Japan Diaries 4: Day 635
Day 635: July 29, 2023 Saturday – Sibling Road Trip 5 Sibling Road Trip 5 What a beautiful and sunny day it has been! Today was the last full day of my siblings' visit, so we decided to make the most of it with a road trip to the neighboring town of Mashike ( 増毛町 ) . We left Rumoi City ( 留萌市 ) at around 11 AM, excited for the adventures that awaited us. Former Mashike Station The old railway of the Former Rumoi Line Inside the Former Mashike Station Just across the street from the station is the Former Tomidaya Ryokan Inside the Former Tomidaya Ryokan Mashike turned out to be a delightful destination filled with fascinating sites and a rich history. Each stop on our road trip offered something unique to explore and admire. Our first stop was the Former Mashike Station , a beautifully preserved relic of Japan’s railway history. Once a bustling hub for travelers, the station now stands as a nostalgic symbol of Mashike’s past. Kazemachishokudo Information Center V...