brit-gob 9 Posted June 25, 2007 Share Posted June 25, 2007 You're just going to have to wait re: the flight TB..... Good luck anyway. Link to post Share on other sites
Rag-Doll 0 Posted June 25, 2007 Share Posted June 25, 2007 TB - there are heaps of flights. JAL and ANA do heaps of flights up there in winter. No hassles with getting a flight. Link to post Share on other sites
Rag-Doll 0 Posted June 25, 2007 Share Posted June 25, 2007 Actually one thing you can do if you're really worried is to book the accm with a place that does deals with the tour operators/travel companies that you will use and then later in the year contact the travel company and book a package staying at the same place that you have booked your accm. If the place is booked out, it is fairly easy to have your personal booking for the accm transferred over to the travel agancy booking - I've done this, it is possible. If you're really worried, it might be something to consider. Link to post Share on other sites
thursday 1 Posted June 25, 2007 Share Posted June 25, 2007 Yeah, re: the flights. Tokyo to Sapporo is one the busiest routes in the world. Link to post Share on other sites
Tubby Beaver 209 Posted June 25, 2007 Author Share Posted June 25, 2007 cheers. I'm not worried about not getting a flight, I know I7ll get one, what I was wondering was, would it be any cheaper to hold off and get a package deal, but of course, if its a busy as everyone says, I run the risk of having no accomodation if I wait until later in the year. I think I'm gonna book anyway, better to be safe than sorry. I've got 6 months to pay it off if it does turn out more expensive!! Link to post Share on other sites
Mantas 3 Posted June 25, 2007 Share Posted June 25, 2007 Originally Posted By: thursday Yeah, re: the flights. Tokyo to Sapporo is one the busiest routes in the world. I heard somewhere that it IS the busiest flight path in the world. The 747 (jumbo, or whatever you call them ) that I took this year was almost empty both ways! Link to post Share on other sites
thursday 1 Posted June 26, 2007 Share Posted June 26, 2007 Mantas, there are over 41 flights from Tokyo to Sapporo DAILY. Link to post Share on other sites
SirJibAlot 0 Posted June 26, 2007 Share Posted June 26, 2007 I thought Tokyo>Osaka is the busiest route in Japan.... FT, what's the deal mate - you feeling ok? You haven't been yourself lately. Link to post Share on other sites
indosnm 0 Posted June 26, 2007 Share Posted June 26, 2007 FYO TullyB I've never been able to book domestic flights before 2 months in advance. Just chill and get the package deal. All the travel agents HOG the tickest and if you go thru them you will have no worries. I'm going up in Feb but won't probably book till Xmas or a week b4. Link to post Share on other sites
thursday 1 Posted June 26, 2007 Share Posted June 26, 2007 I'm getting conflicting information. Some say Barcelona <-> Madrid is the busiet route. Some say London <-> Dublin Link to post Share on other sites
Yuki's Passion 1 Posted June 26, 2007 Share Posted June 26, 2007 Originally Posted By: thursday Mantas, there are over 41 flights from Tokyo to Sapporo DAILY. really? sheet thats a lot! Link to post Share on other sites
thursday 1 Posted June 26, 2007 Share Posted June 26, 2007 I just went over to the Shin Chitose site: http://www.new-chitose-airport.jp/language/english/index.html Counted the arrivals for today from Tokyo. 61 flights. Incredible. Link to post Share on other sites
Hokkaidough 4 Posted June 26, 2007 Share Posted June 26, 2007 Well with Hokkaidough being up there at the top end, quite a distance from most other parts of Japan and with no high speed shink to service us I suppose it is only natural that there would be lots of flights, nice lovely place it is and all. Link to post Share on other sites
thursday 1 Posted June 26, 2007 Share Posted June 26, 2007 there's a lovely slow train to Hokkaido which costs more than flying. only 16 hours Time Table: Ueno 4:50 PM - Sendai 9:14 PM - Hakodate 4:33 AM - Sapporo 9:18 AM Ueno 7:03 PM - Sendai 11:30 PM - Hakodate 6:34 AM - Sapporo 11:15 AM Sapporo 5:12 PM - Hakodate 9:48 PM - Sendai 4:54 AM - Ueno 9:41 AM Sapporo 7:27 PM - Hakodate 11:48 PM - Sendai 6:48 AM - Ueno 11:19 AM Fare (for one adult): Royal Room 17,180 yen (berth charge) + 2,890 yen (limited express train charge) + 16,080 yen (basic fare) = 36,150 yen Twin Deluxe Room 13,350 yen (berth charge) + 2,890 yen (limited express train charge) + 16,080 yen (basic fare) =32,320 yen Solo Room 6,300 yen (berth charge) + 2,890 yen (limited express train charge) + 16,080 yen (basic fare) =25,270 yen Duet Room 6,300 yen (berth charge) + 2,890 yen (limited express train charge) + 16,080 yen (basic fare) =25,270 yen Two-story Bed 6,300 yen (berth charge) + 2,890 yen (limited express train charge) + 16,080 yen (basic fare) =25,270 yen *Schedules and prices are subject to change. Link to post Share on other sites
Tubby Beaver 209 Posted June 26, 2007 Author Share Posted June 26, 2007 Originally Posted By: Indo FYO TullyB I've never been able to book domestic flights before 2 months in advance. Just chill and get the package deal. All the travel agents HOG the tickest and if you go thru them you will have no worries. I'm going up in Feb but won't probably book till Xmas or a week b4. Really\/ In your own country? In the UK I've booked longer than 4 months, but anyway cheers for the advice, although it does seem conflicting, others are saying to book early as new year gets booked up REALLY early, dunno what to do.... Link to post Share on other sites
indosnm 0 Posted June 27, 2007 Share Posted June 27, 2007 I'm talking about in Japan mate,In OZ it's a different story. And that was for a ticket only, not a package tour. I'm sure once the snow tours come out at the end of summer you would probably be able to book em, just be quick. Link to post Share on other sites
dale#1 1 Posted July 1, 2007 Share Posted July 1, 2007 Anyone here been to Tomamu? Link to post Share on other sites
Mantas 3 Posted July 2, 2007 Share Posted July 2, 2007 Good question.......anyone????? Link to post Share on other sites
Retired Morris Dancer 0 Posted July 3, 2007 Share Posted July 3, 2007 My friend has been and liked it. More than that right now I'm not sure I will ask him when we meet at the weekend to plot a cunning plan to hit Hokkaido this winter. Link to post Share on other sites
blinkin'ek 0 Posted July 6, 2007 Share Posted July 6, 2007 I went to Tomamu for a day. It was ok, nothing that amazing. There are a few areas to it (3) and it is what you might call medium sized. It's also not that far from Sahoro and so I think quite a few people who go there might take a day trip over to Tomamu. Link to post Share on other sites
thursday 1 Posted June 11, 2010 Share Posted June 11, 2010 Sahoro. On the cards Link to post Share on other sites
Hokkaidough 4 Posted June 21, 2010 Share Posted June 21, 2010 Not as good as Tomamu in my opinion. Link to post Share on other sites
thursday 1 Posted June 22, 2010 Share Posted June 22, 2010 really? Tomamu snow was good. But the lifts left me freezing. And the food was ...... you know what I mean. Link to post Share on other sites
SKI 15 Posted June 23, 2010 Share Posted June 23, 2010 Not really... was it poor? Link to post Share on other sites
Mike Pow 52 Posted June 24, 2010 Share Posted June 24, 2010 Thought the food was the best thing about my visit to Tomamu Link to post Share on other sites
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