My nephew was getting married in Hokkaido Japan and I’d been invited. I thought …an opportunity to visit a country i had yet to experience, to spend some time with family, to see some new landscapes, hear another language, eat some different food. Yes lets do it!!
I left my house early in the morning (4am to be precise)….the airport was humming as i boarded my plane at 6:00am and headed from adelaide sa to brisbane queensland.There was a bit of a wait but luggage had been checked through, so a brief wander before again boarding this time to Tokyo….longhaul 9 hours ….movies, food, and journeys up and down the aisles to ease stiff muscles.
Arriving at Narita airport was a welcome relief….we trooped up the ramp and began the long walk towards the exit, hoping i was going to be able to find my hotel room quickly and easily.mmm
It wasn’t so easy in this alien landscape, though i did successfully reach my hotel room …promptly falling into a deep sleep, hoping i would hear my phone alarm to wake me again at 4am to make my way to Terminal 3 for the next leg of the journey.The plane was leaving at 6am.
A steep escalator carries me down
Narita airport Tokyo….my plane waiting to carry me further north than i had ever been.
In the air…a lone building sighted through the clouds.
The south coast of Hokkaido from the air.
A sucessful landing and more hours of waiting before catching a bus which would take me to my final destination.
On the bus….
Final destination Harafu and this is Mt Youtei.
An early morning view
Ryoshi onsen way up on the mountain …hot mineral spa…super relaxing . Definitely a unique experience.
The odd insect …
And fantastic food!
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