Hi Guys ,

Will be in Hokaiddo from 22 Oct to 2nd Nov this year. From Airport to Asahikawa to Rusutsu to Sapporo . Free and easy in 2 rental cars on elcheapo budget. Still fine tuning itinerary . Any advice from sifus here ?

Kc

Will keep that in mind .. thanks.


I have booked for the last few days at Apa - hotel next to Mercure. If possible will park at the hotel for 1st night before returning rental car the next day.
Will actually use Rusutsu as a base to Noboribetsu , Lake Toya and Niseko but not Hakodate ... too hectic for me. Otaru when I shift from Rusutsu to Sapporo.
I thought I am already late late past Autumn to visit Hokkaido .. guess you're even later ..

I am 1 day earlier ... 21st Oct klia2 arrive 22nd new chitose morning

Me and my family managed to visit Arashiyama , Kinkaku-ji and Kiyomizu on a day trip from Osaka in 2014. Started early in the morning with the first train available from Nipponbashi area and end up late evening with dinner and o-cha ice cream at Gion. Not too rushed as I skipped Fushimi Inari in my original itinerary....
Kc

Hi ,

My family went to Hakone on a 1 day trip 2 years back . Not too rushed but definitely excludes other points of interest. Enjoyable although ticket for package is valid for 2 days. You need to start early though. Started from homestay at Shibuya. No time for option in itinerary. Took dinner before going back to Tokyo.

Kc



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According to this website and not from my experience ...

http://jprail.com/travel-informations/basi...-and-namba.html

you can use the east exit for conventional line only . I believe this includes track #11 for Limited Express Haruka.

To me an exit is an exit ....
Have a nice trip ...
kc

Again you can find this on the internet ...

http://www.osakacoronahotel.co.jp/en/access.html

This shows you the way from Central exit to east exit so you will have to reverse the guide's direction.

I learned somewhere that " All exits are connected .. so if you can exit 1 point you can connect to another exit. "

Hi ,

this are my notes from my trip in 2014 ....
*****
Option: Odaiba , Evening or night
To:
Ginza line - Mitsukoshimae >Shimbashi - 7 mins , 2.9km , 170yen or
Ginza line -Shibuya G01 >Shimbashi G08
Yurikamome line - Shimbashi > Daiba , 15mins 320yen
Back to Shibuya - reverse directions.
Direct (indirect) line -Shibuya (JR Saikyo line) >(Osaki transfer)> Tokyo Teleport
(Rinkai line) 17mins
*Aquacity*Fuji TV Bldg*Diver City*Rainbow Bridge*Palette Town
The Yurikamome crosses the Rainbow Bridge to get to Odaiba and offers spectacular views of the harbor and the Tokyo waterfront. Sit or stand at the very front of the train for the most impressive views.
******

I took the subway to Shimbashi and then change to the Yurikamone line for Daiba.

Kc

I get even worse rate 4.06 ... leaving tomorrow evening for Sapporo.
Have a nice trip ... kc

Hi Guys ,

I just came back yesterday from our trip to Hokkaiddo - specifically Sapporo > Asahikawa > Rusutsu > Sapporo.
Throughly enjoyed the trip.
My first look at this thread so would like to share my experience on the above ...

Our group bought quite a few bottles of Sake (Yamakuchi) and other liquors - tax-free in Sapporo . Some decided to check in carefully with their luggage but I decided to hand carry them across Japan custom point. Dont' !!! You will not be allowed past security check - sealed bags or not !! I have to turn back and check those bottles in with a 'where to find right now box " ! Quite unnerving when you are very near boarding time. But plus point to security officer to lead us back to AA check-in counter and allow us to 'jump queue' otherwise ...

No comments on the allowed quantity or tax .. . For us all after that hiccup.

Kc

I noticed most of the shops were not opened when we arrived after 7:30am.Took the first Airport Limousine bus 5:29am from Susukino area. By the way the International departure hall are shuttled closed before 7:30 am .We were planning to have breakfast there but no deal. We did bought some stuff from a shop at the entrance area but after that it's such a mad rush that I doubt you will have anytime to do shopping unless you are the very first in line. I took the same 9:20 AA flight. Now I remember why I had 20 minutes less ... nearly forgot to redeem my Kitaca card and the JR counter at BF1 opened in the nick of time when we went down after getting our boarding passes.

Same journey for me on comfy bus 80mins duration 5:29am 1030 yen. I guess your fare can be shared among 4 passengers, only question is 'will 4 luggage fit?

Otaru ... mesti lah

When we check out from our home stay at Rusutsu we drove via Jozankei to Otaru . All of us like the glasswares there , blink blink , the LeTao cheese puff and cakes and free samples. We also had a big crab lunch at the fish market there ..

Talking about weather there is nothing we can do if your date of arrival is already booked . Most of the time we were there it is cloudy and raining and cold. But the best part ? It really snowed pretty heavy up in the mountains up north .. example in the Soundkyo region and our group was surprised , happy and excited. A extra bonus to go for an Autumn trip but got to experience their first snowfall. However we could not last staying outside our rental cars for more than a few minutes so most visits are shortened. Our visit to the twin waterfalls was really quick when a sort of snow blizzard started and all the tour buses started leaving ...

Kc