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Dormy Inn Premium (Fukui, Japan): A Review
About Dormy Inn Premium Dormy Inn is a chain onsen hotel found across Japan. While it describes itself as a business hotel (no doubt to attract Japanese businessmen travelling for work), it is unlike other “business hotels”. Dormy Inn focuses on the natural hot springs that each Dormy Inn has and the services that come…
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Kitchen Mauni + Japanese Curry
As anyone who has read probably more than one travel article on this website may know, I am somewhat of a connoisseur of Japanese curry. From my ever-increasing number of articles on the subject and having visited various restaurants and makers of recipes, it should come as no surprise that there are yet more to…
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Furetoi Observation Deck: Over the Okhotsk Coast and Shiretoko Peninsula
Just down the road from Koshimizu Genseikaen lies the Furetoi Observation Deck. As the name suggests, here you are able to observe something: Japan’s Okhotsk Coast and the nearby Shiretoko peninsula. Without further ado, please feast your eyes on these sights: Side note, the mascot for this area is a seal because this is where…
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Koshimizu Genseikaen: One of Hokkaido’s ‘primeval flower gardens’
If you visit the Okhotsk coast of Hokkaido in the east, one of the best places to go is the Genseikaen, or “primeval flower garden”, near Koshimizu. Koshimizu Genseikaen is a beautiful natural park that stretches on a thin piece of land between Lake Tofutsu and the Okhotsk Sea. A genseikaen (原生花園) is an area…
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Okhotsk Taisetsu: Asahikawa to Abashiri by train
The Okhotsk Taisetsu is an express train that runs between Asahikawa Station in central Hokkaido and Abashiri Station on the Okhotsk coast in eastern Hokkaido. The Okhotsk Taisetsu also calls at Memambetsu Station, Bihoro Station, Kitami Station, Rubeshibe Station, Ikutahara Station, Engaru Station, Maruseppu Station, and Kamikawa Station. This runs three or four times per…
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Lake Abashiri: A Haven for Hikers and Birdwatchers
Nestled in the captivating landscape of eastern Hokkaido’s Okhotsk subprefecture, Lake Abashiri offers an idyllic retreat for nature enthusiasts. This stunning lake, surrounded by lush greenery and scenic beauty, is a must-visit destination for anyone seeking tranquillity and adventure. Renowned for its hiking and birdwatching trails, Lake Abashiri promises a delightful experience for both seasoned…
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Dormy Inn (Abashiri, Japan): Reviewed
About Dormy Inn Dormy Inn is a chain onsen hotel found across Japan. While it describes itself as a business hotel (no doubt to attract Japanese businessmen travelling for work), it is unlike other “business hotels”. Dormy Inn focuses on the natural hot springs that each Dormy Inn has and the services that come with…
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Moyoro Shell Mound Museum: Unveiling History in Abashiri
Abashiri, a coastal city in Hokkaido, Japan, is renowned for its stunning natural beauty and rich cultural heritage. Among its many attractions, the Moyoro Shell Mound Museum stands out as a fascinating window into the ancient past of this region. Dedicated to the history and culture of the Moyoro people, an ancient indigenous group, the…
