフェ/夜パフェ専門店｜株式会社GAKU The location is close to Susukino Subway Station, but since it is on the second floor of a multi-tenant building t…

2022/08/12 17:08

Hokkaido Trip 5 - Enjoy "Santa's Beard" at Poplar Farm (Nakafurano)

If you select a Hokkaido excursion plan on a JTB or HIS tour, you will receive "Santa's Whiskers" as a special offer in Nakafurano. Santa's mustache is a half-cut melon topped with refreshing soft-serve ice cream. Although soft-serve ice cream on top of melon is sold in other places in Hokkaido, we …

2022/08/12 15:24

Hokkaido Trip 4 - Stayed at Hotel Sonia Otaru

I was out in Hokkaido this summer. I took a wander around Hokkaido. I had visited Otaru several times but had never seen the canal at night, so I decided to stay at Hotel Sonia Otaru in front of the canal in Otaru. The concept is. Approximately 70% of the 149 rooms face the Otaru Canal. The South an…

2022/08/12 11:31

Hokkaido Trip 3 - We stayed at Hotel & Condominium Ichihana (Furano) (Part 3) Breakfast).

I was unable to go abroad this summer, so I went to Hokkaido. I am publishing this article with photos of sightseeing spots in Hokkaido in the hope that it will be helpful to those who travel there in the future. This is the last part of the three-part series on Hotel & Condominium Ichihana, and thi…

2022/08/12 10:34

Hokkaido Trip 2 - We stayed at Hotel & Condominium Ichihana (Furano) (Part 2: Dinner).

This summer we stayed at the Hotel & Condominium Ichihana in Furano. Since I have already posted about the facilities, I would like to focus on the food, which is something to look forward to. The restaurant will be KANZA, located next to the lounge. Expectations are high as the restaurant is run by…

2022/08/12 09:57

Hokkaido Trip 1 - Stayed at Hotel & Condominium Ichihana (Furano) (Part 1: Facilities)

So far, I have been traveling abroad, but since it is difficult to go abroad with the new Corona, I will be posting a bit about my domestic trips. I traveled to Hokkaido for about a week in August 2020. I went to Furano, which I had only stopped by Tomita Farm once before and had mostly passed throu…

2022/08/12 09:26

【旅行】北海道の旅60～道東の玄関口「女満別空港」を満喫する。

2021年に「天に続く道」と「日本一のサンゴ草群生地」を観光するために網走・知床を訪問しました。 北海道の玄関口は新千歳空港ですが、新千歳空港から網走・知床は遠すぎるので今回は「女満別空港」を利用しました。 道東の玄関口であり観光拠点の女満別空港をご紹介させていただきます。 女満別空港 住所：北海道網走郡大空町女満別中央201−3 アクセス：北見市内・網走市内から車で40分程度。JR西女満別駅徒歩2分ですが、同駅は一日の乗降者数数名の秘境駅です。 女満別空港は、東京（羽田・成田（Peachのみ））、大阪（関空・伊丹）、名古屋の3大都市圏から直行便があるほか新千歳空港との連絡便が運航されています…

2022/08/12 00:39