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RE: Trans Siberian Railway

by lakers6902 07 May 2012

Well it was fast, before the ferry stopped running as everbrite said. I believe, not positive though, there is still a ferry from Japan…
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: 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…
Ferry from Vladivostok to Japan/Fushiki

by cobalt1907 29 November 2011

Hello all, Am looking to make this journey in winter next year, some time in late Jan / early Feb. http://www.monkeyshrine.com/places…
RE: Cost & availability of camping equipment in Wakkanai, Hokkaido

by tanabata_hikoboshi2 27 July 2011

I will send you a pm.
RE: Cost & availability of camping equipment in Wakkanai, Hokkaido

by HokkaidoKyushu2011 26 July 2011

Thanks a lot Glenski & Renga.
Re: Cost & availability of camping equipment in Wakkanai, Hokkaido

by Renga 25 July 2011

You said you are starting at Wakkanai, so this may not be helpful... but IF you are going through Sapporo at all there are some MontBell…
RE: Cost & availability of camping equipment in Wakkanai, Hokkaido

by Glenski 25 July 2011

Not much here in the way of variety for tents or bags. I doubt Wakkanai has much, but I've never been there. Check out any HOMAC or Xebio…
Cost & availability of camping equipment in Wakkanai, Hokkaido

by HokkaidoKyushu2011 25 July 2011

Hello, I need to buy a tent and sleeping bag as small and light as possible as I'll be carrying them on a bike. I'll be starting off…
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: Japan itinerary

by twouprider 13 April 2011

My wife and I spent a month touring japan last year, and returning in September for 5 weeks to look at Kyushu and the Goto Island chain…
Transsiberian to Japan in winter

by axelgut 04 December 2010

Hey everybody, I will be travelling with my girlfriend trough Siberia and possibly mongolia and China than would like to take a ferry…
Ferry to and from Japan

by mingaliev 12 October 2010

Hi all, I am at the research and planning stage of my trip to Russia in May - July 2011. The ferries from Japan to Russia seem interestin…
RE: Itinerary help

by wanderingstraycat 01 October 2010

for the buses, if your plans are fixed & you wish to buy your tickets in advance, this place might be able to help you: http://www.bfh.jp/to…
RE: Last Minute Hokkaido Trip

by wanderingstraycat 31 August 2010

depending on how early you book, might end up cheaper to just get a Skymark or AirDo flight from Haneda to Asahikawa. there can be various…
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 LisaSoe 01 July 2010

Thanks to all for your help. I just found this: http://outdoorj.japan-adventures.com/hiking-camping/activity-hc-hokkaido.html There seem…
trip to Hokkaido

by rhythm_blues 27 June 2010

Several of you helped me quite a while back, when I first began thinking about our Hokkaido vacation. Now it's coming up in late August,…
RE: 8 Days Japan Osaka to Sapporo - too ambitious?

by optimistk 08 May 2010

Your itinerary looks way too ambitious for you to carry out, especially the Hokkaido part. Both Kyoto and Tokyo deserve two to three days…
Re: Boats, of any kind, from Alaska to Russia

by Chicagobest 04 April 2010

There are no boats with passenger possibilities from Alaska to Russia. I have been checking this my whole life and I am sad to say forget…
RE: Cash & credit access in Japan - how to minimize fees?

by halfanemenem 19 March 2010

Wow, thanks for the great advice, everyone! I didn't even realize anyone responded until I did a google search today and found my own…
RE: If you had 5 weeks in japan, What would you do?

by katakanadian 12 January 2010

Geiko, mind if I ask what's so great about Nagoya that you think it's worth 3 days. The castle is worth a couple hours but then what would…
RE: Canoeing the kuril islands (russia to japan

by karandavasana 17 December 2009

I saw a TV programme a couple of years back where a Japanese guy did this, I think arriving in Wakkanai, so it is physically possible.…