56 days in Hokkaido 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 the numerous day-trip ideas around Sapporo: Hamanasunooka Park (in Ishikari), Leksand Memorial Park (in Tobetsu-cho) and Otaru (Otaru City General Museum Ungakan, Otaru Canal, &more). There's still lots to do: stroll around Odori Park, take an in-depth tour of Historical Village of Hokkaido (Kaitaku-no Mura), contemplate the long history of Sapporo Clock Tower, and explore the activities along Moerenuma Park.

To find where to stay, reviews, more things to do, and more tourist information, read Sapporo online attractions planner.

Use the Route module to see travel options from your home to Sapporo. In May, daytime highs in Sapporo are 17°C, while nighttime lows are 14°C. Finish your sightseeing early on the 30th (Sun) to allow enough time to drive to Yoichi-cho.

Get out of town with these interesting Yoichi-cho side-trips: Shakotan-cho (Shimamu Beach, Cape Kamui, &more).

For where to stay, reviews, photos, and more tourist information, read Yoichi-cho online sightseeing planner.

You can drive from Sapporo to Yoichi-cho in 1.5 hours. In May, daily temperatures in Yoichi-cho can reach 17°C, while at night they dip to 14°C. Cap off your sightseeing on the 2nd (Wed) early enough to go by car 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.

Explore the numerous day-trip ideas around Hakodate: Matsumae-cho (Matsumae Family Graves, Matsumae Park, &more), Nanae-cho (Shirotai Farm, Onuma Lake, &more) and Kijihiki Highland Panoramic Lookout (in Hokuto). There's much more to do: take in the awesome beauty at Mount Hakodate, look for gifts at Kanemori Red Brick Warehouse, wander the streets of Motomachi, and take in the spiritual surroundings of Trappistine Monasteries.

To find reviews, traveler tips, other places to visit, and tourist information, go to the Hakodate trip planner.

You can drive from Yoichi-cho to Hakodate in 4 hours. In June in Hakodate, expect temperatures between 21°C during the day and 16°C at night. Finish up your sightseeing early on the 10th (Thu) so you can go by car to Noboribetsu.

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

Get out of town with these interesting Noboribetsu side-trips: Sobetsu-cho (Hamada Marutome Fruits Gaden, Sobetsu Park, &more), Zenkoji Temple (in Date) and Muroran (Shukuzu Park & Cape Chikyu). There's much more to do: explore the striking landscape at Jigokudani, take in the natural beauty of Oyunuma, observe the fascinating underwater world at Noboribetsu Marine Park Nixe, and explore the activities along Lake Toya.

To see ratings, more things to do, reviews, and more tourist information, use the Noboribetsu trip maker app.

Traveling by car from Hakodate to Noboribetsu takes 3 hours. Alternatively, you can take a train. Expect a daytime high around 20°C in June, and nighttime lows around 14°C. Finish your sightseeing early on the 15th (Tue) so you can fly to Teshikaga-cho.

A small town amid big scenery, Teshikaga-cho sits in a national park.

Venture out of the city with trips to Kaminoko Pond (in Kiyosato-cho), Shibecha-cho (Tawadaira & Aurora Farm Village) and Nakashibetsu-cho (Karamatsu no Yu, Kaiyodai Observatory, &more). Spend the 17th (Thu) exploring nature at Akan-Mashu National Park. Next up on the itinerary: contemplate the waterfront views at Lake Mashu, take in the awesome beauty at Mt. Mashu, get a taste of life in the country at Watanabe Experience Farm, and indulge in some personalized pampering at Kawayu Onsen Kawayu Kosyu Yokujyo.

To see ratings, traveler tips, more things to do, and other tourist information, use the Teshikaga-cho day trip planning app.

You can fly from Noboribetsu to Teshikaga-cho in 2.5 hours. Alternatively, you can drive; or take a train. In June, daytime highs in Teshikaga-cho are 20°C, while nighttime lows are 14°C. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 20th (Sun) to allow time to drive to Shari-cho.

Tourism in Shari-cho, a small town situated on Hokkaido's eastern tip, flourishes mainly because of its immediate proximity to the Shiretoko World Heritage Site.

Explore Shari-cho's surroundings by going to Shiretoko Highway (in Rausu-cho), Kiyosato-cho (Uchu Observation Tower, Ippon no Michi, &more) and Betsukai-cho (Narawara, Notsuke Peninsula, &more). Spend the 23rd (Wed) exploring nature at Shiretoko National Park. There's still lots to do: explore the activities along Shiretoko Goko Lake, take in the dramatic scenery at Furepe Waterfall, take some stellar pictures from Puyuni Misaki, and take in the spiritual surroundings of Raiun Shrine.

To see where to stay, other places to visit, photos, and other tourist information, read our Shari-cho trip planner.

Traveling by car from Teshikaga-cho to Shari-cho takes 1.5 hours. Alternatively, you can take a train. Expect a daytime high around 20°C in June, and nighttime lows around 14°C. Finish up your sightseeing early on the 26th (Sat) so you can go by car to Abashiri.

A coastal town with a smattering of things to do, Abashiri has an interesting history and arresting natural scenery.

Explore Abashiri's surroundings by going to Yubetsu-cho (Kamiyubetsu Tulip Park & Tonden History Museum), Engaru-cho (Engaru Shrine, Engaru sun hills park, &more) and Ozora-cho (Higashimokoto Nyurakukan, Higashimokoto Shibazakura Park, &more). There's still lots to do: don't miss a visit to Abashiri Prison Museum, take a memorable drive along Kando no Michi, take an in-depth tour of Moyoro Kaizuka-kan, and take in the dramatic natural features at Cape Notoro.

To see other places to visit, maps, photos, and more tourist information, read our Abashiri road trip planner.

Traveling by car from Shari-cho to Abashiri takes 1.5 hours. Alternatively, you can take a train. In June, plan for daily highs up to 22°C, and evening lows to 15°C. Cap off your sightseeing on the 30th (Wed) early enough to catch the flight to Wakkanai.

The northernmost city in the country, Wakkanai experiences constant exposure to the elements, with windy and snow-covered winters perhaps its main claim to fame on a national level.

Change things up with these side-trips from Wakkanai: Toyotomi-cho (Miyanodai Observation Tower & Sarobetsu Primeval Garden) and Sarufutsu-mura (Lake Poro, Kamuito Swamp, &more). And it doesn't end there: make a trip to Soya Misaki, take in panoramic vistas at Hamayuchi Rest House (Kohone House), take a memorable drive along Yuhigaoka Parking Area, and take in the dramatic natural features at Soya Hill Periglacial Landforms.

To find where to stay, maps, traveler tips, and other tourist information, you can read our Wakkanai holiday website.

Fly from Abashiri to Wakkanai in 4.5 hours. Alternatively, you can drive; or take a train. While traveling from Abashiri, expect a bit cooler days and about the same nights in Wakkanai, ranging from highs of 19°C to lows of 15°C. Finish your sightseeing early on the 5th (Mon) so you can drive to Asahikawa.

Perched on the confluence of four rivers and surrounded by green hills, Asahikawa combines a modern city experience with the pristine nature nearby.

Venture out of the city with trips to Kamikawa-cho (Akadake Ginsendai & Daisetsuzan), Teshiodake (in Shibetsu) and Takinoue-cho (Kitami Takinoue Station Kinenkan & Shibazakura Takinoue Park). There's still lots to do: learn about wildlife with up-close encounters at Asahiyama Zoo, take a memorable drive along Shujitsu no Oka, walk around Arashiyama Park, and indulge your thirst for a good beer at Kunimare Brewery.

To find reviews, traveler tips, photos, and other tourist information, refer to the Asahikawa route builder app.

Getting from Wakkanai to Asahikawa by car takes about 4 hours. Other options: take a train. Traveling from Wakkanai in July, expect somewhat warmer with lows of 24°C in Asahikawa. Finish up your sightseeing early on the 12th (Mon) so you can 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.

Explore Furano's surroundings by going to Biei-cho (Christmas Tree no Ki, Shirahige Falls, &more), Shikaoi-cho (Ogigahara Observatory, Mt Hakuun, &more) and Kamifurano-cho (Onsen Resorts, Goto Sumio Art Museum, &more). The adventure continues: make a trip to Ningle Terrace, visit Glass Forest in FURANO, head outdoors with Roller Coaster Road, and admire the natural beauty at Farm Tomita.

To find more things to do, traveler tips, maps, and tourist information, refer to the Furano tour site.

You can drive from Asahikawa to Furano in 1.5 hours. Alternatively, you can take a train; or take a bus. When traveling from Asahikawa in July, plan for somewhat warmer days and a bit cooler nights in Furano: temperatures range from 30°C by day to 21°C at night. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 17th (Sat) early enough to drive back home.