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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.598 views
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With buckets and water testing kits, they do their testing.587 views
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Yodobashi Camera store on west side of Sapporo Station.499 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.497 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.477 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453 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.438 views
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Yodobashi, Hokkaido's largest camera and electronics store.415 views
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Hakodate's main attraction and landmark is Mt. Hakodate-yama, accessible by ropeway.413 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. 388 viewsI started exploring this site from here.
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Toya manhole showing the Ukimido temple and Nakajima islands. Hokkaido358 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, Hokkaido352 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342 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.341 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.340 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.334 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.333 views
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Sculpture: Anthem of the Sun, by Machiko Kodera 小寺 真知子「太陽の賛歌」331 views
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Sapporo Station, morning train for Otaru.324 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.323 views
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Kitaichi Venetian Art Museum opened in 1988. Facade is modeled after the Palace of Grassi.317 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」310 views
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Sculpture: Light of the Moon, by Igor Mitoraj. イゴール・ミトライ「月の光」308 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.307 views
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JR Toya Station is on the JR Muroran Line. There are express trains going directly to/from Sapporo.306 views
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It sort of looks like Kitanoumi...305 views
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Way to Ekimae Sambashi Pier at Toyako Onsen Spa. A short walk from the bus terminal.300 views
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I could only wonder if these girls knew the significance of the sculpture they were performing in front of.294 views
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Sculpture: Anthem of the Sun, by Machiko Kodera. Lake Toya has many nude woman sculptures.293 views
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Tanuki-koji shopping arcade293 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291 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.291 views
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Showa-Shinzan closeup. Still steaming.289 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.285 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.282 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」280 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.279 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.277 views
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Odori Park's most photographed sculpture shows three ballerinas near a water fountain. Sapporo, Hokkaido274 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.272 views
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Sculpture: At the Lake, by Akihiko Kurokawa 黒川 晃彦「湖畔にて」271 views
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Girls in Hokkaido look healthy, thanks to Hokkaido's clean environment, wide-open spaces, and good food.271 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.269 views
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Onna (Woman) by Chizuko Sasado. 笹戸 千津子「女」264 views
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Rickshaw service available at the canal.263 views
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Entrance to the dome. 262 views
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Inside JR Toya Station.261 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. 261 views
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Restaurant near Otaru Canal.257 views
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Girl and Sheep sculpture at Hitsujigaoka Observation Hill, Sapporo, Hokkaido255 views
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Susukino Station subway train250 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.250 views
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Entrance to Toya Station from the train platform.249 views
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Toya Station platform and sign for outgoing passengers: "See you again!" (Mata no okoshi wo)249 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.249 views
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Lake Toya's bald spot.248 views
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An impressive snow sculpture of Michael Jackson drew crowds.248 views
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Eastern Lake Toya, with Mt. Usu in the distance.246 views
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Swans along Lake Toya, Sobetsu, Hokkaido246 views
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Elevated train tracks on west side.246 views
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Nakajima islands, Lake Toya244 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.244 views
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北海道美人244 views
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Makomanai site: Snow slides with Arare-chan, anime character popular in 1982.244 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.244 views
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Inside Sapporo Community Dome, nicknamed Tsu-dome.244 views
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Wrecked car243 views
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The Nakajima islands in the center of Lake Toya. There are four islands. Most them have a conical shape.243 views
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Former Hokkaido Government Office Building and tulips, Sapporo243 views
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Otaru Orgel-do243 views
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Cherry blossoms and the Nakajima islands, Lake Toya. Early May 2008.241 views
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Lake Toya and swan, Hokkaido240 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.240 views
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Toyako Culture Center with G8 Summit flags239 views
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Sobetsu Park and plum blossoms overlooking Lake Toya, Hokkaido.239 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. 238 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.237 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.236 views
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G8 Hokkaido Toyako Summit Welcome sign in front of JR Toya Station.234 views
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The ocean beach near Toya Station.234 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 Square234 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.233 views
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Warehouse along the Otaru Canal233 views
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Hakodate Red Brick Warehouses at night. Photo by Hokkaido Tourist Organization.233 views
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Heading back. Remember that the trail is not open during the winter months. For more info call 0142-75-4400.232 views
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Toya Station platform and local train.232 views
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This yosakoi soran group was from Hokkaido University.232 views
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Kinkakuji Gold Pavilion in Kyoto, made of snow.231 views
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Usuzan Ropeway terminal on the left.230 views
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Mt. Usu or Usuzan as seen from the lake.229 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 Square229 views
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Sculpture: Recovery, by Rei Nibe 二部 黎「復活」228 views
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Tanuki-koji shopping arcade227 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.226 views
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Susukino Station sign226 views
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Snow leopard, very impressive.226 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.223 views
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On approach to New Chitose Airport on an Air Do Boeing 767.223 views
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Chibi Maruko-chan snow sculpture.223 views
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G8 Hokkaido Toyako Summit welcome sticker on a bus window in Sapporo.222 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.222 views
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Official logo of the G8 Hokkaido Toyako Summit on the Toyako Culture Center.221 views
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G8 Hokkaido Toyako Summit merchandise: T-shirts221 views
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Dinosaur snow sculpture at 1982 Sapporo Snow Festival.221 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)218 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.218 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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Otaru Canal is a short walk from Otaru Station.217 views
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Ukimido pagoda, Lake Toya, Hokkaido 浮見堂215 views
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Ticket office inside JR Toya Station. Notice the G8 Summit flags.215 views
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G8 Hokkaido Toyako Summit Welcome banner on a building in Sapporo.215 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.213 views
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Ramen menu213 views
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Passage at Fukuzumi Station, near Sapporo Dome213 views
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On the west side is Kinokuniya Bookstore.213 views
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Usuzan Ropeway car holds over 100 people.212 views
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Right side of Ukimido pagoda, Lake Toya.211 views
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Welcome banner on train platform.211 views
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G8 Hokkaido Toyako Summit welcome sticker on a bus window in Sapporo.211 views
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Lake Toya and swans, Hokkaido210 views
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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.210 views
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The new Toyako Onsen Bus Terminal210 views
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G8 Hokkaido Toyako Summit merchandise: Pins210 views
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Inside Sapporo Station building209 views
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Nakajima islands and swan, Lake Toya, Hokkaido208 views
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Toyako Town Hall, front side, festooned with G8 Summit flags.208 views
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Otaru Canal206 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）206 views
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G8 Hokkaido Toyako Summit merchandise: Confections sold at the train station kiosk.205 views
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The airport has a huge shopping area full of gift shops.205 views
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G8 Summit sticker in bus205 views
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Inside Otaru Orgel-do, full of music boxes of all kinds. 小樽オルゴール堂205 views
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A tourist village called Kazan-mura (Volcano Village) has developed at the foot of Showa-Shinzan. 火山村204 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204 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203 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).203 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.203 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.202 views
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Urinal with a view in JR Tower202 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.200 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.200 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.199 views
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Next to Toya Station is the Toyako Town Hall, also with a G8 Hokkaido Toyako Summit welcome sign.198 views
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Neon lights of Susukino, at the main intersection.198 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.197 views
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East end of Otaru Canal196 views
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Some trains are decorated with G8 Hokkaido Toyako Summit welcome sign.195 views
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Susukino Station platform194 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.193 views
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Wrecked confection factory. A dramatic reminder of what volcanoes can do.193 views
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Lake Toya and cherry blossoms. Shikotsu-Toya National Park193 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.193 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.193 views
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Signs in English near the bus stop.192 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.192 views
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Going up Hakodate-yama, Hakodate, Hokkaido.192 views
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Waiting area in Sapporo Station.191 views
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Otaru Canal has a large walkway alongside.191 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. 2008.191 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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Ramen at Ramen Yokocho in Sapporo190 views
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Otaru Canal190 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.189 views
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Toilet with a view in JR Tower189 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.189 views
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Another wrecked house.188 views
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At night from Hakodate-yama is the Million-Dollar View.188 views
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We cannot climb Showa-Shinzan.187 views
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Neon signs of Susukino, Sapporo187 views
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Miyako shopping arcade187 views
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Local students from Abuta High School help beautify Toya Station.185 views
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There's a large parking lot full of tourists.185 views
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Usuzan Ropeway, Lake Toya.185 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."184 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.184 views
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East end of Otaru Canal184 views
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The former fire station in the distance. The building still looks quite new.183 views
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Sobetsu Falls, Lake Toya, Hokkaido.183 views
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A cutie poses with a fake salmon in front of the Northland sculpture.182 views
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Ticket office inside JR Toya Station with G8 Hokkaido Toyako Summit flags.181 views
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Leaving the ropeway terminal.181 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.180 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.180 views
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On New Year's Eve, a crowd gathers to hear the Clock Tower ring in the New Year.180 views
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Entrance to Pole Town, an underground passage and shopping arcade between Odori Station and Susukino.180 views
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G8 Hokkaido Toyako Summit welcome poster.179 views
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Toyako lookout deck on Mt. Usu, near the ropeway terminal. 洞爺湖展望台179 views
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Otaru Unga. "Unga" means canal.179 views
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Some artists show their work here.179 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.178 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.178 views
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Susukino178 views
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This is Minami-guchi or the South Exit. On the far right is the JR Tower.178 views
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Inside former fire station.177 views
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Lookout deck on Mt. Usu, near the ropeway terminal.177 views
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Sapporo Station, North Exit.177 views
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Sapporo Station front and center on the south side.177 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.176 views
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G8 Hokkaido Toyako Summit merchandise: Confections sold at the train station kiosk.176 views
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Train platform in Sapporo Station. Well protected from snow.176 views
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Inside train to Otaru. It takes about 40 min. by regular train, and costs a mere 620 yen.176 views
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Sapporo Seibu dept. store. I think this used to be called Gobankan.175 views
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My YouTube video of Iolani Palace at the Sapporo Snow Matsuri in 2010.175 views
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Point Zero for Hokkaido's travel distances.174 views
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Give back the Northern Territories174 views
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No. 1 Nishiyama Crater Lookout deck for the most conspicuous crater, still emitting steam.173 views
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Glass door with G8 Hokkaido Toyako Summit welcome sticker.173 views
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Miyako shopping arcade173 views
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Toyako Onsen Spa172 views
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Tourist information office inside Sapporo Station. Very spacious with numerous racks or tourist pamphlets.172 views
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Inside Kitaichi Venetian Art Museum with a real gondola once ridden by Prince Charles and Princess Diana.172 views
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Sapporo Ekimae-dori as seen from Sapporo Station, left side. "Ekimae" means "front of the station." "Dori" means road.171 views
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Leaving Toyako Onsen170 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.)170 views
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Miniature golf course170 views
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A working clock170 views
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Bus stops on the north side of Sapporo Station.170 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.169 views
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New Chitose Airport's Central Plaza169 views
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Minami-Chitose Station169 views
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Front entrance of the Clock Tower.169 views
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First floor corridor. Most of the rooms on the 1st floor are closed to the public.169 views
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JR Tower lookout deck (temboshitsu) called JR Tower Observatory T38. JRタワー展望室169 views
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Now for some entertainment in front of the Iolani Palace ice sculpture as the crowd waits.169 views
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Aurora Town168 views
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View of Sapporo Station's north side from JR Tower.168 views
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Sign promoting the Hokkaido Shinkansen to be built.168 views
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The wrecked road.166 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.166 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.166 views
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Statue of Masao Mimatsu.166 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.166 views
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Showa-Shinzan gets smaller.166 views
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Filling up the gas tank with biodiesel fuel.166 views
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The non-toxic auto exhaust smells like tempura.166 views
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Robinson's dept. store at Susukino's main intersection. This used to be York Matsuzakaya.166 views
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Numerous flower beds in the park.166 views
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Giant aerial photo of Lake Toya.165 views
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Biodiesel fuel tank connected to a gas pump.165 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.165 views
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Murals showing some history of Otaru's marine transportation.165 views
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Lake Toya in early May164 views
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