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Shiretoko & Eastern Hokkaido: Wild Coast, Caldera Lakes & Hidden Onsen
7 days · 14 stops · ¥120,000–¥180,000
Thu, Jun 3 – Wed, Jun 9
Seven days exploring Hokkaido's wild east — Shiretoko's untamed coastline, the misty caldera lakes of Akan-Mashu, and volcanic onsen towns — all by rental car, far from the tourist crowds.
Days
Otaru Nishin Goten
Hokkaido
Schedule
Day 01 of 07Land at CTS · Thu, Jun 3 · 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
Thu, Jun 3 → Fri, Jun 4 · 1 guest
14:00
EXPLORE
小樽ニシン御殿
Stay ~1h 30m
Otaru Station
Otaru Nishin Goten is a historical building that showcases the fishing culture of Hokkaido. It was once a herring processing plant and now serves as a museum, providing insights into the region's maritime history.
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 2–7
Rural — a rental car reaches spots no train or bus serves.
Getting around
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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.
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Trip budget · お見積り
¥22,000–¥39,500 / person / day
¥155,000–¥275,000 total
💴 Carry ~¥5,000/day in cash — many hidden spots are cash-only.
Estimated from 13 travel legs and 6 hotel nights. 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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