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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: Northern Hokkaido in late Aug./early Sept.

by alei 10 April 2012

Did Wakkanai, Cape Soya and Rishiri Island just last September. One of the camping grounds on Rishiri Island has bungalows you can rent…
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…
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…
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…
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: Budget accommodation on Rishiri-to

by wanderingstraycat 01 September 2010

#13: What time of the year will you be going to Rishiri? Most of the accommodation in Oshidomari & Oniwaki towns are listed here: http://w…
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: 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: 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…
RE: Mt. Fuji

by Glenski 01 May 2009

Sado Island Rebun or Rishiri Island Hokkaido (especially Furano or Biei for the lavender fields)
Re: Japan to Russia

by centy 02 May 2008

As others have mentioned, it is possible to get to Sakhalin via ferry. Check out the [Hart Land Ferry|http://www.heartlandferry.jp/english/i…
Travel by car in Hokkaido

by Glenski 31 January 2007

I've lived on Hokkaido for the last 8 years. Not done any camping, but some friends have hiked and camped. I could ask them more.
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walking japan

by estaesta 17 August 2004

Lots of great trekking up in Hokkaido. Highest point is Asahidake though the chairlift takes a bit of the fun out of it. If you can…