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  1. oconee2004 avatar

    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…

  2. Glenski avatar

    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…

  3. enepi avatar

    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…

  4. Glenski avatar

    RE: Hokkaido - suggestions for an itinerary please

    by Glenski 06 December 2011

    Do not rent a car. No need whatsoever unless you plan to go to some out of the way place. Hokkaido is bigger than most people realize,…

  5. Glenski avatar

    RE: Hokkaido in August

    by Glenski 01 June 2011

    Do a search on the many posts I have made related to sights in Hokkaido. Late August is just past the prime time for lavender fields…

  6. Glenski avatar

    RE: ONCE AGAIN I NEED HELP ( BIS )

    by Glenski 02 March 2011

    Hokkaido railway site. http://www2.jrhokkaido.co.jp/global/index.html Hokkaido Navi http://northern-road.jp/navi/eng/ Ferries http:…

  7. Glenski avatar

    RE: ONCE AGAIN I NEED HELP ( BIS )

    by Glenski 01 March 2011

    Writing in haste here... Plan on at least half a day just to get to any of the Hokkaido locations. How much time you plan to stay at…

  8. ambarina avatar

    ONCE AGAIN I NEED HELP ( BIS )

    by ambarina 01 March 2011

    HOKKAIDO TOUR From Abashiri, we would like to visit the following: - Notsuke Bay (I believe it’s nearby Abashiri), a …

  9. enepi avatar

    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…

  10. SingObserver avatar

    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…

  11. wildpossum avatar

    RE: a couple of Hokkaido questions

    by wildpossum 17 September 2010

    In case you're wondering what happened: The bus from Toya-ko Onsen to Noboribetsu through Orofure pass doesn't run any more. In retrospec…

  12. wildpossum avatar

    RE: a couple of Hokkaido questions

    by wildpossum 31 August 2010

    Thanks, it's good to know that I don't have to spend much time in Noboribetsu. I'll devote more time elsewhere. Thanks for the recommenda…

  13. toshiro15 avatar

    Travel to Hokkaido

    by toshiro15 31 August 2010

    Hi! My girlfriend and I are planning a trip to Japan from 29th October to 9th November 2010. We wish to spend the initial days of our…

  14. buti4 avatar

    Sydney to Japan & Korea

    by buti4 31 August 2010

    Hi Everyone! First time I made a post here. Just wanted to get some advice and suggestions from other travelers about a 3 week trip to…

  15. wildpossum avatar

    a couple of Hokkaido questions

    by wildpossum 30 August 2010

    I'll be in Hokkaido in a few days for 3 weeks. A couple of questions: Noboribetsu Onsen seems to lack budget accommodation and sounds…

  16. Glenski avatar

    RE: Sapporo-Tohoku-and on down to Tokyo (revised plan)

    by Glenski 24 July 2010

    {quote}Flying into Sapporo Sept.7 and allow 2 days to explore there .. Otaru - to Noboribetsu area by rental car for 2 days... Train to…

  17. Tomkat avatar

    Sapporo-Tohoku-and on down to Tokyo (revised plan)

    by Tomkat 23 July 2010

    Hi again More research has come up with new options for our planned Sept. trip Hokkaido - Tokyo overland. We'd like to run it by forumite…

  18. rogerkiwi9 avatar

    RE: Hokkaido Travel

    by rogerkiwi9 21 July 2010

    when are you thinking of coming? You can get a Hokkaido train pass (unlimited train travel) but there aren't that many tracks in Hokkaido…

  19. envinyata avatar

    Hokkaido Travel

    by envinyata 19 July 2010

    Hi there, Planning a last minute trip to Hokkaido with family. Sequence of places to visit: Furano & Biei -- Muroran & Noboribetsu On…

  20. Glenski avatar

    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…

  21. LINDAASHLEYROSIE avatar

    Hokkaido itinerary...a few questions...

    by LINDAASHLEYROSIE 27 June 2010

    Thanks people for all help so far! We have now kind of figured out our 12 days trip to Hokkaido but have a few questions. Possible iti…

  22. Glenski avatar

    RE: Hokkaido

    by Glenski 24 June 2010

    Have lived on Hokkaido for over 12 years now. I love the outdoors, but I have not done any camping or hiking. Check out outdoorjapan.com…

  23. wanderingstraycat avatar

    RE: Noboribetsu

    by wanderingstraycat 14 May 2010

    #6: thanks for reporting back. did you manage to find any budget accomm at Noboribetsu?

  24. zoster avatar

    RE: Noboribetsu

    by zoster 14 May 2010

    Hey I'm back from Japan. thought i'd let you know what happened with the tattos and onsen situation. At Noboribetsu we asked the tourist…

  25. tahyan avatar

    Re: Noboribetsu

    by tahyan 08 March 2010

    No idea about cheap accomodation, but after checking some websites following one is recommended to contact with is http://www.noboribetsu-…

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