I am contemplating a trip to Hokkaido in late June. I like the ramen and wide spaces that hokkaido has to offer, but am unsure about making such a trip due to $$$/transportational/time issues. I have heard that the best way to get from tokyo is by plane, since even the fastest trains would take about 10-15hrs, as the shinkansen only goes to tohoku (from where you would have to switch to local express trains). I plan to have a 10-14days trip, but I am not sure if Hokkaido is a bit too far for that.
I've heard that the tohoku area has some nice scenery as well and thus might want to make a quick stop there. If I travel by plane though, that would be impossible. Should I fly and then use a "hokkaido jr pass", or should I travel by shinkansen and just get a normal JR pass instead?
I've been to Kansai and Kyushuu, so I think naturally what's left is Hokkaido, am I correct? (I don't think I have the money for Okinawa yet though). Hope to hear from you guys, thanks!
I've heard that the tohoku area has some nice scenery as well and thus might want to make a quick stop there. If I travel by plane though, that would be impossible. Should I fly and then use a "hokkaido jr pass", or should I travel by shinkansen and just get a normal JR pass instead?
I've been to Kansai and Kyushuu, so I think naturally what's left is Hokkaido, am I correct? (I don't think I have the money for Okinawa yet though). Hope to hear from you guys, thanks!