Hakodate

Hakodate, Shin-Hakodate-Hokuto

The limited express Hokuto train guide and the timetable: Inter-city express train for Sapporo to Hakodate

The limited express Hokuto connects Sapporo and Hakodate. In this post, I show you the photo of this train, the train guide and the timetable.
1 to 3 days

Hakodate, Noboribetsu, Lake Toya 3 days sample trip plan. Southern Hokkaido 3-day highlights

This sample itinerary covers Hakodate, Lake Toya, Noboribetsu and Onuma Park in 3 days. You can make this trip from either Sapporo or Tokyo in 3 days.
Hokkaido Area

Hokkaido Train Guide. Guide of the access route to major places in Hokkaido by train

Hokkaido is very very popular destination. There are lots of places to see. However this island is quite large. You must know the best way between the places to save your trip time.
Seasonal trains schedule

Summary of 2018 fall seasonal trains of JR trains

Renovated E3 series for Toreiyu Tsubasa Autumn and spring are the good season to travel in Japan. In fall season, yo...
Seasonal trains schedule

Schedule of 2017 fall seasonal trains of Japan Railways

Autumn and spring are the good season to travel in Japan. In fall season, you may see the fall foliage in most part ...
Station information

Shin-Hakodate-Hokuto station guide. How to change between the Hokkaido Shinkansen and the conventional train to Sapporo and Hakodate

Shin-Hakodate-Hokuto station is the Shinkansen terminal station in Hakodate. But it is a bit away from the city of Hakodate. And this station is also the transfer point of the train to Sapporo. You can find how to change the trains in this post.
2017 Hokkaido

Trip to Hokkaido in 2017 winter – Part 8, Hakodate to Tokyo

My trip report to Hokkaido in 2017. This post is part 8 of the report from Hakodate to Tokyo by the Hokkaido Shinkansen.
2017 Hokkaido

Trip to Hokkaido in 2017 winter – Part 7, Noboribetsu Onsen to Hakodate via Lake Toya

My trip report to Hokkaido in 2017. This post is part 7 of the report from Noboribetsu to Hakodate via Lake Toya.
10 to 13 days

Sample itinerary Tokyo, Kyoto, Osaka and Hokkaido 10 days by JR Pass 7-day

Please find 10 days itinerary which covers Tokyo, Osaka, Kyoto, Sapporo, Otaru, Noboribetsu, Lake Toya and Hakodate.
Seasonal trains schedule

Schedule of 2016 fall seasonal trains of Japan Railways

Autumn is the best season to travel in Japan. The climate is very mild and the scenery of fall foliage is breathtaki...
1 to 3 days

Day trip to Hakodate from Tokyo sample itinerary

Hakodate is quite far from Tokyo. But you can visit Hakodate as day trip from Tokyo. It seems to be very crazy but it is possible. Please check it out in this post.
Seasonal trains schedule

Schedule of 2016 summer seasonal trains of Japan Railways

In Japan, the peak period during summer time is mid August that is called "Obon". Most of Japanese go back to hometo...
Hokkaido Area

JR East-South Hokkaido Rail Pass user guide. Perfect deal for the travelers who visit Tokyo and Sapporo by train.

JR East-South Hokkaido Rail Pass covers southern Hokkaido, Tohoku region and Kanto area. If you travel Sapporo, Otaru, Noboribetsu, Hakodate from Tokyo by a train, this deal is perfect. Please read this post to learn more.
Seasonal trains schedule

Schedule of 2016 spring seasonal trains of Japan Railways

Spring is the best season to visit Japan because of the cherry blossom. And also between late April and the beginnin...
Aomori, Shin-Aomori, Hirosaki

Direct access to Hokkaido from Tokyo, Hokkaido Shinkansen (bullet train)

Hokkaido Shinkansen will be opened on March 26, 2016 between Shin-Aomori and Shin-Hakodate-Hokuto. This will be the ...
Seasonal trains schedule

Schedule of 2015 fall seasonal trains of Japan Railways

Autumn is the best season to travel in Japan. The climate is very mild and fall foliage is amazing. JR will operate ...
Seasonal trains schedule

Schedule of 2015 summer seasonal trains of Japan Railways

In Japan, the peak period during summer time is mid August that is called "Obon". Most of Japanese go back to hometo...
Seasonal trains schedule

Schedule of 2015 spring seasonal trains of Japan Railways

Spring is the best season to visit Japan because of the cherry blossom. And also between late April and the beginnin...
Seasonal trains schedule

Schedule of 2014 fall seasonal trains of Japan Railways

Fall season is very popular to travel in Japan. Fall foliage is amazing. Weather is very nice. It's highly recommend...
Hakodate, Shin-Hakodate-Hokuto

Overnight Express Train Twilight Express, most popular overnight train between Osaka and Sapporo

***Twilight Express was discontinued in 12 March, 2015. There is no overnight train option between Osaka and Hokkaido ...
Seasonal trains schedule

Schedule of 2013 summer seasonal trains of Japan Railways

In Japan, summer school break start from mid July and until end of August. And Obon period in mid August is one of t...
Seasonal trains schedule

Schedule of 2013 spring seasonal trains of Japan Railways

Spring is the best season to travel. The cherry blossom can be seen throughout Japan from late March to late April. ...
Cruising train

SL Hakodate Christmas Fantasy. Enjoy winter scenery between Hakodate and Onuma.

Before you read this article, I would like to let you know that this post is written by one of my frequent visitor, ...
Hokkaido Area

Hokkaido Rail Pass. The best deal for rail trip in Hokkaido for oversea visitors.

If you travel Hokkaido only, Hokkaido Rail Pass is a good choice to travel there. This post will explain you the type of Hokkaido Rail Pass and how to use it.
2012 spring trip to Tohoku and Hokkaido

Overnight train from Hakodate to Ueno (Tokyo) on March 20, 2012.

I show you my trip report of sightseeing in Hakodate and Hakodate to Tokyo by overnight train Hokutosei.
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