After visiting Shosanbetsu Onsen, we stopped by Roadside Station Roman Kaido Shosanbetsu for some sweets! This is my second time here, and this time I tried the "Soft Serve Ice Cream - Medium Strawberry" (300 yen). The strawberry flavor was rich and delicious! The size was also good for a medium.

I visited for lunch. I stopped by on my way back from a business trip to Wakkanai. It might be my first time coming during business hours (ﾟoﾟ;; It's a dining room located inside the Roadside Station Romankaodo Shosanbetsu. I came in the early afternoon, so there were many sold-out menu items (ﾟoﾟ;; It seems to be popular! This time, I ordered the "Tempura Soba." The soba was ordinary. It seems like you have to come earlier if you want to eat the delicious menu items. Next time, I want to come around lunchtime. Thank you for the meal٩(๑❛ᴗ❛๑)۶

During my lunch break on my trip to Wakkanai, I stopped by the Michi-no-Eki Roman Kaido Shosanbetsu and tried the unusual "Fugu Dashi Ramen Shio" (650 yen). You purchase a food ticket at the food corner inside the Michi-no-Eki, then place your order. The staff disappeared into the back, leaving me wondering what to do. After some confusion, I managed to order and waited for about 10 minutes for the ramen to arrive. It had been a while since I had eaten shio ramen, so I was looking forward to it. However, after trying it, I felt that it lacked a bit more flavor, and I couldn't really taste the fugu dashi.

"We are traveling along the Romantic Road in Japan, exploring the coastal side of the country. This time, we visited the Michi-no-Eki (Roadside Station) called Romantic Road Shosambetsu. Shosambetsu is known for its blowfish, so we were looking forward to trying it. Despite the rainy weather, the forecast said the rain would clear up as we headed north, and it was true. However, as we left Haboro, the rain started pouring again. Upon arrival, we found the area well-maintained with an observatory, a park golf course, and even hot spring facilities. But for some reason, there were old tires lined up, disrupting the otherwise pleasant scenery. We noticed a go-kart track nearby. We thought the Michi-no-Eki was the hot spring facility, but it turned out to be on the other side of the road. The restaurant we were aiming for was closed for a private event, possibly a memorial service. However, we found out that the actual Michi-no-Eki was located in the adjacent building. They offered Fugu ramen, but they had run out of the salt flavor, so we settled for soy sauce ramen. Despite the situation, we decided to have soft-serve ice cream instead. I must say, the strawberry flavor was outstanding. It wasn't just strawberry-flavored; it tasted like real strawberries. My partner loved it, but it was a bit too intense for me. It was too sour and overwhelmingly strawberry-flavored. I took just one bite and gave up, while my partner finished the whole cone. I think I'll stick to the mixed flavor next time."

This restaurant is located in a roadside station and it's a small one. I stopped by for a break and found out that even in such a small roadside station in Hokkaido, there are delicious dishes. The sweet shrimp in the sweet shrimp bowl was sweet, large, and delicious. It was a cold day so I had it as a set with ramen, and I was very satisfied.

On the way to Wakkanai on the Ororon Line, we took a break at this roadside station famous for stargazing. The soft serve ice cream here is rich in milk flavor, with a strong taste and super delicious!

Soft Serve Ice Cream Mix ===========

I don't understand the taste.

On the way back from Wakkanai, I passed through the Sarobetsu wilderness and headed towards the Orolon Line for lunch. I stopped by a station on the Shosambetsu Road. I had some evening plans, so I couldn't relax too much. I decided to grab a meal here before heading out. There was a ticket vending machine where I found something called "Fugu Dashi Ramen." I couldn't imagine the taste of fugu broth, so I just ordered the salt and soy sauce versions of the Fugu Dashi Ramen. Last time I came here, there was a TV camera crew filming, and a Self-Defense Force member was enjoying the ramen. The ramen arrived in about 10 minutes. It was just a delicious bowl of ramen. Thank you for the meal. But in the end, I still couldn't taste the fugu broth (laughs).

Here at this place, it's located a bit off the main road, right? Even though I've been passing by for many years, this roadside station was the only place I hadn't visited yet. I'm not always in a hurry, but the area around Toyosaki is nice to drive through. There isn't too much traffic, so it's a pleasant drive. I've never had to stop for a bathroom break because I usually enjoy the drive. This time, I decided to stop by out of curiosity. Roadside stations are quite large, aren't they? The neighboring hot spring facility is even bigger and more crowded. I ordered the Fugu soy sauce ramen from the vending machine. I thought it might make for a good conversation topic (laughs). There weren't any other customers, but it took about 8 minutes until the food was ready. It's like a regular diner ramen, nothing special in terms of ingredients. I had to finish off the seaweed first. Despite the Fugu broth, it just tasted like regular seaweed ramen (laughs). I couldn't really taste the Fugu broth. It's light, but it's no different from diner ramen. It tastes more like a soup from a grocery store. And then, the seaweed that I thought I had finished off started multiplying at the bottom of the bowl! It kept increasing, you know. How much seaweed is in this? It turned into a seaweed ramen more than a Fugu broth one. Once it gets to this point, the Fugu doesn't matter anymore. The noodles are a bit too soft, too. If it's like this with soy sauce, I wonder if there would be even less Fugu flavor with miso. It's the off-season and there aren't many customers, so it must be a tough time, but keep up the good work! ♫

I had some business in Haboro and decided to extend my trip to Ichinoseki the next day. My companion wanted to purchase something called "fugu shoyu," as they regretted not being able to buy it when they were younger. We decided to buy it this time to fulfill that regret. It was my first time going north of Haboro on the Orolon Line, and the view was quite impressive. The roadside station opens at 10 a.m. and is filled with various souvenirs. The "fugu shoyu" came in three flavors, each in a 1000ml bottle. Although it's a large size for a souvenir, it's perfect for using at home without hesitation. After much consideration, I purchased the "salt ramen" and "soba dashi." I tried making a warm dipping broth with the "soba dashi" at home, and the mellow fugu flavor was delightful. I'm looking forward to trying the "salt ramen" when it gets colder. The "fugu shoyu" is much richer than store-bought noodle soup base, so it seems like it will last longer than expected. I recommend it to those who enjoy cooking. *There is a "Kanpira-san" on the coast. If you walk down a long staircase from the bungalows and head left along the beach, you will see a bright red torii gate standing in the sea. Be sure to visit it.

A roadside station in Shosambetsu Village with a large hot spring facility in front of it. I was intrigued by the fugu dashi ramen soup and fugu dashi soba broth, but I ended up buying some ice cream produced within the village. There were various flavors available, but I decided to try the mochi flavor. When I took a bite, it was slightly sweet with a rough texture. It seemed like a regular vanilla ice cream at first, and I couldn't quite tell where the mochi flavor was. However, as I finished it... there it was! At the bottom, there were frozen pieces of mochi...!!! (Was it just a coincidence?) The mochi was completely separate from the ice cream, so there was no synergy between them. Do I need to find the right temperature to eat it?

In June 2013, I visited a roadside station in Kamikawa, Hokkaido. Next to the campground, there is an observatory which is also the symbol of the village. I couldn't buy the Fugutako bento box as it is only available on weekends. I tried the "Haskap Ice Cream - Hoshi Dayori" for 250 yen, which had a great flavor of Haskap berries. It was made with local Haskap berries and had a good balance of sweetness and smoothness. I would definitely have it again. I also tried the "Hoshikoshi," a chewy snack made with local Haskap berries, and it had a natural and enjoyable flavor. The "Hoshiko," a simple butter cookie, and the "Roman Hoshi," a madeleine with local Haskap jam, were made by a nearby shop in Haboro-cho. It was a delightful experience enjoying these treats made with local ingredients in Kamikawa. I recommend visiting for a summer camping trip. Enjoy your meal!

Delicious Mochi Ice Cream! @ Michi-no-Eki Shosambetsu, Hatoyama-betsu, Rumoi City If you head north from Hatoyama-betsu in Rumoi City along the Sea of Japan, you will come across the Michi-no-Eki Romankan Michi Shosambetsu. This Michi-no-Eki offers a variety of facilities such as an observatory, hot springs, and a park, making it a well-rounded rest area. One thing you must try when visiting this Michi-no-Eki is the "Mochi Ice Cream." This treat consists of vanilla ice cream filled with chewy pieces of mochi. Not only is the texture enjoyable, but it is also incredibly delicious. The picturesque scenery adds to the experience, making it perfect to enjoy outdoors during the summer. It's like a delicious twist on the classic Yukimi Daifuku ice cream. Recommended: ★★★★☆ Shop Information: Michi-no-Eki Romankan Michi Shosambetsu 153-1 Toyomisaki, Hatoyama-betsu Village, Tomamae District

During Golden Week, I visited Orofure Line and had lunch at Michi no Eki Shosanbetsu. I was looking for something unique since it was a special trip, and I came across something called Teriyaki Fugu Don. I've never tried fugu before, so it was my first attempt. The atmosphere inside the restaurant was calm, but a bit cramped for dining. - Fugu Dashi Shoyu Ramen: I heard that you can eat fugu in Furusambetsu, so I ordered the fugu dashi ramen. To be honest, it tasted like regular shoyu ramen with a hint of seafood flavor. It was a bit salty. - Teriyaki Fugu Don: It was my first time trying fugu, and it was a teriyaki don with white fish meat. The rice had a protein-rich, chewy texture. It was served with wakame miso soup, pickles, and vinegar squid.

I went to the roadside station twice because with the stamp rally, I could get a soft serve ice cream for only 150 yen per book. The first time, I had a regular vanilla, which was delicious, and the second time, I tried the strawberry mix, which was surprisingly rich. If you're going to have soft serve here, I recommend the strawberry flavor.

I tried pumpkin ice cream from various places. It came in a cup and had a pumpkin color. The scent was subtly pumpkin. The taste was not really pumpkin-like, but more like a rich egg yolk flavor. The poor customer service at tourist spots in Hokkaido is evident here. The atmosphere is bad and I can't even rate it. I think it's the worst roadside station and I never want to go there again.