shiretoko

4 to 6 days

Shiretoko, 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.
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.
Rail pass for residents

Peach 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 schedule

Schedule 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 schedule

Schedule 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 schedule

Schedule 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-Shari

Direct 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-Shari

Drift 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 schedule

Schedule 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 days

Sample 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-Shari

The 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.
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