Continued from post here.
From Furano to Sapporo, it is about a two-hour drive by the expressway. Through the four days so far driving in Hokkaido, we have not used the express-ways and when we got to the toll booth, that took some figuring out of how to get the ticket as we did not sign up for an ETC (Electronic Toll Collection) card, which would have automatically deducted any toll fairs and express lane usage. Something to remember for next time if we decide to drive again as the convenience of not stopping and figuring tolls is a huge pus.. The drive itself was uneventful and we arrived at Sapporo.
Sapporo is Hokkaido’s capital and its largest city. Overall, it’s the fifth largest population in Japan. It is famous for its beer, skiing, and annual snow festival in the winter featuring large ice sculptures. There is quite a bit to see and do in this city, but our itinerary included plans for a week in Tokyo at the tail end of our trip, and if you see one big city, you kind of see them all. As such we planned on only staying 2 days in Sapporo.
The plan was to eat a big crab course, miso ramen, visit the Wholesale Curbside fish market, and do a little sight-seeing. Continue reading “Tabemono Summer Vacation- Hokkaido/Tohoku 2016 Day 6 – Sapporo and Kani Honke”
