Archive for the ‘Asahikawa’ Category
When you go to Wakkanai at North end of Hokkaido, these trains take you there. Both Super Soya (スーパー宗谷) and Sarobetsu (サロベツ) are operated on exactly same route between Sapporo and Wakkanai. But Super Soya is operated by newer 261 series. It is faster and gives you better accommodation and better service. As I mentioned …
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This is a seasonal operation of Limited Express Okhotsk that connect Sapporo (札幌) and Abashiri (網走) in Hokkaido. This train is operated from late January to early March for Ryuhyo (流氷=Drift ice) viewing. The operation, like time required and route, is completely same as Limited Express Okhotsk. But this seasonal train is operated by specialized …
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Furano (富良野) is one of most popular spot in Hokkaido. Especially July is the busiest season because the bloom of Lavender. You can enjoy Furano in not only summer season but also autumn. You may see the fall color leaves in September. The scenery in autumn is breathtaking too. Furano can be accessed directly from …
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This express train connect two major cities in Hokkaido, Sapporo (札幌) and Asahikawa (旭川). Some of this train are extended operation to New Chitose airport (新千歳空港). This train does not have any Green class seat. But Super Kamui has “U seat” substitute of Green seat. It is a sort of Reserved Ordinary seat. So even …
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