This blog is not intended to provide recommendations for stores or ways to see the sights!
I will describe what I actually experienced on my trip and what I thought “I will do next time”.
The first is that Genghis Khan tastes good no matter where the reviews are good. So I felt it was better to decide on a restaurant depending on what kind of sauce is used. The restaurant I ate at had miso based sauce and soy sauce based sauce. If you are looking for a refreshing way to eat meat, I think you will enjoy it more if you choose a restaurant that also offers lemon and green onion sauce!
However, Sapporo is known for its “miso” flavor, so you should try the miso sauce!
Second, when choosing a restaurant, it does not necessarily have to be the main restaurant.
The main store is often crowded with tourists and there may be a long wait. Check out the reviews, and if there isn’t a huge difference, go to a branch!
Third, if you want to eat Genghis Khan, make a reservation as much as possible.
I made a reservation the day before, but most restaurants were full.
I recommend making a reservation as early as possible, because some restaurants allow online reservations a month in advance!
Fourth, it is important to develop a flexible plan.
Hokkaido was bigger than we had imagined. It also depends on the time of year you travel, but during the snowy season, it takes much longer to walk.
Fifth, you should inquire in advance if the hotel has separate upper and lower pajamas.
There are usually two types of pajamas in Japanese hotels: long one-piece pajamas or separate top and bottom pajamas. I brought my own pajamas, expecting one-piece pajamas, but they turned out to be just luggage.
Sixth, you should have an empty carry bag.
(or a hand-held zippered bag).
This is not only for packing souvenirs, but also because you may need to get some clothes after arriving in Hokkaido. In fact, I bought outerwear in Hokkaido. I bought an outerwear in Hokkaido because, although I had no problem in terms of warmth, it was a long coat made of corduroy, and I think it was not appropriate for walking in bad terrain where it snows.
Seventh, I could not find a place to charge mobile ic at Sapporo station, so I think you need to buy a ticket or charge it to your transportation system ic card or tie your mobile ic to your credit card so that you can charge it from your cell phone
Eighth, jumpers should be hooded. Even if Sapporo does not have bad weather, Otaru can become like a blizzard because of strong winds due to its proximity to the sea.
Nine, it is imperative to lose ６pounds before the trip. Hokkaido has so much delicious food, it will definitely be a trip full of food!
Even if you walk, you can’t afford to gain 6 pounds or so…
Tenth, I think it is a good idea to stay at a hotel where you can eat delicious food such as seafood and Genghis Khan. I researched restaurants by myself and went to eat sushi, seafood, Genghis Khan, etc. However, there were too many restaurants to choose from.” If you are indecisive and can’t decide which restaurant to go to, or if traveling is too much of a hassle, or if you want to eat a variety of foods in a small amount of time, you can eat seafood at the hotel and go out to eat other foods you want to eat. I think it is also a wise way to travel.
I know this is very long, but thank you for reading.
Next time I want to go to Hitsujigaoka Observation Hill! I want to ride the tram! I want to eat soft ice cream at Kinotoya in New Chitose Airport! I will bring my Karolimit!
