Hokkaido Travel Forum

Hello all,

Any one in Hokaido this month or next month?
I may plan to go for a week from 17th Aug2008
to hokaido join tour.....
How was the weather there hot summer day?40 degree possible?and possible see lavender and other flower blossom during that week?

Thank you in advance

Rgds
Sao

Hi all,
I will be going to Sapporo on 7th June. From the website the temperature is range between 20'c - 15'c.. Is it very cold?
Thanks

I am thinking of rent a car at Asahikawa airport and driving to Biei. Starting from Biei Station, how long will it take to look around Patchwork Road and Panorama Road by car?

Hi everybody,

I had read from the lonely planet regarding how to go Shikotsu-Toya National Park. However, I'm still confused. Does it mean I have to alight at the H41 Toya station?

If not, how should I go there?

Thanks
Kenny

Hi,

Anyone been to Akan National Park? How long should we stay there?

Thanks
Kenny

Hi,

My wife wants to go to Hokkiado in July. Just wonder, in the month of July, which is a better week to go? First half or second half? Besides that, both of us doesn't speak Japanese, hence, is it going to be difficult?

We intend to do it free and easy. Rent a car and drive around. Any suggestion? Which hotel to stay along the way?

I heard they have nice ramen there. Any recommendations?

Lastly, my sole purpose to go Japan is to buy Nikon gears. I heard there is a sale going on in July. Where should I get the Nikon stuffs?

Looking forward to hear from you guys.

Cheers.

Hi all ,

need to know if flying is cheaper or by night train is cheaper ?

i see on JR site is that the night train we have to pay for the accomodation .. dont look cheap to me ...

what are your thoughts

thanks in advance

Where does the cruise ship dock in Hakodate? Is it near the morning market? What is the nearest bus or tram stop?

Hi,

We're planning a self drive trip to Hokkaido in early May. Do you think I can cover these places in 5 to 6 days?

Starting from Sapporo to Furano to Daisetsuzan NP to Noboribetsu back to Sapporo.

Any nice but affordable to ryokan to reccommend in these places?

Thanks so much!

It's my first time going to Niseko where we'll be putting up at Hirafutei Prince Hotel for 10 days. However, since I have been told that most shops don't accept credit cards, I would like to ensure i am bringing enough cash. The problem is I really don't have an idea how much a meal is going to cost or drinks for that matter.Also I would like to get a few souvenirs for a couple of friends -what sort of souvenirs are typical of Niseko/ Hokkaido that wouldn't cost me an arm and a leg?And how much would it be?
Thank you.

I will be attending the 2008 Hokkaido Summit at Lake Toya in July together with some of the analysts form my research Group. We will be about 20 people in total and right now it seems like we will be camping for the entire time there. Its really not all that acceptable for accredited journalists to have to rough it because they can't find accomodations within a 50 km radius of the Summit site! Does anyone know of cheaper pensions or dormitories close to the Lake Toya resort that might be able to accomodate our Group? Any information would be a great help!!!

Somebody help, pls!

We're due to be in Hokkaido for 7th-12th February. Unfortunately we didn't know there would be public holidays or the Sapporo Ice Carving Festival on that week, so now we have flights but everywhere is FULL FULL FULL!

Can someone suggest any holiday houses or maybe rental apartments or something around the ski resort areas? We're not fussy, whether in Niseko, Furano, Rusutsu... anywhere...

Thanks very much.

Plan to stay in Abashiri at 13 Feb (1 night only) for 3 people. Is there any suggestion for the hotels which are not too expensive and near the JR station? I want to book the room from online rather than by phone/fax. Thanks.

I have 3 days open during my trip to Japan next month. I’ve never been to Sapporo and was thinking about using the last 3 days of my Rail Pass to go there from Tokyo and back but I have concerns about the train service during winter. Are the scheduled train services affected by winter storms if so, how often?

I will be in Japan in a couple weeks and would really love to see Mt. Fuji, but time does not permit any significant visit. I will be travelling with my wife, my 1 year old daughter, and my mother-in-law. We will be travelling by shinkansen from Nagoya to Tokyo and I would like to stop off at one of the stations near Mt. Fuji and enjoy Mt. Fuji as best we can for maybe a couple hours. Does anyone have any ideas as to what would be a really scenic view of Fuji, perhaps a restaurant with a nice view, or an area that provides a scenic overlook, anyplace that will not be too difficult to get to from any shinkansen station between the cities I mentioned? Thanks!

Bringing the family to Hakkaido in Dec 2007 for a short vacation. Kids would love to experience winter and snow for the first time. We'll be there in Mid Dec.......any chance it be snowing then.

I am very interested in purchasing bottles of the Genghis Khan sauce. I saw it in Sapporo. Any idea how I can order it?

We're a family of 2 adults and 3 kids(8 to 12)
Skiied at Niseko last year
Stayed at a lovely apartment but it was long 15min trudge to the lifts
The little one was almost in tears making the 2 way trip with equipment daily
Now we realise location is very important
But of course, the snow was great and that's still most important
WE were at Grand Hirafu
Would like to try a different place
Any recommendtions would be apprecited

What time does the Hell Valley Close?

Hello,

I'll reach Hakodate by JR from Sapporo at one 4pm, and leaving for Kyoto by Jr at 9:30pm. Do you think i can visit all the places i listed below? thanks.
Hakodate
1. Seafood market in Hakodate Just next to Hakodate's JR station
2. Goryakaku park
3. Goryoukaku Tower There is a Goryoukaku tramway station. After getting down from the tram, take a walk for within 10 minutes. You will arrive there.
4. Beautiful nightview in Hakodate Go up Mt. Hakodate from ropeway station.
5. The harbor of Hakodate

Hello, I have a few questions regards to my Hokkaido Visit end of this month.

1. How to get to the Chocolate Factory from Shiroshi?
2. is Sapporo Brewery free to visit?

Hi there, we are planning to spend the Christmas and New Year in Niseko. Now my friend is concerned whether there is snow for sure. He is a passionate skier and would not want to travel all the way from Finland to Japan for no snow. :) So please if you could help me convince him, that YES there is snow in late December in Niseko?! Thank you :D

Does anyone know the email address for Aozora Inn in Hakodate. The address that I sent <aozora-1@beige.plala.or.jp> is invalid. Do update me please Thank you

Hi there all,

Was surfing for information on Hokkaido and found this great site with lovely photos and travel tips.

Was hoping if anyone could give good advice about hokkaido in early jan? planning to go there with my then-wife, coz we both love jap food!!! i live along the equator, so the cold will be pretty 'refreshing'... stuff like where to stay to get the best experience (and service?), which places to go, where to EAT EAT EAT.. :)

Thanks!!!

Dear travellers

We intend to do a 3 day driving tour around Hakodate looping west along Route 278 and returning from Onuma and would appreciate some tips on the below.

1) Are there any points of interest along the route that are must-visits?
2) Any good places we can stop for the nights along the way?
3) We're used to left hand drive which will be opposite the Japanese system. Any difficulties foreseen?

Many thanks for any suggestions or tips.

I have just checked out the e-royce.com. But everything is in Japanese. I'm thinking about doing a franchise on the Royce Chocolate in Malaysia. Have you got any idea where i could bring the chocs in?

May i have the address or phone numbers/ e-mail?

Let me know pls.

Thank you.

e-mail me - jesselynn_c@hotmail.com

Hi! I will be climbing Mt Fuji on Sat, March 31st. I will be traveling from Tokyo to Mt. Fuji. My plan is to spend the day climbing and return to Tokyo in the late evening (if need be I will stay in Fuji overnight). Is anyone planning to climb then and would like to join me? I'm a 24 outgoing female living in NYC. Also, does anyone know of any tour groups who plan day trips to climb Fuji?
Thanks!

In April I and two other students will arrive to Chitose airport in Sapporo and will need to spend one night in a hotel, have you anything to recommend? Since we cannot afford anything too expensive, the price is the main issue but I also want it to be close to transportation. Any suggestions?

Is this a nice hostel "Ino's Place", is the location easy to reach? What type of transportation can I take from the Airport to this hostel directly?
For a private double room 4,300 yen each person, do you think this is reasonable?
Thank you for your help and kind attention.

I want to go to Sapporo in April 2007, can anyone tell me if there are any reasonable accommodation and where I can go for sight seeing? Thank you.