Wife and I are planning our fourth trip to Japan, first trip to Hokkaido. Just curious on everyone’s feedback and if there’s anything obvious I’m overlooking/missing?
For some context;
\- We are both late 30’s, have both lived/driven in snow for many years, and are quite comfortable with Japan in general and how things work.
\- Will be travelling with our own snow gear and utilising “first tracks” where possible, VERY early risers and not ones to spend too long at tourist sites. We like to get in early to beat the crowds and get it done.
\- The things that most interest us are unique/quirky experiences and sights exclusive to Japan, and more than open to food recommendations, but still happy to eat supermarket croquettes for every meal.
Thank-you all in advance.
**Thu 2nd Feb**
\- Land 10am CTS, travel to Sapporo and check in (Susukino).
\- Nakajima Park
**Fri 3rd Feb**
\- Nijo Market
\- Stonehenge/Hill of Buddha
\- Fushimi Inari Shrine
\- Mt Moiwa
**Sat 4th Feb**
\- Moerenuma Park
\- Sapporo Beer Museum
\- Sapporo Snow Festival
**Sun 5th Feb**
\- Curb Market
\- Shiroikoibito Park
\- Asahi Brewery
\- Sapporo Snow Festival
**Mon 6th Feb**
\- Collect Hire Car
\- Drive to Asahikawa for lunch
\- Drive to Furano
\- Ice Fishing @ Lake Kanayama
**Tue 7th Feb**
\- Snowboarding @ Furano
\- Drive to Tomamu
**Wed 8th Feb**
\- Snowboarding @ Tomamu
**Thu 9th Feb**
\- Travel to Noboribetsu
\- Explore Jigokudani
\- Enjoy onsen
**Fri 10th Feb**
\- Travel to Rusutsu
\- Snowboarding @ Rusutsu
\- Travel to Niseko
**Sat 11th Feb**
\- Snowboarding @ Niseko
\- Travel to Otaru
**Sun 12th Feb**
\- Sankaku Market
\- Maruyama Park
\- Yoichi Distilery
\- Tanaka Sake Brewery
\- Otaru Snow Light Path
\- Travel to Sapporo
**Mon 13th Feb**
\- Return rental car
\- Souvenir shopping, clothes washing, ship snowboard bags home.
**Tue 14th Feb**
\- Fly to Nagoya, arrive 12:25.
\- Nabana No Sato
**Wed 15th Feb**
\- Ghibli Park
**Thu 16th Feb**
\- Activate JR Pass, travel to Osaka
\- Drop bags at accommodation and continue on to Koyasan
\- Back to Osaka via Wakayama
**Fri 17th Feb**
\- Morning Markets in Osaka
\- Yamazaki Distillery
\- Joe Hisaishi @ Osaka Symphony Hall
**Sat 18th Feb**
At the moment we have nothing set in concrete on this day. We are thinking of travelling to the Iwa Valley/Zenigata Sunae for the day, but very open to recommendations. Keep in mind we have previously done Kyoto/Himeji/Hiroshima/Nagasaki/Nara/Okunoshima etc.
**Sun 19th Feb**
\- Travel to Shibuya
\- Teamlabs
**Mon 20th Feb**
\- Tadami Line
**Tue 21st Feb**
\- Shopping/Kappabashi (we own a cafe, so will be looking for unique items)
\- Fly home at 22:00