Wild Nature
Hiking Mt.Haku-un-zan at lake Shikaribetsuko
If you’re looking for a tranquil and secluded spot, consider visiting Lake Shikaribetsu and hiking Mt. Hakuun. I visited with my family in early wi
The biggest caldera Lake Kussharoko in Akan National Park
Lake Kussharoko is one of the most beautiful lake in Japan. I've came here so many times but no bored. Its surface is completely calm and clear so th
Kayaking on the Lake Chimikeppu, perfect calm and wildness
I have been here the lake Chimikeppu 3 times before this day. And I used to say 'I would bring a canoe' every time. But I didn't have any canoe or ka
Kayaking down the Kushiro River from Lake Kussharoko
The Kushiro river is a sacred one for Canoe and Kayak. The river starts from the south of the Lake Kussharoko near a small bridge called 'Choko
Enjoy Hiking Mt.Ichankoppe near Lake Shikotsuko in Winter and Summer
When you come to Hokkaido, you'd better to enjoy hiking. There are many mountains for hiking, not only high mountains also small mountains. Mt.Icha
Jewelry House Opening for visitors at Ohtsu shore
When it comes to Jewelry Ice, Toyokoro town is becoming to be famous year by year. So what is Jewelry Ice? They are special ices coming from the Toka
A Great Sea of Cloud from the top of Tsubetsu pass
It's a lucky week, the end of August. I had a great experience to see a beautiful cloud sea from Tsubetsu pass. This is the famous spot for seeing c
Exploring Mt. Apoi Geopark and Discovering Precious Alpine Plants in Samani
Mt. Apoi: Exploring Hokkaido's Alpine Wonder Mt. Apoi is renowned for its unique alpine plants, typically found at altitudes exceeding 2,000 meters i
Mt.Iwaonupuri (Niseko mountain range), Light trekking with family.
Mt. Iwaonupuri, standing at 1116 meters, is part of the Niseko mountain range and is an active volcano with two craters at its summit, which is barren
Climbing Mt.Hakkenzan in Sapporo
Mt. Hakkenzan (八剣山), also known as Mt. Kan-non-iwa-yama (観音岩山), is a small mountain with a height of 498 meters located south of Sapporo, near Jozanke
Climbing the Kamuiwakka Hot Falls, Kamuiwakka-Yu-no-taki
The road to Kamuiwakka is passable from May 31 to October 1. However, the period during which you can enter Kamuiwakka-yu-no-taki (the climbing of
Shiretoko Cruising
There are many ways to enjoy Shiretoko, from its diverse cuisine and pristine wilderness to mountain climbing and trekking. However, one activity I pa
Exploring Rishiri Island: Delight in Its Beautiful Seas and Cuisine
When planning a summer visit to Hokkaido, we highly recommend exploring Rishiri and Rebun Islands, which promise an unforgettable experience. Locat
Mt. Kurodake: Exploring Kamui Mintara, the Playground of the Gods
On September 23, 2015, was an exceptional day for climbing Mt. Kurodake. Located near Sounkyo Onsen, Mt. Kurodake is renowned as a year-round desti
Lake Mashu-ko（摩周湖）
Lake Mashu-ko is situated in Akan National Park in eastern Hokkaido, known as 'Doto'. It ranks as the second clearest lake globally, following Lake Ba
Lake Kuttarako（倶多楽湖）
Lake Kuttarako lacks public transportation options, necessitating a taxi or car rental for access due to limited tourism development. It is a circu
Noboribetsu Virgin Forest（登別原生林）
The area surrounding Jigokudani was designated as a national natural treasure in 1924. It offers walking trails where visitors can encounter untouched
Taisho Jigoku（大正地獄）
Taisho Jigoku pond is situated southwest of Oyunuma pond, approximately halfway along the route. It's a small, 10-meter-round pond where hot spring
Okunoyu（奥の湯）at Jigokudani, Noboribetsu
Okunoyu is situated to the east of Ohyunuma Pond. It is a small pond known for its sulfur spring, which creates numerous crater-like holes on the surf
Tessen-ike Pond（鉄泉池）
Tessen-ike is located in the center of Jigokudani, a small geyser. The walking road to the Tessen-ike is light up in the night. Access
