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We were passing through pretty mountain forest, a pair of sika deer beside the track, when the stench of Hydrogen Sulphide filled the train. The source became apparent as we approached Kawayu Onsen. Mount Io was belching steam from its volcanic vent, like its namesake moon of Jupiter. Another amazing sight on this line!
The Senmo Main Line has been pretty scenic so far, running right alongside the coast, the bright green interspersed with wildflowers, then farmland with a backdrop of 1.5 kilometres tall Mount Shari.
Abashiri is apparently famous for its punishing jail and for its drift ice. I hope not to experience the former and have arrived too late for the latter. It was a very pleasant train ride on the Taisetsu Express, beginning in rural scenery before moving along a stony river valley through verdant Mountain forest. Plus…
Leaving Asahikawa for Abashiri. It’s not a geographical extremity but it is a good staging point for the next day. This older train has power sockets, unlike some of the newer ones here.
Some beautiful scenery as we travel down the Soya Line. We started through rolling rural fields of cattle, but then it got really spectacular as we followed the Teshio River. At one point the train emergency braked and stopped while it was inspected. Not sure what was wrong and I hope that I don’t miss…
I’ve only spent one night in Hokkaido and my bag is packed. I was instructed to bring back lots of goodies from Hokkaido after our indulgences in January here and I have obeyed. I found a bright orange seafood and souvenir store near the station. Then there was a market area across the road. The…
Years ago the semi arched concrete tunnel of the Wakkanai breakwater used to protect passengers and goods as they disembarked from their train, presumably to catch a ship elsewhere. The winds here are strong, though today the wind turbine overlooking this small city is just steady rather than dizzying. It carries the scent of seaweed…
