In July we had a wonderful time in Japan. This was our second 2.5 weeks trip to Japan and for this trip our focus was on summer festivals (Narita & Sawara) and summer flowers and nature in Hokkaido. Like our first…
Day 17: Going Home
Plan for the day This was our the final day in Japan and the end of our 17 day DIY trip. We would be driving from from Otaru to New Chitose Airport, fly out of New Chitose Airport into Narita…
Day 16: A second day In Otaru
Plan for the day Our plan was to spend the whole day sightseeing the the town of Otaru. The places of interest were Fish Market, Otaru Music Box Museum, Mount Tengu and Otaru Tide Festival Parade. Except for Mount Tengu…
Day 15: Cape Kamui to Otaru
Our Plan for the day Our original plan was to drive from Shakotan Town of Otaru in the morning. The distance was about 435km and the drive would take about a hour to complete. Along the way we intended to stop…
Day 14: Cape Kamui & Shakotan Coast
Our plan for the day Our plan was to drive from Niseko to Shakotan Peninsula which was about 160km apart. We intended to visit two of its more famous sights which were Cape Kamui and Shimanui Coast. After that we…
Day 13: Lake Onuma, Niseko
Our Plan for the day We planned to drive from Hakodate to Onuma Lake and then to Niseko. The total distance would be about 180 km. Our first stop would be Lake Onuma and the rest of the stops would be…
Day 12: Day 2 in Hakodate
Plan for the day The plan was to sightsee Hakodate city. The places we intended to visit were mainly around the Bay areas these would include: morning market, red brick houses, slopes of Motomachi Since all these places were not…
Day 11: Mt Usu & Hakodate
Our Plan for the day Our original plan was to leave for Hakodate first thing in the morning. The distance was estimated to be about 165 km and the driving duration between 2 to 3 hours depending on whether we…
Day 10: Noboribetsu to Lake Toya
Our Plan for the day We planned to drive westward towards Noboribetsu Onsen and spend half a day exploring Hell valley and its surrounding areas. In the afternoon we would visit Lake Kuttara which was practically next to the hell…
Day 9: Back to Chitose
Plan for the day We planned to drive back to Chitose which was about 350 km from west of Kushiro. The driving route would be long and tedious as there were not many nice places to stop and sightsee. The 350…
Day 8: Sakura Falls, Lake Mashu to Kushiro Wetland
Our Plan for the day Our plan was to drive southward to Kushiro City which was 130km away. We intended to make 5 stops to see: salmon migration at Sakura Falls clearest caldera lake at Lake Mashu red crown crane…
Day 7: Shiretoko Natural Park (World Heritage)
Our Plan for the day Our plan was to spend the whole day exploring Shiretoko National Park. There are many sightseeing spots on the Shiretoko Peninsula, some of which have to be explored by boats. We intended to visit four…
Day 6: Wakka Wild Flower Garden, Cape Notoro to Lake Tofutsu
Our Plan for the day Our plan was to drive from Lake Saroma to Wakka Natural Wild Flower Garden then to Cape Notoro. After the cape we planned to visit a fruit farm before proceeding to Lake Tofutsu. The final…
Day 5: Going Eastward Sounkyo & Lake Saroma
Our Plan for the day Our plan was to drive from Asahikawa City to Sounkyo Onsen and then to Lake Saroma. The complete journey would be about 200km. It would be a long drive and based on google map the…
Day 4: Exploring Farmlands & Going Up a Mountain
Our Plan for the day Our original plan for the day was to go up Mount Asahidake immediately after breakfast. We could spend half a day up the mountain or a full day if we felt that there was more…
Day 3: Lavender Farms
Plan for the day We planned to fly into New Chitose International Airport (Hokkaido) early in the morning. Then we would drive northeast to Furano to visit some lavender farms. After the lavender farms we would drive north to Biei…
Day 2: Sawara Town
Plan for the day Our plan was to visit another Festival and this time we would be visiting the Sawara Matsuri. The sightseeing at Sawara Area would include Katori Jingu Shrine The scenic Tone River bank of Sawara Area in…
Day 1: Singapore to Narita
Plan for the day To fly from Singapore to Tokyo (Narita) in the early morning. To go by bus or subway from Narita International Airport to our Hotel in Narita City. To take part in the Narita Gion Festival for…