Category Archives: Sightseeing & Photo Ops

Nyoro Nyoro Ice Cave – Ohtaki

By Ian | Published: March 8, 2010
One of the best things about living in Hokkaido is the endless number of outdoor activities.  One of the most famous for us Date city locals is the trek to the Nyoro Nyoro Ice Cave.  Every winter, as spring water drips off the icicles formed on the cave roof onto the floor, icicles grow from [...]
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Showa Shinsan

By Ian | Published: February 12, 2010
While most visitors know Showa Shinsan as a spectacular sight-seeing attraction, I consider it as a great food stop.  As you drive into the parking lot for the Showa Shinsan area, you will surely notice the small steaming volcano.  That, or course, is the “Shinsan” meaning new mountain.  It is called New Mountain because it [...]
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Gauche Bakery and Café

By Ian | Published: February 12, 2010
Driving through the Tsukiura area of Toyako, one will invariably notice a beautiful house with a scenic view of Lake Toya that is straight out of the fairy tales.  Lucky for us, this house isn’t just home to a very talented family, but is actually a bakery cafe offering tasty and healthy organic food and [...]
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Lake Hill Farm

By Ian | Published: February 9, 2010
If you like ice cream and beautiful sceneries, then you will love Lake Hill Farm.  In addition to serving some of the best ice cream in all of Hokkaido, Lake Hill Farm offers it’s visitors a spectacular view of the surrounding mountains and fun for the entire family.  The shop here at the farm offers [...]
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