Thursday, 17 December 2009

Hokkaido Trip -- Day 2 : A day in Sapporo City

Our initial plan was to travel via foot and train within Sapporo. But after walking on the slippery ground, we changed our mind. We booked a half day trip at Esta, with the local bus company. We were the only non Japanese joining the tour. We relied on the pre-recorded translation using the hear phone. We went to the famous Shrine, Shiroikoibito ( chocolate factory tour) and central wholesale market ( lots of hokkaido hairy crabs and seafood). We were extremely impressed by the chocolate factory's management, there were so many staff doing QC, checking the chocolate at every other step.They also have a hands on session for kids who want to make chocolate. You can also find a toy museum, cafe, stadium and park in there.

Outside the Shrine


The "Chocolate Factory"


The production process

Bought this at Chocolate factory

Very expensive hairy hok crabs, cheapest is 5000Yen

Very sweet honey dew, at 100 yen per slice

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