What type(s) of travellers would your recommendations for Hokkaido suit?
Hokkaido is perfect for families and those who are into photography and nature.
How long would you recommend for one to spend in Hokkaido?
4 days 3 nights.
What are the top activities in Hokkaido that you would recommend?
1. Momijigari – The viewing of Autumn leaves
Hokkaido University
Sapporo Station
12mins from station
Free entry
Address: 5 Chome Kita 8 Jonishi, Kita, Sapporo, Hokkaido 060-0808, Japan (View on Google Maps)
2. Visit Local Parks
Maruyama-koen Park
Maruyama Koen Station
5mins from station
Free entry
Address: Miyagaoka, Chuo, Sapporo, Hokkaido 064-0959, Japan (View on Google Maps)
3. Sapporo Beer Museum
Sapporo Beer Museum
Higashikuyakusho-mae Station
11mins from station
Free entry, 500yen for guided tour
Recommended:
1. Sapporo beer chocolates
2. Mini sapporo beer (100ml)
Address: 9 Chome-1-1 Kita 7 Johigashi, Higashi Ward, Sapporo, Hokkaido 065-8633, Japan (View on Google Maps)
What are the top food places in Hokkaido that you would recommend?
1. Seafood feast at local markets
Sapporo Central Wholesale Market
Soen Station
12mins from station
Free entry
Recommended:
1. Snow crab/King crab
2. Hokkaido melon
3. Scallops
4. Matcha soft serve
Address: 20 Chome−2, Kita 12 Jonishi, Sapporo, Hokkaido 060-0012, Japan (View on Google Maps)
2. Gyukaku BBQ
Gyukaku BBQ
Sapporo Station
3mins from station
Buffet price: ~3000yen/pax for 90mins
Address: 11 Chome 3, Minami 4 Jonishi, Sapporo, Hokkaido 064-0804, Japan (View on Google Maps)
3. High tea at Shiroi Koibito Park
Shiroi Koibito Chocolate Factory
Miyanosawa Station
5mins from station
Entry fee: 600yen/pax
Recommended
1. High tea set with hot chocolate
Address: 2 Chome-13-30 Miyanosawa 2 Jō, Nishi-ku, Sapporo-shi, Hokkaidō 063-0052, Japan (View on Google Maps)
Any recommendations on where to stay in Hokkaido?
When is a good time of the year to visit?
How should one get around?
Train.
Are there any local norms/cultures that a tourist should be aware of?
What are the acceptable payment currencies and modes?
Cash.
Any other tips/things to be aware of?
How should one stay connected to the internet?
ChangiRecommends WIFI rental. (Away Moments tip: Rent a portable WiFi device that is available for pickup at the airports in Japan, Hong Kong, Malaysia, Singapore, Taiwan).
Cost of Trip
Airfare – return ticket from Singapore to Hokkaido – Singapore Airlines SGD800+
Accommodation – Hotel Mystays Aspen – SGD70 per night – Compare prices here.
Transport – SGD3 to SGD 5 per trip
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