Monday, March 24, 2025

Hokkaido, Japan: Hotel Forza Sapporo


Hotel Forza Sapporo Station
  
Address: 2 Chome-1-1 Kita 3 Jonishi, Chuo Ward, Sapporo, Hokkaido 060-0003, Japan

Nikka Yoichi Distillery

 


Go beyond the Nikka billboard found in Susukino junction. 

Otaru, Japan: Ropeway to Mt. Tengu

 


Take the ropeway going to Mt. Tengu.




Otaru, Japan: Sakaimachi street

 


Go to Sakaimachi street to visit glass museums, music box museum, old buildings converted to restaurants and shops. 

Hokkaido, Japan: Things to do in Otaru




Things to do in Otaru

Sunday, March 23, 2025

Japan: A sip of magic in Otaru

 


Bikkuri Donkey - びっくりドンキー小樽運河店
Location: 5-4 Minatomachi, Otaru, Hokkaido 047-0007, Japan
Food: hamburger steak topped with grated Japanese radish and served with rice and salad, oolong tea
Personal preference: 10 out of 10

Otaru, Japan: Hotel Dormy Inn Premium


Location: Just across the JR Otaru station and Otaru Bus terminal.

Japan: Otaru and Sapporo - 6 days Itinerary and Expenses


Thanks to Cebu Pacific for finally having a direct flight from Manila to Sapporo.  This skips the waiting game at the airport since there's no need for connecting flights from other entry points like Tokyo or Osaka.  

Travel Date: 15-20 March, 2025

Tuesday, March 4, 2025