Travel: Japan - General

[BBEwee]

MyPillow:

I am interested to know how to book n go kiroro too.

I am also looking at Rusutsu now , doing planning

I have just PM you the transfer and booking of Kiroro.

Hope it help.

[MyPillow]

pineapple tarts:

Hi there,


I am planning for a skiing trip (2A and 2C) to Hokkaido in coming mid Dec. Our very 1st ski experience, I am so nervous. Free & Easy preferred and will probably book with Kiroro resort for 3 nights + another 2 nites in Sapporo. There will be xmas lightup during that period of time. How does that sound? Do give me some tips for those who have been there before. Where can I buy suitable snow shoe & winter wear? I am a little worried if we are too adventurous to do Free & Easy.

Pineapple , I m planning 2 nd week Dec . If u have time she stay in Sapporo for longer days, unless u are going Tokyo. I will be doing full 8 days in Hokkaido including 3 days ski. First time too

I been to Korea, shd be as cold. Must get wool thermal n winter boots for
kids to stay warm. Look out for winter wear sale at Expo or ware house. Get thinsulate waterproof gloves too, Sapporo itself is full of snow

[Kitty]

Any recommendation for hotel that can accomodate 2 adults + 1 child (11 years old) ? Preferred Shinjuku area.


Thank you !

[mum03]

Kitty:

Any recommendation for hotel that can accomodate 2 adults + 1 child (11 years old) ? Preferred Shinjuku area.


Thank you !

On our recent trip in Jun we stayed at Hotel Century Southern Tower. It is just next to Shinjuku Train station. It is very centralised, and all the shoppings are right smack next to it. We did not opt for breakfast as we go down to the Starbucks or McDonald for breakfast, which is just outside the hotel. Takashimaya is just across the bridge from the hotel

The rates were reasonable for 2 Adult and a kid. The hotel lobby starts from 20th Floor onwards. Thus your rooms are all above 20th floor ( request for 30 & abv) cause on a clear day you could see the Sky Tree from your room, or Mt Fuji. It depends where your rooms are situated (western or southern) view.

Hope it helps

[Kitty]

I noticed SQ has very lousy timing to Tokyo. I certainly do not want to arrive midnight and having to take the taxi to city.


May I know which airline offers direct flight to Tokyo at good timings ?

[pineapple tarts]

[quote=\"MyPillow


Pineapple , I m planning 2 nd week Dec . If u have time she stay in Sapporo for longer days, unless u are going Tokyo. I will be doing full 8 days in Hokkaido including 3 days ski. First time too

I been to Korea, shd be as cold. Must get wool thermal n winter boots for
kids to stay warm. Look out for winter wear sale at Expo or ware house. Get thinsulate waterproof gloves too, Sapporo itself is full of snow :)[/quote]

Hello MyPillow,
I am only going in 2nd week Dec. I was checking at Rusutsu too. More activities available than Kiroro but further. So haven't decide yet. Have u book the air ticket? I will stay in Hokkaido, not going to Tokyo. Free and easy trip = nervous. I hope to see the x'mas lightup at Sapporro too! And a day in Otaru (must buy le tao cheesecake)...

[chixchix]

Hi how do we get to Sapporo from Singapore ? is it going to be super cold ? How far is Sapporo from Tokyo itself ?


Any nice scenic trains to take ?

[jazz]

Kitty:

I noticed SQ has very lousy timing to Tokyo. I certainly do not want to arrive midnight and having to take the taxi to city.


May I know which airline offers direct flight to Tokyo at good timings ?

Hi kitty,
We fly Delta many times n agree with u SQ timing to Tokyo not very attractive esp promo rates. If u don't mind, delta leaves sin at 6am or 6:15am n reach tokyo at around 2pm tokyo time n just nice to check in at 3pm as need to take another fast train to city area for another 45mins to 1hr. Flying back to Sin will b in the evening at around 6pm n reach Sin early in the morning at 1am. Delta so far offers the lowest price at S$633 incl taxes depends on which day u dep n arrive :). Enjoy yr trip!

[jjxy mum]

chixchix:

Hi how do we get to Sapporo from Singapore ? is it going to be super cold ? How far is Sapporo from Tokyo itself ?


Any nice scenic trains to take ?

Hi,
We ever took JR train from Tokyo(or Osaka) to Sapporro .. but that was 4-5 yrs back.
The whole journey took about 10 hrs. We need to transfer 3 different of trains in order to reach Sapporo JR station. There isnt much to see when you are in Tokyo areas..only houses and factories. While reaching Sapporo, the trains travel closer to the coastal line, you can see padi fields and the coastal scene.

[chixchix]

Hi so what do you suggest, take a flight to where to reach Sapporo ? I am now confused whether to spend time in Tokyo itself or go to Sapporo.