MyInspireProject EP4 – Hokkaido, An Unspoiled Winter Wonderland in Northern Japan
Continue our journey in Asia, we came to the winter wonderland in Hokkaido. It is the second largest, northernmost and least developed of Japan's four main islands, known for its harsh winter with lots of snowfall, below zero temperatures and frozen seas. For us, it was one of the toughest and most challenging filming and traveling experiences, but the unspoiled nature, landscape, wildlife, culture and cuisine, made this island our favorite winter destination by far.
Started from Sapporo, the capital city of Hokkaido, with a warm welcome with the backdrop of the neon light and fresh seafood dinner. We visited the prestige Hokkaido Shrine next morning and asked for prayers for our trip. Then we arrived in Yoichi to visit the iconic Yoichi Distillery of Nikka Whisky to learn about the traditional whisky making process and the love story and history behind. We also visited the Whisky Museum in the Distillery and tasted the fine and delicious Yoichi Single Malt Whisky, Super Nikka and Apple Wine. It was just perfect for the cold snowy day.
Later on, we arrived in the renowned ski town of Niseko, checking in our luxury loft at Suiboku. We our pick for our home away from home with an industrial aesthetic and best view of Mt. Yotei. Then we put on our ski gears and outfit, joined our private ski couch from Niseko wow for an adventurous and fun day on the snow mountains. Apparently we still need a lot of practices compared with other experts on the slopes!
Followed the marshmallow- like stream valley, we moved to the frozen Lake Shikaribetsu, waking up in the Traditional Japanese home with tatami floor and futon setting. We loved the pop-up ice village on the frozen lake along with the lake side resorts, makes you feel like you are in a different part of planet. Then we ordered some whisky “in” the rock to warm up ourselves and hosted our own party in the spectacular Ice Bar. Lastly, a bath in the outdoor hot spring was much need with -15c temperature.
Through the snow mountain and forest, we came to crater lake of Lake Akan during the blizzard. As the lake is frozen and covered in the heavy snow, we hided in these little colorful tents for ice-fishing. By the time our patience ran out, we went for something more exciting with the snowmobile. Then after the speedy moment, we explored the charming village and Ainu Kotan, a local indigenous tribe and its handicrafts. And we ended the night with traditional Ainu performance and dances.
In Central and East Hokkaido, we experienced the pure wilderness and the simplest Japanese village living. We spent the day with Red-crowned crane at Tsurui Ito Tancho Crane Sanctuary. The Japanese crane is known as the symbol of luck and longevity but received endangered status since 1970. Thanks to the conservation program, we could still observe their movements and behaviors up close.
At the deserted Mount Iō, a volcano that was once a sulphur mine, the bare mountain is alive with hot steam coming out from the fumarole. We could smell the strong sulphur and feel the heat and power from the earth.
Right before sunset, we stopped at Sunayu Onsen by Lake Kussharo. We were accompanied by hundreds of swans while enjoying the naturally heated sand and hot spring on the beach. It was like a scene coming out from a fairy tale.
On our last day in Hokkaido, we jumped on the cruise Aurora to chase the drift ice in Abashiri , It was the coldest day with -25c degree outside but we decided to stay on the deck to enjoy this incredible view. Everything we saw was beyond grand, pristine and breathtaking. An experience like this may be something that only happens once in your lifetime.
There was nothing else we could expect as a better ending for this trip. Finally, we surpassed the horizon and continued our journey to the next destination.
#Japan #Hokkaido #MyInspireProject
Special Thanks to -
Yoichi Distillery, Nikka Whisky
Kushiro Washo Market
Dan Gaillard & Niseko Wow
Lake Akan Ainu Theater
Tsurui Ito Tancho Crane Sanctuary
Police department, Teshikaga, Hokkaido
All Saints Taiwan
Marc Jacobs
Jay Lan
Debbie Lu
Laetitia Adam
Music -
- Glowing by Be Still the Earth - Locus
- Endless Horizons by Ian Post
- Follow the Wild Path by Max Herve
- Deer Dance by Ian Post
- Show Out by Theevs
- Focus by Oliver Michael
- Inhale by Salt of the Sound
- Curiosity by Kevin Graham
- Call On Me by Kick Lee
- Life by Runar Blesvik
- Son of Himalaya by Suraj Nepal
- Motion by Tristan Barton
- Footsteps by Be Still the Earth
- Drifting by This Patch of Sky
Credit -
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Publisher | Producer - Henry Hu
Creative Director | Executive Producer - Andrew Chen
Videographer | Photographer | Editor - Kairi Wen
Writer | Narrator - Andrew Chen
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Enjoy Hot Spring at Nagano in Japan
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Morning bliss at Teshikaga, Hokkaido, Japan
Soaking in the moment ...
HONG KONG & HOKKAIDO | MILD CANADIAN WEATHER
Join me and my family as we go on a crazy tour of Hokkaido, with some off time in Hong Kong!
LOCATIONS:
Lake Mashu, Akan National Park
Kawakami District, Teshikaga-cho 088-3200, Hokkaido, Japan
Okhotsk Ryu-hyo Museum
245-1 Tentozan, Abashiri 093-0044, Hokkaido, Japan
Ginga no Taki & Ryusei no Taki, Daisetsuzan National Park
Sounkyo, Kamikawa District, Kamikawa-cho 078-1700, Hokkaido, Japan
Sounkyo Choyotei
Sounkyo-onsen, Kamikawa District, Kamikawa-cho 078-1701, Hokkaido, Japan
[Hokkaido Travel Otofuke] A wonderland appears at night on the fields of snow.
Fantastic show of light and sound creates an unusual wonderland. Walk through romantic zoos and tunnels of light, or enjoy snow-rafting. It is a winter event packed full of fun!
【Sairinka】 Otofuke
Access：Approx. 30 min on the bus for Tokachigawa Onsen, from JR Obihiro Station - Get off at Garden Spa Tokachigawa Onsen and it is about 5 minutes on foot.
[Travel Hokkaido] Akan International Crane Center 阿寒国際ツルセンター
I tried to go to Akan Tantyou no sato Road Station.
From the Akan Expressway, it is a station on the way which arrives in about 10 to 15 minutes.
At the road station, there is Akan International Crane Center, and in winter, about 200 cranes are coming every year for overwintering.
In the road station, a day-trip hot spring facility and the Kushiro Wetland Art Museum · park golf · park etc. are also adjoining and it is the best place for a driving break, a rest room break, and a playground when children are tired.
In Akan Marche where you can enjoy shopping, you can buy various items such as meat, fish, vegetables, sweets, so your wife enjoys shopping and fathers and children may experience experiencing at other facilities Right.
Michino eki Akan Tancho no sato 道の駅阿寒丹頂の里
Address： 〒085-0245 北海道釧路市阿寒町上阿寒２３線36番地1
Japan , Hokkaido Kushiro-shi Akan-cho kamiakan 23sen 36banti 1
TEL： 0154-66-2969
道の駅阿寒丹頂の里へ寄ってみました。
高速道路阿寒から、10分から15分程度で着くところにある道の駅です。
道の駅には、阿寒国際ツルセンターがあり冬になると、毎年200羽ほどの鶴が越冬のためにくるようです。
道の駅には、日帰り温泉施設や釧路湿原美術館・パークゴルフ・公園なども隣接されており運転の休憩・トイレ休憩・子供が疲れた時の遊び場としても最適の場所になります。
買い物が楽しめる阿寒マルシェでは、肉や魚・野菜・お菓子など色々な物が買えますので、奥様方はショッピングを楽しみお父さんや子供たちは他の施設で体験学習などするのもいいかもしれませんね。
Mt. Io:Untouched Hokkaido/硫黄山
Teshikaga Town: Mt. Io
Stand inches away from the pulse of the earth
With the distinctive smell of sulfur and alpine plants at much lower altitudes than they usually grow, Mt. Io is like a scene from another planet. Mt. Io is located around 3km from Kawayu Hot Springs, and is called Atosa-nupuri (bare mountain) in Ainu. To this day, sulfur plumes rise from various areas of the mountain, with an incredible rumbling sound. Large-scale sulfur mining once took place here, which played a significant role in Teshikaga Town's development.
Parking is free during the winter (late November to early April).
Parking fees apply during summer: 200 for a motorcycle, 500 for a car, 1,000 for a minibus, 2,000 for a large bus
*Mt. Io is currently closed to the public for safety reasons, as there is currently a risk of falling rocks.
Untouched Hokkaido
Eastern Hokkaido has a history and geography all of its own. Despite its location in Japan, it is actually on the North American tectonic plate, and as a result it is full of extremely rare plant life. Eastern Hokkaido locals have coexisted for generations with the area's rare wildlife and the nature in the national parks that those animals call home, and as a result there are many natural areas that are untouched by human hands.
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Japan Snowboarding Hokkaido & Honshu 2018 in 4K
5x SHIRETOKO Rapid Service Train 快速しれとこ(現・しれとこ摩周号) 釧網本線 網走→釧路 全区間
SENMO LINE is one of the beautiful railway line on Hokkaido Island with SHIRETOKO Peninsula, Lake AKAN, Lake MASHU and KUSHIRO Wetland National Parks.
It has long history with beautiful nature, kind people and great railway company.
JR北海道 / 釧網本線 / 快速しれとこ(現・しれとこ摩周号) / キハ54形 / 網走→釧路
Hokkaido Railway / SENMO Main Line / Rapid Service Train SHIRETOKO (The Current Train Name SHIRETOKO-MASHU) / KiHa 54 Series DMU / Abashiri → Kushiro
This is 5x speed video, normal version →
停車駅 Stations
網走 Abashiri
桂台 Katsuradai
鱒浦 Matsu-ura
藻琴 Mokoto
北浜 Kitahama
原生花園 Gensei-kaen
浜小清水 Hama-Koshimizu
止別 Yamubetsu
知床斜里 Shiretoko-Shari
中斜里 Naka-Shari
( 南斜里 Minami-Shari )
清里町 Kiyosato-cho
札弦 Sattsuru
緑 Midori
川湯温泉 Kawayu-Onsen
美留和 Biruwa
摩周 Mashu
( 南弟子屈 Minami-Teshikaga )
磯分内 Isobun-nai
標茶 Shibecha
茅沼 Kayanuma
塘路 Toro
( 細岡 Hoso-oka )
釧路湿原 Kushiro-Shitsugen
遠矢 Toya
東釧路 Higashi-Kushiro
釧路 Kushiro
Sep.17, 2017
Music: The company song of Hokkaido Railway 北の大地 Kita-no-daichi.
Tourism in Japan
Japan attracted 13,413,600 international tourists in 2014, slightly more than Singapore. Japan has 16 World Heritage Sites, including Himeji Castle and Historic Monuments of Ancient Kyoto. Popular foreigner attractions include Tokyo and Nara, Mount Fuji, ski resorts such as Niseko in Hokkaido, Okinawa, riding the shinkansen and taking advantage of Japan's hotel and hotspring network.
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