12 days in Hokkaido Itinerary

Your day by day itinerary now includes Nijo Market, Shiroi Koibito Park, Mt. Moiwa Peak Observatory, and other attractions you added. On the 27th (Wed), visit Nijo Market, see the interesting displays at Sapporo Beer Museum, take in the spiritual surroundings of Fushimi Inari Shrine, enjoy breathtaking views from Mt. Moiwa Peak Observatory, then take in the pleasant sights at Sapporo-Ekimae Dori, and finally shop like a local with Tanukikoji Shopping Street. Here are some ideas for day two: delve into the lush surroundings at Maruyama Genshirin, find something for the whole family at Shiroi Koibito Park, then pause for some serene contemplation at Sapporo St. Michael's Church, then don't miss a visit to Makomanai Takino Cemetery, and finally get in on the family fun at Sapporo Satoland.

To see traveler tips, photos, other places to visit, and more tourist information, go to the Sapporo road trip planning website.

Tokyo to Sapporo is an approximately 3-hour flight. You can also take a train; or do a combination of bus and train. In September, Sapporo is little chillier than Tokyo - with highs of 23°C and lows of 20°C. Wrap up your sightseeing by early afternoon on the 29th (Fri) to allow time for the car ride to Toyako-cho.

Your day by day itinerary now includes Lake Toya Ranch, Indian Water Wheel Park and Mt. Usu. Start off your visit on the 29th (Fri): trot along with Lake Toya Ranch and then contemplate the geological forces at Mt. Usu.

For reviews, photos, maps, and more tourist information, you can read our Toyako-cho trip planner.

Drive from Sapporo to Toyako-cho in 2 hours. Expect a daytime high around 24°C in September, and nighttime lows around 18°C. Wrap up your sightseeing by early afternoon on the 30th (Sat) to allow time for the car ride to Noboribetsu.

Your day by day itinerary now includes Noboribetsu Date Historic Village as well as Noboribetsu Bear Park. Start off your visit on the 30th (Sat): visit Hamada Marutome Fruits Gaden and then take in the dramatic natural features at Jigokudani.

To find reviews, photos, maps, and other tourist information, go to the Noboribetsu trip planner.

You can drive from Toyako-cho to Noboribetsu in an hour. In September, daytime highs in Noboribetsu are 24°C, while nighttime lows are 18°C. On the 2nd (Mon), wrap the sightseeing up by early afternoon so you can drive to Furano.

You've added Shirogane Blue Pond, Furano Cheese Craft Center, Ningle Terrace, and other attractions to your itinerary. Get ready for a full day of sightseeing on the 3rd (Tue): look for gifts at Furano Cheese Craft Center, take in nature's colorful creations at Farm Tomita, take in nature's colorful creations at Saiko no sato Sasaki Farm, then make a trip to Ningle Terrace, and finally get great views at Sembo Pass.

To find reviews, where to stay, more things to do, and other tourist information, go to the Furano itinerary builder tool.

Traveling by car from Noboribetsu to Furano takes 3 hours. Alternatively, you can take a train; or take a bus. Traveling from Noboribetsu in October, expect a bit cooler with lows of 5°C in Furano. Wrap up your sightseeing by early afternoon on the 4th (Wed) to allow enough time to drive to Otaru.

Your day by day itinerary now includes Otaru Aquarium as well as Otaru Canal. Kick off your visit on the 4th (Wed): take in the awesome beauty at Mt.Tengu. Get ready for a full day of sightseeing on the 5th (Thu): hunt for treasures at Sankaku Market, then make a trip to Otaru Canal, then sample the tasty concoctions at Tanaka Sake Brewing Kikkogura, and finally stop by Otaru Music Box Museum Main Building.

For reviews, more things to do, maps, and tourist information, refer to the Otaru trip planner.

Traveling by car from Furano to Otaru takes 2.5 hours. Alternatively, you can take a train; or take a bus. Traveling from Furano in October, expect somewhat warmer with lows of 11°C in Otaru. On the 6th (Fri), wrap the sightseeing up by early afternoon so you can drive to Sapporo.

Your day by day itinerary now includes Nijo Market, Royce' Chocolate World, Shiroi Koibito Park, and other attractions you added. Kick off your visit on the 6th (Fri): get engrossed in the history at Historical Village of Hokkaido (Kaitaku-no Mura), then get a taste of the local shopping with Tanukikoji Shopping Street, and then enjoy breathtaking views from Mt. Moiwa Peak Observatory. Keep things going the next day: visit Nijo Market, find something for the whole family at Shiroi Koibito Park, then steep yourself in history at Hokkaido Jingu, and finally wander the streets of Susukino.

For maps, traveler tips, more things to do, and tourist information, read our Sapporo day trip planning app.

You can drive from Otaru to Sapporo in an hour. Alternatively, you can take a train; or take a bus. On the 8th (Sun), wrap the sightseeing up by early afternoon so you can fly back home.