Jigokudani in Noboribetsu City, Hokkaido
Jigokudani appropriately named Hell Valley for steam geysers - a crater created by the eruption of Mt. Hiyoriama.
Hiking up to Oyunuma Lake - over 200 stairs and uphill climb
Oyunuma Sulfur Spring - created by the remnants of Mt. Hiyoriyama. Several of Noboribetsu’s Hotels source their water from here. Surface temperature is about 40-50 degrees Celsius, but water can gush out as hot as 130 degrees.
We visited the Anui Village - indigenous people of Hakkido. Visited the Upopoy National Anui Museum & Park
Inside of an Anui house refinished to show how they live (used to have dirt floors, now you must take off your shoes to step inside).
We saw a really nice traditional song & dance show presented by the Anui (should not be missed). We visited the museum with beautiful handcrafted items. We found this interesting memorial on the site too.
We visited the Sappora Beer Museum - oldest brewery in Japan
Clock Tower in Sapporo built in 1878 in western style with help from Americans who came to teach farmers modern agricultural techniques. The clock was manufactured & purchased from the E. Howard Watch & Clock Co. Of Boston, Massachusettes
View of the Sapporo TV Tower from Odori Park (built in 1957)
We walked to the Red Light Entertainment District and Maddy spotted this station. Billy, our guide, told us it was an underground shopping area.
Pinball machines on steroids!
And we finally were able to visit a Pachinko Parlor where we quickly lost 1,000 yen (about $6.68 US)
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