Tag: Accommodation (JP)

Accommodation in Kumamoto: Airbnb Review

Accommodation in Kumamoto: Airbnb Review

We were looking for accommodation in Kumamoto two months before our stay. However, 90% of the hotels in Kumamoto was booked out, and none left for our budget range. So we went looking through the Airbnb listing, and alas, there were not many options too! 

Overview Itinerary of Northern Kyushu, Japan (Winter/Spring 2018)

Overview Itinerary of Northern Kyushu, Japan (Winter/Spring 2018)

Travelling with an Infant to Northern Kyushu (Japan)  Be sure to bookmark this page as I update my Itinerary of Northern Kyushu. It’s our first trip with Baby Evangeline and we went to a cold place for a road trip. What were we thinking of?! Baby Evangeline 

Ki Niseko Review (Ski-in Ski-out Hotel)

Ki Niseko Review (Ski-in Ski-out Hotel)

With day plans to ski or snowboard on Niseko’s powdery snow, it’s vital to find a place to rest those tired muscles on a comfortable bed. Better still, soak them in an onsen. Before you search for that perfect accommodation, make your planning easier by reading where 

Where to Stay in Niseko?

Where to Stay in Niseko?

Niseko is a town located in Hokkaido, Japan. Famous for its ski resorts in Japan, there are endless light powder snow, spectacular backdrop, long ski runs, trail skis and many after-ski activities. I assume you already have plans to ski or snowboard on Niseko’s powdery 

Review: Takinoya Bekkan Tamanoyu (Noboribetsu)

Review: Takinoya Bekkan Tamanoyu (Noboribetsu)

About Takinoya Bekkan Tamanoyu A main reason why we chose Noboribetsu Onsen Town over Toyako with Lake Toya is because we wanted to stay in a ryokan. So, we ended up at Takinoya Bekkan Tamanoyu (滝乃家別館 玉乃湯) at Noboribetsu. Read the previous post for the decision process and 

Tomamu Resort Tower (Hokkaido, Japan)

Tomamu Resort Tower (Hokkaido, Japan)

We detoured to Tomamu from the route of ‘Sapporo – Noboribetsu – Niseko’. This detour costs us about an additional S$100+/pax! So what’s the big deal at Tomamu? I wanted to visit the ICE VILLAGE! Read about our ice village experience. First up, if you are planning to go Tomamu, 

Richmond Hotel Sapporo Ekimae: Review

Accommodation Review of Richmond Hotel Sapporo Ekimae Double Room (Non-Smoking): sapporo-ekimae.richmondhotel.jp; booked via booking.com Price: ¥7,000 per night (~S$88) Duration: 1 night in March 2016 (Friday night) Saving Tip: We saved quite a bit by using Shopback (booking.com) to book our accommodation. We got a 6% 

Review: Dormy Inn Premium Otaru

Review: Dormy Inn Premium Otaru

Accommodation Review of Dormy Inn Premium Otaru Double Room (Non-Smoking): hotespa.net/hotels/otaru; booked via booking.com* Price: ¥8,990 per night (~S$113), price before cashback* Duration: 1 night in March 2016 (Thursday night) Saving Tip: We saved quite a bit by using Shopback (booking.com) to book our accommodation. We