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Hokkaido, Japan 5-Day Itinerary Template

Sapporo is the base for this Hokkaido loop of 5 days, 4 nights and 21 stops. One day goes to the Otaru Canal and Sakaimachi Street for glass shops and LeTAO cheesecake; another heads to the Furano lavender fields and Biei's Patchwork Road, with Asahiyama Zoo as a backup. Back in the city there is Hokkaido University, Shiroi Koibito Park and Odori Park, plus ramen and jingisukan lamb. Best for scenery lovers, ideally in lavender season.

Trip overview

Duration
5 days, 4 nights
Stops
21 stops
Estimated budget
approx. $1,400approx. ¥210,000Estimate

Converted at fixed reference rates, not live rates. See live exchange rates

Sample flights

  • OutboundBR116EVA AirTPE 09:00 → CTS 14:00
  • ReturnBR115EVA AirCTS 15:00 → TPE 18:30

Day-by-day itinerary

Day 1

  1. Arrive at New Chitose Airport

    Transport

    Immigration & baggage claim

  2. JR Rapid Airport to Sapporo

    Transport

    ~40 min direct express

    Getting there
    JR Rapid Airport to Sapporo Station, ~40 min

  3. Hotel Check-in

    Hotel

  4. Tanukikoji Shopping Street

    Shopping

    Covered arcade, souvenirs, sweets

  5. Sapporo Ramen Yokocho

    Food

    Famous ramen alley, miso ramen

  6. Jingisukan (Genghis Khan BBQ)

    Food

    Hokkaido-style lamb BBQ

Day 2

  1. JR to Otaru

    Transport

    ~30 min scenic coastal ride

    Getting there
    JR to Otaru, ~30 min from Sapporo

  2. Otaru Canal

    Sights

    Historic canal, warehouses, photo spot

  3. Sakaimachi Street

    Shopping

    Glass shops, music boxes, crafts

  4. LeTAO Double Fromage

    Food

    Famous Otaru cheesecake

  5. Otaru Sushi Street

    Food

    Fresh Hokkaido sushi

  6. Susukino Entertainment District

    Food

    Return to Sapporo for dinner & nightlife

Day 3

  1. Furano Lavender Fields

    Sights

    Farm Tomita, best Jun–Sep, purple flower carpet

    Opening hours
    Farm Tomita: 08:30–17:00 (Jun–Sep best)
    Entry fee
    Free
    Getting there
    JR Furano Line from Sapporo ~2h, or rental car recommended

  2. Biei Patchwork Road

    Sights

    Rolling hills, colorful farm landscape

  3. Asahiyama Zoo (alternative)

    Sights

    Penguin walk (winter), polar bears, underwater tunnel

    Opening hours
    09:30–17:15 (summer), 10:30–15:30 (winter)
    Entry fee
    ¥1,000 (adult)
    Official site

  4. Return to Sapporo Dinner

    Food

    Soup curry or seafood

Day 4

  1. Hokkaido University Campus

    Sights

    Ginkgo avenue (autumn), poplar trees, free entry

    Entry fee
    Free

  2. Shiroi Koibito Park

    Sights

    White Lover cookie factory, tasting, gardens

    Opening hours
    Daily 10:00–17:00
    Entry fee
    ¥800 (adult)
    Official site

  3. Odori Park

    Sights

    TV Tower, seasonal festivals, corn stand

  4. Sapporo TV Tower

    Sights

    Night view from observation deck

    Entry fee
    ¥1,000 (adult)

  5. Kaisen-don (Seafood Bowl)

    Food

    Nijo Market or Curb Market fresh seafood bowl

Day 5

  1. Last Shopping

    Shopping

  2. Hotel Check-out

    Hotel

  3. JR to New Chitose Airport

    Transport

  4. Airport Duty Free

    Shopping

  5. Depart for home

    Transport

Packing list

  • Passport
  • E-ticket confirmation
  • Hotel booking confirmation
  • Japanese Yen (suggest ¥60,000)
  • Credit card
  • eSIM / WiFi device
  • Power bank + cables
  • Warm clothes
  • Comfortable walking shoes
  • Camera

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