Hello! I’m planning to visit Hokkaido for the first time this summer and would really appreciate your advice! I’ve created a rough itinerary but considering I will be depending on public transportation for everything, I would like to know how feasible it’d be to cover the areas I’m interested in visiting. If you think there are some places that are or aren’t worth visiting, please let me know as well!
Also, I’m a foreign resident so I’m wondering if there’s any JR pass that’s still actively available? I feel like the passes are now only available to tourists?
Here’s my itinerary:
**Day 1: Sapporo -** Nijo Market for sushi and Historical Village
**Day 2: Sapporo -** (??????) Museum?
**Day 3: Shiraoi -** Leave Sapporo and take a 1hr train to Otaru. Visit Otaru Canal and observation deck. Leave Otaru and head straight to Shiraoi and stay overnight
**Day 4: Shiraoi -** Go to the Upopoy Museum
**Day 5: Shiraoi -** Visit Jigokudani (Hell Valley)
**Day 6: Asahikawa-** Leave Shiraoi and take 3hr train to Asahikawa. Visit Ueno farm (The Gnomes Garden)
**Day 7: Asahikawa-** Visit Asahidake Ropeway and go on a mini hike
**Day 8:** Last day in Asahikawa, last minute sightseeing. Take 1hr 40min train back to Sapporo.
**Day 9:** Flight back home
Thank you for your help!
**edited moved Shiraoi and Otaru! Will add an extra day somewhere or maybe make it a 9 day trip now!**
by anonymousqueso