10 days in Hokkaido Itinerary

For where to stay, traveler tips, maps, and tourist information, read Sapporo vacation maker.

Bangkok, Thailand to Sapporo is an approximately 9.5-hour flight. The time zone difference when traveling from Bangkok to Sapporo is 2 hours. Prepare for much colder weather when traveling from Bangkok in December: high temperatures in Sapporo hover around 0°C and lows are around -2°C. On the 7th (Wed), you'll have the morning to explore before heading off to Hakodate.

Kick off your visit on the 7th (Wed): enjoy breathtaking views from Goryokaku Tower and then admire the landmark architecture of Goryokaku Park. Here are some ideas for day two: hunt for treasures at Hakodate Morning Market, pause for some serene contemplation at Hakodate Orthodox Church, take in the spiritual surroundings of Motomachi Catholic Church, then make a trip to Hachimanzaka, then steep yourself in history at The Old Public Hall of Hakodate Ward, and finally take your sightseeing to a higher altitude at Mount Hakodate.

To see other places to visit, maps, photos, and other tourist information, read our Hakodate travel itinerary planner.

Traveling by flight from Sapporo to Hakodate takes 2.5 hours. Alternatively, you can drive; or take a train. In December, daily temperatures in Hakodate can reach 3°C, while at night they dip to -3°C. Finish up your sightseeing early on the 9th (Fri) so you can go by car to Muroran.

To find more things to do, traveler tips, maps, and tourist information, refer to the Muroran trip planner.

You can drive from Hakodate to Muroran in 3 hours. In December, plan for daily highs up to 3°C, and evening lows to -1°C. On the 10th (Sat), you're off to Sobetsu-cho.

Start off your visit on the 10th (Sat): get impressive views of Showashinzan, then learn about wildlife with up-close encounters at Showa Shinzan Kumabokujo, then soak in some Japanese tradition at Toyako Onsen, and finally explore the activities along Lake Toya.

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Drive from Muroran to Sobetsu-cho in an hour. In December, daily temperatures in Sobetsu-cho can reach 3°C, while at night they dip to -1°C. Finish your sightseeing early on the 10th (Sat) to allow enough time to drive to Muroran.

For ratings, more things to do, photos, and other tourist information, use the Muroran day trip tool.

Getting from Sobetsu-cho to Muroran by car takes about an hour. On the 11th (Sun), you'll travel to Noboribetsu.

On the 11th (Sun), try out the rides at Noboribetsu Date Historic Village, take in the dramatic natural features at Jigokudani, then witness a stunning natural landmark at Oyunumagawa Natural Footbath, and finally take in the spiritual surroundings of Yuzawa Shrine.

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Noboribetsu is just a short distance from Muroran. In December, daytime highs in Noboribetsu are 3°C, while nighttime lows are -1°C. Finish up your sightseeing early on the 11th (Sun) so you can go by car to Otaru.

Start off your visit on the 12th (Mon): admire the striking features of Otaru City Meeting Hall, make a trip to JR Otaru Station, hunt for treasures at Sankaku Market, contemplate the long history of The Site of Temiya Line, then explore the activities along Otaru Canal, and finally stop by Otaru Music Box Museum Main Building.

To see more things to do, traveler tips, and tourist information, read our Otaru trip itinerary website.

Traveling by car from Noboribetsu to Otaru takes 2 hours. Alternatively, you can take a train; or take a bus. Traveling from Noboribetsu in December, you will find days in Otaru are little chillier (0°C), and nights are about the same (-2°C). Finish up your sightseeing early on the 12th (Mon) so you can go by car to Sapporo.

Kick off your visit on the 13th (Tue): shop like a local with Tanukikoji Shopping Street, get a sense of history and politics at Former Hokkaido Government Office Building, walk around Odori Park, then make a trip to Sapporo Clock Tower, then take a stroll around Sapporo Underground Shopping Centre Aurora Town, and finally browse the range of quality goods at Sapporo Mitsukoshi. On the 14th (Wed), you'll have a packed day of sightseeing: take your sightseeing to a higher altitude at Mt. Moiwa, stop by Susukino, make a trip to Minapa, then take in panoramic vistas at Sapporo JR Tower Observatory T38, then examine the collection at Sapporo Beer Museum, and finally don't miss a visit to Sapporo TV Tower.

For other places to visit, reviews, photos, and more tourist information, use the Sapporo sightseeing planner.

You can drive from Otaru to Sapporo in an hour. Alternatively, you can take a train; or take a bus. You'll have a few hours on the 15th (Thu) to wrap things up before traveling home.