Road-trip in Hokkaido

Sun, 11 Aug 2024 00:00:00 +0000

Day 1

We pick up a rental car at Kushiro Airport in the late afternoon and head towards Lake Akan. We follow straight roads through fields and forests, spotting local deers. It’s drizzling. It’s dark by the time we reach the hotel in Akancho.

Day 2

We drive 30 minutes east to the Yamanoyado Nonaka onsen. From there, we begin our ascent of mount Meakan. First through a lovely undergrowth, then over more open terrain. We catch sight of Lake Onneto nearby and continue climbing. We take a break 45 minutes from the summit on a plateau. It’s already late, the sun is blazing, and we’re almost out of water. We decide to head back down after enjoying the view. It’s the start of the trip, better to play it safe.

Frozen

Thu, 15 Feb 2024 00:00:00 +0000

Day 1

It all starts with going to Osaka airport by train. Taking a flight to Sapporo, hopping on a bus to downtown, then changing buses to reach the 1st resort: Bankei (or “ban.K” for the insiders). Renting equipment in the small main building and off to the chairlift!

I left home before 6 a.m. this morning, but it’s almost 4 p.m. already. It’s not really a problem, as the resort offers night skiing. As soon as daylight fades, the floodlights illuminate the four slopes of the small resort. Skiing at night is quite fun, and I can see fairly well. However, the cold is becoming more and more present.

Hokkaido on Rambling Record

Road-trip in Hokkaido

Day 1

Day 2

Frozen

Day 1