Leaving Sapporo we headed south towards Lake Toya. On the way we visited the Ainu village. The Ainu people were the natives of Hokkaido. Due to intense discrimination the language died out as nobody wanted to use it. There was no more pure blooded Ainus left due to intermarriage.

Next stop was the local bear ranch. The Japs raise them for meat. But the bears here are fun as they will beg you to throw them an apple by waving at you.

Next stop was Hakkodate and we were to spend at least 4 hours on the road. It was retty scenic ide as we drove along the coastal road. The coast was dotted by small fishing villages. it was already dark when we reached the city. We when up to the Mount Hokkodate to seee the nite view of the city. We had our dinner at the wharves where a big crowd had gathered to see the fireworks.