Travel guides

Preparation, transfers, sample itineraries and shopping. Written once and kept current.

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  GuideSapporo

  Three days in Sapporo: New Chitose Airport, an Otaru day trip, and winter clothing

  JR Rapid Airport reaches Sapporo from New Chitose Airport in as little as 37 minutes for ¥1,230. This three-day itinerary covers Odori Park, the Clock Tower, Tanukikoji and Susukino on Day 1; Otaru Canal and Sakaimachi Street on Day 2; and Mt. Moiwa or Shiroi Koibito Park before the airport on Day 3. It also covers the announced 2027 Snow Festival dates, winter clothing and traction. Fares and opening hours were checked in September 2026.

  • Itineraries
  • Seasonal
  • Food
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  GuideTaipei

  Beitou and Wulai Hot Springs: Public Baths, Thermal Valley and Bus 849

  How to do Taipei's two hot-spring valleys on an EasyCard: Beitou's public outdoor bath (closed for rebuilding until late September 2026), the free Thermal Valley and Hot Spring Museum, then Wulai by MRT and bus 849, with the etiquette for swimsuit baths, nude baths and tattoos.

  • Seasonal
  • Culture
  • Nature