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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: 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: 6 days in Hokkaido - advice needed

by oconee2004 07 May 2012

Hi again, I have done some more extensive reading, and I think I'll go for Furano, Daisetsuzan and Akan. However, since we won't be hiking…
RE: 6 days in Hokkaido - advice needed

by Glenski 02 May 2012

Hokkaido is bigger than most people realize. Six days is a scant time to traverse the island. You'll need cities of some sort just for…
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,…
6 days in Hokkaido - advice needed

by oconee2004 02 May 2012

Hi! I'm visiting Hokkaido in late July (17-23). We will be renting a car and sleeping in campsites and would appreciate any advice on…
Re: Aomori or Hokkaido?

by chris_bobby 20 April 2012

As far as Hokkaido, I'm thinking that we fly to Sapporo, and then drive to Daisetsuzan National park, spend some time there, then drive…
Re: Japan Alps and Hokkaido - in which order?

by Chrysophylax 16 February 2012

We will definately be in Hokkaido before august as we want to see the flowers! We want to see Furano, Rebun & Reshiri Islands and do…
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: Where to ski on Hokkaido, also storage in Tokyo

by radicalbliv 06 February 2012

I'd base myself in Niseko if boarding/skiing for a week. There are lots of other mountains but it's big, heaps of areas to explore, and…
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: 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: Cool & Safe Places to Visit in Japan. Help!

by Glenski 24 July 2011

FWIW, Furano in mid Hokkaido was very nice yesterday. Prime flower viewing time, too. Go early in the day to avoid traffic jams. Very…
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…
Post Snowboarding Culture Hit

by tj_rex 26 January 2011

Hi all! Thanks for all your activity in this forum, its been *really informative* reading through some of the posts... I am going up…
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…
Budget-conscious First time skiiers in Hokkaido (early dec)

by jaronpeh 09 October 2010

Will be in Hokkaido 29th Nov to 2nd Dec 1. Out of (i) Niseko (ii) Furano (iii) Rusutu (iv) Abashi (v) or others.. Which ski resort will…
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…
RE: trip advice and minor jrail advice - hope not too repetitive

by optimistk 23 September 2010

November is already a winter month in Sapporo. Last November's data in Sapporo: Average temperature: 5.1 degrees C Lowest: -1.9 Highest:…
Re: Travel to Hokkaido

by toshiro15 01 September 2010

Hi I apologize for not being clear about our interests earlier. This is our second trip to Japan. We missed out on Hokkaido the last…
RE: Travel to Hokkaido

by karandavasana 31 August 2010

The lavender in Furano is in bloom in July, so you won't see it that late in the year I'm afraid. Late September to early October seems…
RE: Tohoku-Hokkaido-Tokyo Trip

by Tomkat 07 August 2010

Dammit Glenski we're going to miss the Furano Belly Button Festival!
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: trip to Hokkaido

by Glenski 29 June 2010

Yes, I'd say that is far too much to cram into 10 days. If all you want is to see some Japanese places, no need to travel to Rishiri or…