Japan Diaries 4: Day 623
Day 623: July 17, 2023 Monday – Father and Daughter Road Trip 5: Northeastern Hokkaido Trip Day 3 Woke up to a rainy day here in Lake Kutcharo in Hamatombetsu Thankfully, we didn't pitch a tent at the nearby Kutcharo Lakeside Campground Today is Marine Day ( 海の日 ), a special public holiday here in Japan . It also marks the final day of our unforgettable “Northeastern Hokkaido Trip”. We began our day at the picturesque Kutcharo Lakeside Campground in the charming town of Hamatombetsu ( 浜頓別町 ) . Despite the persistent rain, we embraced the adventure that awaited us and made some modifications to our itinerary before embarking on our journey. Hamatombetsu Roadside Station Before bidding farewell to Hamatombetsu , we made a brief stop at the Hamatombetsu Roadside Station . The cold wind at the lakeside campground had made it a challenge to step out of the car, so we took the opportunity to freshen up and organize our belongings for the road ahead at the warmth of the roadsi...
