We are going to Hokkaido!
This is our first time flying by All Nippon Airways (ANA). At first I was abit apprehensive, but after hearing from friends and watching youtube reviews, it seems that ANA is quite a good airline.
And indeed, ANA is really not bad. I like the ample leg space, and the quality of the inflight meals.
We are also very lucky to board the pokemon themed ANA plane from Singapore to Tokyo.
The only downside of taking ANA is the very short connecting time for us at Haneda Airport.
We only have 1 hour 25 minutes, to clear customs, collect our luggage, take the free shuttle bus from one terminal to another terminal, check in our luggage again, and board the domestic flight to Hokkaido.
Luckily li gor (my aunt) told me to prepare the immigration QR codes beforehand, and I did, and also luckily the airport staff is so nice, the moment she saw us travelling with young kids, she straight away let us jump the queue. If not for this, I will think that we would have missed the domestic flight.
When we reach New Chitose Airport, it was already close to 11 pm, and all restaurants are closed. Luckily there is a Lawson convenience store, so I told darling to buy cup noodles for dinner.
Our accomodation is at Air Terminal Hotel, which is at New Chitose Airport.
And the moment we got our keys at the check-in counter, the hotel staff turned off the lights at the counter and are preparing to off work. I cannot imagine if we reach there 5 minutes later.
Air Terminal Hotel is very well equipped, although the room is small and simple, but it has everything. Provides breakfast as well, and also complimentary access to the onsen at New Chitose Airport. Can consider staying here if you arrive late at the airport, or if you need to board an early flight the next day.
That's it for Day 1!
