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三国峠は積雪1メートルに

The content of today's blog is about this morning's view of Mikuni Pass in Hokkaido, Japan, and the Taushubetsu bridge as well.
From the Mikuni Pass we have a vast view of the sea of forests that are one of the beautiful places in the Japan.
The Taushubetsu bridge is currently mostly under the ice. However, it will gradually appear in the future. The bridge sinks into the water and then reappears. It is rare even in Japan. For this reason, the bridge is also called the "Phantom Bridge.
These are rare photos of the Taushubetsu bridge covered with snow and ice. Please do not miss the images.


At Mikuni Pass, Hokkaido, Japan
At Mikuni Pass, Hokkaido, Japan

先日降った大雪で、三国峠の積雪はすでに1メートル近くになりました。積み上げられた雪は人の背丈を優に超えています。

View of the national road to Mikuni Pass, Hokkaido.
View of the national road to Mikuni Pass, Hokkaido.

車道脇の斜面には湿った雪が厚く積もっていて、今にも雪崩が起こりそうな緊張感があります。

The Mikuni Pass overlooks the Sea of Trees. This is the Tokachi Mitsumata Basin, a caldera formed 500,000 years ago.
The Mikuni Pass overlooks the Sea of Trees. This is the Tokachi Mitsumata Basin, a caldera formed 500,000 years ago.

樹海の木々には雪があまり残っておらず、黒々とした森に変わっていました。

Snow-covered forest
Snow-covered forest

標高の高い地点の木々は白く姿を変えています。

The patterns created by snow, ice and water.
The patterns created by snow, ice and water.

糠平湖では氷の範囲がだいぶ広がってきました。このあとの冷え込み次第では数日のうちに全面が結氷しそうです。

The Taushubetsu bridge, which has gradually begun to reappear, is now covered with snow.
The Taushubetsu bridge, which has gradually begun to reappear, is now covered with snow.

湖上を横断してタウシュベツ川橋梁まで行けるのは、年が明けてしばらく経ってからになりそうです。


This video shows the Taushubetsu bridge taken last week. You can see how the bridge is gradually emerging as the days go by.