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Re: Advice on Snowboarding/Skiing locations in Japan!

by meredithh 27 May 2012

Hi, We have had 4 trips to Japan for skiing- 3 to Hokkaido where we mostly skied at Furano and one trip to Hakuba, all in the latter part…
RE: Bus from Shirogane Onsen in Hokkaido to Asahikawa?

by chschen 23 May 2012

Thank you for the information!
RE: Bus from Shirogane Onsen in Hokkaido to Asahikawa?

by Glenski 23 May 2012

I know that, Sing. But it's only a 20-minute taxi ride to Biei train station. http://www.japaneseguesthouses.com/db/sounkyo/shirogane_onsen…
RE: Bus from Shirogane Onsen in Hokkaido to Asahikawa?

by SingObserver 23 May 2012

Glenski -- there's no rail line to Shirogane Onsen. Last time I was there, the bus was the only way in or out.
RE: Bus from Shirogane Onsen in Hokkaido to Asahikawa?

by Glenski 22 May 2012

This site shows an 1100 yen fare from Asahikawa to Shirogane by way of the Dohoku bus. I would presume the fare is the same in reverse.…
Bus from Shirogane Onsen in Hokkaido to Asahikawa?

by chschen 22 May 2012

Hello, Does anyone know the best/cheapest bus to get from Shirogane Onsen in Hokkaido to Asahikawa? Thanks! Christine
RE: 6 days in Hokkaido - advice needed

by tokyoaaron 02 May 2012

You can get to any part of Hokkaido and back again in six days. The question is, how much of your trip do you want to spend in the car?…
RE: 6 days in Hokkaido - advice needed

by tokyoaaron 02 May 2012

There's a lot you can do on Hokkaido with six days and a car - the island is your oyster, so to speak. Assuming your interest is hiking,…
RE: Help with Hokkaido itinerary

by wanderingstraycat 13 April 2012

+Day 4 - Train/bus to Daisetsuzan National Park, stay at Asahidake Onsen+ check the bus timings & plan ahead - there are only 3 or 4…
RE: 3 month exploration of Japan

by tokyoaaron 14 January 2012

Hokkaido in late March... From what I recall, late March is a shoulder season up north. and many of the winter facilities, such as ski…
RE: Japan in February 2012

by Glenski 20 December 2011

Different parts of Hokkaido have different amounts of snow, too. Western side and around Asahikawa get about 6 meters per year, for example,…
RE: Hokkaido - suggestions for an itinerary please

by enepi 06 December 2011

Hi above poster already gave you lots of useful info, so just a few notes: - I found Sapporo and Asahikawa not very appealing. Otaru…
Hokkaido in winter - advice?

by aussiebecky 24 November 2011

I would really appreciate some expert advice to make a decision! I'll be spending a week in Niseko over New Year to ski, and afterwards…
RE: Interesting places Tokyo to Hokkaido

by wanderingstraycat 21 September 2011

Daisetsuzan NP in summer is great for alpine flowers & scenery, though be prepared for snow on the trails even in mid-July. spent a few…
RE: Hokkaido in September

by wanderingstraycat 29 July 2011

web can be better than guidebooks: http://www.japan-guide.com/list/e1101.html http://en.visit-hokkaido.jp/ +So with a limited time fram…
Re: Cool & Safe Places to Visit in Japan. Help!

by Ed04 21 July 2011

I have just returned from Japan and can recommend Hokkaido. After aborting the Fuji climb at Toyokan 8th station owing to strong winds…
RE: Request for hiking information

by wanderingstraycat 26 May 2011

Air Do is advertising one-way fares between Sapporo & Tokyo in July for JPY9900 onwards: http://www.airdo.jp/fare/sp28_pr/index.html …
RE: Hokkaido in summer

by Glenski 17 April 2011

Maruyama Zoo in Sapporo is nice. Asahiyama Zoo in Asahikawa is rated very high. Have been to both. The latter is better. "Visit farms"???…
Re: Snowboarding late April in Japan

by angell1063 05 March 2011

You'll need to go to Hokkaido. Look into Skymark Airlines and Air Do for cheap tickets to Hokkaido. (I'd fly to Asahikawa and go as north…
RE: ONCE AGAIN I NEED HELP ( BIS )

by wanderingstraycat 02 March 2011

+Shiretoko Park – as we are not sure yet if we will have a rented car to travel around the area, could we possibly use public transportation…
RE: japan in march

by enepi 07 February 2011

Hi I agree with bamse. It is not only that Hokkaido is far (you will have to fly if you have such a tight schedule), is also that Hokkai…
RE: Hokkaido in Mid December

by Glenski 23 November 2010

Have lived in Hokkaido now since 1998. What exactly are you looking for when you write "accessible"? Trains, buses, and cars all run in…
airpasses

by meredithh 27 October 2010

Hi, I am having difficulty accessing the Welcome to Japan airpass. We have already booked with Jetstar to return to Japan to ski in…
RE: Hokkaido in mid-December ~ dangerous for self drive?

by SingObserver 09 October 2010

Glenski: "self drive" vehicles are ones you drive yourself. You think well, duh, isn't that the way with all rental cars? But no.....in…
Hokkaido in mid-December ~ dangerous for self drive?

by limwhow 08 October 2010

Hello to all fellow forummers. I have some questions which I tried searching on quite a few forums but after reading through all the thread…