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#279519 - Sun Jul 20 2008 11:04 AM Kyoto to Happo One
ding33 Offline
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I will be traveling from Kyoto to Happo in January. I am thinking of hiring & driving (4 adults & 4 teens. Any advice?
Besides train what are my other options (small bus with driver?)


Edited by ding33 (Sun Jul 20 2008 11:30 AM)

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#279961 - Thu Jul 24 2008 01:07 PM Re: Kyoto to Happo One [Re: ding33]
tripitaka Offline
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Train is by far the best option. Can you navigate Japanese raods and highways? Bullet train from Kyoto to Nagoya, then change for an express straight to Hakuba station. No stress and you can kick back with a few beers and enjoy the views.

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#279994 - Thu Jul 24 2008 06:58 PM Re: Kyoto to Happo One [Re: tripitaka]
Creek Boy Offline
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there are buses going up, but typically only on weekends (?) ...not true? I forget, havent used one in a long time. I agree with TT, train is best.
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#280413 - Wed Jul 30 2008 09:33 AM Re: Kyoto to Happo One [Re: Creek Boy]
Fattwins Offline
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i know people that drove last season it is not hard.

drive to nagoya when you are almost through nagoya there will be a junction for the Chuo highway. take the Chuo for about 2 hours and then get onto the nagano bound highway. Get off at toyoshina and follow the signs to hakuba.

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