Hokkaido Nature
Haruki Sato
Haruki Sato
63 countries

Hokkaido Nature

Japan's Wild North

7 day tripJapan
Sapporo
Furano
Biei
Shiretoko
Day 1

Arrival in Sapporo

Sapporo
1 Night

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

Arrive New Chitose Airport, Transfer to Sapporo

1 hour
Odori Park & TV Tower
2:00 PM

Odori Park & TV Tower

1.5 hours
Sapporo Beer Museum & Tasting
4:00 PM

Sapporo Beer Museum & Tasting

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

Ramen Yokocho (Ramen Alley)

1.5 hours
Susukino Entertainment District
9:00 PM

Susukino Entertainment District

2 hours

Captured Moments

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

Sapporo Markets & Mountains

Sapporo
1 Night

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

Nijo Market Breakfast

2 hours
Hokkaido University Campus Walk
10:00 AM

Hokkaido University Campus Walk

1.5 hours
Soup Curry Lunch
12:00 PM

Soup Curry Lunch

1 hour
Former Hokkaido Government Office
2:00 PM

Former Hokkaido Government Office

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

Shiroi Koibito Park (Cookie Factory)

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

Mt. Moiwa Ropeway & Night View

2 hours

Captured Moments

Moment 1
Local Cuisine
Kaisendon (Seafood Bowl)Soup CurryShiroi Koibito Cookies
Must Visit
Nijo MarketMt. MoiwaHokkaido University
Day 3

Lavender Fields of Furano

Furano
1 Night

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

Drive to Furano (2.5h)

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

Farm Tomita (Lavender Farm)

2.5 hours
Lavender Ice Cream & Lunch
2:00 PM

Lavender Ice Cream & Lunch

1 hour
Choei Lavender Farm
3:30 PM

Choei Lavender Farm

1.5 hours
Furano Wine Factory
5:30 PM

Furano Wine Factory

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

Farm-to-Table Dinner

2 hours

Captured Moments

Moment 1
Local Cuisine
Lavender Ice CreamFurano MelonHokkaido Wine
Must Visit
Farm TomitaLavender FieldsFurano Wine Factory
Day 4

Blue Pond & Patchwork Hills

Biei
1 Night

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

Today's Schedule

Blue Pond (Early Morning)
7:00 AM

Blue Pond (Early Morning)

1.5 hours
Shirahige Waterfall
9:00 AM

Shirahige Waterfall

1 hour
Biei Patchwork Road Cycling
10:30 AM

Biei Patchwork Road Cycling

3 hours
Lunch at Farm Cafe
2:00 PM

Lunch at Farm Cafe

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

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
Local Cuisine
Fresh VegetablesCorn on the CobMelon Pan
Must Visit
Blue PondPatchwork HillsShikisai-no-Oka
Day 5

Shiretoko - UNESCO Wilderness

Shiretoko
1 Night

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

Shiretoko Five Lakes Morning Walk

3 hours
Bear Watching from Elevated Walkway
10:00 AM

Bear Watching from Elevated Walkway

1.5 hours
Lunch at Utoro
12:00 PM

Lunch at Utoro

1 hour
Shiretoko Sightseeing Cruise
1:30 PM

Shiretoko Sightseeing Cruise

3 hours
Oshinkoshin Waterfall
5:00 PM

Oshinkoshin Waterfall

45 minutes
Onsen & Seafood Dinner
7:00 PM

Onsen & Seafood Dinner

3 hours

Captured Moments

Moment 1
Local Cuisine
Fresh Sea UrchinSalmonCrab
Must Visit
Shiretoko Five LakesWildlife CruiseOshinkoshin Falls
Day 6

Return Journey & Farewell

Shiretoko to Sapporo
1 Night

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

Kamuiwakka Hot Falls (Optional)

2 hours
Drive to Abashiri
10:00 AM

Drive to Abashiri

1.5 hours
Abashiri Prison Museum & Lunch
12:00 PM

Abashiri Prison Museum & Lunch

2 hours
Lake Akan Ainu Village
2:30 PM

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

Farewell Dinner or Departure

1.5 hours

Captured Moments

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

Extend Your Journey

Niseko Ski Resort

Niseko Ski Resort

2h from Sapporo
Otaru Canal Town

Otaru Canal Town

40min from Sapporo