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Public transport vs driving in Hokk 2007/9/28 17:59
Hi, can someone confirm that the public transport like train/bus in Biei and Akan will be closed totally in Dec?

And it is not advisable to drive in Biei & Akan in Dec?

Thx.
by Quan  

... 2007/9/29 08:12
can someone confirm that the public transport like train/bus in Biei and Akan will be closed totally in Dec?

No! That is not true! Bus service is reduced from bad to worse in Akan National Park, but it is still available. The train runs through the park around the year.

Buses and trains in Biei run almost as frequently as during other seasons.

And it is not advisable to drive in Biei & Akan in Dec?

There is a possibility of snow covered roads. If you feel comfortable driving on snow, then I recommend renting a car for seeing Akan National Park. Depending on which sights you intend to see in Biei, a car is also recommended there. But only if you feel confident driving on snow.
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Driving in biei & akan 2007/9/29 15:13
What are the important things we have to pay attention to if we want to drive in dec?

What time does the sun set?
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Free & easy in Dec 2007/9/29 16:58
Is it convenient to tour around eastern hokkaido in Dec on our own ?

We need to fly back to Osaka at end of Dec, where is best for us to leave from in Hokk?

Thank you.
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... 2007/9/29 22:36
What are the important things we have to pay attention to if we want to drive in dec?

The possibility of snow and slippery roads.

What time does the sun set?

Around 4pm.

Is it convenient to tour around eastern hokkaido in Dec on our own ?

Depends on the means of transport you select. Public transportation is inconvenient in much of eastern Hokkaido. And I mentioned about the pros and contras of a rental car already.

We need to fly back to Osaka at end of Dec, where is best for us to leave from in Hokk?

Obviously, this dpends on your itinerary. If you wish to see Biei and eastern Hokkaido, I recommend to fly into Asahikawa Airport and leave through either Kushiro or Memanbetsu Airport in eastern Hokkaido. Or the other way around. Both, Kushiro and Memanbetsu have direct flights to Osaka.
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