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Winter Wonders of Eastern Hokkaido
6 days · 17 stops · ¥120,000–¥180,000
Discover the serene beauty of eastern Hokkaido in winter, from the majestic drift ice of the Sea of Okhotsk to the elegant red-crowned cranes of Tsurui. Experience the untouched wilderness of Shiretoko and the atmospheric Sapporo White Illumination.
Days
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Odori Park
Hokkaido
Schedule
Day 01 of 06🛬
Arrive 14:00 · first activity from 16:30
2.5h customs + airport transit buffer
Land 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 · 1 night
Sat, Feb 20 → Sun, Feb 21 · 1 guest
16:30
EXPLORE
大通公園
Stay ~1h
Sapporo Station
This central park in Sapporo is a must-see, especially in winter when it's often a venue for snow-related events and offers beautiful views of the cityscape.
~13 min on foot
17:43
EXPLORE
北海道庁旧本庁舎（赤れんが庁舎）
Stay ~1h
Sapporo Station
Explore this historic building, a symbol of Sapporo's past, with its picturesque gardens blanketed in snow.
Getting around, region by region
Your route mixes city and countryside — here's the best mode for each leg.
Sapporo & Otaru · Day 1
Dense rail network — trains and the metro beat driving here.
Mashu & Bihoro → Shiretoko & Eastern Hokkaido · Days 2–3
Rural — a rental car reaches spots no train or bus serves.
Sapporo & Otaru · Day 4
Dense rail network — trains and the metro beat driving here.
Hakodate area · Day 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.
Rental 1: Mashu & Bihoro · Days 2–3
Rental 2: Hakodate area · Day 5
Separate rentals — you fly (or ferry) between these regions, so return each car before you leave it.
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JR Hokkaido Rail Pass (7-Day)
Matched to your route — one pass instead of point-to-point tickets on the rail legs.
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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.
Browse rental cars on Klook →01 / 06
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Trip budget · お見積り
¥20,000–¥32,500 / person / day
¥120,000–¥195,000 total
💴 Carry ~¥5,000/day in cash — many hidden spots are cash-only.
Estimated from 16 travel legs, 5 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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