Planning on traveling in 2027 and would love another set of eyes on this itinerary. Is it too aggressive? Not enough? Any specific recommendations for restaurants, lodgings or activities/places tonight see? Love to hear your thoughts!
In addition to the winter beauty of Hokkaido, we also love seafood and love to be active. We are from a moderately snowy place so know how to drive in it, stay safe and stay warm. Have driven on left as well.
Day 1 – Fri: Tokyo ✈️ Kushiro → Washo Market kattedon → Robatayaki (king crab) → 🏨 Kushiro
Day 2 – Sat: Kushiro (rent 🚗) → Lake Akan → Ainu Kotan → Ainu fire ceremony → 🏨 Lake Akan (onsen ryokan)
Day 3 – Sun: Lake Akan → Lake Mashu viewpoint → Nakashibetsu horseback riding → Utoro → 🏨 Utoro (onsen)
Day 4 – Mon: Drift ice walking (morning) → Furepe Falls snowshoe (afternoon) → 🏨 Utoro
Day 5 – Tue (National Holiday): Utoro → Abashiri → Drift Ice Museum → King crab dinner → 🏨 Abashiri (Dormy Inn)
Day 6 – Wed: Abashiri → Asahikawa (3.5 hr drive) → Asahikawa ramen → 🏨 Asahikawa
Day 7 – Thu: Day trip Biei: Blue Pond (day + night) → Biei snowshoe tour → 🏨 Asahikawa
Day 8 – Fri: Asahikawa → Sapporo (return 🚗) → Nijo Market (crab/uni) → Beer Museum → Miso ramen → 🏨 Sapporo
Day 9 – Sat: Day trip: Otaru (canal, sushi) → Yoichi (Nikka distillery) → Sapporo soup curry → 🏨 Sapporo
Day 10 – Sun: Sapporo sightseeing → Jingisukan + crab kaiseki → Evening to CTS airport → 🏨 Airport hotel
by NoWonder3