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Toyako Onsen Spa is Lake Toya's main town and tourist base on the southern shore. It is a cluster of hotels and ryokans offering hot spring waters.584 views
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With buckets and water testing kits, they do their testing.564 views
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The 61st Sapporo Snow Festival was held during Feb. 5-11, 2010 in Sapporo, Hokkaido, Japan. Among the giant snow sculptures was Hawaii's Iolani Palace made of ice. It was the reason why I decided to see this festival again.478 views
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JR Toya Station is the closest train station to Lake Toya. From this station, take a bus or taxi. There are also other buses going to Lake Toya from other places such as Sapporo and Date.465 views
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Yodobashi Camera store on west side of Sapporo Station.465 views
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The Nishiyama Crater Trail (Nishiyama Kako Sansakuro) is accessible by car or bus from Toyako Onsen Spa or Toya Station. Get off at the Nishiyama Kako Kitaguchi which is in front of this former fire dept. station. 旧西胆振消防組合本部442 views
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Daimaru Dept. Store on the west side. Notice the entrance sign celebrating the 5th anniversary of the new train station.426 views
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Yodobashi, Hokkaido's largest camera and electronics store.397 views
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Hakodate's main attraction and landmark is Mt. Hakodate-yama, accessible by ropeway.393 views
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Sapporo Snow Festival in Sapporo, Hokkaido is held for about a week in early Feb. These are photos of the 61st Sapporo Snow Festival held during Feb. 5-11, 2010. The main festival site is at Odori Park anchored on the east end by Sapporo TV Tower. 368 viewsI started exploring this site from here.
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Toya manhole showing the Ukimido temple and Nakajima islands. Hokkaido342 views
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The mannequin is a slightly larger-than-life likeness of Yokozuna Kitanoumi performing the Yokozuna Dohyo-iri (ring-entering ceremony). Yokozuna Kitanoumi Memorial Hall, Sobetsu, Hokkaido339 views
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After bicycling through eastern Lake Toya, I continue my trip around Lake Toya as I head north, entering Toyako town.330 views
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Lake Toya lookout deck on Mt. Usu, near the ropeway terminal. Showa-Shinzan clearly in sight. 洞爺湖展望台326 views
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Built in 1888, the former Hokkaido Government Office Building is one of Hokkaido's most famous buildings at the heart of Sapporo. With its red brick walls, it stands out among Sapporo's more modern buildings.325 views
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Mt. Showa-Shinzan is a lava dome which arose in the middle of farm land in 1943-45. Lake Toya, Hokkaido.321 views
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Sculpture: Anthem of the Sun, by Machiko Kodera 小寺 真知子「太陽の賛歌」318 views
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The Sapporo Ekimae-dori is the city's main drag running from Sapporo Station to the southern part of the city. This is what it looks like from Sapporo Station.318 views
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Sapporo Station, morning train for Otaru.316 views
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Sculpture: by Keiko Amamiya, 雨宮 敬子「洞照」. One problem with the outdoor sculptures, especially human figures, are the birds. Their droppings create unsightly white streaks down the body.308 views
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Kitaichi Venetian Art Museum opened in 1988. Facade is modeled after the Palace of Grassi.306 views
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Lake Toya is decorated with almost 60 outdoor sculptures along the shore all around the lake. This is the first one you will likely see. By Tando Saka. 坂 担道「湖渡る風」298 views
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Sculpture: Light of the Moon, by Igor Mitoraj. イゴール・ミトライ「月の光」297 views
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JR Toya Station is on the JR Muroran Line. There are express trains going directly to/from Sapporo.294 views
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It sort of looks like Kitanoumi...293 views
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Way to Ekimae Sambashi Pier at Toyako Onsen Spa. A short walk from the bus terminal.287 views
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Sculpture: Anthem of the Sun, by Machiko Kodera. Lake Toya has many nude woman sculptures.281 views
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Ticket gate and entrance to Hitsujigaoka Observation Hill (Hitsujigaoka Tembodai). 500 yen admission is charged so someone from the ticket office boarded our bus to collect admission fees.279 views
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Mt. Usu's Ginnuma Crater, one of the largest. It was created during the 1977 eruption. 銀沼大火口275 views
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Showa-Shinzan closeup. Still steaming.274 views
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Tanuki-koji shopping arcade274 views
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I could only wonder if these girls knew the significance of the sculpture they were performing in front of.274 views
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Road to Showa-Shinzan. That's the Showa-Shinzan Youth Hostel on the right. Best way to get to Showa-Shinzan is by bus from Toyako Onsen bus terminal.271 views
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Mt. Usu is on the left, Showa-Shinzan on the right. In the background is the conical Mt. Yotei. Between Usu and Showa-Shinzan is the tourist village and the Usuzan Ropeway terminal.270 views
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The new JR Sapporo Station is definitely the city's most noticeable change in recent years. It is a huge complex, a far cry from the old train station.270 views
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On the west end of Toyako Onsen are more sculptures and a park. Sculpture by Kan Yasuda. 安田 侃「意心帰」268 views
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"Boys, Be Ambitious" This famous statue of Dr. William Clark was built in 1976 to mark Dr. Clark's 100th anniversary of his coming to Hokkaido, the 100th anniversary of Hokkaido University's founding, and the USA bicentennial.267 views
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New Chitose Airport, Hokkaido's main gateway, is the first place you see G8 Hokkaido Toyako Summit welcome signs. As we get off (or get on) the plane.265 views
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Sculpture: At the Lake, by Akihiko Kurokawa 黒川 晃彦「湖畔にて」261 views
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In central Otaru, the Ironai-dori and Sakai-machi-dori streets are lined with numerous historic buildings. Architecture buffs will love this street. This is the Otaru Unga Terminal, formerly Mitsubishi Bank's Otaru Branch.260 views
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Near the Toya Mizunoeki is Toya High School whose Environment Club regularly take water samples from Lake Toya to test the lake's water quality. They go behind the Toya Mozunoeki and take water samples with plastic buckets.259 views
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Odori Park's most photographed sculpture shows three ballerinas near a water fountain. Sapporo, Hokkaido256 views
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One of the most famous lakes in Japan, Lake Mashu is a crater lake devoid of boats, resorts, and other tourist traps. In fact, people are prohibited from going to the lake. We can view it, but no touching. 254 views
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Rickshaw service available at the canal.252 views
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Inside JR Toya Station.251 views
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Onna (Woman) by Chizuko Sasado. 笹戸 千津子「女」250 views
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Girls in Hokkaido look healthy, thanks to Hokkaido's clean environment, wide-open spaces, and good food.249 views
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Restaurant near Otaru Canal.245 views
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Entrance to the dome. 245 views
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Entrance to Toya Station from the train platform.237 views
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Toya Station platform and sign for outgoing passengers: "See you again!" (Mata no okoshi wo)236 views
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If you want to bicycle around Lake Toya, do it in the counterclockwise direction from Toyako Onsen where you can rent a bicycle. It's easier slope-wise and you can see the lake better on the left side of the road.236 views
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Girl and Sheep sculpture at Hitsujigaoka Observation Hill, Sapporo, Hokkaido236 views
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Susukino Station subway train235 views
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Swans along Lake Toya, Sobetsu, Hokkaido233 views
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Lake Toya's bald spot.233 views
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Lake Mashu has two scenic points along the crater rim where tourists can see the lake. Old sign at a lookout point. 233 views
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Wrecked car232 views
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The Nakajima islands in the center of Lake Toya. There are four islands. Most them have a conical shape.232 views
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Cherry blossoms and the Nakajima islands, Lake Toya. Early May 2008.232 views
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Elevated train tracks on west side.232 views
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Otaru Orgel-do232 views
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An impressive snow sculpture of Michael Jackson drew crowds.231 views
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Nakajima islands, Lake Toya230 views
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Eastern Lake Toya, with Mt. Usu in the distance.230 views
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With a very impressive carving of animals, this was clearly the crowd favorite. "Zoo of the Northland" features endangered animals at the 61st Sapporo Snow Festival.230 views
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One of the most unpolluted lakes in Japan or the world. The water transparency is one of the deepest in the world at 20 to 30 meters. Part of the Akan-Mashu National Park.230 views
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The summit welcome sign in front of JR Toya Station also lists environmental activities by local groups. Converting waste vegetable oil to diesel fuel, using snow for refrigeration, etc.229 views
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Inside Sapporo Community Dome, nicknamed Tsu-dome.229 views
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Toyako Culture Center with G8 Summit flags228 views
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Former Hokkaido Government Office Building and tulips, Sapporo228 views
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Lake Toya and swan, Hokkaido227 views
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Stretching for about 1.5 km east to west in central Sapporo, Odori Koen or Park is the city's oasis in the urban jungle. This is the heart of the park.227 views
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Makomanai site: Snow slides with Arare-chan, anime character popular in 1982.226 views
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Sculpture: by Aiko Miyawaki, 宮脇 愛子「うつろひ」 This is at the western edge of Toyako Onsen. It was past 5 pm when I got back to Toyako Onsen by bicycle.225 views
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Heading back. Remember that the trail is not open during the winter months. For more info call 0142-75-4400.223 views
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The ocean beach near Toya Station.223 views
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北海道美人223 views
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Toya Station platform and local train.222 views
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Sobetsu Park and plum blossoms overlooking Lake Toya, Hokkaido.222 views
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G8 Hokkaido Toyako Summit Welcome sign in front of JR Toya Station.221 views
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Michael Jackson snow sculpture at the 2010 Sapporo Snow Festival. Coiled wiring is used for the hair dangling below his hat.221 views
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Warehouse along the Otaru Canal219 views
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Hakodate Red Brick Warehouses at night. Photo by Hokkaido Tourist Organization.219 views
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Usuzan Ropeway terminal on the left.218 views
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On approach to New Chitose Airport on an Air Do Boeing 767.218 views
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Sculpture: Recovery, by Rei Nibe 二部 黎「復活」217 views
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More dramatic terrain. There's no threat of further eruptions in this area, so don't worry about getting caught in a shower of hot lava and volcanic ash while walking around here.217 views
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Bus stop in front of Toya Station with Toyako town's slogan: Town of greenery, lake waters, and heartful encounters.215 views
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Dr. William S. Clark (1826-1886) was a professor from Massachusetts. The statue was made by a Japanese sculpturer and sponsored by the Sapporo Tourist Association. Hokkaido University has a bust of Dr. Clark which is also popular among tourists.215 views
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Kinkakuji Gold Pavilion in Kyoto, made of snow.215 views
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Mt. Usu or Usuzan as seen from the lake.214 views
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Susukino Station sign213 views
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This yosakoi soran group was from Hokkaido University.213 views
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Iolani Palace, a giant ice sculpture at the 61st Sapporo Snow Festival during Feb. 5-11, 2010. During the day, it has a translucent, blue look. This block is officially called the Mainichi Shimbun Ice Square213 views
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G8 Hokkaido Toyako Summit merchandise: T-shirts211 views
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Tanuki-koji shopping arcade211 views
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Iolani Palace, a giant ice sculpture at the 61st Sapporo Snow Festival during Feb. 5-11, 2010. During the day, it has a translucent, blue look. It is the festival's largest ice sculpture. This block is officially called the Mainichi Shimbun Ice Square211 views
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Official logo of the G8 Hokkaido Toyako Summit on the Toyako Culture Center.209 views
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G8 Hokkaido Toyako Summit welcome sticker on a bus window in Sapporo.207 views
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Otaru Canal is a short walk from Otaru Station.207 views
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Next to the former fire station is this small pond, called Nishiyama Kako-numa, created by the eruption and blocking the road. 西山火口沼(西新山沼)206 views
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Chibi Maruko-chan snow sculpture.204 views
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Espoir is the name of this lake cruise boat shaped like a medieval European castle. Can't get more gimmicky than that.203 views
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Ticket office inside JR Toya Station. Notice the G8 Summit flags.203 views
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Snow leopard, very impressive.203 views
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The Iolani Palace ice sculpture was especially beautiful at night, lit up with colorful lights. It was built by over 250 members of the Japan Ice Sculpture Association, most of whom were chefs working at Sapporo hotels.203 views
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Ukimido pagoda, Lake Toya, Hokkaido 浮見堂202 views
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Usuzan Ropeway car holds over 100 people.202 views
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G8 Hokkaido Toyako Summit Welcome banner on a building in Sapporo.202 views
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Lake Toya and swans, Hokkaido201 views
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The new Toyako Onsen Bus Terminal201 views
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Dinosaur snow sculpture at 1982 Sapporo Snow Festival.201 views
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Behind the Date Kaitaku Kinenkan Museum is the former Mitobe house on display. It is a typical house of the first settlers of Date, Hokkaido. Based on Sendai-style (Miyagi Pref.) architecture. Important Cultural Property. 旧三戸部家住宅199 views
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On the west side is Kinokuniya Bookstore.199 views
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Inside Otaru Orgel-do, full of music boxes of all kinds. 小樽オルゴール堂199 views
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Done and almost like the real thing. The Iolani Palace is in Honolulu, Hawaii, originally built by King David Kalakaua in the 19th century when Hawaii was still an independent kingdom. It is now a major tourist attraction.199 viewsThis photo was published in a book called "The Companies We Keep 2," published in Hawaii by Bob Sigall in Jan. 2008. The book is a compilation of various tidbits and trivia about Hawaii (my home state).
This photo was also featured on Hawaii's TV talk show "Nighttime with Andy Bumatai." See the segment at YouTube here.
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The fire dept. building was damaged by the eruption, so it is no longer used by the fire dept. However, you can enter it and see some display panels.198 views
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G8 Hokkaido Toyako Summit merchandise: Pins198 views
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Ramen menu198 views
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Welcome banner on train platform.197 views
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The airport has a huge shopping area full of gift shops.197 views
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Right side of Ukimido pagoda, Lake Toya.196 views
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Toyako Town Hall, front side, festooned with G8 Summit flags.196 views
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G8 Hokkaido Toyako Summit welcome sticker on a bus window in Sapporo.196 views
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Passage at Fukuzumi Station, near Sapporo Dome196 views
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Inside Sapporo Station building195 views
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Otaru Canal195 views
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Toyako Onsen bus stop. "Toyako" means Lake Toya, and "Onsen" means hot spring. Lake Toya is within the municipalities of Toyako-cho town and Sobetsu-cho town (east shore).194 views
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Otaru Orgel-do (Otaru Music Box Hall) is one of the more famous buildings. Built in 1912. 小樽オルゴール堂、旧共成（株）194 views
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The Yokozuna Kitanoumi Ki'nenkan or Memorial Hall looks like a miniature version of the Ryogoku Kokugikan sumo arena in Tokyo. Although it's near Lake Toya, it's off the main tourist road. There is a bus stop nearby, but I rented a bicycle.193 views
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Ekimae Sambashi Pier at Toyako Onsen Spa. The lake cruise fare is 1,320 yen for adults and 660 yen for kids. (Slightly more expensive during Nov.-April.) 駅前桟橋191 views
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Nakajima islands and swan, Lake Toya, Hokkaido191 views
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Distance-wise, Showa-Shinzan is not very far. But the killer slope will get you... At least the return bike ride was a thrill and very quick.191 views
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The Usuzan Ropeway terminal has gift shops selling a variety of G8 Hokkaido Toyako Summit merchandise. T-shirts, bags, candy, etc.191 views
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G8 Hokkaido Toyako Summit merchandise: Confections sold at the train station kiosk.190 views
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A tourist village called Kazan-mura (Volcano Village) has developed at the foot of Showa-Shinzan. 火山村190 views
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A short bus ride from Toyako Onsen is the Nishiyama crater trail. Highly recommended. A series of craters can be seen up close. More photos here.189 views
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Next to Toya Station is the Toyako Town Hall, also with a G8 Hokkaido Toyako Summit welcome sign.187 views
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G8 Summit sticker in bus187 views
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Another cruise boat. The cruise boats leave every 30 min. from 8 am to 4:30 pm during April-Oct. During Nov.-April, it operates every hour from 9 am to 4 pm.186 views
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Some trains are decorated with G8 Hokkaido Toyako Summit welcome sign.186 views
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Road blocked by the pond. The Nishiyama Craters are part of Mt. Usu. They are on the west side of Usuzan and were formed by the March 2000 eruption.185 views
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Wrecked confection factory. A dramatic reminder of what volcanoes can do.184 views
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Lake Toya and cherry blossoms. Shikotsu-Toya National Park184 views
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Buses from Toyako Onsen don't run very often, so check the bus timetable beforehand. I opted to rent a bicycle and rode to Showa-Shinzan. Unless you like to push a bicycle up a very long slope for about 30 min., take a bus.184 views
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Otaru Canal has a large walkway alongside.184 views
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Neon lights of Susukino, at the main intersection.183 views
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Urinal with a view in JR Tower183 views
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The north entrance to the Nishiyama Crater Trail (Nishiyama Kako Sansakuro Kitaguchi). Open from April 20 to Nov. 10 during 7 am - 6 pm. Free admission, but donations accepted.182 views
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This box of cookies show all the G8 Summit leaders bathing in a hot spring and scrubbing each other's backs. They also say, "Ii yu!" (great hot spring) which is pronounced "EU" as a pun.182 views
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East end of Otaru Canal182 views
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The Espoir returns to Toyako Onsen. The cruise takes 50 min. if you don't get off to visit the Nakajima islands. Otherwise, allow at least 30 min. for any island visits.181 views
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Signs in English near the bus stop.180 views
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Susukino Station platform179 views
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Otaru Canal179 views
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Waiting area in Sapporo Station.178 views
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Local students from Abuta High School help beautify Toya Station.177 views
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We cannot climb Showa-Shinzan.177 views
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Toilet with a view in JR Tower177 views
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Usuzan Ropeway, Lake Toya.176 views
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Another wrecked house.175 views
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The building was akin to Hokkaido's capitol where the governor's office was located. It was used for 80 years. Open 9 am - 5 pm, closed Dec. 29-Jan. 3. Free admission. Near Sapporo Station's south exit and visible from Ekimae-dori road.175 views
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The former fire station in the distance. The building still looks quite new.174 views
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Miyako shopping arcade174 views
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Going up Hakodate-yama, Hakodate, Hokkaido.174 views
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At night from Hakodate-yama is the Million-Dollar View.174 views
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There's a large parking lot full of tourists.172 views
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Ramen at Ramen Yokocho in Sapporo172 views
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A bird's eye view of Hakodate from Hakodate-yama. The city is pretty compact. Easy to tour on bicycle.171 views
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Leaving the ropeway terminal.170 views
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Construction sign showing how the new underground pedestrian passage is being built from Sapporo Station to Odori Park. It is a 4-year project, scheduled to be completed in June 2010. I wonder what they will call it. I propose "Snow Town."170 views
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Sapporo Station train platform. The platform looks dark (black) since entire station is covered. The ceiling is black. The roof is also a parking lot.170 views
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East end of Otaru Canal170 views
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G8 Hokkaido Toyako Summit welcome poster.169 views
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Sobetsu Falls, Lake Toya, Hokkaido.169 views
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Neon signs of Susukino, Sapporo169 views
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Some artists show their work here.169 views
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Windsor Hotel, G8 Hokkaido Toyako Summit venue. It would've been great if it were shaped a like a mountain-top castle.168 views
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Ticket office inside JR Toya Station with G8 Hokkaido Toyako Summit flags.168 views
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Entrance to Pole Town, an underground passage and shopping arcade between Odori Station and Susukino.168 views
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Otaru Unga. "Unga" means canal.168 views
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Iolani Palace stage event. This photo was published in a book called "The Companies We Keep 2," published in Hawaii by Bob Sigall in Jan. 2008.168 viewsThis photo was also featured on Hawaii's TV talk show "Nighttime with Andy Bumatai." See the segment at YouTube here.
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Inside former fire station.167 views
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G8 Hokkaido Toyako Summit merchandise: Confections sold at the train station kiosk.167 views
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Park at the foot of Showa-Shinzan which means "New Mountain of the Showa Period." Showa-Shinzan is adjacent to Mt. Usu.167 views
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Toyako lookout deck on Mt. Usu, near the ropeway terminal. 洞爺湖展望台166 views
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Inside the Espoir lake cruise boat. This is the lower deck. The boat is obviously available for hire for private parties and cruises.165 views
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When I got to the museum, the parking lot was quite full. It seemed that the museum was really popular. But most of them were there to play at the miniature golf course next to the museum.165 views
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Lookout deck on Mt. Usu, near the ropeway terminal.165 views
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Inside train to Otaru. It takes about 40 min. by regular train, and costs a mere 620 yen.165 views
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A cutie poses with a fake salmon in front of the Northland sculpture.165 views
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This is Minami-guchi or the South Exit. On the far right is the JR Tower.164 views
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No. 1 Nishiyama Crater Lookout deck for the most conspicuous crater, still emitting steam.163 views
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Minami-Chitose Station163 views
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Sapporo Station, North Exit.163 views
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Sapporo Station front and center on the south side.163 views
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New Chitose Airport's Central Plaza162 views
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Susukino162 views
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Train platform in Sapporo Station. Well protected from snow.162 views
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Tourist information office inside Sapporo Station. Very spacious with numerous racks or tourist pamphlets.162 views
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Miyako shopping arcade162 views
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Glass door with G8 Hokkaido Toyako Summit welcome sticker.161 views
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Biodiesel fuel tank connected to a gas pump.161 views
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The non-toxic auto exhaust smells like tempura.161 views
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On New Year's Eve, a crowd gathers to hear the Clock Tower ring in the New Year.161 views
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Inside Kitaichi Venetian Art Museum with a real gondola once ridden by Prince Charles and Princess Diana.161 views
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Miniature golf course159 views
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Filling up the gas tank with biodiesel fuel.159 views
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Point Zero for Hokkaido's travel distances.159 views
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Along the road to the former government building are display panels about Hokkaido's hisotry. Here's one about the early foreigners in Hokkaido.159 views
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Toyako Onsen Spa158 views
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Sign promoting the Hokkaido Shinkansen to be built.158 views
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Sapporo Ekimae-dori as seen from Sapporo Station, left side. "Ekimae" means "front of the station." "Dori" means road.157 views
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Aurora Town157 views
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Bus stops on the north side of Sapporo Station.157 views
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At the end of Chuo-dori is Unga Plaza which used to be Otaru Warehouse. Now find tourist info counter and gift shop.157 views
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My YouTube video of Iolani Palace at the Sapporo Snow Matsuri in 2010.157 views
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Leaving Toyako Onsen156 views
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Giant aerial photo of Lake Toya.156 views
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Statue of Masao Mimatsu, a post office worker who observed and documented the development of Showa-Shinzan. His records are valuable.156 views
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Showa-Shinzan gets smaller.156 views
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JR Tower lookout deck (temboshitsu) called JR Tower Observatory T38. JRタワー展望室156 views
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Going toward the lake. On the right is where you can rent a bicycle for 1000 to 1500 yen. On the left is the tourist office.155 views
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This cruise boat, called Espoir, looks like a medieval European castle. It's a double-hulled boat. The lake cruise fare is 1,320 yen for adults and 660 yen for kids. (Slightly more expensive during Nov.-April.)155 views
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The ropeway distance is 1370 meters. It takes only 6 min. to reach Mt. Usu. The roundtrip ropeway fare is 1,450 yen for adults, 730 yen for kids.155 views
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Sapporo Seibu dept. store. I think this used to be called Gobankan.155 views
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Give back the Northern Territories155 views
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After a long walk uphill with a bicycle, Showa-Shinzan is in sight. Showa-Shinzan is in the town of Sobetsu.154 views
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Statue of Masao Mimatsu.154 views
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Waste vegetable oil collection box sign.154 views
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New Chitose Airport terminal154 views
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The wrecked road.153 views
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Lake Toya in early May153 views
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A working clock153 views
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View of Sapporo Station's north side from JR Tower.153 views
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Otaru in sight from the train window.153 views
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The walking trail becomes a nice wooden boardwalk on rough terrain.152 views
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Toyako Onsen has a nice lakefront promenade for pedestrians. Cars no longer travel here so it's pleasant for a stroll.152 views
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His Yokozuna "tsuna" rope belt.152 views
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