New way of sightseening in Hokkaido

I went to Hokkaido, and I stayed Furano. What do you imagine about Hokkaido? For example, you can imagine a Shiroi koibito, lamb and seafood. But today I would like to introduce an unknown tourist spot, not such a famous thing.

First, there is Aoiike. It takes about 20 minutes by a bus from Biei Station. This is a blue lake.Why is the blue? It is because,the Biei River is mixed with water containing aluminum to create a colloid. The colloid reflects to the sun and looks blue.So this day was a lucky day. It looked very blue.It was nice view. 

Next, I ate Butabaradon.This is a pork bowl. It takes 10 minutes by a car from Obihiro Station. First, I thought just pork bowl, but it is different from the pork I always eat. This tasted special. A lot of pork is on the rice and a pork was very soft and the secret sauce very well with rice. Finally It cost is 780 yen. It is very cheep. If you go to Obihiro, I want you to eat it.

Next, I took a balloon in Furano.The balloon goes up early in the morning. I really wanted to sleep but it was very fum.It cost is 2700yen. It was very experience becuse I had never been in a balloon.

Finally, It is ice cream. There is the Naitai farm. You can take by a car, because its located in the Naitai Plateau. And this is farm, so you can enjoy eat ice cream with cow and nice view.

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Japanese Culture Travel In Gifu

I would like to introduce traditional spots in Gifu, where you can feel Japanase culture.
First, I visited Hidatakayama. It takes about 15 minutes by walk from Takayama Station. This is an old town, and you can feel the old Japanese atmosphere.  And there are cafes and resutaurants, so you can also enjoy walking and eating.

 This day was a very hot day, so I found a shaved ice store. The store name is Ooiya. I odered a green tea shaved ice. It was very filling and cold in my mouth, but the green tea was rich flavour, so it was tasty. There were also strawberry and hojicha flavors.

Next, I visited Hidanosato. There are 30 Gassho-style houses and a museum of old  houses. Gassho-style is a house to withstand snow,so you can see old houses of snow country.You can also enter the house. And you can experience old Japanese games. There are stilts and water guns, a top in japanese coma and japanese kendama. Especialy I was intarested in water guns. This is made of bamboo. It was difficult because you need power to push water.

water gun

 

When I was young, I often played with these toys, so this reminds me of my childhood!!

Go here and remember your childhood while feeling Japan.