Mt.Asahidake, climbing to the summit, the highest mountain in Hokkaido vol.2
Leaving Sugatami station, I walked to Sugatami pond (姿見の池) through the right side footpath. It takes 30 minutes. You can chose two walking courses, th…Read More
Farm Tomita, the leading tourist farm in Hokkaido.
Farm Tomita made Furano famous as the place of lavender. The founder, Tadao Tomita and his wife, Sachiko started a lavender farm now named 'Traditiona…Read More
Mt.Asahidake, the highest mountain in Hokkaido vol.1
11th July 2015, I went to Mt.Asahidake. Asahidake is the highest mountain in Hokkaido, and also a active volcano observed by the Meteorological Agency…Read More
How to walk in Mashike town, story1
Mashike is a small town but one of the most flourished and historical place in northern-Hokkaido. Maruichi Honmake, Kunimare Sake Brewery, Mashike It…Read More
Itsukushima Shrine in Mashike
It is said that the shrine was founded by Matsumae clan in 1704 - 1711. This is one of the oldest shrine in Hokkaido. It has beautiful and excellent …Read More
Kunimare, the northernmost sake brewery
Kunimare is the northernmost Sake Brewery in Japan. It is located in Mashike town, south of Rumoi city, 20 minutes by car. Kunimare was founded by Ta…Read More
Maruichi Honmake, the former merchant house in Mashike
Maruichi Honmake had a great deal of influence from Meiji to the middle of Showa era. The founder, Taizo Honma was managing a general store from 1875,…Read More
