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ITINERARIES
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Yuuka
August 22, 2019
Photo Spots, Winter

Fantastical White Trees Covered in Frost

Yuuka
August 22, 2019
Photo Spots, Winter
Fantastical White Trees Covered in Frost

These white threes covered in frost were definitely among the things that I took for granted but realized were absolutely unique and stunning after living away from home.

Tagged: nature, winter

Yuuka
August 22, 2019
Autumn, Spring, Photo Spots, Summer, Winter

Breathtaking Panorama Viewpoint of Lake Kussharo in Hokkaido

Yuuka
August 22, 2019
Autumn, Spring, Photo Spots, Summer, Winter
Breathtaking Panorama Viewpoint of Lake Kussharo in Hokkaido

Lake Kussharo is the biggest crater lake in Japan, located in the Akan-Mashu National Park. The sea cloud here is absolutely breathtaking.

Tagged: lake, lookout, photogenic, lakekussharo, bihoropass

Yuuka
August 22, 2019
Local Food, Summer

Fresh Scallops at a Local Fish Shop

Yuuka
August 22, 2019
Local Food, Summer
Fresh Scallops at a Local Fish Shop

Scallop is one of the seafood that I would not eat raw in anywhere but around my hometown. There is one local fish shop in Tokoro Town that I highly recommend if you want to try really fresh scallop.

Tagged: scallop, seafood, summer, kitami

Yuuka
August 22, 2019
Photo Spots, Summer

Beautiful Sunflower Field Next to Airport

Yuuka
August 22, 2019
Photo Spots, Summer
Beautiful Sunflower Field Next to Airport

There is a huge sunflower field just next to Memambetsu Airport. This stunning sunshine-yellow view is a must-see.

Tagged: flowers, photogenic, summer, abashiri

Yuuka
August 22, 2019
Photo Spots, Winter, Summer, Spring, Autumn

Gigantic Crab Claw in Mombetsu

Yuuka
August 22, 2019
Photo Spots, Winter, Summer, Spring, Autumn
Gigantic Crab Claw in Mombetsu

Yes. It's a crab claw. And it's 12m high. This statue was established in 1983 as an iconic symbol of Mombetsu City, which is famous for... yup, crab.

Tagged: photogenic, allyeararound, mombetsu

Yuuka
August 22, 2019
Photo Spots, Winter

Magical Jewelry Ice on a Winter Beach in Hokkaido

Yuuka
August 22, 2019
Photo Spots, Winter
Magical Jewelry Ice on a Winter Beach in Hokkaido

Did you get excited to find sea glass on beaches in your childhood? You can enjoy that feeling again with "Jewelry Ice" in Toyokoro Town, located on the Southern coastline of Eastern Hokkaido.

Tagged: ice, photogenic, winter, obihiro, tokachi, jewelryice

Yuuka
August 21, 2019
Local Food, Autumn

Autumn Treat: Salmon Roe at Home

Yuuka
August 21, 2019
Local Food, Autumn
Autumn Treat: Salmon Roe at Home

One of the best things about living in Hokkaido is that you can get fresh seafood at any local supermarkets. My family's favorite is salmon roe, which comes into season from September to November.

Tagged: salmonroe, cooking, home, autumn

Yuuka
August 21, 2019
Outdoors, Winter

Try Out Fat Bike on Snow

Yuuka
August 21, 2019
Outdoors, Winter
Try Out Fat Bike on Snow

Despite growing up in a snowy region, last year I finally tried fat biking on the snow for the first time! I totally loved cycling on the snow feeling the chilly air under such clear sky.

Tagged: bike, snow, kitami

Yuuka
August 21, 2019
Photo Spots, Spring

Shiba Sakura Colors up Hills in Bright Pink

Yuuka
August 21, 2019
Photo Spots, Spring
Shiba Sakura Colors up Hills in Bright Pink

In May and June, two hills in Ozora town color up in bright pink with cute little flowers called “shiba sakura”.

Tagged: spring, flowers, park, higashimokoto, shibasakura

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Hi, this is Yuuka! I’m your go-to Hokkaido expert & local travel blogger since 2019.

My mission is to help adventurous, independent travelers to plan their unforgettable trips to my beautiful hometown, Hokkaido.

Growing up in Eastern Hokkaido, I love sharing travel tips, itineraries and trip planning advice based on my first-hand experiences.

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