How to plan a winter trip to Hokkaido

Published 10 days ago • 1 min read

Hi Hokkaido travelers,

Hokkaido is a winter wonderland. But it could be tricky to plan a trip. The snowy weather, complicated transportation, some places are closed in winter, etc... many things to consider!

So today, I will give you my ready-made, easy-to-follow itineraries for winter Eastern Hokkaido. They will give you good ideas of where to go and what to do.

🤭 a bonus point: all my itineraries listed below are car-free, as I don't recommend driving a car in winter (here's why).

Shiretoko

If you want to enjoy outdoors in the snow, Do you want to go outdoors in the snow? Visit Shiretoko. Highlights are drift ice walk and delicious seafood.
>>> Shiretoko 3-day itinerary

Akan

A perfect destination for onsen lovers! Akan is a small, cozy onsen town with a frozen lake. Fun winter activities and fireworks take place on the lake.
>>> Akan 3-day itinerary

Abashiri

Easily accessible from the airport, Abashiri offers family-friendly activities that anyone can enjoy, like a drift icebreaker ship and local museums.
>>> Abashiri 3-day itinerary

✅ Want to visit all of the above? Here you go, 7-day itinerary for nature lovers

💸 If you are on a budget, check out how my dear Thai friend, Sai did her incredible 5-day budget solo trip under $500, including flights! Isn't it impressive?

❄️Winter Hokkaido Travel Planner

Your trip planning made easy! This 54-page guidebook will save you weeks of research and help you make a perfect winter trip to Hokkaido.

It covers the Sapporo area, Asahikawa area, Eastern Hokkaido, Hakodate, and many other spots across Hokkaido.

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Happy trip planning!

Best,
Yuuka

113 Cherry St #92768, Seattle, WA 98104-2205
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