27 Sep. 2016 (1st night in Sapporo)

Upon arrival at JR Sapporo station at about 8.40pm we walked straight to check into our hotel at Nest Hotel Sapporo Ekimae which was about 8 min. away. After a quick washing up of our faces, we went back to Sapporo station where many eateries remained opened till 10.00pm - choice at Esta, Stellar Place, Paseo, JR Tower...

Well, for our 1st sit down dinner, we had omurice and hotplate kurobuta (pork) - so so satisfying Japanese meal, comfort food for weary bodies!

Back at the hotel, the boys enjoyed soaking in the hot tub with fruit salt provided by the hotel before retiring to bed. At ¥35,600 for 2 rooms and 2 nights, quite a bargain, though the rooms may be small by Singapore standard.

Perhaps the map of Hokkaido and Sapporo will be useful for my friends (you know who you are) to plan the intended places to visit:

 

See all the available routes covered by Japan Railways - quite extensive, only problem is the frequency.

 

The convenient location of Nest Hotel.