 Last additions - Lake Toya (Toyako) 洞爺湖 |
Mt. Showa-Shinzan as seen from Lake Toya.May 20, 2008
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Sea gull on the lake.May 20, 2008
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Showa-Shinzan is on the left, with Mt. Usu at center.May 20, 2008
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Leaving Oshima.May 20, 2008
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Oshima is the largest Nakajima island.May 20, 2008
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Ukimido near Benten islandMay 20, 2008
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Leaving the Nakajima islands.May 20, 2008
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Heading to Oshima island.May 20, 2008
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Oshima island, Nakajima islands.May 20, 2008
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Boat dock at Oshima island. This island has a small nature museum.May 20, 2008
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The island on the left is Kannonjima island which is connected to Bentenjima island on the right via a sandbar. The islands are not accessible during winter.May 20, 2008
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Kannon temple on Kannon island.May 20, 2008
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Benten temple on Benten islandMay 20, 2008
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There are four Nakajima islands. Each one has a name. On the far right is the smallest island, named Manjujima island. Also nicknamed Snake Island since they say it has many vipers. 饅頭島May 20, 2008
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Transparent waterMay 20, 2008
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Destination: Nakajima islandsMay 20, 2008
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Leaving Toyako OnsenMay 20, 2008
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Ukimido as seen from Benten islandMay 20, 2008
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Kannon island, so called because there is a Kannon temple. 観音島May 20, 2008
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Ezo deer on Benten island.May 20, 2008
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Most of the passengers were Chinese tourists. I came across Chinese tourists quite often in Hokkaido. They are certainly helping to support Japan's tourist industry.May 20, 2008
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Upper deck is also very spacious.May 20, 2008
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Front of the boat.May 20, 2008
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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.May 20, 2008
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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.May 20, 2008
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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.May 20, 2008
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Leaving Toyako OnsenMay 20, 2008
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Toyako Onsen as seen from the lake.May 20, 2008
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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May 20, 2008
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Way to Ekimae Sambashi Pier at Toyako Onsen Spa. A short walk from the bus terminal.May 20, 2008
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