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Roadside Station Nonky Land Higashimokoto ( 道の駅 ノンキーランドひがしもこと ) is one of the roadside stations found in Hokkaido. It is located along National Route 334 at 100 Higashimokoto, Ozora, Abashiri District in Hokkaido Prefecture, Japan . Roadside Station Nonky Land Higashimokoto Roadside Station Nonky Land Higashimokoto Details Located at the intersection of National Route 334 and Prefectural Route 102, Roadside Station Nonky Land Higashimokoto is more than just a pit stop; it’s a vibrant hub for travelers and locals alike. Established on April 21, 2017 , and registered as roadside station #118 , this facility serves as a key waypoint on the scenic route to the UNESCO World Heritage Site of Shiretoko. Roadside Station Nonky Land Higashimokoto - Ozora town, Hokkaido Prefecture A Multifunctional Destination Roadside Station Nonky Land Higashimokoto is a versatile complex that combines a hotel, restaurant, souvenir shop, and multipurpose hall, offering something for every type o...

Day 685: September 17, 2023 Sunday – 3-Day “Respect for the Aged” Road Trip D2 Guesthouse Ichibangai - Kitami City We started the day early again, just like yesterday, hoping to tick off all the places I carefully included in today’s ambitious itinerary. Honestly, I might have been a little too optimistic. The plan involved covering a 430-kilometer route—from Kitami City to Shiretoko Five Lakes in Shari , then south to Nemuro City, and westward to Kushiro City—intending to stop by every town along the way. Checking out of Guesthouse Ichibangai Heading to the parking area across the street to get Ruru Of course, we soon realized that such a plan was far too much for one day. So we decided to be flexible and wrap up wherever we happened to be by 4 PM. That turned out to be a good call. Back on the road for day 2 of our 3-Day “Respect for the Aged” Road Trip We bought breakfast to go at the McDonald’s along National Road 39 in Kitami City We checked out of Guesthouse Ichibangai at a...