Itinerary
Winter Wonders of Eastern Hokkaido
6 days · 12 stops · ¥60,000–¥100,000
Experience the serene beauty of eastern Hokkaido, from the enchanting drift ice to the graceful red-crowned cranes, while exploring the natural and cultural wonders of Shiretoko.
Days
Former Hokkaido Government Office Building (Akarenga Red Brick Office)
Hokkaido
Schedule
Day 01 of 06Land at CTS · Sat, Feb 20 · from JFK · 1 traveler
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
Sat, Feb 20 → Mon, Feb 22 · 1 guest
14:00
EXPLORE
北海道庁旧本庁舎（赤れんが庁舎）
Stay ~1h 30m
Sapporo Station
Explore this iconic red brick building, a symbol of Hokkaido's history, with its charming courtyard under a blanket of snow. Perfect for photography enthusiasts.
Getting around, region by region
Your route mixes city and countryside — here's the best mode for each leg.
Sapporo & Otaru · Days 1–2
Dense rail network — trains and the metro beat driving here.
Mashu & Bihoro → Shiretoko & Eastern Hokkaido · Days 3–5
Rural — a rental car reaches spots no train or bus serves.
Sapporo & Otaru · Day 6
Dense rail network — trains and the metro beat driving here.
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
¥20,000–¥33,500 / person / day
¥120,000–¥200,000 total
💴 Carry ~¥5,000/day in cash — many hidden spots are cash-only.
Estimated from 11 travel legs, 5 hotel nights and 1 ticketed event. International flights not included. Typical prices, not quotes.
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Passes for this trip
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JR Hokkaido Rail Pass (7-Day)
Covers the rail legs on this route — one pass instead of point-to-point tickets.
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