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Winter Light of Western Hokkaido
6 days · 14 stops · ¥130,000–¥235,000
Mon, Feb 8 – Sat, Feb 13
Six February days tracing Hokkaido's winter glow — Sapporo's snow-sculpture festival, Otaru's candle-lit canal, Hakodate's harbour lights, and a steaming open-air bath in the Furano snowfields.
Days
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Hokkaido Jingu
Hokkaido
Schedule
Day 01 of 06Land at CTS · Mon, Feb 8 · from JFK · 2 travelers
Renting a car? Check the license rules
Some licenses (FR/DE/CH/BE/TW) need a JAF translation, not an IDP — 5-min guide.
Stay
Sapporo · 2 nights
Mon, Feb 8 → Wed, Feb 10 · 2 guests
17:00
EXPLORE
北海道神宮
Stay ~45 min
Nishi nijuhatchome Station
Snow-draped shrine in Maruyama forest — a quiet first bow after landing, before the festival crowds.
~17 min by car
18:02
EXPLORE
Eventさっぽろ雪まつり
Stay ~1h 30m
The world's largest snow festival — 200-plus sculptures glowing along Odori Park (Feb 4–11), best after dark.
Getting around
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JR Hokkaido Rail Pass (7-Day)
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Rental car recommended
Several stops on this route are in rural areas with limited rail access. A rental car from the nearest city hub gives you the freedom to reach places no bus serves.
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Trip budget · お見積り
¥12,500–¥21,500 / person / day
¥150,000–¥260,000 total for 2 travellers
💴 Carry ~¥9,000/day in cash — many hidden spots are cash-only.
Estimated from 13 travel legs, 5 hotel nights and 2 ticketed events. International flights not included. Typical prices, not quotes.
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JR Hokkaido Rail Pass (7-Day)
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