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Day 12 - Hakodate to Otaru via Sapporo

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December 27th 2013
I'm finally at the last few days of my trip. Otaru is the last town I am stopping at. I took an early train (0830) from Hakodate back to Sapporo because there are only a few shuttle bus from Otaruchikko station to the hotel I am staying. I guess I should correct myself - I didn't stay at hotels whilst I was in Sounkyo and Abashiri, they are more like resorts. You can a ... read more

Asia » Japan » Hokkaido » Otaru

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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