Hakodate to Toya

Lake Toya, Hokkaido

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October 8th 2008
It was time to move on once again. We took the train from Hakodate to Toya. As Toya train station was not near the Lake Toya, we had the option of waiting for a public bus or taking a cab to Lake Toya where our next lodging was situated. In view of the luggage we had and to avoid any hassle, it was decided that cab was a better choice. It was also because the distance was not too far and the f ... read more

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In 1603, a Tokugawa shogunate (military dictatorship) ushered in a long period of isolation from foreign influence in order to secure its power. For 250 years this policy enabled Japan to enjoy stability and a flowering of its indigenous culture. Fol... ... read more