Hey everyone, me mate and I were planning to go to Hokkaido in a months time. Unfortunately I was packed with work so I only just got the time plan and I made this after some days of consideration. We both are young, have All Japan JR Pass and I am N2 Level in Japanese. Would love your honest opinion on this plan and you can roast!
6/12/2023
14:00:00 New Chitose Airport
16:30:00 Catch a bus/train to Toya station
Go town tourism centre
Go to Ryokan
Free time
7/12/2023
08:00:00 Wake up early breakfast,
09:00:00 Explore toya/bus/rental car
13:00:00 Train to Nobori
14:00:00 Lunch
15:00:00 Arrive at Ryokan + Explore Noboribetsu
18:00:00 Free time
8/12/2023
07:00:00 Wake up for breakfast, taxi/bus to Toya station
09:00:00 Arrive Shiraoi station, go to Upopoy
11:00:00 Go back to station and train to Sapporo
11:30:00 Sapporo, go to hotel/drop off luggage
12:00:00 Eat food (random place)
12:00:00 Shiroi Koibito Park
14:00:00 Beer Garden and food
18:00:00 Clock Tower/Sapporo Shiryokan
Tanukikoji Shopping Street
Sapporo White illuminatinon
Susukino area for food + drinks +
Return hotel
9/12/2023
07:00:00 Wake up
07:00:00 Wake up
07:30:00 Train
08:30:00 Sankaku Market
Canals
Nikka Whisky Yoichi Distillery
Art Village
17:00:00 Return for dinner
18:00:00 Free time
10/12/2023
07:30:00 Wake up breakfast
08:30:00 Train to Asahikawa
11:00:00 Drop off luggage at hotel/locker n grab some food along the way
12:00:00 Asahiyama Zoo
15:30:00 Train to Asahikawa Ramen
16:30:00 Asahikawa Ramen
18:00:00 Free time
11/12/2023
06:30:00 Asahikawa
07:15:00 Bus to Asahidake
09:03:00 Check in hotel
Asahidake ropeway/explore snowboard ski
Unsure!
18:00:00 Go back to hotel via ropeway
12/12/2023
08:00:00 Wake up
09:40:00 Bus from Asahidake
11:18:00 Arrive at Asahikawa station, Leave luggage
13:00:00 Arrive Sapporo station Quick food break
13:35:00 Train to Hakodate
17:26:00 Arrive, go to Hotel
18:30:00 Mt Hakone Ropeway
Thank you for your time and effort to read this lengthy itinerary.
So I’ve got some question to end it off,
1. How feasible is this plan? Feel free to roast and provide your opinion
2. Could you provide any advice on the areas I need help in? E.g. Lake Toya and Asahidake. We’re not sure where to go.
3. Any tips on winter in Hokkaido? Or just place you recommend for eating?
4. How long does Beer Garden and Shiroi Koibito take?
I really appreciate the help and hope you have a wonderful day!
1 comment
On December 7, I notice you’re going to arrive at Noboribetsu with very little time before the sun goes down. I’d restructure to arrive earlier than 15:00 if you care about the scenery. (I checked and sunset in Hokkaido today – a month earlier – is at 16:16..)