Travel: Japan - General

[dimitri_can]

3kiddos:

Hi, will be spending 4N in Tokyo after returning from Hokkaido. Thinking of doing a couple of day trips to Yokohama and other nearby areas. Maybe the train from Narita to hotel, and hotel to Handea as well. Is there a JR pass worth getting? Would really like to experience the Shinkansen. TIA

depends on where u are going. can u post ur itinerary?

[noob]

dimitri_can:

here u go. planned for a couple.


http://bit.ly/1TqH6wB
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Review by the couple:

Thanks to Dimitri_can for the great effort despite my last minute request for his help. The trip went smoothly as planned with no time wasted. Every minute is used wisely. haha

Despite only exactly 6 days to cover Hokkaido, using JR Pass with no self drive, we managed to cover Asahikawa, Hakodate, Otaru and Sapporo just by following Dimitri's itinerary.

For those who don't drive, I recommend taking JR Train rather than buses as it save time but a bit more expensive.

With June Lavender season approaching, it is good to go 7 days so that the extra day allows you to travel to Furano and Biel.

Once again, thanks Dimitri_can for your effort
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Hi dimitri_can, can advise which is the best way to travel from Sapporo Shin Chitose airport to Niseko Hirafutei?
Tks

[Mawar]

Hi dimitri-can, need your advise on the best way to travel from Narita to Karuizawa.


There are 2 legs to the journey i.e. Narita to Ueno/Japan Stn, and to Karuizawa.
Should I get the flexi 5day JR East? Or what are the alternatives?

Thank you.

[dimitri_can]

Just came back from exam. Will reply both of u tomorrow…

[lovexuan85]

Hi all,

I just return from Japan on 29 November. Went there from 19 November to 28 November. I spent 1 day in Mount Fuji, 1 day in Yokohama, 1 day in DisneySea, 2 days in Odaiba. 5 days in Tokyo. Tokyo is really cold now!~ Freezing… Esp when the wind blows… Be prepared!

[dimitri_can]

noob:

Hi dimitri_can, can advise which is the best way to travel from Sapporo Shin Chitose airport to Niseko Hirafutei?
Tks

You are referring to the hotel, Yumoto Niseko Prince Hotel Hirafutei yea?

From the airport, there isn't a direct route there, you need to take a train to Otaru, then change to Hakodate Main Line and stop at 比羅夫(Hirafu-station).

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Once you reach Hirafu station, you might have to take a taxi there.

Map: http://goo.gl/2qctHJ

I have sent an email to the hotel staff asking if there is a better route as the original route they advised is to a further station.
http://goo.gl/fj2jcG

[dimitri_can]

Mawar:

Hi dimitri-can, need your advise on the best way to travel from Narita to Karuizawa.


There are 2 legs to the journey i.e. Narita to Ueno/Japan Stn, and to Karuizawa.
Should I get the flexi 5day JR East? Or what are the alternatives?

Thank you.

You can refer to the below for your answers.

http://www.japan-guide.com/e/e6031.html

Kindly post your itinerary here or via private message so that i can help to fine tune.

[EatNonStop]

dimitri_can:

noob:

Hi dimitri_can, can advise which is the best way to travel from Sapporo Shin Chitose airport to Niseko Hirafutei?
Tks

You are referring to the hotel, Yumoto Niseko Prince Hotel Hirafutei yea?

From the airport, there isn't a direct route there, you need to take a train to Otaru, then change to Hakodate Main Line and stop at 比羅夫(Hirafu-station).

http://imagizer.imageshack.us/v2/640x480q90/633/DhQbVI.png\">

Once you reach Hirafu station, you might have to take a taxi there.

Map: http://goo.gl/2qctHJ

I have sent an email to the hotel staff asking if there is a better route as the original route they advised is to a further station.
http://goo.gl/fj2jcG

Alternate way - There is direct bus from Chitose airport to Niseko. If the bus doesnot go to the hotel, simply drop at Hirafu welcome center and get your hotel to pick you (most Niseko accomodation will do that) or take a taxi to the hotel (distance is much nearer)
http://www.goodsports.co.jp/white_eng/s ... o-chitose/

[MyPillow]

Taking ski bus is more convenient fr either airport or sapporo city hotel - Yumoto Prince Niseko can be walked fr Hirafu welcome center

[EatNonStop]

Hi


Does anyone know if there is any direct coach from Kutchan / Niseko to Hakodate? Or only by JR train?