“Unkai” translates to “sea of clouds.” Tomamu town is renowned for its Unkai views. Before 5 o’clock, many people gather at the cable car station of Alpha Tomamu Resort to view the Unkai phenomenon. There are terraces for viewing called ‘Unkai Terrace,’ accessible easily by cable car. The challenge lies in the need for luck to witness the Unkai phenomenon, as it occurs less than 49% of the time. Additionally, if wind speeds are high, the cable car does not operate. Tomamu Resort is situated south of Minami Furano town. It takes about 2 hours from Sapporo by car via … Continue reading Unkai Terrace at Hoshino Resort Tomamu: Sea of Clouds