Hokkaido

Asahidake, Hokkaido

Mount Asahidake

Mount Asahidake About Mt.Asahidake Mt. Asahidake (旭岳) is located in Higashikawa, Hokkaido. It is tallest mountain in the Hokkaido, and a part of Daisetsuzan National Park. The altitude of Asahidake is 2,291m, and has been designated as an active volcano by the Japan Meteorological Agency. Best Season to Hike The mountain is popular with hikers […]

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Shiretoko Five Lakes

Shiretoko Five Lakes, Hokkaido About Shiretoko Five Lakes (知床五湖 – Shiretoko Goko) are a set of five small lakes in different sizes, numbered from one to five that located in Eastern Hokkaido. The five lakes surrounded by deep forests of Shiretoko Peninsula. The lakes formed long ago by the eruption of nearby Mount Io (知床硫黄山)

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Blue Pond

Blue Pond, Hokkaido A worthwhile day trip to visit if you are in Hokkaido! About Hokkaido’s Shirogane Blue Pond (In Japanese: Aoi Ike 青い池) is one of the northern island’s most popular sightseeing destinations. The place is located in Biei, Hokkaido. And the Biei River runs near this pond. The cool color of blue cobalt

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