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Itinerary
Embracing Hokkaido's Wild Beauty
7 days · 10 stops · ¥100,000–¥150,000
Explore the wild landscapes of Shiretoko and Eastern Hokkaido, with serene onsen retreats and hidden natural wonders.
Days
Shiretoko Five Lakes
Hokkaido
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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
Shiretoko · 3 nights
Thu, Jun 3 → Sun, Jun 6 · 1 guest
14:00
EXPLORE
知床五湖
Stay ~2h
Start your journey with a serene walk through the Shiretoko Five Lakes, where volcanic lakes mirror the surrounding mountains. The boardwalk offers stunning views and is perfect for an afternoon stroll.
Getting around, region by region
Your route mixes city and countryside — here's the best mode for each leg.
Shiretoko & Eastern Hokkaido → Mashu & Bihoro · Days 1–5
Rural — a rental car reaches spots no train or bus serves.
Koyasan · Day 6
Dense rail network — trains and the metro beat driving here.
Hokkaido · Day 7
Rural — a rental car reaches spots no train or bus serves.
Rental 1: Shiretoko & Eastern Hokkaido · Days 1–5
Rental 2: Hokkaido · Day 7
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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Koyasan World Heritage Ticket
Round-trip from Osaka + cable car + Koyasan buses — ¥3,140 / 2 days.
View Koyasan World Heritage Ticket →🚗
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 / 07
Journey map
Trip budget · お見積り
¥25,500–¥43,500 / person / day
¥180,000–¥305,000 total
💴 Carry ~¥5,000/day in cash — many hidden spots are cash-only.
Estimated from 9 travel legs and 6 hotel nights. International flights not included. Typical prices, not quotes.
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Sleep in a centuries-old ryokan. Tatami floors, onsen, and a 7-course kaiseki.
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