From sunshine at Hitsujigaoka to Nakayama Pass and views of Mount Yotei
Heavy rain on the way to Hitsujigaoka Observation Hill gave way to sunshine when I arrived. The Hokkaido day continued with autumn colours, ageimo at Nakayama Pass, an open-air bath and a mountain view on the return journey.
From haruru.1002’s past accounts.
Unexpected sunshine after a rainy journey
The rain was so heavy on the way that I thought good photographs would be difficult. Then the weather turned sunny as soon as I arrived. I joked that I must be someone who brings sunshine.
The photographs show a wooden sign reading 羊ヶ丘展望台 and a statue with BOYS, BE AMBITIOUS on its pedestal, with open sky and grassland beyond.
Autumn colours, then ageimo at Nakayama Pass
I then headed towards Nakayama Pass, passing through Jozankei along the way. The autumn colours delighted me.
At Nakayama Pass, I ate ageimo. A photograph shows a skewer of round food with a sign bearing 中山峠 and 名物.
Clouds at the bath, a mountain view on the way back
I also visited an open-air bath facing Mount Yotei. It was cloudy while I was there, so I could not see much of the mountain.
On the return journey, I was able to enjoy a beautiful view of Mount Yotei. The change in how much of the mountain I could see became another memory from the day.
Evening ramen and hopes for the following day
In the evening, I went out for miso ramen. I had hoped for a delicious bowl, but it did not quite suit my taste, and I wondered whether I should have chosen shio ramen instead.
I felt that the food had not yet lived up to my hopes for a gourmet trip. Otaru was the plan for the following day, and I ended the account hoping to find something delicious there.
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Based on accounts by haruru.1002.