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Hokkaido on August 2008/6/17 17:57
Hi friends
I am Jane. I live in Niigata. I have planned to visit hokkaido this obon festival.I still have many questions about it. WOuld you mind telling me?

1. I would like to go to Sopporo by ferry from Niigata port. What kind of ticket should I buy?..Cheap wihtout bed or It should have bed.

2. I wish to back from Hokkado to tokyo by night train. I understand that there are a train line which understand water between Hokkaido and Honshu. Does it correct? I hope I have that experience under water :)

3. Can I use Seishun Kippu at Hokkaido? and Can I use it with night train to tokyo?

4. Should I rent a car at Hokkaido? I understand that the best way to travel there is car...I have planned to visit Lavender farm too

Sorry for many questions
Thank you very much for your time
by Jane  

... 2008/6/18 08:58
I would like to go to Sopporo by ferry from Niigata port. What kind of ticket should I buy?..Cheap wihtout bed or It should have bed.

This is entirely up to you. I personally would prefer to pay more for a private room with bed:
http://www.japan-guide.com/e/e2355.html

I wish to back from Hokkado to tokyo by night train. I understand that there are a train line which understand water between Hokkaido and Honshu. Does it correct?

Yes, that is right. The trains are called Hokutosei and Cassiopeia. Here are more details:
http://www.japan-guide.com/e/e2356.html

Can I use Seishun Kippu at Hokkaido?

Yes, on all local and rapid trains on Hokkaido. But not on express and limited express trains, as explained here:
http://www.japan-guide.com/e/e2362.html

Can I use it with night train to tokyo?

No. The night trains are classified as express or limited express trains.

Should I rent a car at Hokkaido? I understand that the best way to travel there is car...I have planned to visit Lavender farm too

For Furano and other rural areas, I recommend a rental car. But inside Sapporo, public transportation is good.
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