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  1. Ed04 avatar

    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…

  2. Glenski avatar

    RE: Hokkaido trip: looking for advice..

    by Glenski 14 November 2010

    There's always the train to Kushiro, then bus to Akan. http://www.lake-akan.com/en/access/akan_winter.html July in Hokkaido is a very…

  3. optimistk avatar

    RE: What other Japanese city does SAPPORO remind you of?

    by optimistk 08 September 2010

    I just returned from Sapporo (and other parts of Hokkaido). There are similarities between Sapporo and Nagoya as the OP has noticed. …

  4. 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…

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    Re: Odori Bus Station Sapporo

    by tahyan 14 December 2009

    Following website from Sapporo Tourist Association is also very helpful. http://www.sta.or.jp/english/ Accommodation is quoted in this…

  6. Glenski avatar

    RE: Odori Bus Station Sapporo

    by Glenski 11 December 2009

    The easiest way is to go inside Sapporo train station, get a subway ticket for Bus Center Mae ("in front of bus center") which is 2 stops…

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    Re: Odori Bus Station Sapporo

    by tahyan 11 December 2009

    If you take a Hokkaido Chuo Bus for Niseko, the bus station is at JR Sapporo station bus terminal (in front of JR Sapporo station), leaving…

  8. Glenski avatar

    RE: Sapporo- running in gardens? other ideas?

    by Glenski 15 August 2009

    I wouldn't say a 15-20 minute walk from Sapporo Station to Odori Park is exactly "near". Individual assessment, of course. And, remember…

  9. meldois avatar

    From Hokkaido by boat ?

    by meldois 02 June 2009

    I intend to go back from Hokkaido to Tokyo by boat.Does anyone know if it is worth. Which line is better : - Otaru Nigata -Tomakomai Niga…

  10. optimistk avatar

    RE: Tokyo to Niseko

    by optimistk 17 February 2009

    Way to Hokkaido from Tokyo: By train: http://gutereise09.blogspot.com/2008/08/way-to-hokkaido-from-tokyo.html By ferry (and by air): http:…

  11. optimistk avatar

    RE: 10 Day Japan trip in Febuary

    by optimistk 25 December 2008

    >Do you have to pay that extra cost even if you sleep in a seat instead of a reserved sleeper room? If you take the Hamanasu train from…

  12. Glenski avatar

    RE: Day Tours From Sapporo

    by Glenski 07 September 2008

    Have never taken the bus tours. Why not just ask the information desk (not the ticket counter) and see how it is done? You know the…

  13. deebee999 avatar

    RE: Visiting Hokkaido

    by deebee999 11 June 2008

    Otaru is lovely, and well worth a visit. JR offer a discounted return trip for foreign visitors, you need your passport when purchasing…

  14. charlieboy88 avatar

    Cheap accommodation in Sapporo

    by charlieboy88 20 May 2007

    I am looking for a cheap accommodation near to JR Sapporo Station.

    I know about the YH Sapporo House, however there is ano way…

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