We went to "Asahikawa Ramen Tozan-ken" located a 3-minute walk from the Sounkyo Ropeway in Daisetsuzan National Park in Hokkaido. I had the miso ramen for 850 yen with a corn topping for an extra 100 yen, while my friend had the shoyu ramen for 850 yen. The noodles were thin and curly, and the miso ramen had a slightly spicy flavor. It was very delicious!

I visited the restaurant at 2:30 pm in between skiing. This is a place I had visited the previous year as well, where you can choose from soy sauce, miso, salt, and spicy options, offering a wide variety. I ordered the vegetable ramen for 950 yen, along with the grilled dumplings for 600 yen and a beer for 600 yen. The vegetable ramen had plenty of vegetables and was miso-based. However, I felt that the miso flavor was a bit weak compared to my expectations, and it lacked a bit of punch. The grilled dumplings, totaling 5 pieces, had a decent amount of volume. While the food is suitable for eating in between skiing sessions, I don't think it's worth going out of your way for this particular cuisine. Niseko offers various leisure activities throughout the year, so I recommend this place for when you're unsure about what to eat during those times. Thank you for the meal.

Today's second submission by K66. Now, for the first meal on the second day in Hokkaido, I opted for something lighter to keep the cost down, and decided to try Asahikawa Ramen at Tonden. As expected, the quality of Hokkaido ramen is top-notch. Despite the question of why Asahikawa ramen in Niseko, I enjoyed the soy sauce flavor which is said to be the original style.

I had soy sauce ramen for 800 yen. After dinner at an izakaya, I was able to enjoy the best ramen as a perfect way to end the night. I was a bit drunk so I don't remember all the details, but I vividly remember the feeling of happiness from how delicious it was. I would love to visit again when I go to Niseko.

After finishing skiing, I decided to have lunch at a restaurant located about 200m downhill from the ski resort. The restaurant is situated on a street with a slope, so it might be best to change out of ski boots before visiting due to the difficulty of walking. I ordered the "Dosanko Ramen" for 1,000 yen and a beer for 600 yen. The ramen came in four flavors: salt, miso, soy sauce, and spicy. When I asked for a recommendation that would go well with Dosanko Ramen, I was advised to choose soy sauce, so I followed the suggestion. The Dosanko Ramen was unique with scallops and mushrooms, and the addition of butter and corn gave it a Hokkaido touch. The noodles were thin and curly, and the soup was light but balanced with the butter. While there are places to eat ramen within the ski resort, it was convenient to have a genuine ramen shop nearby. This concludes my skiing for the season, but I look forward to coming back next season. Thank you for the meal.