冬の北海道 道東3泊4日の旅【最終日】
Hi, it’s Fuu here. This video is the fourth day of a three-night, four-day trip to eastern Hokkaido in winter. This trip is finally the last day. Let’s enjoy our travel to the fullest until the end so that we have no regrets. On this day, we came to Mt.Io first in the morning which we passed by the previous day. Let’s go see the fumaroles of Mt. Iou right away. In the parking lot, snowplows are busily removing snow. After walking a little way through the snowy field, the snow will start to thin out due to geothermal heat. It’s a little far from Mt.Io, so it’s easier to walk if there’s not much snow. Mt.Io is an active volcano with an elevation of 512m, and it is also known as Atosanupuri, which means naked mountain in Ainu language. This is a popular spot where you can see steam gushing out of the vents up close. This is probably the closest place in Japan where you can see fumaroles. The smell of sulfur fills the air, and depending on the wind direction, the distinctive smell of sulfur can reach Nogami Pass which we passed the previous day. The steam that gushes out from Mt.Io also contains volcanic gas, so if you don’t like the smell of sulfur or have ever felt sick, we recommend that you don’t push yourself and just view Mt.Io from the terrace of the rest house. The hot spring water that seeps out is bubbling away with steam. The temperature is unknown but it’s hot enough to make boiled eggs. The steam looks more powerful because of the cold air. The yellow parts are sulfur crystals. The colors are vivid and so beautiful. There are various sizes of fumaroles scattered all over Mt.Io. There are also places where hot springs gush out into puddles, but there are no individual signs warning you to be careful. Watch your step and enjoy the view. This fumarole is particularly powerful. We can feel the breath of the earth. Although it is not recommended for long periods of time, if you go upwind, you can enjoy a steam bath with a strong sulfur scent. Mt.Io MOK MOK Base MOK MOK Base is the rest house of Mt.Iou. There is a snack, eat-in corner, souvenirs and limited edition goods are also sold. Let’s take a quick look at the souvenirs. I was really interested in this product, but when I looked closely, it said “anko balls”. I don’t like anko, so… that’s a shame. A bath salt that lets you feel Mt.Io at home. The original towel is nice! I’ll buy one of these. There are also a lot of stickers. There were a lot of things I wanted, but for now I bought a towel and a hot spring steamed egg. Mt.Io (Atosanupuri) Location: Mt. Iou, Teshikaga-cho, Kawakami-gun, Hokkaido Parking: Yes (paid) You can also park at Lake Mashu First Observation Deck with the same parking ticket. The parking lot is free in winter. The steam rising is so dynamic! At night, the starry sky is impressive. There are also limited trekking tours led by certified guides, and you can enter areas that are normally inaccessible. The guided tour from Kawayu Onsen Town to Mt.Io via Tsutsujigahara Nature Trail is popular. Leaving Mt.Io, we head to our next destination. We’re heading to Lake Mashu First Observation Deck. I’m a little worried about whether we’ll be able to see Lake Mashu in this weather, but we’ll go anyway believing that we’ll be able to see it. Lake Mashu Kamui Terrace We arrived at Lake Mashu Kamui Terrace, the rest house at Lake Mashu First Observation Deck. We’re heading inside for now because it was windy and snowy. There are so many delicious temptations that it torments me. This is a table that resembles Lake Mashu. This is what it looks like outside, so let’s wait inside for a while until the snow calms down. There are various sweets from Teshikaga’s brand of strawberry Mashu Ruby, and they all look delicious. I found something interesting. It says that the can is packed with full of dreams and romance! What’s more, you can send this as mail as it is. I quite like the sense of these souvenirs. A romantic person would be happy if you gave it as a gift…maybe I’ll go out to the observation deck. Since the weather is like this, I won’t go to the observation deck, and instead decide to see Lake Mashu from the observation deck of the rest house. Lake Mashu has the most transparency in Japan. And it is a mysterious caldera lake that boasts the second highest transparency in the world after Lake Baikal. It is also called Kamuito, which means Lake of the Gods in Ainu lunguage. The lake’s beautiful blue color is given the name Mashu Blue, and on clear days you can see the vivid color of the lake’s surface. The island floating in the center is Kamuishu Island (Nakajima), and Kamuinupuri (Mt. Mashu) rises in the southeast. Access to the caldera is strictly restricted in order to preserve its mysticism and environment. Lake Mashu was only visible faintly, but the trees that had turned white from the snowstorm looked like frost were beautiful. Now it’s time to head to our next destination. Thank you for your hard work removing the snow! Leaving Teshikaga, we are heading to Lake Akan. Lake Akan is famous for its hot springs, Marimo, and Mt.Oakan and Mt.Meakan, but this time we are going on a forest walk around Lake Akan. I am really looking forward to seeing what wild animals we will encounter. The distance from Lake Mashu First Observation Deck to the shore of Lake Akan is about 50km. It will take just under an hour to get there if there are no problems. We are halfway to the end around here. We will soon arrive Arrival. From behind the Lake Akan Visitor Center, we have come to a promenade where you can stroll through the forest on the shore of Lake Akan. Has anyone noticed? The snow that had been falling all this way has stopped and the blue sky is visible. Is this also the blessing of Raiun Shrine? Well, let’s think so. There is a guide map. There are almost no dangerous animals during the winter, so there is no need to worry too much. The Bokke Promenade is about 1.5km long and continues from the Lake Akan Visitor Center to the tourist boat dock. We encountered a mother and child Ezo deer. We watched quietly so as not to scared them. There were other members of the herd over here. This area has high geothermal heat and little snowfall, so perhaps it is easy to find food. They are eating grass without paying any attention to us. Bokke There is Bokke along the Bokke Promenade. Bokke is a phenomenon in which mud and water erupt from underground along with volcanic gases, and it is known as a mud volcano. Perhaps because of the cold, it seems to be a little weak. By the way, as I explained earlier, the geothermal heat is high around Bokke, so even if snow accumulates, it melts. As a result, crickets live in the protected area even in winter, and you can hear their chirping. It feels a little strange to hear crickets chirping in the middle of winter. Lake Akan as seen from the Bokke observation area. The weather had turned bad again in a short space of time, and the area was covered in white. The scenery has an ambiguous boundary between the sky and the lake surface Am I the only one who thinks this is also beautiful? Perhaps not many people are going beyond Bokke, as the snow has suddenly become deeper. The scenery is still in white. My feet buried in there. This is a photo spot overlooking Lake Akan. I believe the view from here must be beautiful on the clear day. We found small foot steps. A red fox? Found a Ezo squirrel. We found a Ezo squirrel just before the finish line. It moves really fast! I can’t see it anymore… It was only a fleeting encounter. Lake Akan Hot Springs We moved from the tourist boat dock, the end of the promenade to Lake Akan Hot Springs. There are souvenir shops and other things, so let’s take a look around for a bit. I found a cute bear. Next one is a mother and her baby. The snow has piled up and it looks fluffy. Let’s take a look at the Ainu Kotan. The wooden carvings of the Blakiston’s fish owl are magnificent. Ainu Kotan is lined with unique shops, including folk craft stores and restaurants. If you want to buy a special souvenir at Lake Akan, I recommend to shop at Ainu Kotan. There are many things that can only be purchased here, and many are one-of-a-kind. However, the greatest attraction of Ainu Kotan is the townscape. The elaborate exteriors and signs are fun to just look at. We are running out of time, so it’s time to move towards Kushiro. I thought it would be nice to take a day-use hot springs at Lake Akan Hot Springs, but I didn’t seem to have enough time to soak in it, so I reluctantly gave up this time. I would like to stay at Lake Akan Onsen oneday. Around here, we often see road signs warning of deer painted all over the roads. There are also signs warning of deer jumping out with various designs. If you look carefully, they are surprisingly interesting. On the way, I found a red-crowned crane in the snow, and took some photos there. From National Route 240 to National Route 274, then Prefectural Route 829, I came to Tsurumidai on Prefectural Route 52. I just saw a red-crowned crane in the middle of nature a while ago, but I came here to see more red-crowned cranes because I didn’t see many red-crowned cranes during this trip. Here in Tsurumidai, there is a feeding station operated by the Wild Bird Society of Japan, and in winter many red-crowned cranes gather here. At times, there can be more than 200 birds. We never get bored of looking at their graceful appearance. From here, I will highlight some of the shops that I couldn’t introduce due to time constraints. Roadside Station Akan Tancho no Sato Woody Hotel & Restaurant Yumekobo Tsurui Tancho Plaza Tsurubo’s House Tancho Kushiro Airport This concludes our 3-night, 4-day trip to eastern Hokkaido in winter. How do you like it? I’d be happy if you could leave a comment with your thoughts. Thank you to everyone who watched the video until the end. See you in the next video. Bye!
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