Advice on Honeymoon - Hokkaido
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Hi hushy,
i been there 2x...once in central and south, the other towards west side...both seld driving.
Whatever the places your tour agency goes are the common onces that should visit eg...otaru canal, glass museum, fox farm, bear farm, their native village, cheese and ice cream factory etc
i been there 2x...once in central and south, the other towards west side...both seld driving.
Whatever the places your tour agency goes are the common onces that should visit eg...otaru canal, glass museum, fox farm, bear farm, their native village, cheese and ice cream factory etc
Hi husky, no convenient to fax to me & their websites are "down" so thot u gals can email me. But is ok, mayb will pay them a visit tis wkend.
Hi S&H, would it be very boring to go Hokkaido for 7days cos I hv frens telling me i so boring to stay so many days there etc....
Hi S&H, would it be very boring to go Hokkaido for 7days cos I hv frens telling me i so boring to stay so many days there etc....
Hi brides08,
boring ?!
What do you want to see in Hokkaido?
hokkaid is so big...can move from places to places. many tour agency spend at least 7D5N there
Hokkaido is known for its landscape, delicious sea food...great if u likes japanese food.
i ate their uni (sea urchin) ..super cheap compare to here
boring ?!
What do you want to see in Hokkaido?
hokkaid is so big...can move from places to places. many tour agency spend at least 7D5N there
Hokkaido is known for its landscape, delicious sea food...great if u likes japanese food.
i ate their uni (sea urchin) ..super cheap compare to here
waiwai,
Didn't see any boots at bata compasspoint. Anyway that outlet doesn't have varieties... dunno about other branches.. my friend say she got her boots from isetan and metro.. but i also didn't see any at metro compasspoint haha.. went timberland and aiyoh cannot leh, it cost around $299!!
Didn't see any boots at bata compasspoint. Anyway that outlet doesn't have varieties... dunno about other branches.. my friend say she got her boots from isetan and metro.. but i also didn't see any at metro compasspoint haha.. went timberland and aiyoh cannot leh, it cost around $299!!
Ladies,
My date of departure to hokkaido with dynasty is 3 dec.. itinerary is as follows:
Day 1: Nite flight with JAL
Day 2: Tokachigawa Hot Spring Resort (overnight)
Day 3: Ikeda Winery Castle, Sounkyo Gorge (overnight at Grand Sounkyo)
Day 4: Ice Pavilion, Asahikawa, Otokoyama Sake Brewery Museum, Sapporo City, Odori Park, Sapporo TV Tower, Tokeidai Clock Tower (overnight at Apa Sapporo)
Day 5: Otaru, Kitaichi Glass Complex, Otaru Orgel Doh, Ishiya Chocolate Factory, Lake Toya, Mount Showa (overnight at Kitazawa Spa Resort)
Day 6: Noboribetsu Jigoku-Dani Valley, Shiraoi Ainu Village, Chitose, Salmon Aquarium (overnight at Chitose Urben)
Day 7: Evening flight with JAL
My date of departure to hokkaido with dynasty is 3 dec.. itinerary is as follows:
Day 1: Nite flight with JAL
Day 2: Tokachigawa Hot Spring Resort (overnight)
Day 3: Ikeda Winery Castle, Sounkyo Gorge (overnight at Grand Sounkyo)
Day 4: Ice Pavilion, Asahikawa, Otokoyama Sake Brewery Museum, Sapporo City, Odori Park, Sapporo TV Tower, Tokeidai Clock Tower (overnight at Apa Sapporo)
Day 5: Otaru, Kitaichi Glass Complex, Otaru Orgel Doh, Ishiya Chocolate Factory, Lake Toya, Mount Showa (overnight at Kitazawa Spa Resort)
Day 6: Noboribetsu Jigoku-Dani Valley, Shiraoi Ainu Village, Chitose, Salmon Aquarium (overnight at Chitose Urben)
Day 7: Evening flight with JAL
michiko,
Me and hubby just got our winter wear from coldwear at plaza sing.. that day happened to have 50% discount for certain winterwear.. so we grabbed one each
Waterproof and can tahan less than 0 deg celsius. Mine cost about $90 after discount and my hubby's one about $80.
We have scarves and gloves already so no need to buy.. i have yet to get thermal wear, thermal packs, boots and socks.. headache ah!
Me and hubby just got our winter wear from coldwear at plaza sing.. that day happened to have 50% discount for certain winterwear.. so we grabbed one each
Waterproof and can tahan less than 0 deg celsius. Mine cost about $90 after discount and my hubby's one about $80.
We have scarves and gloves already so no need to buy.. i have yet to get thermal wear, thermal packs, boots and socks.. headache ah!
irenepeh80
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Dear all,
I am thinking of going to hokkaido end of oct this year. Any kind souls can tell me what is the weather like?
thank you
I am thinking of going to hokkaido end of oct this year. Any kind souls can tell me what is the weather like?
thank you
hi kk, wow..u got great deal.
yest went mustafa to see the winter wear..heard from a fren is very cheap there.. But variety is quite limited. My hubby managed to buy one at only $59. Din manage to find one for myself.
Bought thermal wear each.
bride08, below is my itinerary:
Day 1: Sg to Chitose
Day 2: Chitose - Otaru - Sapporo
visit Salmon Aquarium, Otaru Music Box Museum. Mt Moiwa
Day 3: Sapporo - Furano - Biei - Sounkyo
Visit white chocolate factory, Odori Park, Hokkaido Jingu, Japanese Hot spring bath
Day 4: Sounkyo - Asahikawa
Visit Sounkyo Gorge, Asahikawa zoo
Day 5: Asahikawa - Noboribetsu
Visit Shiraoi Ainu Village, Noboribetsu
Day 6: Boboribetsu - Sapporo
Visit Japan Beer factory, Nijo Fresh Seafood Market, Susukino Ramen Alley, shop at Tanuki Koji Shopping Arcade
Day 7: Sapporo
F&E shopping
Day 8: Shanghai
Free and Easy
Day 9: Shanghai
yest went mustafa to see the winter wear..heard from a fren is very cheap there.. But variety is quite limited. My hubby managed to buy one at only $59. Din manage to find one for myself.
Bought thermal wear each.
bride08, below is my itinerary:
Day 1: Sg to Chitose
Day 2: Chitose - Otaru - Sapporo
visit Salmon Aquarium, Otaru Music Box Museum. Mt Moiwa
Day 3: Sapporo - Furano - Biei - Sounkyo
Visit white chocolate factory, Odori Park, Hokkaido Jingu, Japanese Hot spring bath
Day 4: Sounkyo - Asahikawa
Visit Sounkyo Gorge, Asahikawa zoo
Day 5: Asahikawa - Noboribetsu
Visit Shiraoi Ainu Village, Noboribetsu
Day 6: Boboribetsu - Sapporo
Visit Japan Beer factory, Nijo Fresh Seafood Market, Susukino Ramen Alley, shop at Tanuki Koji Shopping Arcade
Day 7: Sapporo
F&E shopping
Day 8: Shanghai
Free and Easy
Day 9: Shanghai
michiko,
Any idea how many sets of thermal wear to buy?? Very expensive leh!! They say no need to wear thermal pants.. just the thermal top will do.. true?
U must buy the the chocolate cookies from the factory!! Very nice!!!! Irresistible in fact heehee...
Oh my ice pavilion may be replaced by the zoo.. because since it is winter, no need to visit the ice pavilion i supposed
Any idea how many sets of thermal wear to buy?? Very expensive leh!! They say no need to wear thermal pants.. just the thermal top will do.. true?
U must buy the the chocolate cookies from the factory!! Very nice!!!! Irresistible in fact heehee...
Oh my ice pavilion may be replaced by the zoo.. because since it is winter, no need to visit the ice pavilion i supposed
kk, i only bought one set. The one mustafa selling is long sleeve.. both shirt and pants. Think is $24.90 if i remember correctly. For me, i will wear the pants cos i very scare of cold! rrrrrrr.... i guess i will still wear a jean with the thermal wear inside. The thermal wear is tight fitting so shdnt be a problem. i thinking to buy another set, see whether can find a three quarter thermal pants. I also need to buy boots cos my fren said it will be very slippery during winter.
S&H,
I dunno leh.. once it is winter, the itinerary is changed from ice pavilion to the zoo..
michiko,
There is this "wintertime" shop at vivocity.. u may like to take a look.. my hubby popped by yesterday and bought gloves for me and himself. Leather ones.. not cheap though.. more than $30 each pair.. mine around $40+...
And my hubby said he saw boots and socks selling there too.. and the boots are from timberland.. so since they are sold at such shops, i think should be suitable ba..
Hey, do we need to cover the head and ears??
I dunno leh.. once it is winter, the itinerary is changed from ice pavilion to the zoo..
michiko,
There is this "wintertime" shop at vivocity.. u may like to take a look.. my hubby popped by yesterday and bought gloves for me and himself. Leather ones.. not cheap though.. more than $30 each pair.. mine around $40+...
And my hubby said he saw boots and socks selling there too.. and the boots are from timberland.. so since they are sold at such shops, i think should be suitable ba..
Hey, do we need to cover the head and ears??
hanabiwaiwai
New Member
hi... just to share wat i wore during my trip last dec: thermal + fleece + jacket + ear cover + boots + wool socks + PVC gloves... most of the stuffs are from cold wear, boots from bata.
i brought 2 thermal top and 1 thermal pant for 7 days... since it is so cold, it is unlikely to sweat (think i sweat a bit while playing snow mobile haha)
i brought 2 thermal top and 1 thermal pant for 7 days... since it is so cold, it is unlikely to sweat (think i sweat a bit while playing snow mobile haha)
hanabiwaiwai
New Member
hi kk... for me, i am very scared of cold weather, so i chose to wear fleece. but think it is fine to wear knitted long sleeve top with jacket as long as u wear thermal inside...
I went to cold wear over the weekend.. spent over $300+, bought 2 jackets, 4 pair of socks, 2 scarf, glove, 2 ski pants, 1 hat. most of the items i bought got 50% discount. I din buy the ear muffs as the hat is able to cover my ears.
Now only left boots to buy..yet to find a good one.
Now only left boots to buy..yet to find a good one.
hi
just book my hokkaido trip with CTC and hopefully can extend my stay at tokyo after the tour....
may i know what kind of cold weather clothes must we buy...i am goin to Hokkaido in mid dec...
btw...no need to bring lots of normal clothings right coz weather so cold our body also seldom perspire...
also besides cold wear in Plaza Sing, where can we purchase our winter clothes?...normally wat u guys wear over the thermal clothes?..eg jeans for bottom and knitted wear for top?
also if we buy now...will it be cheaper as compare we buy say in Novemember?
just book my hokkaido trip with CTC and hopefully can extend my stay at tokyo after the tour....
may i know what kind of cold weather clothes must we buy...i am goin to Hokkaido in mid dec...
btw...no need to bring lots of normal clothings right coz weather so cold our body also seldom perspire...
also besides cold wear in Plaza Sing, where can we purchase our winter clothes?...normally wat u guys wear over the thermal clothes?..eg jeans for bottom and knitted wear for top?
also if we buy now...will it be cheaper as compare we buy say in Novemember?
i book my at 2493 including all discount and taxes...as i will be leaving in Dec...the extension of my air tic for my stay in tokyo, we will have to pay SGD75 for each and the hotel cost abt SGD200-300 per nite and transfer per way thru bus or train to tokyo city from narita is abt SGD100 and back to narita airport is another SGD100...therefore all in all i will need to fork out another SGD950 (excluding meal and buying things)for my 3D 2N extension in tokyo after my tour package...
the prices will increase during NATAS coz the group of all agency are fully book or they have more then 10 pax already...so after the grp is confirm, normally they dun give disocunt anymore and will be quite ex...u better book fast dun wait for NATAS...
unless the airline give the agency more tix on that particular date...if not the grp size will not be increase due to the peak season...
but if u go in Jan then i think not a problem
the prices will increase during NATAS coz the group of all agency are fully book or they have more then 10 pax already...so after the grp is confirm, normally they dun give disocunt anymore and will be quite ex...u better book fast dun wait for NATAS...
unless the airline give the agency more tix on that particular date...if not the grp size will not be increase due to the peak season...
but if u go in Jan then i think not a problem
Hi dreamer,
Me going hokkaido too in early dec, but not extending my trip. So only 7 days there.
I intend to get some thermal wear to wear under long sleeve knitted tops from G2000. And on top of that, i will bring along a cashmere sweater too. And on top of tat, i have bought a thick waterproof layer from coldwear when they were having 50% discount. It comes with hood as well.
So one questions.. since my waterproof one has hood already, do i still need cap and ear muffs?
I also dunno how many thermal wear to buy.. michiko, 2 sets enough ah?
As for my long sleeve knitted tops, i guess i will bring for one per day.. can bring less?
There is wintertime at vivocity, eastpoint and other branches too. The one at vivocity is very big and my hubby say got boots too, which we need. U have boots already? Need to get woollen socks too.
Me going hokkaido too in early dec, but not extending my trip. So only 7 days there.
I intend to get some thermal wear to wear under long sleeve knitted tops from G2000. And on top of that, i will bring along a cashmere sweater too. And on top of tat, i have bought a thick waterproof layer from coldwear when they were having 50% discount. It comes with hood as well.
So one questions.. since my waterproof one has hood already, do i still need cap and ear muffs?
I also dunno how many thermal wear to buy.. michiko, 2 sets enough ah?
As for my long sleeve knitted tops, i guess i will bring for one per day.. can bring less?
There is wintertime at vivocity, eastpoint and other branches too. The one at vivocity is very big and my hubby say got boots too, which we need. U have boots already? Need to get woollen socks too.
hi dreamer,
i initially want to go with my friends during christmas season but now CTC tell me the price is 2600. So I still thinking. Maybe would go in Jan. I still think whether should I go natas or not.
btw dreamer your extension is confirmed or need to wait as I ask CTC, they tell me I need to wait till 2 weeks before the departure. Then i worry I would not be able to find a hotel.
i initially want to go with my friends during christmas season but now CTC tell me the price is 2600. So I still thinking. Maybe would go in Jan. I still think whether should I go natas or not.
btw dreamer your extension is confirmed or need to wait as I ask CTC, they tell me I need to wait till 2 weeks before the departure. Then i worry I would not be able to find a hotel.
Dear KK,
I saw nice boots at Far East Plaza, really nice at D&C. The one I saw is brown and has 2 straps at the side, 2-2.5 inch, the other one is rusty brown, no heels. Of cos the second one will be more comfortable for walking but depends on you. around $68.90 discounted to $50. not sure whether promo ends liao, but do check it out. =)
I saw nice boots at Far East Plaza, really nice at D&C. The one I saw is brown and has 2 straps at the side, 2-2.5 inch, the other one is rusty brown, no heels. Of cos the second one will be more comfortable for walking but depends on you. around $68.90 discounted to $50. not sure whether promo ends liao, but do check it out. =)
Hee,
Me and hubby went vivocity today and we bought the timberland boots already.. really ex! Mine was $199 and hubby's one was $299 at the same design. But hubby's one will be good investment because he can wear to work too.
Also bought 20 chemical warmers and we each bought 4 pairs of cashmere socks. Hope enough..
So far already spent $800 on winterwear.. yet to buy thermal wear.. the ones at wintertime pretty ex.. can be as expensive as $79 per set (top and bottom).
Me and hubby went vivocity today and we bought the timberland boots already.. really ex! Mine was $199 and hubby's one was $299 at the same design. But hubby's one will be good investment because he can wear to work too.
Also bought 20 chemical warmers and we each bought 4 pairs of cashmere socks. Hope enough..
So far already spent $800 on winterwear.. yet to buy thermal wear.. the ones at wintertime pretty ex.. can be as expensive as $79 per set (top and bottom).
naughtyangel
New Member
hi all, I will be in hokkaido for abt 10days during CNY to see the snow festival. Also shooting my wedding photo with a bridal studio there. Will be there on a F&E trip. I have already book the air tickets but still checking out the hotel rates & availability during that time.
Below is my itinerary:
Day 1: Sg to Osaka
Day 2: Osaka - Chitose - Sapporo (fitting at bridal studio)
Day 3 & 4: F&E
Day 5: Photo shooting at Sapporo City
Day 6 & 7: F&E
Day 8: Select photos at bridal studio + F&E
Day 9 & 10: F&E
Day 11: Morning flight fm Chitosa - Osaka - Singapore
For those F&E days, i hope to visit Otaru Canal, Chocolate Factory, Beer Factory, Glass Factory, Sapporo City & of coz the Snow Festival.
Any1 here can advice me on where can i get the rail pass for 10 days trip??? I have check with CTC as i m getting my air tickets & accomadation fm them but they told me they only sell the rail pass for 3days & 5days.
Below is my itinerary:
Day 1: Sg to Osaka
Day 2: Osaka - Chitose - Sapporo (fitting at bridal studio)
Day 3 & 4: F&E
Day 5: Photo shooting at Sapporo City
Day 6 & 7: F&E
Day 8: Select photos at bridal studio + F&E
Day 9 & 10: F&E
Day 11: Morning flight fm Chitosa - Osaka - Singapore
For those F&E days, i hope to visit Otaru Canal, Chocolate Factory, Beer Factory, Glass Factory, Sapporo City & of coz the Snow Festival.
Any1 here can advice me on where can i get the rail pass for 10 days trip??? I have check with CTC as i m getting my air tickets & accomadation fm them but they told me they only sell the rail pass for 3days & 5days.
Hi there.
I am thinking of going to Hokkaido for honeymoon. Wanted to get some advice from you gals.
When is the winter period of Hokkaido? Is it fun? Easy to do F&E package? And which agency is good with their Hokkaido tour and yet reasonable pricing.
Sorry to ask so much cause I really dunno what to expect from Hokkaido.
I am thinking of going to Hokkaido for honeymoon. Wanted to get some advice from you gals.
When is the winter period of Hokkaido? Is it fun? Easy to do F&E package? And which agency is good with their Hokkaido tour and yet reasonable pricing.
Sorry to ask so much cause I really dunno what to expect from Hokkaido.
naughtyangel
New Member
Hi Ann,
Winter in Hakkaido will be fm dec - feb (i think). if u r planning for package tour, u might 1 2 consider CTC. I have join them for tour to Korea and Japan, and they r doing a good job.
For me, i am trying for F&E in Feb 2008. But it needs alot of planning. So if u r thinking of going in Dec, u have to start planning already...
BTW, i have also just check out the rail pass. If you are going for longer distance, better to take the Hokkaido JR Pass, if not for short distance travelling, it will be cheaper to take the Daily Pass (both on unlimited travel).
Winter in Hakkaido will be fm dec - feb (i think). if u r planning for package tour, u might 1 2 consider CTC. I have join them for tour to Korea and Japan, and they r doing a good job.
For me, i am trying for F&E in Feb 2008. But it needs alot of planning. So if u r thinking of going in Dec, u have to start planning already...
BTW, i have also just check out the rail pass. If you are going for longer distance, better to take the Hokkaido JR Pass, if not for short distance travelling, it will be cheaper to take the Daily Pass (both on unlimited travel).
puppylove888
New Member
bluey,
which area u want to stay than we can recommned
one choice is toyoko inn (chain hotel)
which area u want to stay than we can recommned
one choice is toyoko inn (chain hotel)
Hi bluey
i think if u intend to book for Jan departure then i advise u go for the NATAS fair...coz for Dec i believe most places are snap up unless airlines provide more seats...when i book in August...i was told that if book early in July will have up to 350 in discount so add up problem will be abt 2.1k include taxesi was also told that the latest will be 2 weeks before departure..but i have been pestering then every week for ans...coz i check at JAL website...still got seats available for my extension return date...
i think hotel booking shld nt be a problem coz there are lots of hotel in Tokyo just if u r particular on the hotel then mayb u have to worry abit...
i think if u intend to book for Jan departure then i advise u go for the NATAS fair...coz for Dec i believe most places are snap up unless airlines provide more seats...when i book in August...i was told that if book early in July will have up to 350 in discount so add up problem will be abt 2.1k include taxesi was also told that the latest will be 2 weeks before departure..but i have been pestering then every week for ans...coz i check at JAL website...still got seats available for my extension return date...
i think hotel booking shld nt be a problem coz there are lots of hotel in Tokyo just if u r particular on the hotel then mayb u have to worry abit...
hanabiwaiwai
New Member
hi... just sharing my 2 cents... last year when i booked hokkaido tour at NATAS and requested for extension in tokyo... too bad they later informed us that cannot extend as no more seats (ANA)... so gotta book early if u are going in dec. last time i have stayed in shinjuku washington hotel in tokyo, the room is rather small but it is about 10 min walk to shinjuku train station which is a main interchange.
if going hokkaido in winter, i think joining tour group is safer as the traffic could be affected due to snow... i also wanted to go F&E last year, but air tix + JR pass alone really not cheap
if going hokkaido in winter, i think joining tour group is safer as the traffic could be affected due to snow... i also wanted to go F&E last year, but air tix + JR pass alone really not cheap
libragal80
New Member
Hi all,
We are goin to Hokkaido for our honeymoon as well..
Can anyone advise us on the F & E package?
How u book the air tickets ? what is the price ?
We also intend to go Tokyo as well....
We are goin to Hokkaido for our honeymoon as well..
Can anyone advise us on the F & E package?
How u book the air tickets ? what is the price ?
We also intend to go Tokyo as well....
mabelchia1511
New Member
Hi,
Anyone can advise me on the voltage of Hokkaido? is it the same as singapore? Also, if i can wear normal spots shoe during winter time, buying a boots for that few days is not really worth since i going early dec. Heard there is some kind of thing for anti slip to paste on the shoe, really?
Anyone can advise me on the voltage of Hokkaido? is it the same as singapore? Also, if i can wear normal spots shoe during winter time, buying a boots for that few days is not really worth since i going early dec. Heard there is some kind of thing for anti slip to paste on the shoe, really?
mabelchia1511
New Member
the pin is it flat type one as i got a free adaptor but not sure is it suitable for that voltage?