# Detailed Road Trip Itinerary from Otaru to New Chitose Airport via Iwanai, Shakotan Peninsula, Lake Toya, and Noboribetsu (December 19-24)
# Day 1: December 19 – Otaru to Iwanai
* **08:00 AM:** Pick up rental car from Otaru (Nippon Rent-A-Car).
* **09:00 AM:** Depart for Iwanai.
* **10:30 AM:** Arrive at Iwanai Ski Resort.
* **Sources**: [Japan Travel](), [Iwanai Resort](https://www.iwanairesort.com/)
* **01:00 PM:** Lunch at a local restaurant in Iwanai.
* **02:00 PM:** Continue skiing or snowboarding in the afternoon.
* **04:00 PM:** Check into accommodation in Iwanai.
* **Options**:
1. [Iwanai Resort Hotel](https://www.iwanairesort.com/)
2. [Local Guesthouses]()
* **Evening:** Relax at Iwanai Onsen.
* **Overnight:** Stay in Iwanai.
# Day 2: December 20 – Iwanai to Shakotan Peninsula
* **09:00 AM:** Depart Iwanai for Shakotan Peninsula.
* **10:30 AM:** Arrive at Cape Kamui.
* **Sources**: [Shakotan Tourism](https://www.kanko-shakotan.jp/en/spot/cape-kamui-and-kamui-rock/), [Japan Guide]()
* **Note**: The walking trail to the tip of Cape Kamui is open from 10:00 AM to 3:00 PM in December.
* **01:00 PM:** Lunch in Shakotan town.
* **02:00 PM:** Visit Cape Shakotan and Shimamui Coast.
* **04:00 PM:** Check into accommodation in Shakotan Peninsula area.
* **Options**:
1. [Shakotan Onsen](https://www.shakotan.jp/)
2. [Yobetsu Ryokan]()
3. [Mitsui Kanko Hotel](https://www.mitsuikanko-hotel.com/)
* **Evening:** Relax at the accommodation, enjoy a traditional dinner.
* **Overnight:** Stay in Shakotan Peninsula area.
# Day 3: December 21 – Shakotan Peninsula to Lake Toya
* **09:00 AM:** Refuel your car at the ENEOS station in Yoichi, located along Route 5, before leaving Shakotan Peninsula.
* **Sources**: [Hokkaido Road Information](), [Google Maps](https://maps.google.com/)
* **11:30 AM:** Drive from Shakotan Peninsula to Lake Toya, approximately 150 kilometers.
* **01:00 PM:** Arrive at Lake Toya, visit Silo Observatory.
* **01:30 PM:** Lunch at a local restaurant.
* **02:30 PM:** Explore Lake Toya, visit the Usuzan Ropeway and volcanic sites.
* **05:00 PM:** Check into hotel at Lake Toya.
* **Options**:
1. [Toya Sun Palace Resort & Spa]()
2. [The Lake View Toya Nonokaze Resort]()
3. [Toyako Manseikaku Hotel Lakeside Terrace]()
* **Evening:** Relax at the onsen.
* **Overnight:** Hotel at Lake Toya.
# Day 4: December 22 – Lake Toya to Noboribetsu
* **09:00 AM:** Refuel your car at a gas station along Route 37 or Route 276 before leaving Lake Toya.
* **10:00 AM:** Depart Lake Toya for Noboribetsu.
* **11:30 AM:** Arrive in Noboribetsu, visit Jigokudani (Hell Valley).
* **Sources**: [Noboribetsu Tourism](), [Japan Guide]()
* **01:00 PM:** Lunch in Noboribetsu.
* **02:00 PM:** Continue exploring Noboribetsu, including Bear Park or Noboribetsu Date Jidaimura.
* **05:00 PM:** Check into hotel in Noboribetsu.
* **Options**:
1. [Dai-ichi Takimotokan]()
2. [Noboribetsu Grand Hotel](https://nobogura.co.jp/)
3. [Hotel Mahoroba]()
* **Evening:** Enjoy the onsen and local cuisine.
* **Overnight:** Hotel in Noboribetsu.
# Day 5: December 23 – Noboribetsu to Sapporo
* **09:00 AM:** Depart Noboribetsu for Sapporo.
* **11:30 AM:** Arrive in Sapporo, check into a hotel.
* **Options**:
1. [JR Tower Hotel Nikko Sapporo]()
2. [Cross Hotel Sapporo]()
3. [Hotel Gracery Sapporo]()
* **Afternoon:** Explore Sapporo – visit Odori Park, Sapporo Clock Tower, and Sapporo TV Tower.
* **Sources**: [Sapporo Tourism](), [Japan Guide]()
* **Evening:** Enjoy dinner at Susukino, Sapporo’s entertainment district.
* **Overnight:** Hotel in Sapporo.
# Day 6: December 24 – Sapporo to New Chitose Airport
* **08:00 AM:** Check out from the hotel.
* **09:00 AM:** Return rental car in Sapporo (Nippon Rent-A-Car or another provider with a drop-off location in Sapporo).
* **Sources**: [Nippon Rent-A-Car](https://www.nrgroup-global.com/)
* **09:30 AM:** Take the JR Rapid Airport train from Sapporo Station to New Chitose Airport (approximately 37 minutes).
* **Sources**: [JR Hokkaido](https://www.jrhokkaido.co.jp/)
* **10:30 AM:** Arrive at New Chitose Airport.
* **Morning:** Enjoy breakfast and leisure time at the airport.
* **12:00 PM:** Check-in for flight, relax at the airport.
* **05:30 PM:** Depart from New Chitose Airport.
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