I am going to hokkaido end of June, but read that the gov is going against airbnb now, is it true? Is anyone here still using airbnb service in Japan or it's safer for me to go for proper hotel instead? Thanks

Ok, then I can book it. I heard from relatives who just went to Tokyo area during cny, their booking being cancelled due to this issue.

My current plan as following :

30/6 arrival at sapporo Airport via Aax, early morning. Sapporo + susukino

1/7 Sapporo + otaru

2/7, 3/7 Furano Biei, back to sapporo on 3/7

4/7, 5/7 Noribetsu, Lake Toya ,back to sapporo 5/7

6/7 flight to Tokyo, still planning

1. For 30/6-2/7 no need car as transport right? Only needed onwards.

2. The return to sapporo on 3/7 kinda waste, any suggestions on changes done to the trip?

3. Anyone been to Lake Akan? Is it worthwhile? Any other places suggested? I have yet to book flight ticket to Tokyo, so still can make changes to the plan.

4. Is hakodate area worth a visit?

Thanks

This post has been edited by Guardian: Mar 4 2017, 08:40 PM

Thanks, will have a look.

Ok, seems not scary as I thought , will give it a try then, still seeing lots of airbnb places available on airbnb website.

I need some suggestions on my summer season itinerary, currently planning to spend a few days in hokkaido following with Tokyo.

Day 1
Arrival at Sapporo Airport via AA.
-Curb Market
-Spend the rest of the day around Sapporo, night time drop by Susukino

Day 2
Another day at Sapporo + Otaru half day trip

Day 3 and 4
Furano and Biei, drive to Chitose (?) to spend a night .

Day 5 and 6
Drive to Noboribetsu from Chitose, next day visit Lake Toya before going back to Chitose

Day 7
Early flight to Tokyo

1. Is the time allocated to Sapporo sufficient? Same for Furano and Biei, is the time enough? Assuming that I depart from Sapporo to Furano early morning,leaving to Chitose by evening.
2. Lake Toya, is it worth a visit? Is half day trip sufficient or better spent on Noboribetsu?
3. Anyone been to Mount Tarumae of Chitose, as well as Daisetsuzan? Seems like these two are interesting places but wondering where to slot into.
4. For day 4, is it advisable to spend a night at Chitose or better return to Sapporo?

Thanks

Thanks, then I can start choosing my accommodations.

This post has been edited by Guardian: Mar 15 2017, 04:23 PM

For those who have visited tsukiji tuna auction before, may I know where do you guys stay? The train isn't operating at such time I assume, since I read that they have limited amount of visitors daily so need to reach very early.

Thanks, I went for APA hotel, seems to be walking distance.

Try airbnb? Make sure you book earlier, I booked for my end of June trip few days ago, most of the rm 200 range are fully booked.

Anyone uses tabirai and tocoo service before? Tocoo seems to be much cheaper despite the same rental company, is it trustable or have some hidden T&C? Thanks

I am thinking to book the car through jalan.net, but it's asking for name in katakana. Anyone booked from there before? Can I use katakana that sounds similar? Thanks