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Snow, Candles & Crane Dances
5 days · 12 stops · ¥90,000–¥150,000
Wed, Feb 10 – Sun, Feb 14
Five days in Hokkaido's winter wonderland — Sapporo's Snow Festival, Otaru's candle-lit canals, a hidden onsen in the hills, and a dawn encounter with red-crowned cranes in the snow.
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Sapporo Snow Festival
Hokkaido
Schedule
Day 01 of 05Land at CTS · Wed, Feb 10 · from JFK · 1 traveler
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Some licenses (FR/DE/CH/BE/TW) need a JAF translation, not an IDP — 5-min guide.
Stay
Sapporo · 4 nights
Wed, Feb 10 → Sun, Feb 14 · 1 guest
17:00
EXPLORE
Eventさっぽろ雪まつり
Stay ~2h
See 200+ snow and ice sculptures lining Odori Park — the festival runs through Feb 11, so you catch the final full day.
~13 min on foot
19:00
EXPLORE
Eventすすきの氷祭り
Stay ~1h
Ice sculptures glow in Sapporo's entertainment district — the festival ends Feb 12, so tonight's your last chance.
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
¥17,000–¥34,000 / person / day
¥85,000–¥170,000 total
💴 Carry ~¥5,000/day in cash — many hidden spots are cash-only.
Estimated from 11 travel legs, 4 hotel nights and 4 ticketed events. International flights not included. Typical prices, not quotes.
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