Journey in Japan 2026
To Sapporo
Tokyo-Hakodate-Noboribetsu-Sapporo-Otaru-Sendai-Ushiku
May 7th through May 30th

We met on the last night in Noboribetsu,
I am happy to have a friend in this beautiful town.
We have been emailing in the past 7 years prior to come here!



























The next morning we leave for Sapporo,
Emiko chased us across the street almost to the bus station to say
SAYONARA!
What an honor to receive such treatment.
























A short bus ride to get to Noboribetsu Station



























Hokuto Limited Express to Sapporo (about 1.5 hours)




























Sapporo Station - platforms



























It's confusing!





























Chika Hoko Kukan (running north to south)




























Exit 8 to get to the back door of the hotel




























Home for the next 8 nights



























We always travel light, we move from the East building to the
Main building, a slightly smaller room, but big enough.
























































Sapporo Grand Hotel







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