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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…
Japan Trip 2012 - July

by Kalasri87 15 May 2012

Hi, I’m planning a trip to Japan this July with 5 other people. We’re trying to get a balance between Culture, History, Cities & Hiki…
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: Aomori or Hokkaido?

by Glenski 20 April 2012

I have never hiked or camped in Japan. Have driven thru both of those places, tho. Very nice. Near Akan is a nice huge sulfur geyser area…
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: Aomori or Hokkaido?

by Glenski 19 April 2012

I have lived in Hokkaido since 1998. It's a lot larger than most people imagine, so if you plan to drive while here, keep that in mind…
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: Help with Hokkaido itinerary

by Glenski 13 April 2012

Going to Otaru and then the airport (Chitose?) in the same day seems like pushing it. Chitose is about 40-60 minutes from downtown Sapporo,…
Help with Hokkaido itinerary

by gregp 12 April 2012

Hello all. I have been to Japan many times but never to Hokkaido. I am planning a short trip there in early October and I would appreciat…
Re: Non tourist stuff

by Tokyo_girl 24 January 2012

Nothing about fishing perse is special anywhere IMO but anthropologically fishing is interesting anywhere. They have shell collection…
Backpacker's Japanese itinerary

by JBB1988 20 December 2011

Hi! I am venturing out on an exciting few months travelling from January, with a considerable amount of the time to be in January. I…
RE: Hokkaido - suggestions for an itinerary please

by Dr_noodle 06 December 2011

Good replies here already so I'll cover what I think they missed. Most critically if you can make your trip in December instead of October…
Re: ays,Japan 12 days achievable?

by Dr_noodle 06 December 2011

As someone who has just traveled to Sapporo via the tokkyu, you do _not_ need to pay extra. The rail pass will be fine. Keep in mind however…
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…
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,…
RE: Hokkaido in winter - advice?

by myteaatOM 03 December 2011

Hi becky, i live in Chitose and would echo what Glenski posted. A loop from Niseko to Otaru - Sapporo then down to Shikotsu lake which…
Re: Ideas for 14 days northern honshu / hokkaido in dec/jan

by Dr_noodle 28 November 2011

I just came from Sapporo yesterday. I'd say give a day to Otaru, stay in the dormy-inn there in the capsule hotel. Super swanky. I had…
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: 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: 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…
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:…
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 …
RE: 10 Days : Osaka-Sapporo-Tokyo??

by Glenski 17 February 2011

+My wife is interested in visiting Otaru in Sapporo. There's a church with a very nice setting. Apart from this any other attractions…