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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: Please Check My Japan Itinereray - July 2012

by Kalasri87 16 May 2012

Thanks for the replies everyone. We'd like to experience the Osaka nightlife but also the Kyoto festivals at night (Gion Matsuri). We'll…
RE: Japan Alps and Hokkaido - in which order?

by Glenski 15 February 2012

Doubtful that either one absolutely must be first. Check out festival schedules. If you want to see massive fields of blooming flowers,…
RE: Hokkaido in winter - advice?

by aussiebecky 26 November 2011

Thank you both very much for your advice! Tokyoaaron, the story of your reluctant girlfriend cracked me up, and you both made Biei in…
RE: Hokkaido in winter - advice?

by tokyoaaron 25 November 2011

Hey aussiebecky, I gotta say that, unless you know about something I missed in Biei, it's not much of a wintertime destination. It's…
RE: Hokkaido in winter - advice?

by Glenski 24 November 2011

I definitely recommend Otaru. Plenty to see in a single day (shopping, eating, etc.). Shikotsu or Toya Lake will be nice if you stay at…
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: Interesting places Tokyo to Hokkaido

by Glenski 18 September 2011

"walking in Hokkaido" Uh, please realize how huge Hokkaido is. People I know (American husband and Japanese wife who is _from_ Hokkaido)…
RE: ONCE AGAIN I NEED A HELP

by wanderingstraycat 21 February 2011

What time of the year do you plan to visit Hokkaido? +6 ABASHIRI LAKES ABASHIRI+ +7 SHIRETOKO PARKS KUSHIRO+ Maybe too little time to…
RE: Is travelling in japan in summer advisable?

by Glenski 03 January 2011

Hokkaido in summer (July, August) is wonderful. No humidity or heat problems. And, flower fields are in full bloom in Furano and Biei.…
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…
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…
acc in Furano Biei

by yeshekathy 08 August 2010

Can anyone recommend anywhere lovely (and good price) to stay in Furano or Biei(in Hokkaido)? We’d be driving from Sapporo and would…
RE: Hokkaido Travel

by Glenski 19 July 2010

1. Furano and Biei can be seen in a day. Not much to see in Muroran. The other places will easily take up the time you alloted, but realize…
RE: 2+ week Japan trip late July 2010

by gemcap 30 June 2010

Possible itinerary : 2 days in Tokyo, 1 day in Nikko, 4 days in Kytoto, 1 day Miyajima/ Hiroshima/ Himeji, 1 day Nara, 3 days Takayama…
RE: Onsen in Japan

by SingObserver 21 April 2010

Oh, you have many, many, many choices. If you can manage a trip to Hokkaido, there are a lot of "diamond in the rough" type places,…
RE: Japan Hokkaido in May

by Glenski 14 March 2010

Do you mind if I initially ask you why you have even chosen Hokkaido, and are asking such basic questions at this late date? ALso, I…
RE: Foreigners in Japan

by Glenski 31 January 2010

Thanks, landofsnows. You originally seemed to suggest that Japan should have a lot of foreigners visible. Taking into account that 2%…
RE: Foreigners in Japan

by landofsnows 30 January 2010

For Hokkaido, Sapporo (saw a few) Biei (none) Furano (none) Otaru (a couple)
RE: Four weeks north of Tokyo in July

by Glenski 05 December 2009

Lived in Sapporo for 7 years and never heard of any onsen near the Chitose airport. You haven't really described much of what you want…
RE: Hokkaido and Kuril Islands?

by Glenski 24 August 2009

yes, you can make do with trains and buses on Hokkaido. A car would be an added expense (and a hefty one!), but at least you'd be more…
RE: Hokkaido

by jcps 22 June 2009

Rent a bicycle and ride the rolling hill of Biei.
RE: Mt. Fuji

by Glenski 01 May 2009

Sado Island Rebun or Rishiri Island Hokkaido (especially Furano or Biei for the lavender fields)
Re: Sydney - Hokkaido - Tokyo or Osaka or both? How best to travel

by Glenski 24 March 2009

If you fly into Chitose airport, then you can take the train into Sapporo or Otaru. Plenty of subways and trains around both cities,…