First hand feedback if possible - driving from Furano to Rusutsu

[pilluk 0]

Hey folks

 

Great to find this fine place. Been lurking for a few days now and love what I see. Japan is definitely on the radar for the winter - from the UK - so still processing such huge amounts of info.

 

I do have a question. I know someone who will be in Furano in Hokkaido and also interested in going over to Rusutsu.

 

I have read official info online etc, but was hoping to get some first hand feedback from people who have done it.... question is: how long can I expect the journey to be driving from Furano to Rusutsu, and perhaps a recommended route?

 

Thanks for any experience feedback.

 

Hope to be around a lot in the next months.

 

[Slippery Jim 65]

http://maps.google.com/

click: Get Directions, enter Furano, enter Rusutsu

Driving directions to Rusutsu Village, Abuta District, HokkaidÅ Prefecture, Japan

215 km – about 4 hours 26 mins

[pilluk 0]

Yes thanks, I do know about google maps.

 

Like I said, I would like to hear some feedback from someone who has done it if possible.

 

Thanks

[Hokkaidough 4]

It once took me about 7 hours from Furano to Niseko but that was in pretty bad conditions. I would say 4 and a half hours is about right. Plan for 5 and you should be ok.