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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!
Couples • Family • Female Solo • People & Culture • Romantic • Shopping • Relaxation • Photography • Foodie • Art • Adventure • Architecture • Outdoors
$8.00
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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
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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! 📲
Relaxation • Foodie • Shopping
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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 🧳
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$30.00
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A comparison of two of Hokkaido's most iconic winter festivals: the Otaru Snow Festival and the Sapporo Ice Festival. + tips along with a list of free things to do
50+ • Accessibility • Backpacker • Couples • Car-free • Digital Nomads • Family • Groups • Female Solo • Plus Size • Pets • LGBTQ+ • Architecture • Art • Boutique • Budget • Luxury • History • Foodie • Design • Coffee • People & Culture • Photography • Shopping • Romantic • Relaxation
Free
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Welcome to Hokkaido,
If you are looking for a Hokkaido guide that will constantly get updates and you want to look for:
1. Food
2. Nature
3. Sports
4. Best Accommodations
Then this is the only guide you will need for Hokkaido.
A little bit of information on Hokkaido
Japan's northernmost island, a pristine haven for nature enthusiasts and adventure seekers. With its vast wilderness, rugged mountains, and untouched landscapes, Hokkaido offers a unique blend of natural beauty and cultural charm. From the snow-covered wonderland of Sapporo in winter to the stunning lavender fields of Furano in summer, Hokkaido promises a year-round escape filled with outdoor adventures, delectable cuisine, and warm hospitality.
50+ • Family • Groups • Couples • Business • Backpacker • Adventure • Art • History • Foodie • People & Culture • Road Trip • Romantic • Relaxation • Outdoors • Luxury
$30.00
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A hotel room with an epilepsy warning? An omakase course of tea-based cocktails? I can't say for sure these are hidden gems, but after months of seeing everyone and their moms go to Japan since COVID reopening, I can say these were some of my favorite spots that I seldom saw people visit.
Hi! I'm a Brooklyn-based tech journalist-turned-corporate comms editor. Early in my career I spent a stint as a luxury travel planner and writer specializing in Asia, and if I can toot my own horn, I'm often the friend everyone says "wth Natt, how do you find all these cool spots, drop that itin." (Fine, they don't say it like that, but you get the point).
Travel planning is a great hobby for me, and I am writing this as both a journal to remember my trip by and to share with friends, hence the overly familiar tone you might find below. If you discovered this on the Thatch platform, consider giving my guide a shot and hopefully you'll find it useful for an adventuresome visit to Japan!
This guide includes:
✈️ Pre and post-arrival pro-tips
🛌 Hotel, restaurant, and activity suggestions with some personal anecdotes (we vetted any Instagram vs realities!)
📍 Resources, databases, and things to make your journey more efficient and economical
It is not:
📆 A list of daily itineraries
❓ "Beginner's guide to Japan" i.e. how to book JR trains, basic etiquettes, how to transfer from airport to city
🔝 The absolute best of the bests - opinions here totally my own
Couples • Groups • Adventure • Design • Shopping • Foodie • Road Trip • Art
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This map brings you my recommended accommodation options for visiting the beautiful island of Hokkaido, based off my personal experience having spent 10 days on a road trip through central and eastern Hokkaido (and countless hours of research before that!).
🔸 These may not be the most 'budget' options but are what I'd consider to be value-for-money, and most have got a special 'X' factor reason for being chosen, be it a unique breakfast, special privileges etc. ✨
🔸 I traveled Hokkaido in late Spring🌸 (not Winter), so these would not be the best options if you're looking for a ski resort specifically (although option #6 below might just be your pick for the Winter too!)
Included:
🏨 6 hotels (I've personally stayed in all of them)
📍 An interactive map available on mobile
💻 Direct links for you to book your accommodation below
Want more info on traveling to Hokkaido? Look out for my 10-day itinerary for Central and Eastern Hokkaido coming soon! (Tip: Subscribe so you’ll get an update once it’s published!)
If you found these recommendations helpful, feel free to drop me a tip (as little or as much as you’d like) via the button below ⤵️It’ll really encourage me to keep sharing these travel tips! 👍🏻
Slow Travel • Road Trip • Boutique • Relaxation • Nature
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