Day 166: April 16, 2022
Saturday - Reuniting with my Family in Sapporo
Finally! After 6 months apart, I will finally be reunited with my family. I'll meet them at New Chitose Airport today. We'd also spend the weekend in Sapporo City before returning to Rumoi City.
![Engan bus bound for Sapporo](https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjXJqQXaZyrJ4ZXkuPO9SNuoKQy8nrlg2W0RZEmuaTnM0THi_DqpKAg4WUURb4owY5L2ydqYStODZ1jceoT9XCa_JvGgCwTP10SFRKL5g1kdbPo-hezUoxTS9dqreo8cCZnX6LZPCSaRz6vi7UD_DYTpbDzzmS8dabfWLcPQMC130TJVUaW8FhIK4XPyA/w640-h480-rw/IMG20220416082928.jpg) |
Here comes the Engan bus bound for Sapporo |
![Look who is in the bus going to Sapporo](https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjrJw3au1Fu1irB4d1_jE1fsr_vY8WqeIHEOR4uof6OnDpt8yozGu6AD_XhQG4QVdIHIjHqijbRPXnc9rvr5dVEVKmMD0FMm8-yVK8ZD25uLgOMJPUHYqcZaSQ2VaWiBuNCFZQKmaKiDjYDrPzP8YFX2tMA91AhNSILStojGBxxDaFPYni5_UvVLO88-A/w640-h480-rw/IMG20220416083353.jpg) |
Surprise, surprise! Abi, the Obira ALT, is also on the bus going to Sapporo. |
![Sapporo JR Station](https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhr1uCXovw28IZBfXk_b9ceJX17FwcJ_fXh6Hg547MN54WNliEsCA1SGEL5KPnSa7WD4ksC-P5g20ea58UBJHcH9YPftpVhUVUWHS2A2tEVA53CCsQ-uaFoRqZVvhCiSgSiPhY7DtweivCOhPOLqL4pa9HwscgUIOiYV0oziF6UJYzlpo4G_IK_yZW9-w/s16000-rw/IMG20220416105722.jpg) |
Arrived at Sapporo JR Station |
I took the 8:30 a.m. Engan Bus from Motokawacho bus stop to Sapporo JR Station bus terminal in Sapporo City. Since my wife and daughter were scheduled to arrive around 5 p.m. and I had more than 5 hours to kill, I used the chance to visit Sapporo JR Station and other local tourist attractions.
![Akarenga - Sapporo](https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiKEqYdX0D734xJ4QPQZ9D3KRvSSiqzg-lZ2x_EvDYZEXSscf6H5AX5FZLH2rYO50Zt8rSlLX3IouaKaszCZLNSJJtKM3f-iZlktJfyHTysT0c5hfwRPoV2uUZ_PTphGJKvIgrG-ddrHRraikFn0N2jPUGzhEOXU_41ip00EAYCjFWCa9PUjJXJoSqT1Q/s16000-rw/IMG20220416111653.jpg) |
First stop: Sapporo's Akarenga |
My first stop was Hokkaido Government Office / Akarenga but it was closed and seemed like it was undergoing maintenance work.
I then headed to the Sapporo Clock Tower. I wasn't able to enter it the last time I went to Sapporo to meet my Filipino ALT friends so I took the chance to enter it and check out what it has to offer. I probably explored it for over an hour as it was almost lunch when I decided to go to my next destination.
![Sapporo TV Tower](https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiGf8y8Me_UcEItXlApRtWAQeWQpx4lKwcxPCwpoUbmo5KWyWipjzTf6BGSIZcwLTYqI6DQtkACZ151kN4SHt4ZPT7J8DW8xPcsAR6f9VzZEltbyW1DBPi_4-gjBXJq6h5SCEiLZPZUf6f5wjcLGpdAzc_iw_m5I_EM4eK0i2srXIbP11NEtrP7HMo4iQ/s16000-rw/IMG20220416123602.jpg) |
Passed by Odori Park and the Sapporo TV Tower |
From the Sapporo Clock Tower, I walked for several blocks to Odori Park where I was able to see the Sapporo TV Tower again. The park looked very different from the last time I visited as it now lacks the snow that covered it before.
I only passed through the park as I was actually heading to Sapporo Ramen Alley. I also passed by Tanukikoji Street along the way. It made me reminisce about the bonding times that I had with the other Filipino ALTs last Christmas.
![Spicy Miso Ramen from Teshikaga Ramen](https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjEtEfpZc7J5aXOyFSt5GhUPamZNraaO5vEPU16p1jtYbIE75Q1o-jMoH4lPwL0MaJBftgZvJfRA8_ykP8qsTO9TTUOOgU5SclYfH_5I6R3qPewcbxlWC_dhBOxXUuu3G5MJ63ILemF1D2uORMlpA_b_0ZQLXrJQjKsdFA3b6wHJwW4rHQALW4eWiOQTQ/s16000-rw/IMG20220416130303.jpg) |
Spicy Miso Ramen from Teshikaga Ramen |
It was already lunchtime when I reached Sapporo Ramen Alley. I decided to eat lunch at one of the ramen restaurants in the famed alley. I chose the Teshikaga Ramen as it has a lot of positive reviews on Google Maps. I ordered the Spicy Miso Ramen with all toppings which was highly recommended by those who left reviews on Google Maps and TripAdvisor.
![Hotel Mystays Sapporo Aspen](https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhudrnKMM8R7xpwByYCY3JyLTZULhV7_inexu3DXFpMifQO9IEFxktWd5uXmxs-r3dNxBqghntXzF8Cz_H686uBlBb4EssurY-IHszqMJ7ht8eSQJsCg4hDurb3bS7IzilTFCnnXrkH7LqcW5ezp5jlLeQakdf7acJPMZk7oV3RLGH0DzyWULZJwBA1Qw/w640-h480-rw/IMG20220416135943.jpg) |
I headed back to the area near Sapporo JR Station to look for Hotel Mystays Sapporo Aspen |
![Hotel Mystays Sapporo Aspen](https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhTF9GzYwn3d-lH9FA2zsuY9fhJBYgtlpuHGs7MfGL3OYjO4pe-BIqTzGzQMben0hAo40YKKvYLxEKBkLEgbxl0wWNs5f80J_ZhFfJJYm9HGPntXPtwSmoa-oUXawjUGP7Kz__U49qk9u8fiJmYYAVerLejq-UfsVMXZW0c1Xivb_23G4mbzNdKBgIVmQ/s16000-rw/IMG20220416140314.jpg) |
I finally found Hotel Mystays Sapporo Aspen |
From there, I headed back in the direction of Sapporo Station for the 3PM check-in at Hotel Mystays Sapporo Aspen, where we booked our overnight stay.
![New Chitose Airport](https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjgPeC7vXCER9N6CsTXnZGiEv6gx9-u38O2eIpAhrGj17H1vmq-Zyzxq4xZ_msxKeWk-Gx1hGhibOjCdXPKdbpZa1PxxDpH7KD71w1lxcZmZZHMZ_9_icuhILithdJzjRnUbSIUQYCmdf8uw4duriVzfhsY_QEB5TkckS6ewQyeYnvpxLzrqydDgFO20A/s16000-rw/IMG20220416163250.jpg) |
Arrived at New Chitose Airport |
![I bought my daughter a New Chitose Cabin Attendant (CA) Pikachu](https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjO1ptIHXrE2E1k1ONiAXkfZUM9pTOoVUuYbm_IolPCOGk460zPDBMFhrx4eRm1lP-mpPRw1gAl7I48HiYBud3IdhbG2cvG5DMSK9aqwHJvBM1AzMT70ZBSiTMhZ2606nrULEPuERTvMeLcQ8I_8Et3wSB6Gh84te8rQR1moxtQgWzi_0x1jzr9rTFCKA/s16000-rw/IMG20220416162726.jpg) |
I bought my daughter a New Chitose Cabin Attendant (CA) Pikachu |
I freshened up a bit before heading back to Sapporo Station. I then rode the Rapid Airport train to New Chitose Airport. I still have a few hours left to wait when I arrived at the airport so I explored it a little. One of the places that I visited was the Pokemon Store New Chitose Airport. I bought the store-exclusive New Chitose Cabin Attendant (CA) Pikachu as a welcome gift to Ella when she arrived.
![Welcome to Hokkaido!](https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi_pZoQIknJRDp7rYOhRHYeEJ0PhjVJ0_e5KZXI3Y0WgIKwn4SvUzE0uCTQbw8G-FdUcH6k1q6IxCURP3cpt9ouZ8dvvs9TUWgL337oJJBUueMjklz8nuz4r9c2b3lADe4WkMU3LvOMxYCaIQQvo_w7RNdYcjw_wsSkOMDKF-6vsXVWOXipGFslS7SFAg/w640-h480-rw/IMG20220416171045.jpg) |
Welcome to Hokkaido! |
![Team Nicerio toured the airport a bit](https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg_kgiwTD50amVPS4mo-hiEX5PU0DOanfqfaVl4-ZZZmCqI3rd3YUbsxm28Skp37Z3ik3UTX8HjXS0IrwjcNNJ4AzshlSQPScpX8pDmFXSkLpxn2crFI4NuXKckG24EYRYfPaZIzC_S7Zy_e0QIacfZNtj9kAQfloo7mc9OeFAIGy4USaZY3I_pg9eVDQ/s16000-rw/IMG20220416172453.jpg) |
Team Nicerio toured the airport a bit |
By 4:30PM I was already at the arrival area waiting for my wife and daughter. It didn't take long for us to finally have our emotional family reunion. It has been 5 months since we last hugged and kissed each other. I'm really thankful that my family made it to Hokkaido safely.
![](https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiAY5smWay6__Gq1ToTbkHn_smqDfVGe1XNqADYjoBuLVblNUOMiHD9sVWb2vAX-HsY3s5c86of8rFqxev4Rk7xW5oGNelKjpArxtlb1_hp_L1JxFAcGx_nS-nad-sjXQUkGzw2L-vB9cTX2S5zJy4CON3InLz8FsJeNjtpV4gxgZYIVnXT-hocFw7svA/w640-h448-rw/IMG20220416171444.jpg) |
Team Nicerio is finally complete |
We then headed back to Hotel Mystays Sapporo Aspen in Sapporo City to rest a bit and drop off their luggage before heading out again for dinner.
![Heading back to Sapporo](https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgIwIDvAfWRMLjNVB1tepeJ0MCkdSwOEPca9JvzKGL6JKKH7KnMHppXheLH49klBq87UrCuSh2DthbZndXnms-Z_nDsLcDlMmWfvIgRtRqpkWM3sXlYT2hsf4O1AiuE8yhXSWYSUhWzSrVvzQxnx8yEbfmC_JQll2f2s8tynWZUjaHbYXbMcsyFF0TdWQ/w640-h480-rw/IMG20220416173405.jpg) |
We're heading back to Sapporo |
![Hotel Mystays Sapporo Aspen](https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj_PPLN4465QGeiC_UjesnfijWHkJnyMZ9FUfWAQliBJDi2zrFpvxFwXcs0Vs4F7gWBzOg2DqBmJly6yXS_YTMiN4ADKiMlTKKt4-4CXqNBGfPB26TtikbLjcurW520QTtYnFwRqw1phdU8YDnRRoU7K3c771awWrSEVzSdVTXJM5H9Fy2gDJU-PCQtsQ/s16000-rw/IMG20220416183034.jpg) |
Reached Hotel Mystays Sapporo Aspen in the afternoon |
![](https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhNvBnwRKHMfgw-iGUJdqIDS-ToKYiobWm4d-JqJcip_iKqsH68DoKRjget3jOeA4zXo5P0nW7YKFLZ3hW3bB5Qt8O7IFRtzwjeZ2kSJbQHZGYUi-ABMO_w9IJzq8b0bJQNTZCXDzSJR2W2U0T4MlLzFpN7DWCsD6sawLRn6i0200YQibv2ngVBMFv-hg/w534-h640-rw/IMG20220416202029.jpg) |
Dinner at Curry Kitchen Onion before calling it a day |
Speaking of dinner, we ate at Curry Kitchen Onion where, you guessed it right, we ordered and ate curry. If you'd ask me I highly recommend the Katsu Curry.
![Curry Kitchen Onion Sapporo](https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgsgrl6j3Li3Ivh8luMf8hB0qAwA2pBl90nXAUOpw63T4uK22aoBCVCpoj6ywyZdRYppxBsQis__glnZS-BDHUNE3FlwSLqHsKNgbCuZTrI-MvvQHVdtf4WJj2T4Dzih1p9aw8uSjYI9maOMp5vRh5Q0L-Tw1X2Ftya0J1sZ6ajfF5MT6e7jEBhX_lwhA/s16000-rw/Dinner%20at%20Curry%20Kitchen%20Onion.jpg) |
The curry in Curry Kitchen Onion is too beautiful to eat |
![Calling it a day @ Hotel Mystays Sapporo Aspen](https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiqm0EAlcrPn-cQOhRKkT-lkkxVjqMUEzS0QnrzF9UwgS8S33YhI1gB6P-RGV4zic0SZL9NDVN6QTEWo4wdAXDJZuPdLtPNlknO0XfKcaBvOqNDdx7TmoWE3cjTp1Q17Ly4FlM4osB5qDMzYtowyxWz6tNdk0EwFJIfcwjhn3wZkXznyDytvciX-j3coA/w480-h640-rw/IMG20220417095112.jpg) |
Time to call it a day @ Hotel Mystays Sapporo Aspen |
Overall, today was probably my most memorable day so far since I got here in Hokkaido. I thank God for bringing my family to Hokkaido safely.
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