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Snow Peaks & Neon Streets
14 days · 39 stops · ¥180,000–¥280,000 · 1 view
Mon, Feb 1 – Sun, Feb 14
A week of powder skiing, volcanic onsen, and frozen lakes in Hokkaido, followed by a week discovering Osaka's hidden corners, craft beer alleys, and winter illuminations.
Days
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Hokkaido Jingu
Hokkaido
Schedule
Day 01 of 14🛬
Arrive 14:00 · first activity from 16:30
2.5h customs + airport transit buffer
Land at CTS · Mon, Feb 1 · 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 · 3 nights
Mon, Feb 1 → Thu, Feb 4 · 1 guest
16:30
EXPLORE
北海道神宮
Stay ~1h
Nishi nijuhatchome Station
A serene forest shrine wrapped in winter silence — the perfect first taste of Hokkaido's quiet power.
~18 min by train
17:48
EXPLORE
藻岩山
Stay ~1h 30m
Nishisen-Jūichi-Jō Station
Ride the ropeway up for Sapporo's glittering night panorama — a warm glass of hot sake at the summit café.
~1h 15m by train & bus
19:00
STAY
定山渓温泉
Stay ~2h
Entry Varies by accommodation, typically around ¥10,000 - ¥30,000 per night.. Note: Jozankei Onsen is at its best in autumn — a winter visit is a quieter, barer version.
Getting around
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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
¥21,500–¥38,000 / person / day
¥300,000–¥535,000 total
💴 Carry ~¥6,000/day in cash — many hidden spots are cash-only.
Estimated from 38 travel legs and 13 hotel nights. International flights not included. Typical prices, not quotes.
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