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Jul 15, 2004, 18:03
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Wish to visit Hokkaido
I love Hokkaido, even when I was little and seen a japanese series on Hokkaido (a single father bringing up 2 kids without the comfort of a nice home)
however a few of my friends who went Hokkaido usually end up staying a modern hotel and see concrete buildings.. is there any place where I can stay and see the wildness of hokkaido, to see the real beauty and the traditions of the people there I am planning to go Hokkaido Feb 2005.. can there possibly be a family who I can be hosted in.. (I am not expecting free accommendation here..) so that I can taste the real life of hokkaido any suggestion/or recommendations will be appreciated 
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Jul 15, 2004, 18:57
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Well in the centre of Hokkaido there are towns called furano and Biei which are really nice rural landscapes. You can walk or cycle throught the beautiful landscape.
http://www.japan-guide.com/e/e6828.html umm your going in feb 2005, well they is the Sapporo snow festival, where snow statues are created then illuminated at night. Thats seems pretty cool. http://gojapan.about.com/cs/sapporog...orosnowfes.htm They is alot of parks and beautfil lakes in Hokkaido, they are also some very old shrines and temples. Here is some more information http://www.alpha-beds.com/guide_28948.aspx Soz i couldnt get much for ya, but enjoy m8 ! |
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Jul 15, 2004, 23:47
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Those are good links! thanks my friend..
wish to see the rural and "real" side of Hokkaido... |
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Jul 16, 2004, 00:07
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Hey hanleong...I'm going to visit Sapporo(Hokkaido) this winter prolly so I'll let you know how it is
I can't wait to gooooooo !!!! 
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Jul 16, 2004, 08:21
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Recall
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Originally Posted by RockLee
Yes, this guys go it sorted ! lucky nutter !
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Jul 16, 2004, 12:56
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i think trekearth.com has a hokkaido section up
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Jul 16, 2004, 16:27
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I'll be in Sapporo this October so I'll let you guys know! Well I'm there to visit girlfriend's parents so you can bet I'll be going to lots of shrines and "natural" and rural places...
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Jul 16, 2004, 16:44
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Join Date: Nov 22, 2003
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Funny, I just got back from Hokkaido!
The hot summer weather in Wakayama has been killing me, so I packed up and left for a few days. All I can say.... it was GREAT! Despite the rain, I loved it. Strange how much it reminded me of the Northern United States. I hiked through Daisetsuzan National Park and made Asahikawa City my center of operations. If your looking for a good place to stay, I can recommend a few minshuku. (Inns.)
Great hot springs, too! |
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Sep 19, 2004, 02:24
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more pictures please!!
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Sep 19, 2004, 05:53
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hokkaido looks totemo kire!!!!! i also want to go. i'm thinking about staying in a youth hostel. if that is an option for you, then i suggest checking this page...
http://www.jyh.or.jp/english/hokaido/index.html ganbate!!! |
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Sep 19, 2004, 11:20
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I jump to conclusions
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Here's some more...
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Dec 14, 2004, 13:57
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sapporo snow fest
hey guys, i REALLY want to see the ice sculptures but i looked into flights to saps from toks over snow fest and its REALLY expensive.
is there anyone who lives in sapporo that knows if i would see anything if i went up the following weekend? (7,500yen with ANA!) 
Last edited by stefibay; Dec 14, 2004 at 14:28. |
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Dec 14, 2004, 22:03
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Hullu
Join Date: Apr 22, 2004
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Originally Posted by stefibay
I'm going to Sapporo this week !!!!!!!!!! Friday I leave to Sapporo for 16 days ^________^ I'll be sure to check it
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