秋日北海道五天四夜｜四晚的溫泉旅館一泊二食｜星野界波羅多・十勝岳凌雲閣・層雲峽大雪飯店・定山溪 Grand Blissen Hotel

秋日北海道五天四夜｜四晚的溫泉旅館一泊二食｜星野界波羅多・十勝岳凌雲閣・層雲峽大雪飯店・定山溪 Grand Blissen Hotel

This autumn hot spring self-driving trip was a short five-day, four-night trip . I planned to spend each day at a hot spring inn, with one night and two meals, to fully enjoy the autumn ingredients, autumn soups, and autumn air. The Tigerair flight to New Chitose Airport in Hokkaido was very early , and before noon, we were already standing on the land of Hokkaido. We then took the rental car shuttle to pick up the rental car. This was our first time renting a car in Japan . As expected, the Japanese pay attention to every detail . Just the pick-up instructions took almost an hour. I chose the cheapest car on the rental car website and ended up with a square Suzuki car. It was very cute and surprisingly spacious. The weather was great today , and the autumn leaves were already starting to appear . But after driving a few kilometers, my partner started complaining, “Why is this car so weak?!” I heard that when driving in Japan, you must visit the “Roadside Stations” where there are restaurants, supermarkets , local produce, and souvenirs. Our first stop after picking up the car was “Salmon Park Chitose”. It was a great place to visit! The first meal, of course, was a seafood bowl filled with fresh shrimp, salmon roe, sashimi, and scallops. Then there was a large bowl of salmon sauce with lots of ingredients, a perfect start to Hokkaido. I also bought a cantaloupe for only 864 yen, which was incredibly cheap. I bought a cantaloupe that night and cut it open at the hotel. It was incredibly sweet, with surprisingly small seeds in the middle, almost the entire fruit. It was the most satisfying to cut it up and eat it whole. Our first night in Hokkaido, we stayed at the Hoshinoya Kai Haroto, about a 40-minute drive from Shin Chitose. Kai is a hot spring hotel chain under the Hoshinoya Group. This Haroto hotel has only been open for three years. Kai Haroto is located on the shores of Lake Haroto in Shiraoi Onsen. With its white birch and wabi-sabi style, it blends quietly into the forest by the lake. Our room faced Lake Haroto . The entire landscape is a sea of ​​lakes and mountains . The conical buildings by the lake are open-air bathhouses, “△ Yu,” inspired by the traditional houses of the Ainu people of Hokkaido. I almost held my breath as I walked into the cabin, through the changing rooms, and arrived at the hot spring facing Lake Borodo. The entire lake was right before my eyes . The tranquility of being surrounded by nature is indescribable. The other “０ Yu” is an indoor circular hot spring , like bathing in a cave, deep and quiet , the circular shape seems to echo the sky. There is a warm fire in the lobby of Borodo , the core of the hotel. It is the best place to relax. In addition to soaking in the hot springs , we also experienced the handmade flower and herbal sachets of the Ainu people by the fire. We put several kinds of herbs into the paper sachets and folded them into hexagonal shapes. The sachets are beautiful . Have a good night. Oh, dinner was just as exquisite as Hoshino’s, always exquisite. The first dish that came up was the treasure ship filled with sashimi and appetizers of autumn ingredients, and the delicate kaiseki cuisine was slowly served. This is my favorite Japanese ryokan’s one-night-two-meals rhythm. The next morning, before I was fully awake, my body automatically walked to the hot spring. After enjoying breakfast, I was reluctant to leave. The tranquility of walking by the lake and between the boats was enough to become the most unforgettable part of the entire trip. On the second day of the itinerary, we continued to drive north. The small car was still weak, so every time we passed a “road station”, my partner wanted to stop and rest, so we went to ” We had delicious cantaloupe ice cream and a quick lunch at the rest stop. I only had one attraction in Furano : the Furano Cheese Factory. The small workshop is hidden in the forest, its leaves tinged with autumn, and the air is thick with the aroma of milk and autumn. I bought a cheese ice cream cone. It was rich, creamy, and sweet, and it was like the frankincense of Hokkaido had melted into my tongue. We were now heading to Tokachidake Onsen, and it seemed like we were going straight uphill . The road to Tokachidake Onsen was a climb all the way. At this moment, the presence of the small square car was unprecedented. Without fully pressing the accelerator, the car roared loudly , yet it continued to climb very slowly, step by step. We were heading for our destination, Daisetsuzan National Park , at an altitude of 1,280 meters . It was a secret hot spring hotel on a mountain ridge , Tokachidake Onsen Ryounkaku . As soon as we stepped out of the car, we were greeted by a cold breeze, the temperature only two or three degrees Celsius. Looking up, the sunset painted the mountaintops a vibrant crimson, the silence like a painting. Entering the hotel, we immediately felt warm. Several hikers had finished their baths and were about to leave. This seemed to be a popular day-trip hot spring . At the counter, a white lantern from the Japanese Secret Hot Spring Guardian Association hung high, reminding travelers of a “… The romance of the countryside. Our hotel, Yumoto Ryounkaku, has only a dozen or so guest rooms , each named after a surrounding mountain range. Tonight, we’re staying at Sanfengshan . After unpacking, the first thing we do is put on our yukata and soak in the pre-dinner hot springs. Then, we enjoy a night in the mountain inn, two meals a day. The simple, home-style cuisine is meticulously presented. The men’s and women’s baths switch at 8 p.m. each night, offering two completely different views. In the morning, after breakfast, we take another dip. Beside one of the indoor pools stands a huge rock. I wondered: Did they locate the rock before building the house? The feeling of “bringing nature into the building” is very shocking. The spring water of Lingyun Pavilion is opaque tea-brown with a high iron content and a golden sheen. The source temperature is about 50°C, and it will be milder when you walk outdoors. When you walk into the open-air hot spring, the scenery suddenly widens. Before you is the uninterrupted ridgeline of Tokachidake. Autumn is almost over in the high mountains of Hokkaido . It is only mid-October now. The red leaves have almost fallen and only the wind is gently pushing away the chill . But the soup is bright yellow and golden, like a lake illuminated by the autumn sun. With warmth, we set off to visit Tokachidake Observation Deck, Shirahige Falls, and the unreal Blue Pond. We first came to Tokachidake Observation Deck. It is an excellent vantage point for viewing the peaks of the Daisetsuzan Mountains. On a clear day, you can see Asahidake, Tokachidake and other volcanic peaks in the distance. White smoke occasionally rises from the surface of the ground, reminding people that this is still an active volcanic area. The air of the entire plateau is filled with a kind of Magnificent tranquility. A short drive down the mountain leads to Shirahige Falls, cascading down from the volcanic rock walls and merging with the hot spring water gushing out from below into the Biei River, forming a dreamy blue stream. The blue here is the natural beauty of the hot spring minerals reflected in the sunlight. Standing on the bridge and looking down at the waterfall, it looks like wisps of white beard hanging down , hence the name Shirahige Falls. The scenery along the way, from Tokachidake Lookout Terrace to Shirahige Falls, is as beautiful as a painting. We then headed towards the Blue Pond. A few years ago, we first came to the Blue Pond by bus from Biei. The buses were so infrequent that we had to stay for less than 20 minutes because the bus schedule was so high that we had to rush to catch the bus after taking pictures . This time, driving by ourselves, we finally had the freedom to arrange our itinerary. The color of the Blue Pond is still unrealistically blue, quietly reflecting the sky and tree shadows. Finally, of course, we had to have a Blue Pond ice cream. We were really satisfied just now at the Blue Pond. It was so beautiful. The first time we filled up our tank , we filled up half a tank of gas, which cost 3408 yen . We then had lunch in Biei Town at Family Restaurant Daimaru. The tonkatsu and curry udon tsukemen were large and filling, and we were very satisfied. My partner had ramen. We then drove to Sounkyo and checked into the Daisetsu Hotel , a large, long-established hotel in Sounkyo. This year, they were celebrating their 70th anniversary. Although the hotel is old , they’ve seen detailed renovations throughout. What a beautiful autumn scene! There are three hot spring manju hot spring pools, and strolling around the hotel in yukata, soaking in the hot springs, and browsing the shops is the fun of this old hotel. At night, tourists soaking in the hot springs would stroll around in their yukatas, creating a unique and relaxing atmosphere in the hot springs. At dinner time, we walked into HINNA. Nosen Buffet Restaurant is a feast of Hokkaido ingredients. A wide variety of delicious Hokkaido ingredients are on display. Dinner in the cold mountains is particularly relaxing. After dinner, make your bed and then go to the hot springs to get up and enjoy a morning hot spring buffet breakfast. The most unforgettable thing about Daisetsu Hotel is the rooftop open-air hot spring “Tenka no Yu”. Walking up to the open-air hot spring area, you can see the magnificent autumn scenery of the entire Sounkyo Valley . Sounkyo is a famous autumn leaf spot in Hokkaido . The next day, we took the Kurodake Cable Car in just seven minutes to the 1,300-meter-high fifth station. We visited in mid-October, and the red leaves had already faded, leaving the desolate beauty of early winter. Therefore, we did not go to the seventh station and the mountaintop. We took the double chairlift to the seventh station and the mountaintop. Without the red leaves, there were not many tourists, so we did not go up. We spent an hour at the fifth station and then went down the mountain. The scenery down the mountain still has the autumn atmosphere. The huge cliffs along the Ishikari River ( (Broadcast introduction) This is a landscape formed when the Daisetsuzan erupted 30,000 years ago (Broadcast introduction) The cooled magma, after long-term river erosion (Broadcast introduction), formed the current unique landform (Broadcast introduction) The water flowing out from the rock walls formed several waterfalls (Broadcast introduction) Among them, the Ginga Falls and Meteor Falls are the most famous (Broadcast introduction) Leaving Yunchuang Gorge, we started driving south and headed straight for Jozankei near Sapporo. Wow~ This section is really beautiful. It took more than three hours that day, and the return route first had an afternoon lunch at the Asahikawa Rest Stop (Michi-no-Eki Asahikawa). In Asahikawa, of course we had to eat ramen. We chose the long-established Meikouken in Asahikawa . Meikouken’s broth is a classic representative of Asahikawa ramen. The rich pork bone and seafood double broth has a rich and salty flavor. The noodles are covered with a thin layer of fat, but the taste is not greasy . When we arrived at Jozankei Grand Blissen Hotel. It’s getting late, but luckily there’s still time to go back to the room and rest. Let’s take a bath before dinner . There’s a hot spring here. Oh , there’s a hot spring, and it’s all set up. How come it looks so nice ? That’s indeed the room type I booked, but I forgot . Okay, I won’t go down before dinner. I’ll take a bath in the room. There’s music next to me . My other half: That’s what I’ve always wanted to buy. I said: You want to buy everything . After you get home, this thing will arrive within a week. XDD. I’m not wearing a kimono today , they call it a monk’s robe . Jozankei is the last night of this Hokkaido trip. It’s still a one-night stay and two-meal plan. Dinner is at Grand Blissen Hotel. The high-quality presentation of Kaiseki cuisine combines Japanese and Western techniques. The appetizer is soft autumn kandel paired with fragrant chrysanthemums, which makes you feel the breath of autumn from the first bite. Next is sashimi using the fattest seasonal yellowtail and Hokkaido scallops. The sweet taste blooms in your mouth. There are also surprising innovative Chinese dishes and stews. The main course is herb beef rib eye from Tokachi, Hokkaido. The finale is a bowl of mushroom rice and a small bowl of warm soup. This is a gentle treat in the autumn mountains. After the meal, we walked to the “Jozankei Natural Illumination Festival”. This event was held to commemorate the 150th anniversary of the opening of Jozankei Onsen. The trail along the valley extends all the way to the Futami Suspension Bridge . The lights flow through the mist and tree shadows . The corridor of light and the forest of light are like a dream, surrounded by the chirping of insects, the sound of water and the fragrance of trees. This night is a very dreamy night. I took a walk with Kappa. A long time ago, there lived a gentle Kappa in the Jozankei River. It is said that it guarded the valley and the springs. At night, we packed up our few souvenirs from this trip. It was time to take a bath before going to bed. After the bath , we drank fresh milk. The next day’s breakfast was a visual feast because the mountains were covered with red leaves outside the window. We enjoyed pickles , boiled dishes , warm wild vegetables, and mentaiko. The main course was grilled salmon and sweetfish. The whole scenery of red leaves was outside the window. While eating breakfast, we watched the sunlight pouring in. It was a perfect ending to the last day of the trip. But the time was calculated too accurately. On the way to the airport, my partner was very nervous . Five days and four nights, four hot spring hotels, and a happy rhythm of one night and two meals every day. Hokkaido in autumn is a season of hot springs, forests, and red leaves. See you next time! Hokkaido

秋日的北海道，五天四夜的自駕旅程，
我安排了每天入住不同的溫泉旅館，一泊二食，
讓旅程的節奏隨著溫泉的湯氣與秋色一起慢下來。

從新千歲空港出發，第一站入住波羅多湖畔的 星野 界 波羅多，
在湖光與森林之間泡湯、賞楓；
再一路北上，前往大雪山國立公園的秘湯十勝岳溫泉 凌雲閣，
泡著茶褐色鐵泉，看夕陽染紅山谷；
接著在層雲峽的大雪飯店，享受頂樓露天湯與滿山紅葉；
最後一晚，來到札幌近郊的定山溪 Grand Blissen Hotel，
走進夜色中的自然彩燈節，結束這段秋日溫泉之旅。

這是我最喜歡的旅行節奏，
每天都在溫泉旅館，一泊二食，
用味覺與溫度記錄下北海道的秋天。

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📍 行程概要
Day 1｜新千歲空港 → 星野界波羅多
Day 2｜富良野起司工房 → 十勝岳溫泉 凌雲閣
Day 3｜十勝岳望岳台、白鬚瀑布、青池 → 層雲峽 大雪飯店
Day 4｜ 黑岳纜車 → 旭川梅光軒拉麵 → 定山溪 Grand Blissen Hotel
Day 5｜ 返還租車、新千歲機場回家

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