ianbc 0 Posted March 24, 2007 Share Posted March 24, 2007 Can somene tell me how long it would take to drive from Hakuba to Mt Fuji area? Also from May 14-25 is there any festivals or anything of interest going on in Hakuba or a short distance? Link to post Share on other sites
fjef 0 Posted March 24, 2007 Share Posted March 24, 2007 I would allow 3 hours from Hakuba to the Fuji area - you might do it quicker but it depends on traffic and road conditions... Link to post Share on other sites
NutteyCubey 0 Posted March 24, 2007 Share Posted March 24, 2007 It took us just over 3 hours when we went - though that was with snow conditions in Hakuba. So I would think now you might be able to do it less than that. But 3 is a good number. Link to post Share on other sites
gamera 0 Posted March 24, 2007 Share Posted March 24, 2007 When I drove my car from my house to the area via Ootsuki JCT at the Chuo EXP way, I think it took roughly 3 hours to Fuji-Yoshida. If you would like to go further e.g. Gotenba, maybe you need some extra half - 1 hour, I guess. > May 14-25 I think you can visit the "Yuki no ootani" ( Grand snow walls?) at the Tateyama Kurobe Alpine route which connects Nagano pref. and Toyama pref. at that time. Ask the details at +81-76-432-2819 Link to post Share on other sites
ianbc 0 Posted March 25, 2007 Author Share Posted March 25, 2007 thanks....I thought it was gonna be more - thats pretty mellow. any other festivals or other recommended sites to see in the within a 2-4 hours of Hakuba? nature wise? Link to post Share on other sites
2pints-mate 0 Posted March 25, 2007 Share Posted March 25, 2007 Monkeys! (Possibly drinking beer in the onsen). Link to post Share on other sites
grungy-gonads 54 Posted March 26, 2007 Share Posted March 26, 2007 Only naughty monkeys do that 2pints. Link to post Share on other sites
gamera 0 Posted March 28, 2007 Share Posted March 28, 2007 ianbc If you like nature thing, maybe Mizubasho ( translated as "skunk cabbage" in Englsh - dont know why ) at Okususobana nature park is worth visiting around that time. The peak depends on the year, sometimes it's around GW - at the first half of May, sometimes later. Usually at the second half of May which is when you would like to try. Link to post Share on other sites
Hokkaidough 4 Posted March 30, 2007 Share Posted March 30, 2007 "skunk cabbage" Does it smell bad? I don't actually know what a skunk smells like. I do know what a bad rotten cabbage smells like though! Link to post Share on other sites
gamera 0 Posted April 2, 2007 Share Posted April 2, 2007 No, I don't think it smells bad. But actually I also have never met a real skunk, so what can I tell? > I do know what a bad rotten cabbage smells like though! Don't want to know it! Link to post Share on other sites
grungy-gonads 54 Posted April 3, 2007 Share Posted April 3, 2007 I have also never met a real skunk actually, I wonder what they do smell of. I always think that the kamemushi don't seem to stink as much as their reputation (possibly not had a "full blast"), it's their shape and the fact they are in my house that freaks me out about them most. Link to post Share on other sites
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