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RE: Please Check My Japan Itinereray - July 2012

by Glenski 17 May 2012

What exactly interests you about Hokkaido? It's largely farmland and mountains. If you're into hiking, stick to one destination (either…
RE: Where to go - 2 weeks with 14yo in rainy season

by Glenski 14 May 2012

As you know, Hokkaido has no rainy season. Go to Shiretoko (quasi-national park and world heritage site now), Lake Akan, Hakodate, Mt.…
3 days in Hokkaido

by bioffa 10 May 2012

Hi all, mid June I have to go for business reasons in Hokkaido. I live in Tokyo, but never been so far. Day 1 (Friday), I will be fully…
RE: Another thread asking for what to do in 3 weeks in Japan.

by Aribo 05 February 2012

Why would I want to spend my time writing down suggestions that may be of no interest at all to you, if you can't even be bothered to…
RE: ays,Japan 12 days achievable?

by Glenski 07 December 2011

"Nekko"????? What is this place? As for Hakodate (not Hokodate), it's pretty far from Sapporo, about 4-6 hours depending on what sort…
RE: Raill pass q

by Rayonline 05 December 2011

Don't remember unless it has changed - sleeper train has surcharges and a lot! Your rail pass gives you the mileage I think, but if you…
RE: Places sure to snow in 2nd week of December

by Glenski 29 November 2011

Actually, Hakodate is warmer than the rest of Hokkaido. Ski season opens on Dec. 1st, if that means anything. To me, that means barely…
Places sure to snow in 2nd week of December

by rawsteak 29 November 2011

I'm wondering if anyone staying in Japan can point out a few nice places that are sure to snow in the 2nd week of this December? I know…
Re: Tohoku Travel

by Tokyo_girl 22 November 2011

Kakunodate would be on most people's list - I was a bit jaded by the experience as I was there in Hanami. If you are up for seriously…
RE: Japan itinerary - too much or achievable?

by Rayonline 20 November 2011

Well yeah in theory it may work. One time I flew from New Zealand into Narita arriving in the evening. I knew I needed to take the…
RE: Help required: Hokkaido over Christamas

by Glenski 06 November 2011

Hokkaido gets snow that stays on the ground in the lowlands around mid-November, so yes, expect the "whole island" to have it around Christm…
Help required: Hokkaido over Christamas

by lowe 06 November 2011

I am planning a trip to Hokkaido and this will be my first trip and wonder what to expect - like the entire island to be blanketed with…
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: visiting japan for just over two weeks on june 24th

by optimistk 05 June 2011

>is it possible to do the journey without a sleeper train to save on costs and do it using the JR pass? Of course you can travel to Sappo…
RE: Hokkaido in August

by SingObserver 02 June 2011

The glory of Hokkaido is its natural areas. While there is a bit of colonial history to be seen (and in that regard the Historical Village…
Hokkaido winter escaoe

by dogudoug 26 January 2011

We are looking for somewhere in Hokkaido to settle down for two or three days with lots of quite and snow (but not ski resorts)....looking…
Is this gonna work with the JR 14 days pass?

by ecet 06 January 2011

Hi all, Me and 3 of my family members are gonna travel to Japan from 17 June to and leaving on 3 July. Would you please have a look at…
RE: HELP! Japan Holiday Itinerary

by Aribo 13 December 2010

+Dad insists that we should go there, and it was only today that i realised Hokkaido was the whole island...and not a city =.=". So which…
RE: Tohoku-Hokkaido-Tokyo Trip

by travelfern 10 December 2010

Hi All, Just to give a quick update of my trip. We had a lovely time in Japan! My trip started out on the wrong foot though, when my…
RE: planning a trip

by rhythm_blues 28 November 2010

I second #2's suggestions. Although I recently went to Sapporo and loved it, it's pretty far from the rest of the cities you've mention…
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…
Re: 2 guys going to japan - What to do/see/experience!?

by gypsy331 18 November 2010

As far as getting to know the locals and how you'll be received, expect to get a lot of attention. The three times I was there, I often…
RE: Getting to Hokkaido

by katakanadian 14 November 2010

For travel to Hokkaidou a couple suggestions are taking the overnight ferry from Ooarai (northeast of Toukyou) to Tomokomai (east of Niseko)…
Good value Standard/Traditional Ryokan near Sapporo (Hokkaido)

by jaronpeh 03 November 2010

Any recommendations on good value standard or preferably traditional ryokan either in i) Hakodate, ii) Sapporo, iii) Otaru, iv) Niseko,…
RE: Tohoku-Hokkaido-Tokyo Trip

by Glenski 30 October 2010

{quote}Just found out there's a high speed ferry (natchan rera) from Aomori to Hakodate which also cost about 5,000 yen. Is this worth…