Hi, will be in Sapporo from 18th to 24th October 2026.
Plan to go on a 4-day camper van road trip from 19th to 22nd Oct (last 2 days in Sapporo so not going to focus on that). Since it's a camper van, would sleep in it along the trip.
Target is to catch the autumn foliage and since it is the around mid to late October, would focus on Southern Hokkaido, however, open for recommendation if you think otherwise.
Current idea would be:
Sapporo > Lake Shikotsu > Noboribetsu > Lake Toya > Hakodate > Cape Kamui > Otaru > Sapporo
Day 1: Sapporo > Lake Shikotsu > Noboribetsu > Lake Toya area to rest
Day 2: Lake Toya morning > Hakodate afternoon/evening and rest
Day 3: Hakodate full day > evening to Cape Kamui area to rest
Day 4: Cape Kamui morning > Otaru > Sapporo
Questions I have in mind:
- Should I do it clockwise or counterclock wise? i.e. Sapporo > Otaru route vs Sapporo > Lake Shikotsu route
- Are there any recommended spots in the route to visit/detour for?
- Is this feasible? I know it's jam packed, open to feedback to drop places or change.
Thank you in advance!
by chewkachu