10 days self drive in Hokkaido

[Jamesc]

Very beautiful & scenic ....

 

At least can expect something to look out for when going to Hokkaido in June. Not all shop, spa, shop, spa & shop ...

 

What kind of spa?

 

 

[Pocy]

What kind of spa?

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Be my guide to bring me to these kind of spas ....... many bros here will join

[Hamburger]

Planning for a Dec trip to Hokkaido. Will rent car to go a small loop with hakodate the furthest I would explore.

 

Question is, is December a good time to go?

 

Would really like to hear from bros here.

 

I also realized the bnb or hotel price is jaw dropping too!!!!!!!

[t0y0ta]

Planning for a Dec trip to Hokkaido. Will rent car to go a small loop with hakodate the furthest I would explore.

 

Question is, is December a good time to go?

 

Would really like to hear from bros here.

 

I also realized the bnb or hotel price is jaw dropping too!!!!!!!

 

snow and ice.... not to discourage you... but please don't be over-confident on driving skills in conditions that may be 10x more difficult than SG or NSHW.

[Hamburger]

snow and ice.... not to discourage you... but please don't be over-confident on driving skills in conditions that may be 10x more difficult than SG or NSHW.

Heard from friends that drove before during winter and was not that bad as the road is generally maintained well by locals.

 

More concerned with whether Dec is a good time to go as my family is not really into skiing. July till Aug should be the best though.

[Tohto]

Planning for a Dec trip to Hokkaido. Will rent car to go a small loop with hakodate the furthest I would explore.

 

Question is, is December a good time to go?

 

Would really like to hear from bros here.

 

I also realized the bnb or hotel price is jaw dropping too!!!!!!!

I will be going Dec from 20 to 26, fly in from Tokyo.

Still planning my itinerary. Also likely to rent a car.

I am looking at renting a Subaru Forester or XV.

Do share you itinerary. Thanks.

Edited May 16, 2018 by Tohto

[Hamburger]

I will be going Dec from 20 to 26, from in from Tokyo.

Still planning my itinerary. Also likely to rent a car.

I am looking at renting a Subaru Forester or XV.

Do share you itinerary. Thanks.

Nothing in concrete yet but was put off by the accommodation cost. Maybe fukuoka is a better option in Dec.

[Tohto]

Nothing in concrete yet but was put off by the accommodation cost. Maybe fukuoka is a better option in Dec.

My flight all booked. Before and after Hokkaido will be in Tokyo and surrounding area.

Dec flight to japan are really expensive, if decided better book early.

[Jamesc]

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[Spanly]

Fly From Singapore

 

Sapporo (Hokkaido) Non-stop

From $ 199

ScootBiz from $339 | Travel from 2 Nov - 30 Nov 2018, 4 Jan - 25 Jan 2019

Sapporo (Hokkaido) One-stop

From $ 199

ScootBiz from $339 | Travel by 15 Nov 2018, 4 Jan - 25 Jan 2019

 

 

 

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[Jamesc]

Couldn't find this deal when i go to the Scoot website... do you have any special URL to share 

 

Just for you bro. Don't share with anyone else.

 

 

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[Tohto]

I will be going Dec from 20 to 26, fly in from Tokyo.

Still planning my itinerary. Also likely to rent a car.

I am looking at renting a Subaru Forester or XV.

Do share you itinerary. Thanks.

Booked my car for Dec Hokkaido trip.

Will spend 7 days there but only 4 days need a car.

Rent a GLA250 4matic

[t0y0ta]

Booked my car for Dec Hokkaido trip.

Will spend 7 days there but only 4 days need a car.

Rent a GLA250 4matic

[Tohto]

Huh? usually Hokkaido only have all the Jap branded vehicles for rent - how did you get a place that explicitly rent you a conti?

 

Yes, I was also very surprised. The price similar to Forester. Of course, Forester will be bigger and more space.

 

Rent from ToCoo!

 

Plan: Nippon-Rent-A-Car special+HEP :Mercedes Benz GLA250 guaranteed!! 

Car Class: Luxury / Sporty car(XH(Non-smoking)) 

[Surpize]

Will be travelling early to mid November. Will it be difficult to drive during that season?

 

If not adviseable to drive, any recommend? Any hotel recommendation too?

[Tohto]

Will be travelling early to mid November. Will it be difficult to drive during that season?

 

If not adviseable to drive, any recommend? Any hotel recommendation too?

I will be there on Christmas week no worry, you only early Nov why worry so much. Snow driving are not as difficult as many think after multiple drive on snow.

[Voodooman]

I will be there on Christmas week no worry, you only early Nov why worry so much. Snow driving are not as difficult as many think after multiple drive on snow.

Snow is generally ok but if the roads become icy, coupled with high winds, it can be stressful. I have skidded on icy road before, so I won't say it is easy for drivers from the tropics with no experience driving on snowy mountain roads.

 

4WD with winter tires is a must for me when driving into snow mountains.

[Tohto]

Snow is generally ok but if the roads become icy, coupled with high winds, it can be stressful. I have skidded on icy road before, so I won't say it is easy for drivers from the tropics with no experience driving on snowy mountain roads.

 

4WD with winter tires is a must for me when driving into snow mountains.

 

Yes. Agreed on your opinion on icy road.

Winter tire is compulsory in Hokkaido and I had rental a AWD SUV.