Tokyo
Best Serviced Apartments Tokyo: Long-Stay Picks (2026)
Compare the best serviced apartments Tokyo offers by capacity, kitchen, laundry and station access before booking a long stay.
Hideaki Yasukawa
Tokyo-based technology architect and lifelong Japan traveler. Marriott Lifetime Platinum (822 nights worldwide), 44 of 47 prefectures, ~60 hotel nights a year — usually with family. I verify every hotel before it appears here.
Asahikawa
Where to Stay for Kamui Ski Links: Asahikawa Ski Bases (2026)
Asahikawa ski bases for Kamui Ski Links: OMO7's 24-hr WAX BAR from ¥15,000 or JR Inn from ¥7,000. Free OMO shuttle; reservation required.
New Chitose
New Chitose Airport Hotels: Early Flights & Onsen (2026)
New Chitose Airport hotels: Air Terminal Hotel from ¥11,000 with free onsen access, or Portom International from ¥40,000 in the international terminal.
New Chitose
New Chitose Airport Food: What's Open Past Security (2026)
New Chitose Airport food guide: soup curry at Garaku or Rakkyo (3F, landside), airside-only Suzuhana sushi, and IOrI miso ramen for rental-car travelers.
Asahikawa
Asahikawa Airport vs New Chitose Winter Flights (2026)
Asahikawa Airport maintains a 99%+ on-time rate in winter vs New Chitose's 2-5% monthly cancellations. Here's when to choose AKJ and how to connect to Sapporo.
Asahikawa
Asahikawa Food Guide: Shio Ramen & Jingisukan (2026)
Asahikawa food guide: shio ramen at Santoka Honten (birthplace of the brand) and charcoal jingisukan at Daikokuya. Hours, walk times, and a one-day plan.
Asahikawa
Where to Stay in Asahikawa: Station Base or Ski Base (2026)
Where to stay in Asahikawa: JR INN above AEON Mall from around ¥7,000 for zoo and Furano trips, or OMO7's 24-hr WAX BAR for Kamui Ski Links skiers.
Yoichi
Nikka Yoichi Distillery Tour: How to Book & Taste (2026)
Nikka Yoichi Distillery tour is free — book slots online at distillery.nikka.com, 9:00–15:00, up to 10 people. Winter slots are easier to secure.
Yoichi
Where to Drink Domaine Takahiko Wine in Yoichi (2026)
Where to drink Domaine Takahiko wine: Yoichi bars, Tokushimaya dinner, or Otaru's Captain's Bar. Stock varies — here's how to raise your odds.
Yoichi
Yoichi Day Trip From Sapporo or Otaru: Plan It Right (2026)
Yoichi day trip from Sapporo takes ~70 min by JR. Covers the distillery, train schedule, and where to taste Domaine Takahiko if you skip the overnight.
Yoichi
Yoichi Wine Bars Near Station: Where to Drink & Sleep (2026)
Yoichi wine bars near the station: Wine Tokidoki Buta, Y'n, LOOP, and Kakuto Tokushimaya — hours, Domaine Takahiko odds, and where to sleep after.
Yoichi
Yoichi Winter Stay Kiroro Ski Base: Wine & Whisky After the Slopes (2026)
Ski Kiroro and sleep in Yoichi: A'venrand Hotel sits 40 min from the resort; LOOP puts you at the wine bars. Winter distillery slots are easier to book.