I first went to Takino to cross-country ski. It's a fairly long trip to get there (bus from Makomanai station), so plan to spend the day (last bus back at 3:30 in 2011 and 2012). From JR Sapporo, the cost round trip will about 1100-1300 yen, depending on your ticket/pass system. I got the bus schedule from the info center...
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