Friday, August 22, 2008

Hokkaido Hokkaido

My Itinerary to Hokkaido!

  • 7 Aug - Departed from Terminal 3 of Changi Airport on SQ638 (A380) @ 11.40pm
  • 8 Aug - Arrive at Narita Airport @ 7.30am and took the Limousine Bus to Haneda Airport to catch a domestic flight SKY715 @1.10pm on SkyMark to New Chitose Airport and onto Sapporo via the JR
  • 9 Aug - Off to visit Farm Tomita at Furano! Hunted for the famous Ramen Alley in Sapporo
  • 10 Aug - Off to Hakodate explored the whole of Hakodate on foot and took the ropeway up Mt Hakodate for the night view
  • 11 Aug - Lake Toya, Ryokan stay and Fireworks!
  • 12 Aug - Shopping at Sapporo and Chitose
  • 13 Aug - Departed from New Chitose Airport for Haneda Airport, shopping at Ueno
  • 14 Aug - Breakfast at Tsujiki, Asakusa, Yurakocho
  • 15 Aug - Departed from Narita Airport on SQ637 @11.30am for Changi Airport

Useful tips

  • Strict hotel check-in and check-out times: Check-in from 2-3pm and Check-out at 10am
  • Ask for the name of your Hotels in Japanese characters when making your reservation
  • Check on frequency and timings of trains and buses
  • Estimate time required for travelling from place to place
  • Decide on airport transfers by rail or airport limousine in advance
  • Japan is an hour ahead of Singapore
  • Need to convert your driver's licence to international licence for driving in Japan
  • End of summer sale for clothes in Japan during this period so pack an extra bag!
  • Shopping @ the Airport malls in Japan is a must so go early to the airport especially @ New Chitose

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