Hokkaido Shinkansen: Travel from Tokyo to Hokkaido

Hokkaido Shinkansen: Travel from Tokyo to Hokkaido

When we were in Japan end-Feb, early-Mar, Hokkaido Shinkansen (Bullet Train) has not opened. But we did see a huge countdown clock at JR Sapporo for the Shinkansen’s opening on 26 March 2016. It sounded like a big deal! Of course, Hokkaido Shinkansen is only 

5 Food You Must Eat in Sapporo, Hokkaido

5 Food You Must Eat in Sapporo, Hokkaido

Japan is a country full of oishiii food! So I did some research online before going to sieve out the best from the good. We had very limited time in Sapporo, so I made sure we get to eat some of the food you must 

Top 5 Things To Do In New Chitose Airport Sapporo

Top 5 Things To Do In New Chitose Airport Sapporo

So what are the things to do in New Chitose Airport Sapporo? Firstly, EAT! We arrived at New Chitose Airport in time for dinner! It was a long flight from Singapore, with a transfer at Narita Airport. There are many things to do at the 

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 

Review of Yokoso SIM Card in Japan (Tokyo and Hokkaido)

Review of Yokoso SIM Card in Japan (Tokyo and Hokkaido)

My husband and I decided to each get a Yokoso SIM Card to travel around Hokkaido and Tokyo. My husband got the 15-day SIM card for the whole Japan trip, while I got a 8-day card for our 8.5 days stay in Hokkaido. And for the rest 

Overview Japan Itinerary: Hokkaido and Tokyo (Winter/Spring 2016)

Overview Japan Itinerary: Hokkaido and Tokyo (Winter/Spring 2016)

Japan Itinerary Be sure to bookmark this page as I update this page of my Japan Itinerary with useful tips and navigation around Hokkaido and Tokyo. Find out interesting attractions to visit, accommodation to stay and food to eat. Useful Travel Information Important Tips for Winter 

My Top 3 Dream Stays in Niseko, Japan

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. Niseko’s ski resorts are all located on Mount Annupuri. The three major resorts,