Thanks Lucas. When you say hotel allow to add futon, you mean those hotel that have the tatami room, right?  Do they charge extra? Appreciate any tips hahaha ... am bringing my in-laws as well this round, so i have to book like 2 rooms for each overnight *sweats* 

wah, see girl only straight away help to plot on google map. didnt come to this thread for some time, missed so many tips of the month dy.

Please edit previous post and merge it next time.

I did some preliminary research. Hokkaido peak is summer, during ,their lavender season. But also alot of visitors during the snow festival.

Assuming i want to do both snow festival and drift ice in next year feb, is it too late if i only start planning/booking in december? Ie 2 months in advance? 4 of us going. Just friends, and we are ok with ryokan/budget accom, flexible.

Looking forward to my 3rd trip to Japan...Feb 2017 for Valentine's!   

Too bad they don't provide train options when planning for direction. Else it will be perfect

Can be done, But must work together with Wikipedia.  Extra more homework.
Example Noboribetsu to Chitose.
First you go Noribetsu Station first on wikipedia. Then you will get Muroran Main Line info.
Then you will found Numanohata Station are Interchange between Muroran Main Line & Chitose Line.
Then you will success reach Chitose Station from Noboribetsu.
Oedo Onsen was expensive and sleep on tatami floor only. I rather sleep at Airport Hotel much better.
Best choice was sleep at Airport Hotel or take limo bus to Shinjuku. At Shinjuku walk to those Internet & Manga Cafe.  You can rent a small room inside CC. Extremely cheap and free bottomless drinks too.

Those Internet speed are 30mb per sec. Used it for do homework. 

https://tokyocheapo.com/accommodationcat/li...cafes-in-tokyo/

This statement prove Deodorant are fatty.   

hazzly1
For me 20 Celsius are wearing T-shirt only. 10 - 13 Celsius will be T-shirt + one thin layer jacket.

Hi sifus here,
I'm planning to go Hokkaido this year around end Oct.
Read in Japan Guide that Hokkaido trees will be turning red late Sept to early Oct. Would it be too late for me to catch the autumn leaves in late October?
When would be the best time to go Hokkaido if given a choice? Early October?

http://www.japan-guide.com/e/e2014_when.html

You will Miss it. If late Oct at Hokkaido.
You want to catch Hokkaido best Autumn, Have to go at Mid October.

Hi Sifu,

will be doing a self-drive at Hokkaido early Nov. got cheap tickets previously ^^

1) found the most value portable wifi rental @ RM33/day (with damage insurance), telco is Softbank 4G LTE and claimed to have better coverage there compared with Ymobile
2) found a 6d5n ground package with these itinerary (excluded the suggested stops and places to visit):

chitose -> noboribetsu (hotel sekisuitei)

noboribetsu -> hakodate (hakodate kokusai hotel)

hakodate -> lake toya (toyako manseikaku)

lake toya -> sapporo (mercure hotel sapporo  )

sapporo -> otaro -> sapporo (mercure hotel sapporo)

sapporo -> chitose

Price depends on car and room type but one of the car i like is Subaru XV Hybrid  save petrol i guess 

Questions:

1) It stated that it comes with ETC Card but is there a place i can check their toll rate? What is the min reload i need to make?
2) My full trip is actually 7d7n, arriving early morning on 7th and leaving early morning on 14th. Any comment on the above itinerary and what other city to recommend? I plan to extend another 2 nights at Sapporo

Thanks in advance.

Hairy Crab can be very delicious also. I know a shop at Sapporo specialist do hairy crab only. best Yo.
Hairy Crab shell as bowl , yoke + fried rice + crab meat.  

Overall still budget. Got money sure can having king crab full meal.  Willing to spend then King Crab Leg / Echizen crab.  Kiamsiap type then eat Hairy Crab

odaiba need one day?
i was planning on my itinerary, was slotting in odaiba for few hours for gundam, ramen and rainbow bridge view only

any particular timing for light show?

i got none of that
kit lens have lag
prolly will buy a 50mm portrait lens

Can refer to Page 1 Tips of the months. Best place for shoot Rainbow Bridge picture.

Haha, Disney still in consideration.

Yup, Odaiba is already in my list.
Nice and thanks for the info, can get some stuff before heading back. 
Guy, beside Kawaguchiko area any other place nearby fuji lake have nice Ryokan?? Found few in Kawaguchiko but all fully booked 

i never knew that, i take taxi at HK also open door by myself

anyone can recommend place near tokyo ueno station to sight see or kill time ?

thanks traveler

booked a prius for 10 days at JPY65000 inclusive of the Tocoo support etc.
Didnt take any insurance at all... Still contemplating whether i should take up the insurance 
And mine doesnt even come with free wifi or HEP... dang...

Hi, Im going to Tokyo and Hokkaido this end of November 25/11-3/12.

My itinerary is fly to Obihiro airport > Furano > Biei > Asahikawa > Sounkyo > Daizetsusan > Asahikawa > Sapporo > Otaru > Niseko > Lake Toya > Sapporo > Back to Tokyo.

I was wondering how is the snow condition will be like? is it advisable to drive around Hokkaido?

Im considering either rent a car or buy JR hokkaido pass.

Ya obihiro airport by domestic flight, because i intend to visit tokachi, the asahikawa zoo not worth going?