A Weekend of Camping, Dinosaurs, and Unexpected Encounters in Yoichi
O ne of the best camping weekends I’ve had this year was our little trip to Yoichi with my husband, Shingo. Nitori Dinosaur Park in Yoichi Town, Hokkaido I’ve been to this town countless times since 2015, but somehow, every visit gives me another beautiful memory to keep. Yoichi may be a familiar place to me by now, but there is always something new to discover. This was our third time traveling around the area together as a couple. We checked in at a small but unique campsite called PAL Yoichi , located near Yoichi Station. There were only a few campers that day—probably just three families, including us, staying overnight. Yoichi Station The campsite owners were a Japanese couple who originally lived in Sapporo. They would come by whenever they had guests staying at the campsite. They were incredibly friendly and accommodating, which made our stay feel even more comfortable. After checking in and setting up our tent, Shingo and I drove to Yoichi Station to look for a quick lunch. We ...
