06/05/2018 / Last updated : 05/02/2023 d.d Hiking / Walking

Yubari, life after coal　夕張

Day 28, October 2016, Michi no eki Shihoro Onsen As expected, it is a cold morning at michi-no-eki Shihoro onsen, though we have no problem as we sleep very cosily. Unfortunately, rolling up our sleeping mats in the cramped confines of the car I hurt my back. This is potentially a major problem as I have a history of back trouble. We are at a bit of a loss for the day as D. has no plan for this area. The typhoon damage has closed off our intended route. A middle aged gent and fellow, dubious, shachuhaku(sleep in a car) character, informs us that the radio is warning people to […]
Takkobu campsite
21/04/2018 / Last updated : 05/02/2023 d.d Hiking / Walking

Lake Takkobu-Kushiro Wetlands　逹古武湖

Day 24, October 2016, Kottaro viewing point　　コッタロ展望台 The hotel breakfast is a self-service buffet which, for the price, is not at all bad so we leave our first Super Hotel with a positive feeling. Our next destination is Lake Takkobu, where we planed to go canoeing but, on arrival, we discover that canoeing is over for the season. The campsite, at the same location, is very good so we decide to make this our place to spend the night. Thus decided, we drive to a viewing point to see the Kushiro wetlands. The final stretch of road, to the viewing spot (Kottaro viewing point), proves to be 5 kilometres or […]
Shiretoko Lake
07/04/2018 / Last updated : 05/02/2023 d.d Hiking / Walking

Shiretoko 5 Lakes Ground Pathways-Brown Bears　 知床五湖

Day 20, September 2016, Breakfast in the sunshine. Our folding camping table (Camper’s Collection) has proved itself perfect for our purpose. It folds neatly, to slip under the seat during the day; outside it is a good height and size to cook on or eat off and it fits easily inside the car to serve as a reading table or more importantly, a bar. Once all is packed, a daily task that takes about 30 minutes, we head for the Shiretoko 5 Lakes. Shiretoko-Goko Lakes Field House Our aim is to walk in the natural forest and enjoy the scenery around the lakes. To enter the heritage forest, it is […]