Tag: Japan

Back to Tokyo

ByTravelling Minion May 21, 2023 0 Comments
I have a late morning Shinkansen departure booked as I am heading back to Tokyo today.  So after a bit of a sleep in and a lazy start to the day, I check out of my hotel and make the short walk to the JR Train station in Hakodate. As I have a bit of time before boarding my train I spend the half hour exploring the station a little. I take some time to browse and pick up an ekiben for the journey...

Hakodate

ByTravelling Minion May 14, 2023 1 Comment
Hokuto Limited Express Sadly, my time in Sapporo is at an end and I need to make my way south to Hakodate. There are no shinkansen trains on the island of Hokkaido itself so the trip between Sapporo and Hakodate will take roughly four hours on the Hokuto Limited Express. Regardless, I'm fairly excited for this part of the journey. In my research this train trip is supposed to be incredibly...

The Nikka Yoichi Distillery & Otaru

ByTravelling Minion May 7, 2023 0 Comments
The train to Otaru and Yoichi Today I am taking a day trip from Sapporo to Yoichi. I will be visiting the Nikka Yoichi Distillery. Ever since becoming a fan of Whisky, Japanese Whisky has held a special place for as long as I can remember. On my first visit to Japan one of my fondest memories is visiting the Suntory Yamazaki Whisky Museum. So knowing that I will be in the vicinity of another...

The Sapporo Beer Museum

ByTravelling Minion April 30, 2023 1 Comment
I only have one major item on the itinerary today. That is to visit the Sapporo Beer Museum. Sapporo Beer is one of my favourite beverages and having an opportunity to visit their home is as close to a "must visit" as anything else on this trip! Since it's a pretty light schedule I sleep in a little before heading out in the late morning. One of the great things about Japan is that their...

The Sapporo Snow Festival

ByTravelling Minion April 23, 2023 4 Comments
One of the main reasons for me being in Japan is the Sapporo Snow Festival. This is something that's been on my list ever since I first came to Japan in 2017. Being someone who prefers the colder climates, the Snow festival has my name written all over it! As with most things, the Snow festival has been cancelled during the pandemic. But I'm here now and I'm excited to explore! The Snow festival...

Hakone

ByTravelling Minion April 16, 2023 0 Comments
Hakone Round Course Today I am leaving Tokyo and spending an evening in Hakone. The Hakone region is known for it's hot springs and is a popular destination nearby to Tokyo. Part of my plan is to make my way around the Hakone Round Course. This is a series of different transportation methods that take you around the region. It includes a bus, ship, ropeway, cable car and train. All of these...