Itinerary
Snow Country & Backstreet Feast
14 days · 30 stops · ¥280,000–¥420,000
Mon, Feb 1 – Sun, Feb 14
A two-week winter journey across Hokkaido's frozen landscapes and hidden onsen, then a deep dive into Osaka's unpretentious food culture — no tour buses, no crowds, just the real Japan under snow.
Days
Historical Village of Hokkaido
Hokkaido
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Schedule
Day 01 of 14Land 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 · 2 nights
Mon, Feb 1 → Wed, Feb 3 · 1 guest
14:00
EXPLORE
北海道開拓の村
Stay ~2h
Wander the snow-covered pioneer buildings — this open-air museum is nearly empty in winter.
Getting around, region by region
Your route mixes city and countryside — here's the best mode for each leg.
Sapporo & Otaru · Days 1–2
Dense rail network — trains and the metro beat driving here.
Hakodate area · Day 3
Rural — a rental car reaches spots no train or bus serves.
Sapporo & Otaru · Days 4–5
Dense rail network — trains and the metro beat driving here.
Daisetsuzan & Sounkyo · Day 6
Rural — a rental car reaches spots no train or bus serves.
Sapporo & Otaru · Day 7
Dense rail network — trains and the metro beat driving here.
Osaka → Kyoto · Days 8–14
Dense rail network — trains and the metro beat driving here.
Rental 1: Hakodate area · Day 3
Rental 2: Daisetsuzan & Sounkyo · Day 6
Separate rentals — you fly (or ferry) between these regions, so return each car before you leave it.
Browse rental cars on Klook →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.
Browse rental cars on Klook →01 / 14
Journey map
Trip budget · お見積り
¥16,000–¥28,500 / person / day
¥225,000–¥400,000 total
💴 Carry ~¥5,000/day in cash — many hidden spots are cash-only.
Estimated from 29 travel legs, 13 hotel nights and 3 ticketed events. International flights not included. Typical prices, not quotes.
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Stay Hidden
Sleep in a centuries-old ryokan. Tatami floors, onsen, and a 7-course kaiseki.
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