xxx 2 Posted April 16, 2009 Share Posted April 16, 2009 Hi folks and Hokkaido people in particular. Can someone help out by telling me about how long it would take to drive from Niseko to Kiroro in normal conditions? Thank you! Link to post Share on other sites
Ezorisu 0 Posted April 16, 2009 Share Posted April 16, 2009 Hmm... Heading toward the coast (Niki no houko) then turning right to Otaru and going uphill... Hour-and-a-half? Two tops. Link to post Share on other sites
Mike Pow 52 Posted April 16, 2009 Share Posted April 16, 2009 45 mins to 1 hour on the new road out of Kutchan. Route 393 Link to post Share on other sites
Ezorisu 0 Posted April 17, 2009 Share Posted April 17, 2009 MikePow, is that the new expressway? Link to post Share on other sites
LiquidX 0 Posted April 17, 2009 Share Posted April 17, 2009 Sounds like a national route to me that. Link to post Share on other sites
Mike Pow 52 Posted April 18, 2009 Share Posted April 18, 2009 Yes it is. Single carriageway but pretty speedy Link to post Share on other sites
Ezorisu 0 Posted April 18, 2009 Share Posted April 18, 2009 Convenient! Didn't know that was open. Link to post Share on other sites
Mike Pow 52 Posted April 18, 2009 Share Posted April 18, 2009 Opened last Autumn. Great scenic driving road from Otaru to Kutchan. Splendid views year round. Highly recommended. Link to post Share on other sites
SKI 15 Posted April 18, 2009 Share Posted April 18, 2009 How much has that cut off the time on that route Mike? Link to post Share on other sites
Mike Pow 52 Posted April 18, 2009 Share Posted April 18, 2009 15-30 mins depending on traffic and weather conditions. Link to post Share on other sites
thursday 1 Posted April 18, 2009 Share Posted April 18, 2009 15-30 mins. Great spend on infrastructure there. Link to post Share on other sites
Mike Pow 52 Posted April 19, 2009 Share Posted April 19, 2009 Don't think that was ever a consideration. Link to post Share on other sites
Amos in Utsunomia 0 Posted April 20, 2009 Share Posted April 20, 2009 Talking of which, with Niseko being a bit of a 'hotspot' so to speak does it attract much govt infrastructure investment? Link to post Share on other sites
Mike Pow 52 Posted April 21, 2009 Share Posted April 21, 2009 In roads yes. Link to post Share on other sites
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