Tanukikoji Shopping Street

Please enjoy my free guide to the absolutely gorgeous Hokkaido. We spent two weeks driving around Hokkaido, and have compiled a list of most excellent restaurants, cafes, scenic scenery, and hotels. TRAVEL TIPS: Fly from Tokyo (Haneda Airport) to New Chitose Airport (the closest airport to Sapporo, and third largest airport in Japan). It takes less than 2 hours, and since it is a local flight, you only have to arrive 1 hour before you fly out. I recommend this route over the Shinkansen (bullet train) which will take much longer and will cost more money. CAR RENTAL: A free shuttle bus from the airport took us to the car rental location. We drove to Sapporo and stayed for a few days before embarking on this excellent summer roadtrip. Please note, renting a car in Hokkaido in the wintertime takes an experienced and skilled snow driver, so if this isn't you, I recommend leaving the driving to the summertime. GUIDE INDEX: 1. Sapporo 2. Furano 3. Niseko

An efficient itinerary that packs in the best of Central and Eastern Hokkaido by car🚙, taking advantage of the smooth roads and plentiful rest stops. Come see for yourself the beautiful pink moss and tulip fields 🌷, stand in awe of the majestic Shiretoko pass 🏔️, spot a pod of killer whales in the Rausu Sea 🌊 and make many more unforgettable memories. Includes: 📍 7 locations, including Sapporo, Otaru, Shiretoko, and Lake Akan 🌟 24 attractions 🏨 6 Hotel recommendations 🍜 19 Food recommendations 🚙 Recommended rest stops (“Michi-no-Eki”) 💡 Suggestions for how to tweak the itinerary for different seasons (this itinerary is ideal for May-July) I spent close to 100 hours doing thorough research on a driving route that would cover the usual tourist must-sees in Hokkaido as well as the less-traveled Shiretoko peninsula. It was not easy finding information on Eastern Hokkaido online so I’m so excited to share with you the guide I wish I had. I’m confident this guide will save hours of your precious time and help you travel with confidence in Central and Eastern Hokkaido. *Remember to download the Thatch app for easy access to this itinerary on the go! 😊 💬Why choose a paid guide? Time is precious to all of us - busy professionals, parents with young children, caregivers, anyone really - a comprehensive guide allows even the busiest of us to enjoy a well-deserved vacation without the stress of planning everything by yourself. You're also more assured that every recommendation is included because I genuinely believe in it and not for the commission. Only looking for hotel recommendations? Click on my name above 🔝to check out my free guide 'Best hotels in Hokkaido' 🏨as well as other free resources for your trip to Hokkaido 🧳

Is this your first time visiting Sapporo in the winter? Concerned about how cold the weather actually is and unsure of how to get around? No worries, we got you! It was our first time visiting Sapporo too in February, so we have consolidated practical tips for you on how to enjoy your Sapporo winter to the fullest based on our own experience! Read on for all the details! This guide includes (but not limited to) the following: 💟How to get to and around Sapporo during the winter 💟Guide to shopping and where to get exclusive character merchandises limited to Sapporo 💟Guide to iconic Sapporo landmarks and photo spots recommendations 💟Guide to Sapporo Snow Festival 💟Food and cafe recommendations 💟Accommodation recommendations 💟Pro tips to make your trip seamless and stress-free and more! Happy Sapporo!