It was raining on Day 6, which was unfortunate because we are going to Noboribetsu Marine Park.
But it is ok, the rain is not going to dampen our spirits, we had lots of fun seeing the marine animals, especially the dolphins and the seals, and watching the penguin parade.
If the temperature is too high, the ground will be hot and the penguin parade will be cancelled. So we are lucky that it rained.
The castle is where the aquarium is housed at. So big!!
Yuanze is always very curious when it comes to nature and wildlife. He had lots of fun touching the marine animals in the touch pools. Whereas Yuanyi is more curious when it comes to food.
After marine park, our next destination is Lake Toya, that is one hour drive away.
We are staying in a very nice airbnb called Hana Toya, that is just right in front of Lake Toya. Pro tip: Hana Toya can be booked on booking.com as well, and do not ask me why, but the booking cost is cheaper on booking.com as compared to airbnb.
During summer time, there is a fireworks display at lake toya at 845 pm. So I thought it will be super cool to see the fireworks from our airbnb, but lake toya is actually super biggggggg, the fireworks display was actually at the main visitor area, and our airbnb is 15 min drive away from the main visitor area. So the fireworks display is actually quite far from our airbnb, and what we can see is the size of a frisbee at most. Next time if I am going Lake Toya again during summer, I will book a hotel at the main visitor area.
But first, let me share the photos of our amazing Hana Toya. The most expensive accommodation throughout the whole trip.
Here it is! Hana Toya!
Hana Toya got 2 bedrooms. Each bedroom got ensuite toilet. This bedroom can sleep three people, or two adults and two kids. The sofa on the left can convert into a sofa bed. Xiaoyu and Yvan took this bedroom.
The very well-equipped kitchen. Looks damn pro like masterchef kitchen.
Also got complimentary cup noodles.
Super big tv with netflix and youtube. Yuanze and Yuanyi watch until very happy.
Washing machine with dryer function. Washing liquid was provided for us too.
The other bedroom. Can sleep 4 adults. Two beds, and two tatami beds on the other side (the pic below).
This two kids enjoying the time of their lives.
Wide angle view, of the living room, dining table and the kitchen.
Private onsen. How cool is that!
Darling cooking our dinner.
Our dinner for the day! Udon with cabbage, mushrooms and crabsticks! All these bought at the convenience store that is 10 min walk from Hana Toya. I love japan's convenience stores.
After dinner, the kids played around at the front porch.
Playing ball with Yuanze while Yuanyi cycled.
Really enjoyed staying at this airbnb. :)
