15 days in Hokkaido Itinerary

Kick off your visit on the 4th (Sun): take in the spiritual surroundings of Onibokora and then take in the spiritual surroundings of Yuzawa Shrine. Keep things going the next day: find something for the whole family at Noboribetsu Date Historic Village and then relax and rejuvenate at some of the best spas.

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Singapore, Singapore to Noboribetsu is an approximately 16.5-hour combination of flight and car. You can also drive. The time zone difference when traveling from Singapore to Noboribetsu is 1 hour. In December, Noboribetsu is cooler than Singapore - with highs of 3°C and lows of -1°C. Finish up your sightseeing early on the 7th (Wed) so you can go by car to Hakodate.

Explore hidden gems such as Motomachi and Hakodate Tropical Botanical Garden. Family-friendly places like Mount Hakodate and Goryokaku Tower will thrill your kids. There's much more to do: indulge in some personalized pampering at some of the best spas, admire the striking features of Kyu Soma-tei, walk around Goryokaku Park, and take in the pleasant sights at Sakuragaoka St..

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You can drive from Noboribetsu to Hakodate in 3 hours. Another option is to take a train. In December, daily temperatures in Hakodate can reach 3°C, while at night they dip to -3°C. Cap off your sightseeing on the 9th (Fri) early enough to travel to Asahikawa.

You'll explore the less-touristy side of things at Asahikawashi Museum and Asahiyama Yuki no Mura. Family-friendly places like Asahiyama Zoo and Asahikawa Kamui Ski Resort will thrill your kids. Get out of town with these interesting Asahikawa side-trips: Higashikawa-cho (Nakadake Onsen, Susoaidaira, &more). And it doesn't end there: fly down the slopes at Inosawa Ski Resort, walk around Tokiwa Park, take in the spiritual surroundings of Kamikawa Shrine, and make a trip to Asahikawa Station.

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Traveling by combination of flight and train from Hakodate to Asahikawa takes 5 hours. Alternatively, you can drive; or take a train. Traveling from Hakodate in December, you will find days in Asahikawa are little chillier (-2°C), and nights are about the same (-5°C). Wrap up your sightseeing on the 13th (Tue) to allow time to drive to Otaru.

On the 14th (Wed), take in the architecture and atmosphere at Tomioka Catholic Church, then take a stroll through Otaru Miyakodori Shopping District, then explore the activities along Otaru Canal, and finally test the waters at a local thermal spa.

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Drive from Asahikawa to Otaru in 2.5 hours. Alternatively, you can take a train; or take a bus. In December, daily temperatures in Otaru can reach 0°C, while at night they dip to -2°C. Cap off your sightseeing on the 14th (Wed) early enough to go by car to Sapporo.

Kids will enjoy Sapporo Teine and Sapporo Kokusai Ski Resort. Step off the beaten path and head to Mt. Teine and Katsura Gulf Club. Explore Sapporo's surroundings by going to Chitose (Airport History Museum, Spas, &more) and Tomakomai (Nidom Classic Course, Tomakomai Golf Resort 72, &more). There's still lots to do: take a stroll through Susukino.

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Drive from Otaru to Sapporo in an hour. Alternatively, you can drive; or take a train; or take a bus. In December in Sapporo, expect temperatures between 0°C during the day and -2°C at night. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 17th (Sat) early enough to fly back home.