Japan: Hokkaido - Free And Easy in Hokkaido

[Yaloryalor]

Guys,

 

I am planning to go Japan in the Aug/ Sep period.

 

Will stay few nights in Tokyo and in between thinking to go Hokkaido (1st time).

 

I have been to Tokyo twice so planning wise shouldnt be a prob.

 

For Hokkaido, I have no idea. From Tokyo fly to Sapparo then stay few nights in Sapparo? Is it like tokyo where I can stay at the same hotel then just travel out to few places?

 

I would like to see those big grass field/ country side in Hokkaido.

 

No self drive can?

 

Any advice?

 

Tks in advance!

[The_Bear]

Guys,

 

I am planning to go Japan in the Aug/ Sep period.

 

Will stay few nights in Tokyo and in between thinking to go Hokkaido (1st time).

 

I have been to Tokyo twice so planning wise shouldnt be a prob.

 

For Hokkaido, I have no idea. From Tokyo fly to Sapparo then stay few nights in Sapparo? Is it like tokyo where I can stay at the same hotel then just travel out to few places?

 

I would like to see those big grass field/ country side in Hokkaido.

 

No self drive can?

 

Any advice?

 

Tks in advance!

 

How many days you have in HKD?

[Tjkbeluga]

Sapporo road system is like american city where all the roads are like tictactoe.... You can go to

- kirin beer factory

- red light district (susukino)

- Clock tower

- Ramen shopping.

 

You can also spend a day at Otaru, which is a small seaside town with lots of nice godowns and glassworks. I had the best sushi in my life there.... Much better and cheaper than tsukiji.

[Yaloryalor]

How many days you have in HKD?

 

I am thinking 3 nights. tks

[Kangadrool]

Guys,

 

 

I would like to see those big grass field/ country side in Hokkaido.

 

No self drive can?

 

Any advice?

 

Tks in advance!

 

LOL. I can only see rice fields all over the place, everywhere. But, nobody seems to be working at the fields.

 

 

[Watwheels]

Maybe bring along radiation protective suit? Just in case.

[Yaloryalor]

Sapporo road system is like american city where all the roads are like tictactoe.... You can go to

- kirin beer factory

- red light district (susukino)

- Clock tower

- Ramen shopping.

 

You can also spend a day at Otaru, which is a small seaside town with lots of nice godowns and glassworks. I had the best sushi in my life there.... Much better and cheaper than tsukiji.

 

If I dun drive?

 

I am thinking if can then I will stay in the same hotel or maybe jus change 1 hotel so dun have to bring my luggage around. Wanna see natural scenery like below:

 

 

[The_Bear]

I am thinking 3 nights. tks

 

HKD is a big place with many things to see. 3 nights you just be around Sapporo + a day trip to Otaru (there is a day trip JR ticket around

[The_Bear]

If I dun drive?

 

I am thinking if can then I will stay in the same hotel or maybe jus change 1 hotel so dun have to bring my luggage around. Wanna see natural scenery like below:

 

Cannot see the picture. SPR area not need to drive. Just walk around or take the subway.

[Yaloryalor]

Sapporo road system is like american city where all the roads are like tictactoe.... You can go to

- kirin beer factory

- red light district (susukino)

- Clock tower

- Ramen shopping.

 

You can also spend a day at Otaru, which is a small seaside town with lots of nice godowns and glassworks. I had the best sushi in my life there.... Much better and cheaper than tsukiji.

 

If I dun drive?

 

I am thinking if can then I will stay in the same hotel or maybe jus change 1 hotel so dun have to bring my luggage around. Wanna see natural scenery like below:

 

 

[Tjkbeluga]

If I dun drive?

 

I am thinking if can then I will stay in the same hotel or maybe jus change 1 hotel so dun have to bring my luggage around. Wanna see natural scenery like below:

All the above no need driving.... It's within or near Sapporo city....

[Tjkbeluga]

HKD is a big place with many things to see. 3 nights you just be around Sapporo + a day trip to Otaru (there is a day trip JR ticket around

Edited June 5, 2012 by Tjkbeluga

[The_Bear]

If I dun drive?

 

I am thinking if can then I will stay in the same hotel or maybe jus change 1 hotel so dun have to bring my luggage around. Wanna see natural scenery like below:

 

paiseh. still cannot see. ipad also cannot. *shrugs*

 

You get to see quite alot of scenery on the Airport Express train from Chitose Airport to Sapporo.

 

Remember: Jaga Pokkuru (Repeat 10x)

[The_Bear]

fcuk.... reminded me jaga pokkoru.... I left it at taiwan airport.... Never had a chance to eat.... BTW, jaga pokkoru can also be bought from Narita Airport....

 

Yup. Singapore also got sell but $25 per box.

[Cklasse]

I spent 10 days just in central Hokkaido, Chitose > Sapporo > Lake Toya > Niseko > Kitayuzawa > Chitose. Drive, coffee, ski, buffet, onsen, Cheese cake, shopping, do nothing.

 

If only want to spend 3 days, suggest drive from Tokyo to Karuizawa for factory outlet, driving those initial D kind of windy mountain road, stay in Ryoken in the mountain, onsen. Skip Hokkaido for next time.

[Yaloryalor]

All the above no need driving.... It's within or near Sapporo city....

 

Wow, good news/ info for me! Tks! Do you know how to go there? By train or bus?

[The_Bear]

I spent 10 days just in central Hokkaido, Chitose > Sapporo > Lake Toya > Niseko > Kitayuzawa > Chitose. Drive, coffee, ski, buffet, onsen, Cheese cake, shopping, do nothing.

 

If only want to spend 3 days, suggest drive from Tokyo to Karuizawa for factory outlet, driving those initial D kind of windy mountain road, stay in Ryoken in the mountain, onsen. Skip Hokkaido for next time.

 

& Vending Machines!! [bounce2]

[Yaloryalor]

paiseh. still cannot see. ipad also cannot. *shrugs*

 

You get to see quite alot of scenery on the Airport Express train from Chitose Airport to Sapporo.

 

Remember: Jaga Pokkuru (Repeat 10x)

 

So from Tokyo I should fly to Sapporo or fly to Chitose airport?