Otaru Canal

Otaru is a popular day trip destination for any traveler in Hokkaido. Enjoy this guide showing you where to eat and what to do in this lovely port town, not to mention my personal notes on all of these locations and some hidden gems along the way! ✨ Remember to download the Thatch app and hit 'save' so you can access this guide on the go! 📲

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 🧳

Planning a trip to Sapporo? Why not do a day trip to Otaru! Discover the charm of Otaru, where you may visit the Otaru Snow Light Path festival held every February, and collect limited Hello Kitty / Snoopy / Miffy goods! Read on for photo spots recommendations for the gram, and where to find these rare gems to spice up your collection! This guide will for sure set you up for a dreamlike day trip in Otaru with sight-seeing, shopping, and food recommendations included! This day trip guide includes (but not limited to) the following: 💟 Overview of Otaru 💟 How to get to and fro Otaru 💟 Day trip route all planned out for your enjoyment 💟 Pinned store locations revealing where to purchase exclusive character goods 💟 Cute cafe and local food recommendations 💟 Photo spots recommendations 💟 Guide to Otaru Snow Light Path Festival 💟 Pro tips to help make your trip worry-free and more! Happy Otaru!