Sapporo TV Tower stands exactly in the heart of Sapporo, Hokkaido, Japan. The Sapporo TV Tower was built in 1957 and is a 147.2-metre-high (483 ft) TV tower with an observation deck at a height of 90.38 metres. It is located on the eastern end of Odori Park.
Sapporo TV Tower (ใใฃใฝใใใฌใๅก, Sapporo Terebi-tล)
ยฅ720 admission fee
We visited Sapporo in the autumn of 2019. Due to time constrain, we could only tour the observation deck at night. Inasmuch the day time view was beautiful, the overarching and overlooking night time view was spectacular. See how Odori Park and Sapporo city light up at night!
View of Sapporo city at nightNight view of Odori ParkWhat you can view to the east of the Sapporo TV Tower
How to Get to Sapporo TV Tower
Traveling by subway or train?
Exit number 27 is a 5 minute walk from the Sapporo Municipal Subway Odori Station (Tozai line and Nanboku line)
Exit number 27 is a 1 minute walk from the Sapporo Municipal Subway Odori Station (Toho line)
A 15 minute walk from the JR Sapporo Station, South Exit.
Traveling by car?
15 minutes (4.572 km) from the Sapporo North Interchange expressway exit
Traveling by taxi?
5 minutes from the JR Sapporo Station (approximately 800 yen)
Autumn in Sapporo, Hokkaido, Japan. Escape from the hustle and bustle of city life, and enjoy some greenery at Odori Park.
Odori Park spans about 1.5 km and covers 78,901 square meters in the center of Sapporo. It stretches from east to west across 13 blocks of fountains, monuments, and gardens. The address is from Nishi 1 chลme, ลdลri to Nishi 12 chลme, ลdลri.
“Nishi” means west, and “chลme” is a block in Japanese
On the eastern end of the park is the Sapporo TV Tower. On the western end is the Sapporo Archives Museum (Former Sapporo Court of Appeal).
Odori Park divides the city into north and south sections.
Odori Park at 1:00pm in autumnSapporo TV TowerView of Odori Park at night from the Sapporo TV Tower
Today I’m brought back to NUDE Seafood. NUDE Seafood is a seafood restaurant in Marina One East Tower in Singapore.
How to get to NUDE Seafood
If you’re taking the MRT and depending on which line you’re on; stop at either Downtown station (DT17) or Marina Bay station (CE2/NS27). Then walk up towards Marina One East Tower.
What I Ate (In 2017)
I stripped them seafood nude. Throwback to 2017, it was a set dinner. Hence, some items may not be available already.
Baby SquidManila ClamsGolden PomfretOcean TroutSorbetPolar BearChocolate Blueberry and Thyme
Now that borders are open (again), it is time to visit the Lion City – Singapore! If this is your first time in Singapore or back in Singapore since the start of the pandemic two years ago; much would’ve changed in Singapore.
No doubt, the first places to visit will be the touristy spots. Self-planning a trip is no easy feat and Singapore is no exception. Despite being an island nation, there is still so much to cover and explore. Here’s a throwback itinerary to my family’s Singapore trip in 2017. Even though the photos are from 2017 but they hold memories and the places visited are still relevant today.
I hope you find this 4 days itinerary useful and have a pleasant trip in Singapore.
DAY 1
To get the most out of a short trip, the best will be to book an early morning flight. Flying in from KLIA2, we touched down in Changi Airport in Singapore at about 9:35am.
Getting around Singapore is very convenient with their efficient public transport system. We bought the SMRT ez-link card. $20 is more than enough for 3 to 4 days travel within the city center.
Can you believe it?! Star Wars: The Last Jedi came out in 2017! That’s how far we’ve come!
Star Wars ez-link card
Anyway, we wanted to head to the hotel first. We took the train from Changi Airport (CG2) on the East West Line to the Expo (CG1/DT35), and then changed onto the Downtown Line towards Bencoolen (DT21). Just outside of Bencoolen MRT and a short 2 minutes walk was our hotel – V Hotel Bencoolen – for the next 4 days.
For a 3 nights stay, it was SGD$651, so for a 3 person family for 3 nights, it was SDG$217 per person per night.
View from the V Bencoolen HotelView from the hotel
After checking-in into the hotel and exploring the view, we were back to our holiday outside. From Bencoolen, we continued down the Downtown Line to Chinatown (NE4/DT19).
After lunch and jalan-jalan in Chinatown, we went on to Merlion. We passed PARKROYAL COLLECTION Pickering and walked along Boat Quay and the Singapore River. Here, it reminded me of the Malacca River at Jonker Street in Melaka, Malaysia; just that now we’re in Singapore.
Merlion
Left and Right views of Merlion
We crossed Esplanade Bridge. At 3:00pm, we stopped for our tea break at Suzette at Makansutra Glutton’s Bay.
After a fulfilling dinner, we journeyed back up to Bencoolen from Downtown (DT17). We ended our first day and night at V Bencoolen Hotel.
DAY 2
Orchard Road
We started the day and our morning along Orchard Road. At Orchard Central, you’ll find a touch of modern in Orchard Central and a trip back to past across the mall and along Emerald Hill Road.
Orchard Central in 2017Apple Orchard RoadShophouses in Emerald Hill Road
After lunch at Orchard Road, we took the MRT from Orchard (NS22) and rode down the North-South Line towards Marina Bay MRT (NS27). We walked to the Marina Bay Waterfront Promenade. There it was, a beautiful panoramic view of the bay area. It’s another picturesque spot.
The next stop on the itinerary was the Marina Bay Sands SkyPark. After purchasing the ticket, take the elevator up to the observation deck. The SkyPark Observation Deck is at level 56. In 2017, tickets costed SGD$23 per person.
From the observation deck, you’ve a beautiful overview of the bay and it’s surroundings. You can see how smooth the flow is from the central business district to the arts, entertainment, and leisure area, and then nature and greenery on the other end.
You can enjoy a meal and drink on the deck.To the West and South are views of the Promontory @ Marina Bay and the office towers towering over the bayTo the NorthWest is views of the Esplanade, Fullerton Road, museums and beyondTo the North is The Float @ Marina Bay, The Ritz Carlton, The Esplanade, Raffles and beyondTo the East is the view of Gardens by the Bay and Singapore StraitTo the North is the Singapore Flyer
ArtScience Museum
Just below SkyPark and next to Marina Bay Sands is the ArtScience Museum: design, science, and technology exhibits in a distinctive, modern, flower-shaped building.
So, 3:00pm at the ArtScience Museum and 4:00pm onwards at Gardens by the Bay. We bought the Standard 2 Conservatories + Christmas Wonderland bundle, which was then priced at SGD$31.00 per person.
This is a throwback to Gardens by the Bay in December 2017. I wonder how will be the Christmas theme in December this year?
Festive Market @ Supertree GroveSupertree Grove in the eveningSupertree Grove at night
Supertree Grove light show
We stayed back at night and enjoyed the themed light and music shows. Choreographed bayside spectacles of coloured lights set to classical music, pop songs, and show tunes.
DAY 3
Little India
From Bencoolen, we took the MRT down to Chinatown, and then switched onto the North East Line from Chinatown to Little India.
Umbrella Park
After spending the morning and early afternoon in Little India, we made our way to Harbourfront. We took the MRT down from Little India to Harbourfront.
HarbourFront and VivoCity
At the heart of family-friendly Harbourfront is the massive VivoCity mall, which has a scenic rooftop playground and monorail access to recreation on Sentosa Island. Sentosa-bound cable cars depart from Mount Faber, home to hilltop bars and eateries, while the Singapore Cruise Centre offers trips to the Indonesian islands of Batam and Bintan.
After spending the better part of the afternoon in Vivocity and Harbourfront, we took the MRT up to Clarke Quay on the North East Line.
Clarke Quay
Clarke Quay is a historical riverside quay in Singapore. There is a mall with restaurants and nightlife in the redeveloped, 19th-century, riverside commercial district. Clarke Quay reminded me of the Malacca River at Jonker Street back in Melaka, Malaysia.
Clarke Quay during the dayClarke Quay JettyInside Clarke Quay
For the past few days, we always had breakfast near the hotel. On our last day here, we had breakfast at Food Republic, which was just few doors down from V Bencoolen Hotel.
It was time to check-out from the hotel and go back to Changi Airport the same way we came. We took the MRT from Bencoolen (DT21) on the Downtown Line to the Expo (CG1/DT35), and then continued to Changi Airport (CG2) on the East West Line.
Changi Airport
Let’s not forget the first tourist attraction when touching down into Singapore and the last attraction when departing from Singapore.
Also known as Shi Shi Do Ramen Bar (to me), is in the Gasket Alley. The Gasket Alley is not hard to miss, as it is directly opposite Jaya 1 shopping mall and behind Columbia Asia Hospital – Petaling Jaya.
The Gasket Alley is a small warehouse with restaurants, dessert outlets, an IT store, and Harley-Davidson of Petaling Jaya. Head right to the end where you’ll find the authentic Japanese Tonkotsu Ramen in Section 13, Petaling Jaya.
If you’re not Grabbing to the restaurant, within the compound, there is a short row of visitor’s parking. Alternatively, you can park at Jaya 1 or the office complexes down the road, and walk up to the Gasket Alley.
During lunch hours or rush hours, there can be long queues outside the restaurant. So it’ll be best to go early and time yourself beforehand.
Inside the Ramen Bar
Instead of going to Japan, Japan is brought to you. And you’re transported back into time inside the ramen bar.
There is a ground and mezzanine level. On the ground floor, it feels like you’re eating in the streets of Japan in the old days of history’s past. You’re surrounded by “shophouses” and an old street lamp post in the middle.
Ramen Bar Shi Shi DoFood
The pork broth is delicately boiled and skimmed up to 48 hours to bring out the natural yet rich flavour of the finest pork bones. On top of that, the meticulously custom-made springy noodles are perfect to be slurped up with the creamy soup, alongside the tender braised pork shoulder, soft boiled egg, black fungus and spring onion. With a 9 years of history, the artisans have been focusing on serving the ultimate tonkotsu ramen, from the stove to the serving table, only for you.
Orders are made with the touch screen tablet on the table.
There are three types of ramen to choose from. Each mainly with a different meat given: pork shoulder slice (1 piece), Yakibuta (2 pieces), and Ippon Yakibuta.
Then you can choose and mix the flavour, from single, to double, and triple flavours. Single flavour consists of either pork soup, black garlic pork soup, spicy pork soup, curry pork soup, basil pork soup, and pepper spicy pork soup. From these selections, you can mix and match to double or triple flavours.
Ajitama Chashu Ramen (RM25.00)
If not ramen, you can make your own hot pot. There’s Shishido Original Tonkotsu Hot Pot and Shishido Original Spicy Tonkotsu Hot Pot.
Shishido Original Tonkotsu Hot Pot (RM22.00)
They also have three types of Tsukemen to choose from: Tonkotsu Tsukemen, Yakibuta Tsukemen, and Ippon Yakibuta Tsukemen. Like the ramen, you can also mix and match the flavours. The single flavours are black garlic pork soup, spicy pork soup, curry pork soup, basil pork soup, and pepper spicy pork soup.
A fusion of Pan-Asian and modern western gastronomy, the Brew House can be found at Sunway Pyramid. The Brew House @ Sunway Pyramid is located at Sunway Pyramid West and under Sunway Clio hotel.
The Brew House is not just at Sunway Pyramid. It can also be found throughout the Klang Valley, in Ipoh, in Penang, and in Johor.
Parking is convenient. You can park in the basement under Sunway Pyramid itself or under Sunway Pyramid West, and then take the lift up to the ground floor.
The Brew House is a corner lot shop on the ground floor fronting the NPE highway.
The Brew House
Whether you are popping in to sample their latest and freshest brew, a quick after work glass of wine or, having lunch, dinner or supper with friends or families, have a great experience.
The Brew House offers an innovative approach to dining. The food is a fusion of Pan-Asian and modern western gastronomy, and is as inspired and varied as their brews.
Expertly prepared by their Executive Chef with the freshest ingredients and flavours that is ever-evolving, the meals are ideal for any celebrations with friends and families. They also offer a selection of meats, pastas, pizzas and asian delicacies โ perfect just for grazing and the ideal accompaniment to a pint of the freshest Brew or glass of wine.
Swipe on instagram to view the Roasted Whole Pork Knuckle, Brew House Signature Pork Chop, and Roasted Pork Belly.
W Cafe & Dining is located in the business center of Dataran Prima, Petaling Jaya.
W Cafe & Dining is not hard to miss as it is located at the T-junction of Jalan PJU 1/42 and Jalan PJU 1/39.
How to get to W Cafe & Dining?
Being in a business center (Dataran Prima), it may be challenging to get parking during weekdays as the parking bays will be occupied by the office workers. Fret not! There is ample parking in The Tube – the middle commercial building in Dataran Prima. You can park in the basement and walk over to W Cafe & Dining.
On weekends, there are plenty of parking along the road and outside the cafe. And best! Parking is free!
W Cafe & Dining
The front of the shop has a full glass entrance and window, thereby allowing natural lighting to brighten the shop further from outside. In terms of space; though small, the cafe also feels cozy at the same time. There are about 6 to 7 tables which can sit from 2 to 5 pax per table.
There is a special display cabinet for their coffees and cookies. Do explore it!
What started as an inspiration, grew and manifested into our latest outlet. A design developed and constructed from the foundation of Japanese Modernism. In here, you will find the tranquility of contemporary minimalism while enjoying a hot cup of coffee. Life.
This is a NFT collection of food that I eat everyday for the past years since 2012 and counting. Enjoy and taste food and drinks from Malaysia, Singapore, Thailand, Australia, Japan, and the UK.
Food may be a commodity and staple product. Yet, no 2 fish chips cooked are the same. They differ right down to the ingredients used, the presentation, and the human process involved. Each food and drink taken is unique, consumed once, and flushed back to nature.
Craving for other than the 4th floor Japanese food in Lot 10? Head one level down to Swee Lee Social Club. Swee Lee Social Club is is a signature cafe and experiential space nestled within Swee Lee’s store in Lot 10, Bukit Bintang, Kuala Lumpur.
Swee Lee Social Club is strategically located in Lot 10, Bukit Bintang.
Lot 10 is located at a cross junction. It is the intersection where Jalan Bukit Bintang and Jalan Sultan Ismail meet. Many cars wait at the traffic lights and cross the junction.
Furthermore, the Bukit Bintang MRT and Bukit Bintang Monorial are just outside Lot 10. Parking is not really an issue as customers can also park in Lot 10 or Sungei Wang Plaza, and walk to the cafe in Lot 10.
If you’re coming from Lot 10 parking lot, take the escalator or lift from the 5th, 6th, 7th, or 8th floor down to the 3rd floor. But if you’re coming from the Bukit Bintang MRT or monorial, take the escalator or lift from the ground floor up to the 3rd floor. Swee Lee Social Club is not hard to miss, as it is directly opposite the indoor basketball court in Lot 10.
Netflix’s Squid Game is trending worldwide and taking the world by storm. In addition to the spectacular acting, storyline, setting, and cameos from 2 other-worldly and handsome actors; there’s one thing that is trending.
It has struck a chord with Malaysian hipster cafes and they’ve joined the craze.
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