Hokkaido Nature
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Haruki Sato
Haruki Sato
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Hokkaido Nature

Japan's Wild North

7 day tripJapan
Sapporo
Furano
Biei
Shiretoko
Day 1

Arrival in Sapporo

Sapporo

Explore Hokkaido's vibrant capital, famous for its beer, ramen, and the iconic Sapporo Snow Festival grounds.

Today's Schedule

Arrive New Chitose Airport, Transfer to Sapporo
12:00 PM
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Arrive New Chitose Airport, Transfer to Sapporo

1 hour
Odori Park & TV Tower
2:00 PM
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Odori Park & TV Tower

1.5 hours
Sapporo Beer Museum & Tasting
4:00 PM
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Sapporo Beer Museum & Tasting

2 hours
Ramen Yokocho (Ramen Alley)
7:00 PM
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Ramen Yokocho (Ramen Alley)

1.5 hours
Susukino Entertainment District
9:00 PM
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Susukino Entertainment District

2 hours

Captured Moments

Moment 1
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Local Cuisine
Sapporo Miso RamenSapporo BeerGenghis Khan BBQ
Must Visit
Odori ParkSapporo Beer MuseumSusukino
Day 2

Sapporo Markets & Mountains

Sapporo

Visit the famous Nijo Market for fresh seafood, then take the ropeway up Mt. Moiwa for panoramic views.

Today's Schedule

Nijo Market Breakfast
7:00 AM
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Nijo Market Breakfast

2 hours
Hokkaido University Campus Walk
10:00 AM
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Hokkaido University Campus Walk

1.5 hours
Soup Curry Lunch
12:00 PM
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Soup Curry Lunch

1 hour
Former Hokkaido Government Office
2:00 PM
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Former Hokkaido Government Office

1 hour
Shiroi Koibito Park (Cookie Factory)
4:00 PM
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Shiroi Koibito Park (Cookie Factory)

2 hours
Mt. Moiwa Ropeway & Night View
7:00 PM
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Mt. Moiwa Ropeway & Night View

2 hours

Captured Moments

Moment 1
Photo by Deniz Demir on Unsplash
Local Cuisine
Kaisendon (Seafood Bowl)Soup CurryShiroi Koibito Cookies
Must Visit
Nijo MarketMt. MoiwaHokkaido University
Day 3

Lavender Fields of Furano

Furano

Drive to Furano to witness the famous purple lavender fields and rolling hills of central Hokkaido.

Today's Schedule

Drive to Furano (2.5h)
8:00 AM
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Drive to Furano (2.5h)

2.5 hours
Farm Tomita (Lavender Farm)
11:00 AM
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Farm Tomita (Lavender Farm)

2.5 hours
Lavender Ice Cream & Lunch
2:00 PM
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Lavender Ice Cream & Lunch

1 hour
Choei Lavender Farm
3:30 PM
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Choei Lavender Farm

1.5 hours
Furano Wine Factory
5:30 PM
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Furano Wine Factory

1.5 hours
Farm-to-Table Dinner
7:30 PM
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Farm-to-Table Dinner

2 hours

Captured Moments

Moment 1
Photo by Deniz Demir on Unsplash
Local Cuisine
Lavender Ice CreamFurano MelonHokkaido Wine
Must Visit
Farm TomitaLavender FieldsFurano Wine Factory
Day 4

Blue Pond & Patchwork Hills

Biei

Cycle through the picturesque patchwork hills of Biei and visit the stunning Blue Pond.

Today's Schedule

Blue Pond (Early Morning)
7:00 AM
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Blue Pond (Early Morning)

1.5 hours
Shirahige Waterfall
9:00 AM
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Shirahige Waterfall

1 hour
Biei Patchwork Road Cycling
10:30 AM
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Biei Patchwork Road Cycling

3 hours
Lunch at Farm Cafe
2:00 PM
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Lunch at Farm Cafe

1 hour
Panorama Road & Shikisai-no-Oka
3:30 PM
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Panorama Road & Shikisai-no-Oka

2.5 hours
Drive to Shiretoko Area
6:30 PM

Drive to Shiretoko Area

4 hours

Captured Moments

Moment 1
Photo by Deniz Demir on Unsplash
Local Cuisine
Fresh VegetablesCorn on the CobMelon Pan
Must Visit
Blue PondPatchwork HillsShikisai-no-Oka
Day 5

Shiretoko - UNESCO Wilderness

Shiretoko

Explore one of Japan's last true wilderness areas, a UNESCO World Heritage site home to bears and pristine nature.

Today's Schedule

Shiretoko Five Lakes Morning Walk
6:00 AM
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Shiretoko Five Lakes Morning Walk

3 hours
Bear Watching from Elevated Walkway
10:00 AM
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Bear Watching from Elevated Walkway

1.5 hours
Lunch at Utoro
12:00 PM
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Lunch at Utoro

1 hour
Shiretoko Sightseeing Cruise
1:30 PM
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Shiretoko Sightseeing Cruise

3 hours
Oshinkoshin Waterfall
5:00 PM
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Oshinkoshin Waterfall

45 minutes
Onsen & Seafood Dinner
7:00 PM
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Onsen & Seafood Dinner

3 hours

Captured Moments

Moment 1
Photo by Deniz Demir on Unsplash
Local Cuisine
Fresh Sea UrchinSalmonCrab
Must Visit
Shiretoko Five LakesWildlife CruiseOshinkoshin Falls
Day 6

Return Journey & Farewell

Shiretoko to Sapporo

Scenic drive back to Sapporo with stops at Abashiri and Lake Akan before your departure.

Today's Schedule

Kamuiwakka Hot Falls (Optional)
7:00 AM
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Kamuiwakka Hot Falls (Optional)

2 hours
Drive to Abashiri
10:00 AM
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Drive to Abashiri

1.5 hours
Abashiri Prison Museum & Lunch
12:00 PM
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Abashiri Prison Museum & Lunch

2 hours
Lake Akan Ainu Village
2:30 PM
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Lake Akan Ainu Village

2 hours
Drive to Sapporo/Airport
5:00 PM

Drive to Sapporo/Airport

4 hours
Farewell Dinner or Departure
9:30 PM
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Farewell Dinner or Departure

1.5 hours

Captured Moments

Moment 1
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Local Cuisine
Drift Ice BeerAinu CuisineFinal Ramen
Must Visit
Abashiri PrisonLake AkanAinu Village

Extend Your Journey

Niseko Ski Resort
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Niseko Ski Resort

2h from Sapporo
Otaru Canal Town
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Otaru Canal Town

40min from Sapporo

Frequently Asked Questions about Hokkaido Nature

Everything you need to know about planning your Hokkaido Nature trip from TikTok and Instagram content.