Friday, July 07, 2023

Hokkaido Day 5

Started day 5 with breakfast at Toretatte, the restaurant (also owned by Akito and Yoko) beside our airbnb.






Breakfast was very homely, tasty and filling. I enjoyed it alot. 

After breakfast, we start to pack our things and check out. Today is a 4 hour drive from Ezura to our next destination, Noboribetsu, a very famous hot spring town. 

I divided the drive into 2 parts, where we will stop over at Sunagawa Highway Oasis for lunch, and then continue our drive to Noboribetsu, hoping that the two kids will food coma and KO inside the car. 

During the drive from Ezura to Sunagawa, I sensed something amiss but do not know what it is. Upon reaching Sunagawa, Xiaoyu showed me a photo and omg, I actually left my grey colour backpack at Ezura. So stupid of me. Haiz. First time it ever happened to me throughout my so many years of travelling. 

Thankfully Yoko arranged for the backpack to be sent to our hotel at sapporo. I told Xiaoyu to tell Yoko that I will pay for the delivery, but Yoko insisted no need. Awww so nice of her. 

Our hotel at Noboribetsu is Noboribetsu Manseikaku. I like this hotel is because is very kids' friendly. There is a kids' playing area, with a rock wall. And there is a snack corner at the playing area. 



And this is also Yuanze and Yuanyi's first time soaking in the onsen. Yuanze totally is in his own element at the onsen, feeling very comfortable and soaking very happily inside the outdoor onsen. Whereas Yuanyi finds the water too hot and only dare to put his legs inside the onsen. As for me, I really miss the japan onsen experience. So glad to experience it once again. 


Our dinner was at the hotel, buffet style. Magnificient food spread, quality of the food is pretty decent. And the restaurant have a kids' corner too! 


Not bad lah, got sashimi. Hahahahahaha.