DeanMelb 0 Posted September 19, 2008 Share Posted September 19, 2008 Hi all, further to previous threads about aussies in Japan i'd like to ask about train travel... again.... If i am looking to work in Sapporo but I will be flying into tokyo and i'll have about 40 kg of gear because of all my snow gear plus travel gear, would i be best catching the train up to sapporo? If i fly domestically, the additional weight will cost me a fortune wont it? Does anyone know how much a one way train ticket should be? and also does anyone know how often the train goes or can give me a link to look up? Thanks!! dean Link to post Share on other sites
JA2340 16 Posted September 19, 2008 Share Posted September 19, 2008 Dean, Have a google for JR, Japan Rail or JR Pass. One of these will give you some links to timetables and costs. How long between arrival in Tokyo and arrival Sapporo? It will probably take a couple of days for Takkyubin to get stuff to Sapporo, but it would be worth it if you can spend those days taking a look around Tokyo and surrounds. Search these threads for takkyubin, they've been mentioned plenty in here. (I know, I've done some of it!!) Link to post Share on other sites
jared 0 Posted September 19, 2008 Share Posted September 19, 2008 might also be worth checking out the ferrys - or flying and sending your stuff by land from Narita to wherever your staying in Sapporo. Link to post Share on other sites
Mike Pow 52 Posted September 19, 2008 Share Posted September 19, 2008 Do Kuroneko at the airport. They will transport all your gear for you. http://www.narita-airport.jp/en/guide/service/list/svc_05.html Link to post Share on other sites
Tubby Beaver 209 Posted September 20, 2008 Share Posted September 20, 2008 yeah the black cat people at the airport are good, easy as pie, give them your stuff and destination address, pay a reasonable fee and then say Adios to your bags, then you can sit back and relax, enjoy whichever way you travel up to Sapporo Link to post Share on other sites
swollenbigtime 0 Posted September 28, 2008 Share Posted September 28, 2008 I always marvel at how good the takyubin here in Japan is. Excellent service all round, and not that expensive either Link to post Share on other sites
Mantas 3 Posted September 29, 2008 Share Posted September 29, 2008 Originally Posted By: Captain Stag might also be worth checking out the ferrys - or flying and sending your stuff by land from Narita to wherever your staying in Sapporo. Can you do a ferrry from Tokyo to Soporro? Link to post Share on other sites
tsondaboy 0 Posted September 29, 2008 Share Posted September 29, 2008 Ferry looks like an good alternative, I am just checking for available roots from Tokyo. Link to post Share on other sites
Mantas 3 Posted September 29, 2008 Share Posted September 29, 2008 Keep us informed Tboy Link to post Share on other sites
Tubby Beaver 209 Posted September 29, 2008 Share Posted September 29, 2008 Originally Posted By: Mantas Originally Posted By: Captain Stag might also be worth checking out the ferrys - or flying and sending your stuff by land from Narita to wherever your staying in Sapporo. Can you do a ferrry from Tokyo to Soporro? Man, that trip would take forever! The ferry to the Izu-shoto isles just outside Tokyo bay is like 10 hours, the high speed one is 4 Link to post Share on other sites
Mini Me Tarzan 0 Posted September 29, 2008 Share Posted September 29, 2008 I drove to Ibaragi (2hrs from Tokyo) took the ferry from there to just outside Sapporo. Took about 24 hrs. I don't have the link to hand but I think the name was Sunflower or at least sun-something ferry. The ferries going up that side of Japan are really rough in winter. Not a good option if you get travel sick. I never get travel sick but felt bad inside this one. I spend most of the night outside in the fresh air. I felt fine once I got outside but the wind and rain were freezing so take your ski gear on deck of you plan to do that! The ferry was empty so don't bother paying for a cabin. I don't know if it is accessible by train. Link to post Share on other sites
thursday 1 Posted September 29, 2008 Share Posted September 29, 2008 MMT, I hope your mum was with you. Link to post Share on other sites
yamayamayama 2 Posted October 1, 2008 Share Posted October 1, 2008 Clever Mini Me! You are growing fast. Do you like driving or not? Link to post Share on other sites
Dean 0 Posted October 2, 2008 Share Posted October 2, 2008 Can only agree. Get your stuff sent up mate. Its worth every yen. I have done the ferry thing in winter too, but on the sea of Japan side. Do it if you have a strong stomach. I happen to go when there was a lovely cold front going across and I spent half a day throwing up, and I dont get sea sick. Also take some food for the trip, the food on the ship was pretty average and expensive. Link to post Share on other sites
BagOfCrisps 24 Posted October 2, 2008 Share Posted October 2, 2008 Stuff sent is a must in Japan. Totally reliable fast and not expensive. Link to post Share on other sites
Mini Me Tarzan 0 Posted October 2, 2008 Share Posted October 2, 2008 Actually I hadn't even been born. My mum has been on my computer again and she forgot to sign herself in. I have told her off. Link to post Share on other sites
tsondaboy 0 Posted October 2, 2008 Share Posted October 2, 2008 I might give it a try these Christmas. Link to post Share on other sites
thursday 1 Posted October 2, 2008 Share Posted October 2, 2008 one of these Christmases? Link to post Share on other sites
thursday 1 Posted October 2, 2008 Share Posted October 2, 2008 I can't wait to get to the snow. Give me a slow route and I'll end up killing someone. Hence no greyhounds for me. Link to post Share on other sites
Okama 0 Posted October 3, 2008 Share Posted October 3, 2008 I used the ferry once and I was ill when I arrived. I would certainly prefer the plane. Link to post Share on other sites
Tubby Beaver 209 Posted October 4, 2008 Share Posted October 4, 2008 Originally Posted By: thursday one of these Christmases? you're such an ass Thurs!! Link to post Share on other sites
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