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A Day in Sapporo 1札幌的一天 (一)

A Day in Sapporo 1

A Day in Sapporo 1

9th May 2009 – After a good night sleep from yesterday’s exhaustion, we woke up early and ate the free breakfast at hotel. Then, proceed to Susukino Subway Station (3mins away from my hotel) – still empty as it’s still early. 7.40am on a Saturday morning 🙂

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Tickets counter – English available at both the table of fares as well as the machines. We didn’t buy any tickets as we were using the one-day card (for Sapporo City Subway only) that comes with the Sapporo-Otaru Welcome Pass. The Sapporo-Otaru Welcome Pass (All JR Hokkaido trains between any stations in Sapporo and Otaru Station and all subway lines in Sapporo) can be purchased from JR Information Desk (JR Sapporo Station West Exit) at ¥1,500 per passenger.

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Subway platform – also empty. Took from Susukino Station to Odori Station. It’s only a station away but since we have the 1 day Subway pass, so decided to make full use of it.

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From Odori Station, we took a 5min short stroll to Nijo Fish Market – a cluster of stalls selling fresh and dried seafood as well as vegetables.

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Prawns, scallops, sea urchins awaits you to devour them. And It’s all live! LOL.

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Crabs too! The stall that I patronize also provides the cooking of the seafood that you purchase from them so that you can eat them fresh.

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The stall owner on noticing that I was snapping away on my camera, immediately hauled up a King Crab for me to shoot. Such a nice gesture! We bought a 500g packet of premium grade large size Dried Scallops at ¥5,000 from him too.

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Proceeded on with the journey to Maruyama Park (link in Japanese) from Odori. The whole platform to ourselves again.

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The underpass towards Maruyama Koen. Maruyama Koen is the most popular “Cherry Blossom Viewing Spot” in Sapporo and it houses over 1500 cherry trees. It is bustling with people during the “Hanami” period. Prior to reaching and to my dissapoinment, I have already knew that I have missed the full cherry blossoming by 1 day and it’s already withering (updates from Tenki – Japanese only). Nevertheless, the planned trip still went on.

Notice the animals emblems on the floor – believe suppose to build anticipation to the nearby Sapporo Maruyama Zoo which houses more then 200 speices of living things. Other nearby attractions inlcude Okurayama Ski Jump, Sapporo Winter Sports Museum, Asahiyama Memorial Park, Rose Garden Chizaki, etc.

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A very beautiful and grand building just right in front of Maruyama Koen (5 mins walk from Maruyama Koen Subway Station). Also a lot of cars are unloading their wares here.

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Upon closure inspection, it’s actually hosting a wedding reception. 🙂

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The location signboard that shows your whereabouts and the nearby facilities. From it, I can see that there is a baseball stadium, track and field, theme park, etc.

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The sun shining on the flowers makes it look so vibrant.

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Tall trees that seems to reach out for the sky!

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Walk in deeper to Maruyama Park and saw this sight everywhere. Folks lay out their floor mats and wares (table, chairs, food, charcoal, drinks, beer, etc). What amaze me is that it’s 9.00am in the morning and many people are already there to choose the best location and mark their terriorty. Maybe it’s a planned weekend hanami (still continue even the hanami period is over) and boozing session with family and friends.

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After strolling down the park, the feeling that I got is both tranquil and relaxing (with cool and fresh breezes intermittently blowing). Ah, there is a lingering smell of barbecue food in the air as well. That makes my stomach rumble. :=D

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A row of stalls selling various drinks, food, toys and souvenirs.

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A close up view on one of the drink and food stall.

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Another stall selling blown-up toys for children. It’s hung on to a stick at one end and held by children on the other end, much like Chinese Lantern style. I wonder whether they can be lighted up?

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The walkway towards Hokkaido Shrine.

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Another view of the walkway towards Hokkaido Shrine. It’s a cooling pleasant walk despite that the sun is shining bright.

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Near the entrance of Hokkaido Shrine, there is a Chōzuya (stone wash basin) whereby worshipers and visitors performed cleansing (purification) by washing their hands and mouths prior to praying. Using the dipper, first rinse the left hand then the right, after which rinse the mouth with water from the cupped left hand. The washing of hands with water is called Temizu.

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The grand entrance of Hokkaido Shrine.

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Here’s the procedure on how to pray at a Shinto Shrine. Facing the enshrined god, deposit some money into the offering box and then bow twice. Clap your hand twice and after that bow one more time.

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Amazing and delicate architecture. Simply love the use of the gold (not sure whether it’s real gold).

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A showcase of the famous and popular sake from Hokkaido. During ancient times, sake used to be produced in the Shrine’s wine hall.

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Another view.

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Spotted a wedding ceremony on-going at Hokkaido. This draws a lot of attention and causes many tourists to snap away (including me).

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Terrific scenery – with all the beautiful colors standing out.

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A macro shot of the flowers.

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Another macro shots of flowers.

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Lunch time – Teriyaki Chicken Burger Set Meal at McDonald’s ¥590.

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Ebi Filet-O Set Meal at McDonald’s ¥630.

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Ishiya Chocolate Factory – A short walk from Miyanosawa Subway Station. Production tour is at ¥600 per adult and it comes with one piece of their well-known Shiroi Koibito chocolate. Before reaching the production viewing gallery, there is a short walk that takes you through the history and culture of chocolate.

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The production plant for their famous flagship product Shiroi Koibito – a soft flavoured layer of white chocolate sandwiched in between two thin layers of crisp cookies. Absolutely delicious!

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Spotted Astro Boy statue after the end of the tour. The stairs takes you down to the shop where it has the whole selection of products Ishiya is offering. Bought Ishiya Shiroi Koibito (24 Qty) at ¥1480 and Ishiya Shiroi Koibito (27 Qty) at ¥1785. Yeah!

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Ishiya Shiroi Koibito Park.

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Beautilful park with disneyland styled buildings. At the end of it, there is a store selling Ishiya Ice-Cream (same flavouring as their chocolate) at ¥250. More views of the park follows.

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Bought our dinner from local supermarket on our way back to hotel as discounts are given usually after 7pm. Omurice Bento ¥400 (was ¥450 before discount), Rice and Noodle Chicken Katsu Bento ¥380 (was ¥480 before discount) and Fried Dumpling ¥380.

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Kirin Afternoon Tea ¥150 for dessert.A Day in Sapporo 1

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五月九日-休息了一整晚(昨日行程),我们一早就起床吃早餐-酒店提供免费早餐!之后,我们到薄野地下铁(三分钟路程),时间算早,人不多应为是星期六早上。:)

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售票处-票价表和售票机都有英文字母.我们没买票应为较早前已经买了(一天)札幌市营地铁专用车票,适用于札幌-小樽。札幌市营地铁专用车票(可适用于所有JR北海道列车和地铁-通往札幌和小樽),车票可在JR信息台购买(JR札幌站西口),(1,500 日元/一人)。

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地铁平台-也是空的!从薄野达到大通。只是距离一站,应为有一天同行票,我们决定好好利用。

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从大通站,走了一小段路到二条市场-一整排店售卖新鲜蔬菜和海鲜。

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有新鲜的虾,干贝,海胆等着你品尝! LOL

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螃蟹!我们光顾的点也为客人烹调所卖的海鲜,你可现买现吃!

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店主看到我猛拍照,便抓起一只帝王蟹让我拍。 🙂 好友善!我们在这家店买了一包500克的上等干贝价格5,000日元

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继续前往円山公園的路程,地铁站还是冷冷清清。:)

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前往円山公園的地下道。円山公園是札幌樱花季节最流行的“赏花景点”有多达1,500棵樱花树。这是“赏花”时期最多人的地方.在抵达之前,我已经知道做过”赏花”季节,虽然失望但还是决定依照行程进行。地上的动物图案代表着住在札幌市円山动物园的两百多种动物。其他周边景点有大仓山滑雪跳台,札幌冬季运动博物馆,旭山纪念公园,玫瑰花园等等。

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一座非常漂亮和雄伟的建筑就在円山公園前(距离円山公園地铁-5分钟路程)。许多车在这卸下物品。

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仔细看,原来在举行婚礼招待会。 🙂

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地图显示目前的位置和附近的设施。明确的显示有棒球场,田径,主题公园等等。

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太阳出来了,花也灿烂多了。

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高大的树木,似乎到了天空!

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深入到円山公园,这个情景到处都是。居民把草席和用具(座子,椅子,食品,木炭,饮料,啤酒等)。让我最惊讶的是,目前只是早上9.00就那么多人选好位置。可能是”赏花”周某(虽然樱花已结束)但还是和庆朋好友继续烧烤活动。

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走完公园,突然感到宁静和放松。问道香喷喷的烧烤味,这时肚子咕噜咕噜得叫! :=D

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一排店售卖饮料,食物,玩具和精品。

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其中一家卖饮料和食物的店。

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另一个出售巨型玩具的摊位。挺像中国的灯笼。

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北海道神宮的行人道。

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在明朗的天气下步行,感觉挺不错。

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北海道神宫的入口处有手水舍 (石洗手盆)让参拜者洗手和漱口。在水盘里会放置杓子并注满清水,参拜者首先用杓子取一瓢水,洗完左手,右手之后,再将水倒在手里漱口,再洗一次左手之后,以杓子中剩下的水来清洗杓子。

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北海道神宫的大门。

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在神社参拜的步骤。面对神明,钱币丢进钱箱,鞠躬两次。拍手两次再鞠躬一次。

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惊人和微妙的建筑。喜欢金色 (不知道是不是真金)。

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展示北海道著名和最受欢迎的日本清酒。在古时代,日本清酒是在神馆大殿酿制的。

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另一个角度。

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刚巧碰见正在举行婚礼的新人。吸引了很多游客拍照(包括我在内)。

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非常漂亮和鲜艳的花草树木。

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花草的近攝。

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更多花草的近攝。

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午餐時間-麥當勞紅燒雞肉漢堡套餐(价格590日元)。

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Ebi Fillet-O Set Meal at McDonald’s (可能是-麦香虾肉漢堡套餐 价格630日元)。

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白之恋人-从宮之澤地鐵站走一小段路。生产游览每人600日元,附加一片著名的Shiroi Koibito 巧克力。前往生产观景台有一小段制作巧克力的历史。

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生产厂的著名旗舰产品Shiroi Koibito – 软层的白巧克力夹心饼干。绝对美味!

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游览结束后看到了铁臂阿童木。往路梯口走就会走到商店,那儿有全部的巧克力商品。买了白巧克力夹心饼干(24片 价格 1480日元 , 27片 价格 1785日元)。

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白色恋人公园

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有迪士尼乐园风格建筑的公园。最后,有一个商店卖白巧克力味道冰淇淋。接着,更多公园的照片。

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晚餐-是当地超市的折扣蛋包飯盒400日元(折扣前450日元),鸡排饭盒[饭和面](折扣前480日元)和锅贴380日元

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麒麟下午茶150日元

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A Day in Sapporo札幌的一天

A Day in Sapporo

A Day in Sapporo
7th May 2009 – at Changi Airport Terminal 3 awaiting for SQ flight on A380 to Tokyo Narita Airport. It’s a night flight departing at 2340 hours (GMT+8).

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At the departure hall.

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8th May 2009 – finally reach Tokyo Narita Airport T1 around 0750 hours (GMT+9) after the seven hours journey. While waiting for the domestic flight to Sapporo, went to buy 2-Day Tokyo Metro Open Ticket at arrival lobby as we will be back to Tokyo in a week time. This is good for unlimited rides on all Tokyo Metro lines . ¥980 for adult.

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Wander around Narita Airport T1 shopping mall. Also had a Starbucks Cafe Mocha to perk up as I didn’t sleep much during the flight -maybe around 2 hours as I was busy watching movies. The selection of movies is huge on SQ A380 flight. 🙂

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The outside of Narita Airport. A downpour just ended.

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Reached Chitose Airport after another 1h 40mins journey on ANA. Went to basement to take JR to Sapporo station, after which transfer to Subway to continue journey to Susukino (to check-in to hotel).

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Hotel room – small but really clean. Have almost all the things we required.

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Hotel toilet – small too! But still satisfied with it.

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Was pretty hungry so quickly dump our luggage in the hotel and head over to “Ramen Yokocho (Ramen Alley)” . It was still early so there wasn’t much customers around. Walk up and down the alley several times before making up our mind on the selection of the restaurant – chose the one that “Takuya Kimura” patronize before (photo and signature seen in shop).

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Sapporo Crab Ramen. ¥1500.

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Sapporo Char Siu Miso Ramen. ¥800.

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It was one of the best ramen I had in my life and it’s also really nice to down all the hot soup in the cool weather. We chat-up with the chef and he mentioned that he’s been to Singapore Takashimaya to introduce and cook Sapporo Ramen before. He even showed me the printed brochure and named a few Singapore food that he likes – “Char Kway Teow“, “Ice Kachang“, “Hainanese Chicken Rice” and “Cai Tow Kway“. Nice and friendly fellow.

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After the meal, did some walking around until we reach Odori Park.

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A shot of flowers in Odori Park. Knew that I will be back here over the next few days so decided to keep my finger away from the shutter.

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Sapporo underground shopping malls (Pole Town and Aurora Town).

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There are numerous restaurants, cafés, clothes, souvenir shops, etc here. It also provides access to other departmental stores and buildings.

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Temperature is around 14 deg (not including chill factor from the wind). Headed back to hotel early as we were tired after long journey – 2 flights, 1 JR ride and 1 Subway ride totaling approximately 10 hours. Slept at 9pm so the next day will be fresh. LOL.A Day in Sapporo

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五月七日,新加坡樟宜机场第三搭客大厦,我们将乘坐SQA380直飞日本东京. 起飞时间是新加坡时间11.40 pm。

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离境大厅等候。

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五月八日,经过七个小时的飞行时间终于抵达成田国際空港第一搭客大厅(时间:0750am)。等待乘搭国内航班时,买了2日東京メトロ特别乘车卷, 一星期后我们将回到东京。2日東京メトロ特别乘车卷是无限车程次数的。价格:980日元 (成人/ 每人)

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在成田国際空港在闲逛,应为在飞机上忙着看电影导致精神不足于是买了一杯星巴克摩卡咖啡提神。A380的影片选择挺多的。:)

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成田机场外,大雨刚刚结束。

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经过一个小时四十分(全日空航空公司)我们抵达千岁机场. 到地下室乘搭JR(日本铁路),再转换地铁到薄野(入住酒店)。

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酒店房间虽小,但清洁。日常用品都有。

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酒店卫生间, 非常小,但挺满意。

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肚子饿,把行李放在酒店房间去找吃的! 到了札幌游客必到的拉面横(拉面胡同). 时间还早人不多。:) 经过无数次的观察,终于决定到木村拓哉光顾的拉面馆试试。

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札幌蟹拉面 (1,500 日元)。

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札幌叉烧味噌拉面 (800 日元)。

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这是我目前吃过最好吃的拉面,这种天气最好是把热腾腾的汤喝完 – 真畅快!和师傅聊过才知道他到过新加坡目的就是推广札幌拉面. 他还拿宣传单给我们看, 师傅说他喜欢吃新加坡的美食, 例如: 炒粿条 红豆冰, 海南鸡饭, 和菜头粿。师傅人亲切又友善。

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吃完饭, 我们到处逛直道。

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过几天我们会回来大通公园, 所以没拍太多照片。

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札幌地下商场 (Pole Town 和 Aurora Town)。

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这里很多餐厅,餐馆,服饰店,精品店之类。也能同到其他百货公司和办公楼。

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气温介于14 度 ( 风气不在计算之内)。经过疲惫的一天,我们决定回酒店休息应为经过 长达10个小时的行程我俩都累坏了。回到酒店, 九点就睡觉了。希望明天精神充沛. 🙂 LOLA Day in Sapporo

A Day in Sapporo
五月七日,新加坡樟宜机场第三搭客大厦,我们将乘坐SQA380直飞日本东京. 起飞时间是新加坡时间11.40 pm。

A Day in Sapporo
离境大厅等候。

A Day in Sapporo
五月八日,经过七个小时的飞行时间终于抵达成田国際空港第一搭客大厅(时间:0750am)。等待乘搭国内航班时,买了2日東京メトロ特别乘车卷, 一星期后我们将回到东京。2日東京メトロ特别乘车卷是无限车程次数的。价格:980日元 (成人/ 每人)

A Day in Sapporo
在成田国際空港在闲逛,应为在飞机上忙着看电影导致精神不足于是买了一杯星巴克摩卡咖啡提神。A380的影片选择挺多的。:)

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成田机场外,大雨刚刚结束。

A Day in Sapporo
经过一个小时四十分(全日空航空公司)我们抵达千岁机场. 到地下室乘搭JR(日本铁路),再转换地铁到薄野(入住酒店)。

A Day in Sapporo
酒店房间虽小,但清洁。日常用品都有。

A Day in Sapporo
酒店卫生间, 非常小,但挺满意。

A Day in Sapporo
肚子饿,把行李放在酒店房间去找吃的! 到了札幌游客必到的拉面横(拉面胡同). 时间还早人不多。:) 经过无数次的观察,终于决定到木村拓哉光顾的拉面馆试试。

A Day in Sapporo
札幌蟹拉面 (1,500 日元)。

A Day in Sapporo
札幌叉烧味噌拉面 (800 日元)。

A Day in Sapporo
这是我目前吃过最好吃的拉面,这种天气最好是把热腾腾的汤喝完 – 真畅快!和师傅聊过才知道他到过新加坡目的就是推广札幌拉面. 他还拿宣传单给我们看, 师傅说他喜欢吃新加坡的美食, 例如: 炒粿条 红豆冰, 海南鸡饭, 和菜头粿。师傅人亲切又友善。

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吃完饭, 我们到处逛直道。

大通公园. A Day in Sapporo
过几天我们会回来大通公园, 所以没拍太多照片。

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札幌地下商场 (Pole Town 和 Aurora Town)。

A Day in Sapporo
这里很多餐厅,餐馆,服饰店,精品店之类。也能同到其他百货公司和办公楼。

A Day in Sapporo
气温介于14 度 ( 风气不在计算之内)。经过疲惫的一天,我们决定回酒店休息应为经过 长达10个小时的行程我俩都累坏了。回到酒店, 九点就睡觉了。希望明天精神充沛. 🙂 LOLA Day in Sapporo

A Day in Sapporo
五月七日,新加坡樟宜机场第三搭客大厦,我们将乘坐SQA380直飞日本东京. 起飞时间是新加坡时间11.40 pm。

A Day in Sapporo
离境大厅等候。

A Day in Sapporo
五月八日,经过七个小时的飞行时间终于抵达成田国際空港第一搭客大厅(时间:0750am)。等待乘搭国内航班时,买了2日東京メトロ特别乘车卷, 一星期后我们将回到东京。2日東京メトロ特别乘车卷是无限车程次数的。价格:980日元 (成人/ 每人)

A Day in Sapporo
在成田国際空港在闲逛,应为在飞机上忙着看电影导致精神不足于是买了一杯星巴克摩卡咖啡提神。A380的影片选择挺多的。:)

A Day in Sapporo
成田机场外,大雨刚刚结束。

A Day in Sapporo
经过一个小时四十分(全日空航空公司)我们抵达千岁机场. 到地下室乘搭JR(日本铁路),再转换地铁到薄野(入住酒店)。

A Day in Sapporo
酒店房间虽小,但清洁。日常用品都有。

A Day in Sapporo
酒店卫生间, 非常小,但挺满意。

A Day in Sapporo
肚子饿,把行李放在酒店房间去找吃的! 到了札幌游客必到的拉面横(拉面胡同). 时间还早人不多。:) 经过无数次的观察,终于决定到木村拓哉光顾的拉面馆试试。

A Day in Sapporo
札幌蟹拉面 (1,500 日元)。

A Day in Sapporo
札幌叉烧味噌拉面 (800 日元)。

A Day in Sapporo
这是我目前吃过最好吃的拉面,这种天气最好是把热腾腾的汤喝完 – 真畅快!和师傅聊过才知道他到过新加坡目的就是推广札幌拉面. 他还拿宣传单给我们看, 师傅说他喜欢吃新加坡的美食, 例如: 炒粿条 红豆冰, 海南鸡饭, 和菜头粿。师傅人亲切又友善。

A Day in Sapporo
吃完饭, 我们到处逛直道。

大通公园. A Day in Sapporo
过几天我们会回来大通公园, 所以没拍太多照片。

A Day in Sapporo
札幌地下商场 (Pole Town 和 Aurora Town)。

A Day in Sapporo
这里很多餐厅,餐馆,服饰店,精品店之类。也能同到其他百货公司和办公楼。

A Day in Sapporo
气温介于14 度 ( 风气不在计算之内)。经过疲惫的一天,我们决定回酒店休息应为经过 长达10个小时的行程我俩都累坏了。回到酒店, 九点就睡觉了。希望明天精神充沛. 🙂 LOL