hughcohen 0 Posted February 18, 2008 Share Posted February 18, 2008 Ok, so I don't read Japanese (apart from basic), is there anywhere that has english instructions for getting around Japan by car? Link to post Share on other sites
hughcohen 0 Posted February 18, 2008 Author Share Posted February 18, 2008 Alternatively if anyone in Toyama needs a lift to Hakuba on Saturday late morning and is willing to share fuel.. Link to post Share on other sites
SnowJapan Admin SnowJapan 178 Posted February 18, 2008 SnowJapan Admin Share Posted February 18, 2008 I'm not sure exactly what you mean there janus. If you use some of the map pages here it might help http://www.snowjapan.com/e/maps/toyama-prefecture-maps.html http://www.snowjapan.com/e/maps/nagano-prefecture-maps.html Link to post Share on other sites
hughcohen 0 Posted February 19, 2008 Author Share Posted February 19, 2008 I'm flying into Osaka, then getting the train to Toyama where I will collect a car. I need to drive from Toyama to Hakuba, however I'm not familiar with the roads. Have so far been unsuccesful finding English road maps for Japan. Will check out those links, thanks Link to post Share on other sites
hughcohen 0 Posted February 19, 2008 Author Share Posted February 19, 2008 Hmm, no dice there.. In Aus I use google maps, however the japan version is all in Japanese, so no use for me.. hmm. Link to post Share on other sites
Curt 1 Posted February 19, 2008 Share Posted February 19, 2008 Use your brain just a bit and you will easily find the main roads and numbers on the above 2 maps by zooming in and out etc. The resorts are shown so I reckon it is possible. I just took a look. It looks really simple. Route 8 (or the toll Hokuetsu Expressway) in a north easterly direction along the coast to Itoigawa, then turn right (south) onto Route 148 into Hakuba. Roads in Hakuba area http://www.snowjapan.com/e/japan-ski-town-maps/hakuba/hakuba.html Otherwise there is a printed map book available in Japan (can't remember who published it). Link to post Share on other sites
hughcohen 0 Posted February 19, 2008 Author Share Posted February 19, 2008 Curt, I don't read or speak Japanese, those maps are all in Japanese as far as I can see. I appreciate the advice to use my brain. I've had a look online and been unsuccessful, anyone else know of any road maps for Japan in English online which would make planning my trip easier? Cheers, Hugh. Link to post Share on other sites
Yuki's Passion 1 Posted February 20, 2008 Share Posted February 20, 2008 Just make Kuma drive you Link to post Share on other sites
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