14 days in Hokkaido & Tokyo Itinerary

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.

Explore Sapporo's surroundings by going to Otaru (Otaru-shi General Museum, Otaru Canal, &more), Farm Tomita Lavender East (in Kamifurano-cho) and Biei-cho (Shirogane Blue Pond & Shirahige Falls). The adventure continues: stroll around Odori Park, get into the urban bustle at Sapporo Underground Shopping Centre Aurora Town, get great views at Sapporo TV Tower, and steep yourself in history at Hokkaido Jingu.

To see more things to do, photos, reviews, and tourist information, refer to the Sapporo trip builder site.

Singapore, Singapore to Sapporo is an approximately 13-hour flight. Due to the time zone difference, you'll lose 1 hour traveling from Singapore to Sapporo. Prepare for slightly colder weather when traveling from Singapore in August: high temperatures in Sapporo hover around 27°C and lows are around 25°C. Finish your sightseeing early on the 13th (Sun) to allow enough time to drive to Shimukappu-mura.

On the 13th (Sun), get outside with Hoshino Resort Tomamu.

For traveler tips, more things to do, where to stay, and more tourist information, you can read our Shimukappu-mura trip planner.

You can drive from Sapporo to Shimukappu-mura in 2.5 hours. August in Shimukappu-mura sees daily highs of 26°C and lows of 23°C at night. On the 15th (Tue), you'll travel to Toyako-cho.

On the 15th (Tue), take in panoramic vistas at Silo Viewing Platform, get all the information you need at Toya Mizunoeki, then explore the activities along Lake Toya, then get impressive views of Showashinzan, and finally examine the collection at Mimatsu Masao Memorial Hall.

To find traveler tips, reviews, other places to visit, and other tourist information, read Toyako-cho road trip planning tool.

Getting from Shimukappu-mura to Toyako-cho by car takes about 3.5 hours. In August, plan for daily highs up to 27°C, and evening lows to 22°C. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 16th (Wed) early enough to drive 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.

Start off your visit on the 16th (Wed): browse the eclectic array of goods at Hakodate Morning Market, stop by Kanemori Red Brick Warehouse, appreciate the history behind Monument of Takeda Ayasaburo Sensei, admire the landmark architecture of Goryokaku Park, then take in panoramic vistas at Goryokaku Tower, and finally see the interesting displays at Hakodate Magistrate's Office. On the 17th (Thu), you'll have a packed day of sightseeing: examine the collection at Old British Consulate of Hakodate, take your sightseeing to a higher altitude at Mount Hakodate, pause for some serene contemplation at Hakodate Orthodox Church, take a stroll through Motomachi, then don't miss a visit to Hachimanzaka, and finally contemplate the long history of The Old Public Hall of Hakodate Ward.

To see more things to do, traveler tips, other places to visit, and more tourist information, use the Hakodate online driving holiday planner.

Traveling by car from Toyako-cho to Hakodate takes 2.5 hours. Expect a daytime high around 28°C in August, and nighttime lows around 23°C. Finish your sightseeing early on the 18th (Fri) to allow enough time to drive to Noboribetsu.

Perhaps the island's best-known hot spring resort, Noboribetsu has a long history of tourism.

On the 18th (Fri), learn about wildlife with up-close encounters at Noboribetsu Bear Park, then take in the natural beauty of Oyunumagawa Natural Footbath, then explore the striking landscape at Jigokudani, and finally relax and rejuvenate at some of the best spas.

To find more things to do, traveler tips, ratings, and other tourist information, go to the Noboribetsu trip itinerary tool.

Drive from Hakodate to Noboribetsu in 3 hours. Alternatively, you can take a train. August in Noboribetsu sees daily highs of 27°C and lows of 22°C at night. Finish your sightseeing early on the 19th (Sat) to allow enough time to fly to Tokyo.

Tokyo holds the status of most populous metropolitan area in the world--a fact you'll find tangible as you walk the bustling streets and explore its diverse neighborhoods and cultures.

Step out of Tokyo with an excursion to Tokyo DisneySea in Maihama--about 30 minutes away. There's lots more to do: admire the landmark architecture of Tokyo Tower, get engrossed in the history at Edo-Tokyo Museum, wander the streets of Odaiba District, and make a trip to Meiji Jingu Shrine.

For where to stay, other places to visit, photos, and other tourist information, refer to the Tokyo road trip planner.

You can fly from Noboribetsu to Tokyo in 3 hours. Other options are to take a train; or drive. In August, Tokyo is a bit warmer than Noboribetsu - with highs of 36°C and lows of 28°C. Cap off your sightseeing on the 21st (Mon) early enough to catch the flight back home.