8 days in Hokkaido Itinerary

Situated in the center of the island, Furano has become known for its idyllic rural landscape, and the drastic changes it experiences as seasons shift.

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Bandar Seri Begawan, Brunei Darussalam to Furano is an approximately 16-hour flight. You can also drive. Traveling from Bandar Seri Begawan to Furano, you'll lose 1 hour due to the time zone difference. Prepare for colder weather when traveling from Bandar Seri Begawan in June: high temperatures in Furano hover around 24°C and lows are around 15°C. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 17th (Sun) to allow time to drive to Sapporo.

A modern, bustling city known for its beer brewery, Sapporo attracts millions of visitors with its Snow Festival, during which elaborate ice and snow sculptures are exhibited all over town.

On the 17th (Sun), see the interesting displays at Royce' Chocolate World, buy something for everyone on your list at Mitsui Outlet Park, Sapporo Kitahiroshima, then don't miss a visit to Sapporo JR Tower Observatory T38, and finally browse the different shops at Stellar Place Sapporo. Get ready for a full day of sightseeing on the next day: hunt for treasures at Sankaku Market, see the interesting displays at Otaru Museum, Bank of Japan, and then steep yourself in history at Historical Village of Hokkaido (Kaitaku-no Mura).

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You can drive from Furano to Sapporo in 2 hours. Other options are to take a bus; or take a train. When traveling from Furano in June, plan for slightly colder days in Sapporo, with highs around 20°C, while nights are about the same with lows around 19°C. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 19th (Tue) early enough to travel to Hakodate.

A gateway to the island, Hakodate has gained a reputation for its waterfront attractions, its proximity to some of the island's most popular natural sites, and its seafood.

On the 19th (Tue), contemplate the waterfront views at Onuma Lake. Get ready for a full day of sightseeing on the 20th (Wed): indulge in Japan's hot spring tradition at some of the top local onsens, then get all the information you need at Hakodate Community Design Center, then get engrossed in the history at Kitajima Saburo Memorial Museum, and finally get a taste of the local shopping with Hakodate Meiji-kan.

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Traveling by combination of flight and shuttle from Sapporo to Hakodate takes 1.5 hours. Alternatively, you can fly; or drive. In June, plan for daily highs up to 21°C, and evening lows to 16°C. On the 21st (Thu), wrap the sightseeing up by early afternoon so you can travel back home.