I don't really consider myself to be a tourist when I'm walking around Shinkotoni or anywhere in Kita ward for that matter. I will admit to feeling out of place on the other side of town though. Hiragishi, Makomanai, and Toyohira are just names to me. Hokkaido is a rather large island compared to where I grew up and even after 20 years here, I occasionally find a place that has somehow eluded me. Last weekend, I went to one of those places.
Orofure Pass is a road that goes through some of the most scenic points I've ever been to in Hokkaido. It is a winding, dangerous road that is closed during the winter months, at least during the night. I think Horohoro mountain, Shiratakidake, and Mt. Orofure are the mountains it goes through from Lake Toya to Noboribetsu. I started in Noboribetsu and went toward Lake Toya in the afternoon which, unfortunately, left me looking directly into the setting sun. I definitely think starting from Noboribetsu and heading toward Lake Toya in the morning will give you the optimal light for viewing the magnificent beauty of Hokkaido.
Touristly,
Pat
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