AsahikawaThe Limited Express Kamui and Lilac: Inter-city express between Sapporo and Asahikawa
The limited express Kamui and Lilac connect Sapporo and Asahikawa in 1 hour 25 minutes. You will find these train's guide and timetable in this post.
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Hakodate, Shin-Hakodate-HokutoThe 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 days7 best day trip plans from Sapporo. DIY trip planner with a rail pass
Traveling with luggage may be a hassle for you. If you want to minimize traveling with a luggage, consider a day trip. In this post, I will show you seven places where you can reach from Sapporo by a rail pass, such as JR Pass, Hokkaido Rail Pass.
1 to 3 daysSapporo and Otaru 2-day sample trip plan
Odori Park is located in the center of Sapporo. I will show you 2-day trip plan of Sapporo and Otaru. But this trip ...
Rapid serviceRapid Airport train for New Chitose Airport to/from Sapporo and Otaru
Rapid Airport runs between Sapporo, New Chitose Airport and Otaru. You may find theis train's guide in this post.
Seasonal trains scheduleSummary 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...
Rail pass for residentsPeach Kita Hokkaido Free Pass user guide
Peach Kita Hokkaido Free Pass offers unlimited travel in northern part of Hokkaido from New Chitose. This pass is available for anybody who arrives at New Chitose airport by Peach Air flight. This post explains you how to use this pass.
Rail pass for residentsPeach Higashi Hokkaido Free Pass user guide
Peach Higashi Hokkaido Free Pass offers unlimited travel in eastern part of Hokkaido. This pass is available for anybody who arrives at New Chitose airport or Kushiro airport by Peach Air flight. This post explains you how to use this pass.
Seasonal trains scheduleSchedule 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 informationTakikawa station guide. How to catch a local train to Furano.
Takikawa station is one of major stations between Sapporo and Asahikawa in Hokkaido. There is not tourist spots around this station but this station is the transfer point of Nemuro line to Furano. I will explain about the station structure and you may find how to change trains there.
Station informationShin-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 HokkaidoTrip to Hokkaido in 2017 winter – Part 6, Takikawa to Noboribetsu Onsen
My trip report to Hokkaido in 2017. This post is part 6 of the report from Takikawa to Noboribetsu Onsen.
10 to 13 daysSample 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 scheduleSchedule 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...
Hokkaido AreaJR 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 scheduleSchedule 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 scheduleSchedule 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...
Aomori, Shin-Aomori, HirosakiAlternatives of Overnight train Twilight Express, in case that you cannot make a reservation.
***Twilight Express was discontinued in 12 March, 2015. There is no overnight train option between Osaka and Hokkaido ...
Hakodate, Shin-Hakodate-HokutoOvernight 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 scheduleSchedule of 2014 summer seasonal trains of Japan Railways
Summer is not the best season to visit Japan except Hokkaido because of climate. It is very hot and humid. But local...
Seasonal trains scheduleSchedule 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...
Rail pass for residentsHokkaido Unlimitd Train Ticket and Southern Hokkaido Unlimited Train Ticket for resident in Japan
JR East and JR Hokkaido have just announced that they will two types of unlimited ride ticket for trip to Hokkaido f...
Hokkaido AreaHokkaido 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 HokkaidoTrip to Otaru from Sapporo and trip from Sapporo to Hakodate on March 20, 2012 by Rapid Airport and the limited express Hokuto
I show you my trip repfor of Sapporo to Otaru and Sapporo to Hakodate.
NewsNew Shinkansen projects, Nagasaki, Hokuriku and Hokkaido have been approved by government.
As of June 29, 2012, Japanese Government have approved three Shinkansen projects, Hokkaido, Hokuriku and Kyushu west...