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Hokkaido's Quiet Winter — Snow, Ice & Candlelight
5 days · 10 stops · ¥80,000–¥150,000
Sun, Feb 7 – Thu, Feb 11
Five days exploring Hokkaido's winter soul through frozen lakes, candlelit canals, and hidden snow villages — all within reach of Sapporo.
Days
Otaru Canal
Hokkaido
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Schedule
Day 01 of 05Land at CTS · Sun, Feb 7 · 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 · 4 nights
Sun, Feb 7 → Thu, Feb 11 · 1 guest
17:00
EXPLORE
小樽運河
Stay ~1h 30m
JR Otaru Station
Walk the snow-dusted canal as gas lamps glow — the quiet afternoon before the Snow Light Path candles are lit at dusk.
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
¥12,000–¥22,000 / person / day
¥60,000–¥110,000 total
💴 Carry ~¥5,000/day in cash — many hidden spots are cash-only.
Estimated from 9 travel legs, 4 hotel nights and 1 ticketed event. International flights not included. Typical prices, not quotes.
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JR Hokkaido Rail Pass (7-Day)
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