19 days in Hokkaido Itinerary

With the largest international airport on the island, Chitose serves for most visitors as a way in or a way out, rather than a destination in itself.

Kick off your visit on the 10th (Mon): see the interesting displays at Royce' Chocolate World, then go for a charming ride with Northern Horse Park, then get some fabulous bargains at Mitsui Outlet Park, Sapporo Kitahiroshima, and finally explore the activities along Lake Shikotsu.

For reviews, photos, other places to visit, and tourist information, you can read our Chitose trip planner.

Singapore, Singapore to Chitose is an approximately 15.5-hour combination of flight and car. You can also drive. The time zone changes from Singapore Standard Time (SGT) to Japan Standard Time (JST), which is usually a 1 hour difference. In June, Chitose is much colder than Singapore - with highs of 22°C and lows of 13°C. Finish your sightseeing early on the 11th (Tue) so you can drive to Noboribetsu.

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

Your day by day itinerary now includes Noboribetsu Bear Park as well as Oyunuma. Kick off your visit on the 11th (Tue): learn about wildlife with up-close encounters at Noboribetsu Bear Park, then take in the dramatic natural features at Jigokudani, then take in the natural beauty of Oyunuma, and finally take in the natural beauty of Oyunumagawa Natural Footbath.

To find other places to visit, more things to do, photos, and other tourist information, you can read our Noboribetsu trip planner.

Traveling by car from Chitose to Noboribetsu takes 1.5 hours. Alternatively, you can drive; or take a train; or take a bus. June in Noboribetsu sees daily highs of 20°C and lows of 14°C at night. You will have some time to spend on the 12th (Wed) before leaving for Toyako-cho.

Start off your visit on the 12th (Wed): contemplate the waterfront views at Lake Toya.

For more things to do, other places to visit, and tourist information, you can read our Toyako-cho day trip planning site.

You can drive from Noboribetsu to Toyako-cho in an hour. In June, daily temperatures in Toyako-cho can reach 20°C, while at night they dip to 14°C. You'll have a few hours on the 13th (Thu) to wrap things up before traveling to Yubari.

Kick off your visit on the 13th (Thu): contemplate the waterfront views at Shuparo Lake, explore the striking landscape at Coal Outcrop, then look for gifts at Hanabatake Bokujo Yubari kibonooka, and finally contemplate the long history of Old Kitasumi Hokkaido Branch Coal Analytical Laboratory Remain.

To see photos, where to stay, ratings, and other tourist information, read Yubari vacation maker.

Traveling by car from Toyako-cho to Yubari takes 2.5 hours. Alternatively, you can drive. In June in Yubari, expect temperatures between 22°C during the day and 13°C at night. Cap off your sightseeing on the 13th (Thu) early enough to go by car to Furano.

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.

To see photos, more things to do, where to stay, and other tourist information, read our Furano trip builder website.

You can drive from Yubari to Furano in 2 hours. Expect a daytime high around 24°C in June, and nighttime lows around 15°C. On the 14th (Fri), you're off to Biei-cho.

Famous for scenic views of vast fields, wide meadows, and gently rolling hills against the backdrop of the Taisetsu mountain range, Biei-cho offers a picture-prefect setting for a pleasant countryside vacation.

You've now added Tokachidake Bogakudai Observation Tower to your itinerary. Kick off your visit on the 14th (Fri): take in the exciting artwork at Takushinkan, then contemplate the waterfront views at Shirogane Blue Pond, then take in the dramatic scenery at Shirahige Falls, and finally take in panoramic vistas at Tokachidake Bogakudai Observation Tower.

For maps, photos, more things to do, and more tourist information, go to the Biei-cho itinerary planner.

Traveling by car from Furano to Biei-cho takes 1.5 hours. Alternatively, you can drive; or take a train; or take a bus. In June in Biei-cho, expect temperatures between 24°C during the day and 15°C at night. Wrap up your sightseeing by early afternoon on the 15th (Sat) to allow time for the car ride to Takikawa.

Takikawa is a city located in Sorachi Subprefecture, Hokkaido, Japan.Takikawa City is located in the central area of Hokkaido, it is conveniently located between the cities of Sapporo (biggest city) and Asahikawa (second biggest city). On the 15th (Sat), take an in-depth tour of Sunagawa History Museum and then learn about winemaking at Tsurunuma Winery.

To find ratings, more things to do, and more tourist information, read Takikawa itinerary planning site.

Traveling by car from Biei-cho to Takikawa takes 2 hours. In June, daytime highs in Takikawa are 24°C, while nighttime lows are 15°C. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 16th (Sun) early enough to drive to Otaru.

The port city of Otaru has long attracted domestic visitors, drawn in by the city's many historic buildings, and has started to garner international attention, too.

On the 17th (Mon), you'll have a packed day of sightseeing: brush up on your knowledge of spirits at Nikka Whisky Yoichi Distillery, steep yourself in history at The Site of Temiya Line, then see the interesting displays at Otaru Museum, Bank of Japan, and finally take in the waterfront at Otaru Port Marina.

For where to stay, photos, more things to do, and other tourist information, use the Otaru trip planner.

Traveling by car from Takikawa to Otaru takes 2 hours. Traveling from Takikawa in June, expect nights in Otaru to be about the same, around 19°C, while days are little chillier, around 20°C. On the 18th (Tue), wrap the sightseeing up by early afternoon so you can 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.

You've added Otaru Music Box Museum Main Building, Kitaichi Glass 3gokan, Sapporo Central Wholesale Market Jogai Market, and other attractions to your itinerary. Kick off your visit on the 18th (Tue): don't miss a visit to Sapporo Central Wholesale Market Jogai Market. Get ready for a full day of sightseeing on the next day: make a trip to JR Otaru Station, contemplate the waterfront views at Otaru Canal, then pick up some new knowledge with Kitaichi Glass 3gokan, and finally stop by Otaru Music Box Museum Main Building.

To see more things to do, where to stay, and other tourist information, read Sapporo online visit planner.

Getting from Otaru to Sapporo by car takes about an hour. Other options: drive; or take a train; or take a bus. In June, daily temperatures in Sapporo can reach 20°C, while at night they dip to 19°C. Finish up your sightseeing early on the 20th (Thu) so you can go by car to Chitose.

On the 20th (Thu), browse the different shops at Chitose Outlet Mall Rera.

To see reviews, more things to do, photos, and tourist information, refer to the Chitose journey builder.

Traveling by car from Sapporo to Chitose takes an hour. Alternatively, you can drive; or take a train; or take a bus. Traveling from Sapporo in June, you can expect nighttime temperatures to be little chillier in Chitose, with lows of 13°C. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 21st (Fri) early enough to drive to Toyako-cho.

You've now added Silo Viewing Platform to your itinerary. Kick off your visit on the 21st (Fri): head outdoors with Niseko Moiwa Ski Resort. Keep things going the next day: head outdoors with Niseko Village Ski Resort, then stop by Kanrosui, and then get engrossed in the history at Arishima Memorial Center.

To find more things to do, reviews, maps, and tourist information, use the Toyako-cho online driving holiday planner.

Drive from Chitose to Toyako-cho in 2 hours. Alternatively, you can take a train; or take a bus. On the 23rd (Sun), wrap the sightseeing up by early afternoon so you can drive to Nakafurano-cho.

Flower-viewing tourism draws flocks of visitors to Nakafurano-cho, a Hokkaido town famed for its many lavander fields.

Your day by day itinerary now includes Farm Tomita. On the 23rd (Sun), see the interesting displays at Hokkaido Landscape Museum. On the 24th (Mon), you'll have a packed day of sightseeing: see the interesting displays at Tsuchino Yakata, then explore the world behind art at Miyamatoge Art Park, then examine the collection at Goto Sumio Art Museum, and finally take your sightseeing to a higher altitude at Mt. Furano.

For maps, traveler tips, photos, and tourist information, go to the Nakafurano-cho road trip website.

Traveling by car from Toyako-cho to Nakafurano-cho takes 4 hours. Expect somewhat warmer weather when traveling from Toyako-cho in June: highs in Nakafurano-cho hover around 24°C, while lows dip to 15°C. Wrap up your sightseeing by early afternoon on the 26th (Wed) to allow time for travel back home.