Japan Diaries 4: Day 684
Day 684: September 16, 2023 Saturday – 3-Day “Respect for the Aged Day” Road Trip D1 Day 1 of our 3-day "Respect for the Aged" Road Trip Today has been an absolutely beautiful day, marking the beginning of our 3-Day "Respect for the Aged Day" Road Trip . Our adventure kicked off early, with us rising from our beds in Rumoi City at the serene hour of 4 AM. This early start allowed us to make some final preparations and set out from our home while the world was still draped in the gentle hues of dawn. Driving through National Route 39 , going to Kitami City We hit the road by 5:25 AM , with our first destination set for Kitami City ( 北見市 ) , located in eastern Hokkaido. This wasn’t our first visit—we had previously explored Kitami during a road trip back in September 2022 , and we were excited to be back. Kitami was going to be our base for the day, but since our accommodation wouldn’t be available until 3 PM , we had plenty of time to explore. With a full day ahead,...