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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: Second time to Japan: recommendations?

by Glenski 18 April 2012

Come to Hokkaido. See fields of flowers in Furano/Biei. Enjoy the northern islands of Rishiri and Rebun. Go to the National Heritage site…
Re: Northern Hokkaido in late Aug./early Sept.

by JasonInJapan 23 March 2012

Thanks for all the replies. Maybe what I'll do is plan to visit Rishiri and Rebun for the first few days of the trip so I can book accommod…
RE: Northern Hokkaido in late Aug./early Sept.

by wanderingstraycat 21 March 2012

Rishiri & Rebun ferry info/timetables: http://www.heartlandferry.jp/english/index2-1.html IMHO it's better to reserve accommodation on…
Northern Hokkaido in late Aug./early Sept.

by JasonInJapan 21 March 2012

Northern Hokkaido in late Aug./early Sept. I'm looking at finally heading up to Hokkaido this summer, mainly to do some hiking and possibly…
Northern Hokkaido in late Aug./early Sept.

by JasonInJapan 21 March 2012

I'm looking at finally heading up to Hokkaido this summer, mainly to do some hiking and possibly some cycling. I'd only have about 8…
3 month exploration of Japan

by JBB1988 12 January 2012

Hello! I've spent some weeks now building up the itinerary for my trip to Japan which begins at the end of March. I will be away for…
RE: Backpacker's Japanese itinerary

by tanabata_hikoboshi2 21 December 2011

End of March - till end of June? You have plenty of time ... I would add as a nature lover ... 2 special places in Japan: 1. Yakushima…
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: Travel Suggestions

by Glenski 06 June 2011

+In regard to Hokkaido I think I remember reading in LP or Rough Guide that it was better to have a car.+ That all depends on what you…
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…
RE: Budget accommodation on Rishiri-to

by wanderingstraycat 29 July 2010

made it to Rishiri in early July 2010. Rishiri Greenhill YH is indeed no more. the building is now a 'bed & breakfast'. bus stop in front…
RE: Hokkaido

by wanderingstraycat 19 July 2010

just back from Hokkaido. took the overnight (dept 23:00) Sapporo-Wakkanai bus by Soya bus company. if you're heading to Rishiri or Rebun,…
RE: Hokkaido

by LisaSoe 05 July 2010

Hi, we`re planning to go to Wakkanai first by bus "(*Depart Sapporo 13:00 Arrive Wakkanai 18:50 *Depart Sapporo 15:00 Arrive Wakkanai…
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…
8 Days Japan Osaka to Sapporo - too ambitious?

by pompoko 08 May 2010

I'm planning to visit Japan in July (23 to 30) with two friends. We're planning to get a JR pass, arrive in Osaka and depart from Sapporo.…
RE: Budget accommodation on Rishiri-to

by Glenski 30 March 2010

Can't find hostel 3.9. Rebun island has a hostel. Here's other stuff. http://books.google.co.jp/books?id=CNAT-7MCN2AC&pg=PA357&lpg=PA35…
RE: Hokkaido -- which national park?

by astroguato 02 June 2009

Thank you everybody for your answers! #1, Thanks for the links, I really liked http://www.japan-guide.com . Dream Beach sounds good,…
RE: Exciting travel places in Northern Japan

by Glenski 24 May 2009

What exactly are you hoping to see and do? Hokkaido isn't really known for a lot of traditional stuff. Lots of farmland and open spaces…
Re: Itinerary suggestions for 2-month hitchhiking trip across Japan

by Lonelier_Planet 21 May 2009

By Wakayama he actually meant Wakkanai in northern Hokkaido, the logical place to catch the ferry he mentioned to Rebun or Rishiri. …
RE: Itinerary suggestions for 2-month hitchhiking trip across Japan

by Glenski 21 May 2009

Sept 9-17 - Arrive to Haneida and spend a week with my girlfriend in Tokyo and surrounding areas (any suggestions on where to go, including…
Itinerary suggestions for 2-month hitchhiking trip across Japan

by leafsfan85 20 May 2009

Hey everyone, So after discovering that buying a car is nearly impossible and that renting one is far too expensive, I've decided to…
RE: 6 weeks in Japan - July/August - what to do?!

by Glenski 14 April 2008

Been living in Hokkaido since 1998. What do you want to know? It's the Alaska of Japan. Not much in the way of traditional architecture,…
Hokkaido in late May

by Trailblazer 08 April 2007

Looking for any advice from you guys up there in Hokkaido. I'll travel there from Tokyo with my wife, Japanese, in late May early June.…