Great Deal: AYA Niseko and Ski Package

Great Deal: AYA Niseko and Ski Package

Hello all! I’m selling a great package of AYA Niseko and skiing at Niseko (Hokkaido, Japan). Valid for stay in February and March 2017. Note: Only one package available. Image Credit: Hotels.com Package includes: 3 nights stay in a 3-bedroom condo (3 bedrooms and 2 

One Day Guide: Things to do in Otaru (Japan, Hokkaido)

One Day Guide: Things to do in Otaru (Japan, Hokkaido)

Otaru (小樽) is a port town steeped in rich history and home to many beautiful architecture along the picturesque canal and the busy Sakaimachi street. These rows of stone buildings were mainly former warehouses and office buildings of shipping and trade companies. They were left behind from the 

Kitaichi Glass Otaru (Hokkaido, Japan)

Kitaichi Glass Otaru (Hokkaido, Japan)

Other than the desserts and music boxes, you can also find beautiful glassware in Otaru. Kitaichi Glass (“Kitaichi”) with a century-long history is the most famous and oldest place in Otaru to discover this glassy treasure. Kitaichi is the pioneer of Otaru glass when it began in 1901 with the manufacturing 

Otaru Music Box Museum (Hokkaido, Japan)

Otaru Music Box Museum (Hokkaido, Japan)

Other than the desserts and exquisite glassware, you can also find beautiful music boxes in Otaru. Otaru Music Box Museum is a must go place if you ever visit Otaru. Also, under the same umbrella of Orgel Doh Group, there are a few other places related to music box. 

What to Eat in Otaru? | Desserts Edition

What to Eat in Otaru? | Desserts Edition

As mentioned in my previous post of what to eat in Otaru, we stayed for a night at Dormy Inn Premium Otaru because we were making our way to Sapporo from Niseko. Hence we were able to start our day early at Sankaku Fish Market before the Sapporo crowd arrived. Yeap, most people come to Otaru 

5 Places to Eat in Otaru (Hokkaido, Japan)

5 Places to Eat in Otaru (Hokkaido, Japan)

Coming from Niseko where we skied for the first time, we would pass through Otaru before reaching Sapporo. Otaru is usually a day trip from Sapporo, but since we were on the way, we stayed one night at Dormy Inn Premium Otaru. It was a good thing, because 

First Timer: Skiing at Niseko

First Timer: Skiing at Niseko

Whether you are skiing at Niseko (Hokkaido) or elsewhere, here are some useful pointers based on our skiing experience at Niseko. Simply skip the first part about ski rental if you’re not skiing at Niseko. It was our first time skiing and it was tiring but so fun! Moreover, 

First Timer’s Guide: 8 Ski Terms and Lingo

First Timer’s Guide: 8 Ski Terms and Lingo

Is it your first time skiing? Have you come across ski terms you don’t understand? Here’s a quick rundown that’s useful for first timers. I came across the last term often while researching for my FIRST ski trip. p.s. You can always drop by another post if you want to know