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Winter Wonders of Hokkaido: From Sapporo to Shiretoko
6 days · 14 stops · ¥120,000–¥180,000
Experience the best of Hokkaido's winter charm, from the lively streets of Sapporo to the serene beauty of Shiretoko's wilderness.
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Hokkaido University Botanic Garden
Hokkaido
Schedule
Day 01 of 06Land at CTS · Sat, Feb 20 · 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
Sat, Feb 20 → Tue, Feb 23 · 1 guest
14:00
EXPLORE
北海道大学植物園
Stay ~1h 30m
Sapporo Station
A peaceful start to your trip with a walk through this serene garden, showcasing native and exotic plants even in winter.
~6 min by car
17:00
EXPLORE
狸小路商店街
Stay ~1h 30m
Sapporo Station
Explore this lively shopping arcade for local treats and souvenirs, perfect for an evening stroll and dinner.
Getting around, region by region
Your route mixes city and countryside — here's the best mode for each leg.
Sapporo & Otaru · Days 1–3
Dense rail network — trains and the metro beat driving here.
Shiretoko & Eastern Hokkaido → Kushiro & Akan · Days 4–5
Rural — a rental car reaches spots no train or bus serves.
Sapporo & Otaru · Day 6
Dense rail network — trains and the metro beat driving here.
Rental car: Shiretoko & Eastern Hokkaido · Days 4–5
Skip it for the city legs.
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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.
Browse rental cars on Klook →01 / 06
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Trip budget · お見積り
¥20,000–¥32,500 / person / day
¥120,000–¥195,000 total
💴 Carry ~¥5,000/day in cash — many hidden spots are cash-only.
Estimated from 13 travel legs, 5 hotel nights and 1 ticketed event. International flights not included. Typical prices, not quotes.
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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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