冬の北海道 道東3泊4日の旅【3日目】
Hello, this is Fuu. This video is the third day of a 3-night, 4-day trip to eastern Hokkaido in winter. We checked out of the hotel we stayed at the day before and headed to the Shiretoko Nature Center first for snowfield walking, but before that we made a little detour. As you can see, the weather has changed clear completely from the day before, so we decided to go to Iwaobetsu Gate again. The Shiretoko mountain range is also beautiful on a clear morning. It’s not a perfectly clear day, but this is still nice. Yesterday we made a U-turn and went back, so we’ll get out of the car for a bit today. This is the Iwaubetsu River. It is written in kanji as Iwaobetsu River, but it is commonly called the Iwaubetsu River, which is closer to the original Ainu language. It means a river where sulfur flows. We were healed and energized by the beautiful scenery and the quiet murmuring. Well then, let’s head to the Shiretoko Nature Center as originally planned. The Shiretoko Nature Center is located within Shiretoko National Park, a World Heritage Site, and you can get various information about Shiretoko National Park. Information about the nature, fields within the park, and brown bear sightings in real time even though they’re not around in winter. There are also rentals and sales of walking equipment, as well as video screenings on a giant screen. This small place is packed with everything you need, making it a great base for exploring Shiretoko. We parked our car in the Shiretoko Nature Center’s paerking lot, and headed for the promenade behind it. The birds’ songs echoing through the air are soothing. You can go to the Furepe Falls Observatory from here, so let’s walk there as if it were a light hike. The distance from the Shiretoko Nature Center to the Furepe Falls Observatory is about 1km. First, we go down the path that passes through the virgin forest. Once we leave the virgin forest, the ground becomes flat and an open snow field spreads out as far as the eye can see. This time the snow had hardened and it was surprisingly easy to walk around here, but depending on the time of year and the amount of snowfall, we may need to push through the deep snow. If you are not used to snowy roads or have any concerns about your footing, using snowshoes is one of the means for walking snow fields. You can rent snowshoes at the Shiretoko Nature Center. The Furepe Falls Observatory is just a stone’s throw away. Furepe Falls Furepe Falls: It is also known as the Maiden’s Tears because of the way the groundwater flows down from a crack in the cliff about 100m high. In winter, the flowing water freezes into pale blue icicles, and the spray forms delicate beauty. Having fully enjoyed the Furepe Falls, it’s time to move on. This is the end of our tour of Shiretoko, and we were able to see a spectacular view that was just right for the end of our tour of the scenic spots. We left Utoro and headed towards Shari Town again. we decided to go to the road to heaven again because I regretted leaving early due to the bad wheather the day before. The straight road should look beautiful today as if it continues to the sky. My heart is beating fast with anticipation. This is what I expected. The road continues to the horizon, and it seems to continue to the sky. We continue driving for a little while because the straight road is beautiful. There are some ups and downs, but the scenery of the windbreak forests and fields is spectacular. If you ever visit Shari Town, why don’t you try it out? Mt.Shari comes into view. Mt.Shari is a volcano with an elevation of 1,547m.t It is also called Onne Nupuri in the Ainu language. Meanwhile, here is Mt.Unabetsu with an elevation of 1,419m. The view of Mt.Shari next to Mt.Unabetsu is truly spectacular. We head to our next destination Raiun Shrine, while admiring Mt.Shari for a while from here. We have arrived at Raiun Shrine. You would think that we have come to worship at the shrine. However, our purpose this time was not to worship. We visited Raiun Shrine to draw spring water. The water gushing out from here in Raiun Shrine is underground water from Mt. Shari which we saw earlier. It is poplar not only the delicious water, but also as a power spot by its name meaning “luck comes” and so many people come to draw water here. Let’s draw some water right away. I used to drink this water hoping that it would improve my financial luck before, but I didn’t feel much benefit from it (this has been proven), so I have started drinking it to pray for good luck on my travels recently (this has also been proven). I hope my good fortune on my travels continues until my next visit. Now, let’s move on to the next destination. My accommodation for the night is Kawayu Onsen in Teshikaga Town. It’s not too far from here, so I stopped off here and there and we made our way leisurely. The roadside station Papasland Sattsuru. We stopped off at the roadside station Papasland Sattsuru for a restroom break. We were greeted by cute snow sculptures. They were apparently made for the annual snow festival. Papasland Sattsuru is also home to a hot spring facility with natural hot spring water, and there is also a free foot bath outside. Inside the facility, there is a direct sale of local agricultural products and a tasting corner for shochu made in Kiyosato Town, it’s quite fun. From the parking lot, you can see Mt.Shari in full view. We took Route 805 to Route 391, entered Teshikaga Town, and then Akan Mashu National Park. Akan Mashu National Park has a total area of 91,413 hectares. It is a vast national park that covers one city and 10 towns. There is a lot of untouched nature and you can enjoy a variety of scenery. Iwo-san comes into view in front of us. It’s just a short distance to the Kawayu Onsen area. I entered Route 52 from National Route 391. I’m not going to Mt.Iwo today, so I just pass it by. Once I pass Mt.Iwo, the view opens up and the scenery changes dramatically. Because of the sulfurous components spewing from Mt.Iwo, there are no large trees and there are many shrubs that have adapted to the environment. The sky looks big and I never get tired of this view, no matter how many times I come here. From this area is Kawayu Onsen. The townscape is a bit desolate, but this is what Kawayu Onsen looks like now. I heard that redevelopment will be starting soon then we’ll have to wait and see how it changes. Personally I hope it will be new while still retaining this rustic feel. I would like to say that I arrived just like this, but there are still other places I where want to go, so I will skip Kawayu Onsen for the time being and head towards Lake Kussharo. Following the road from Kawayu Onsen, you will arrive at the shores of Lake Kussharo. There are several hot springs scattered around the shores of Lake Kussharo, and there are variety of options, including accommodation, day trip bathing, and free open-air baths. Each hot spring has a different spring quality. I have only been to two so far, but it seems like it would be fun to compare the different hot springs. We can see Lake Kussharo beyond the trees. Lake Kussharo is the largest caldera lake in Japan with a circumference of 57km. In the harsh winter, it freezes over completely but perhaps because of the warm weather this year, it is barely frozen over yet. In the past, an unidentified mysterious animal (UMA) called Kusshi was spotted, which caused a fad, and I think it is a lake full of mysteries, dreams, and romance. encountering a red fox Arrival After going around Lake Kussharo halfway, we arrived at the roadside station Gurutto Panorama Bihoro Pass. I bought some Ageimo (fried sweet potatoes) and chai because I was starving. Have you ever experienced this phenomenon that makes you want to eat Ageimo at the pass’s shop? This is something my partner Koro bought. What is this? A chocolate pie? Viewers won’t know what’s inside until you take it out, right? This is… A huge Really huge Going to observation deck. You can get to the observation deck, which offers a panoramic view of Lake Kussharo, from the stairs behind the roadside station. The stairs become a big slope covered in snow in winter, so it feels like climbing a small mountain. It’s a bit hard for someone who doesn’t get enough exercise. Tired So tired Sooooo tired Now Let’s take a look at the view. The view from the observation deck can be summed up in one word: beautiful. My body got cold after watching the scenery for a while. The sun is going down, it’s time to move. On the way back, it’s quite a thrill because it’s slippery (I fell once). You can also see some frost-covered trees. On the way We arrived at the Sunayu at Lake Kussharo. There are lots of swans. Sunayu is a rare place where hot spring water seeps out when you dig into the sand. It’s also a place where you can see the swans up close, as they fly in to spend the winter there. They’re not very wary of humans, so you can take pictures from very close up. However, be careful, as they may bite you if you get too close. The sight of the swans floating on the lake is somehow idyllic. In addition to souvenirs, the rest house at Sunayu sells many kinds of Kusshi goods. If you look closely, it’s interesting to see that there are dinosaur goods mixed in. Well, Kusshi is a dinosaur, so… I guess it’s not wrong, yeah (laughs). Regardless of whether it actually exists, I really like this Kusshi, and I and I bought one every time I came here, I ended up with a complete collection of stuffed animals. What do you think about Kusshi? I look forward to your comments. Kusshi: An unidentified mysterious animal (UMA) that is said to live in Lake Kussharo. Since its first sighting in 1972, there have been many sightings between then and the 2000s. It is said to be black in color and resembles a plesiosaur with two humps on its back. Kusshi goods are sold at the rest house in Lake Kussharo Sunayu, and Kusshi Ramen is served at the restaurant. I went to Mashu Town to buy some groceries, and when I returned, it was completely dark. If it had been sunny, I would have gone to see the stars at Mt. Io, but but clouds came out and I couldn’t expect a starry sky. Then we returned to Kawayu Onsen. Night Walking Kawayu Bedrock Terrace I heard that Kawayu Bedrock Terrace has been renovated, snd I came for a little night walk. The hot spring that flows from Mt.Io through the bedrock becomes a river and springs out here, and is sent to each hot spring facility. It continues on the other side of the road. So let’s go there. Kawayu Onsen has two types of spring water: acidic hydrogen sulfide spring and acidic sulfur spring. Both of them have various benefits due to its strong acidity, including skin-beautifying effects, but be careful not to get it in your eyes if you pouring hot spring water on your face. The smell of sulfur is floating around and it feels nice. The hot air from the hot spring river also makes me feel a little warm. Kawayu Onsen Footbath I took a detour to the footbath at the end. There was no one in it and so quiet. What did you think of this video? I would be happy if you leave a comment with your thoughts. See you in the next video. I will show you some photos I took that day. Shiretoko Mountain Range Furepe Falls A red fox Bihoro Pass Mini frost-covered trees Whooper swans Kawayu Bedrock Terrace My favorite view
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