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
1 hour
Odori Park & TV Tower
1.5 hours
Sapporo Beer Museum & Tasting
2 hours
Ramen Yokocho (Ramen Alley)
1.5 hours
Susukino Entertainment District
2 hours
Captured Moments
Photo by Deniz Demir on Unsplash
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
2 hours
Hokkaido University Campus Walk
1.5 hours
Soup Curry Lunch
1 hour
Former Hokkaido Government Office
1 hour
Shiroi Koibito Park (Cookie Factory)
2 hours
Mt. Moiwa Ropeway & Night View
2 hours
Captured Moments
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)
2.5 hours
Farm Tomita (Lavender Farm)
2.5 hours
Lavender Ice Cream & Lunch
1 hour
Choei Lavender Farm
1.5 hours
Furano Wine Factory
1.5 hours
Farm-to-Table Dinner
2 hours
Captured Moments
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)
1.5 hours
Shirahige Waterfall
1 hour
Biei Patchwork Road Cycling
3 hours
Lunch at Farm Cafe
1 hour
Panorama Road & Shikisai-no-Oka
2.5 hours
6:30 PM
Drive to Shiretoko Area
4 hours
Captured Moments
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
3 hours
Bear Watching from Elevated Walkway
1.5 hours
Lunch at Utoro
1 hour
Shiretoko Sightseeing Cruise
3 hours
Oshinkoshin Waterfall
45 minutes
Onsen & Seafood Dinner
3 hours
Captured Moments
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)
2 hours
Drive to Abashiri
1.5 hours
Abashiri Prison Museum & Lunch
2 hours
Lake Akan Ainu Village
2 hours
5:00 PM
Drive to Sapporo/Airport
4 hours
Farewell Dinner or Departure
1.5 hours
Captured Moments
Photo by Kevin Charit on Unsplash
Local Cuisine
Drift Ice BeerAinu CuisineFinal Ramen
Must Visit
Abashiri PrisonLake AkanAinu Village
Extend Your Journey
Frequently Asked Questions about Hokkaido Nature
Everything you need to know about planning your Hokkaido Nature trip from TikTok and Instagram content.