4 to 6 daysShiretoko, Lake Mashu, Lake Akan and Kushiro Marsh 4 days sample trip plan. Eastern Hokkaido 4-day highlights
This sample trip plan covers Abashiri, Shiretoko, Kushiro Marshland, Lake Akan and Lake Mashu in 4 days.
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4 to 6 days
Hokkaido AreaHokkaido 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.
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 2014 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 scheduleSchedule of 2012-13 winter seasonal trains of Japan Railways
Some part of winter season is the busiest period. Especially in Japan, New Years holidays are crazy busy. In this se...
Seasonal trains scheduleSchedule of 2012 summer seasonal trains of Japan Railways
In summer season, the busiest period is mid August. This period is called "Obon (お盆)". Everybody try to go back to h...
Abashiri, Shiretoko-ShariDirect transfer to Abashiri for Drift ice in Shiretoko by Ryuhyo Limited Express Okhotsk no Kaze
This train has not run in the last few years. Please do not use this train in your trip plan. This is a seasonal ...
Abashiri, Shiretoko-ShariDrift ice watching in Shiretoko by Ryuhyo Norokko train
Ryuhyo Norokko train has been stopped operation because of carriage was too old. Other train replaced Ryuhyo Norokko...
Seasonal trains scheduleSchedule of 2011-12 winter seasonal trains
Some part of winter season is the busiest period. Especially in Japan, New Years holidays are crazy busy. In this ye...
7 to 9 daysSample itinerary Hokkaido 7 days by Japan Rail Pass 7 days
This itinerary includes most of popular spots of Hokkaido in 7 days. Departure and arrival places are Tokyo. You can...
Abashiri, Shiretoko-ShariThe limited express Okhotsk / Taisetsu train guide and the timetable. The trains to Abashiri from Sapporo and Asahikawa
This train takes you to Abashiri from Sapporo and Asahikawa. You can find this train guide and the timetable in this post.