Shimogo Town

The originally planned itinerary was expected to be rainy, but after inquiring the day before, we were able to change the date. In the end, we were able to see the beauty of Oirase in good weather, and I am so grateful!

Mr. Motoki, the driver, drove very smoothly. He had a small lantern with his name written on it hanging above the car, making it easily identifiable and easy to find. For lunch, we ate at the stone oven pizza place recommended by Mr. Motoki. It was an all-you-can-eat buffet for an hour, with a wide variety of pizzas, as well as a rich selection of salads, fried foods, baked goods, pasta, etc. It was delicious and highly recommended. My favorite part of the trip was Oirase Creek; the waterfalls and streams were spectacular and beautiful, and the walk wasn't tiring. It was a pity that the Hakkoda Ropeway was closed. We took a boat trip on Lake Towada, but since the boat only had Japanese narration, it was quite boring for those of us who couldn't understand it.