Ramen Shodai

You must eat ramen when you come to Japan. This restaurant is not very famous and you don’t need to queue up like Ichiran. You can sit down and order as soon as you enter. It feels pretty good. The environment in the restaurant is very comfortable. The noodles are very filling and taste very chewy. The soup base is thick. It’s super good!

Hokkaido in the summer is completely different from winter. Let's take a romantic summer trip to Hokkaido! The drive from Sapporo to Otaru takes about 40 minutes. After exploring Otaru, it's just the right time to head back to Sapporo for a beer. ⚓️Otaru 🌊Otaru Canal The warehouses along the canal are perfect for photos. I recommend visiting in the evening, when the lights are at their most beautiful. The adjacent shopping street is also bustling with glass craft shops and sweet shops, so you'll find yourself grooving until your legs drop. 🏞️Otaru Blue Cave You can take a boat from Otaru Port to visit. Unfortunately, it was too windy that day, so the boats were closed. 🦞Otaru Triangle Market This is a very interesting seafood market. The aisles are very narrow and short. It's fun to squeeze in. You can also check out the prices of Japanese seafood. 🍜Otaru Food An authentic Hokkaido ramen is a must! I chose "First Generation Ramen." I wasn't too hungry at the time, but I still thought it tasted pretty good. The price is around 1050 NTD, and the line is about 30 minutes. 🍺Sapporo Beer Museum The birthplace of Japanese beer culture, established in 1886! The red brick building has a retro feel. Admission to the museum itself is free, and afterward, fresh draft beer is available on the first floor at your own expense. It's a haven for beer lovers. After visiting the museum, the beer festival on Sapporo Central Street is even more exciting. Across from the Sapporo Sosei Hotel where we stayed is the SAPPORO FACTORY. There's an open-air BBQ time in the plaza, where you can enjoy the beer festival atmosphere while drinking authentic SAPPORO beer. If you can't make it to the beer festival on Chuo Street, this is also a good option. ✨Practical Tips: 1. We recommend chartering a car for the Sapporo-Otaru trip; the scenery along the way is stunning in the summer. 2. We recommend allocating 2-3 hours to stroll through Otaru's shopping district. 3. Many shops in Otaru close around 5:00 PM. 4. LETAO has several locations throughout Otaru, each offering a different menu. #HokkaidoFreeTravel #SapporoBeerMuseum #OtaruCanal #HokkaidoRamen #JapanSummerTravel