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How to plan a winter trip to Hokkaido

Published 9 months ago • 1 min read

Hi Hokkaido travelers,

Hokkaido is a winter wonderland. But it could be tricky to plan a trip. The snowy weather, complicated transportation, some places are closed in winter, etc... many things to consider!

So today, I will give you my ready-made, easy-to-follow itineraries for winter Eastern Hokkaido. They will give you good ideas of where to go and what to do.

🤭 a bonus point: all my itineraries listed below are car-free, as I don't recommend driving a car in winter (​here's why​).

Shiretoko

If you want to enjoy outdoors in the snow, Do you want to go outdoors in the snow? Visit Shiretoko. Highlights are drift ice walk and delicious seafood.
​>>> ​Shiretoko 3-day itinerary​​

Akan

A perfect destination for onsen lovers! Akan is a small, cozy onsen town with a frozen lake. Fun winter activities and fireworks take place on the lake.​
>>> ​Akan 3-day itinerary​​

Abashiri

Easily accessible from the airport, Abashiri offers family-friendly activities that anyone can enjoy, like a drift icebreaker ship and local museums.
​>>> ​Abashiri 3-day itinerary​​

✅ Want to visit all of the above? Here you go, ​7-day itinerary for nature lovers​​

💸 If you are on a budget, check out how my dear Thai friend, Sai did her incredible ​5-day budget solo trip​ under $500, including flights! Isn't it impressive?

❄️Winter Hokkaido Travel Planner

Your trip planning made easy! This 54-page guidebook will save you weeks of research and help you make a perfect winter trip to Hokkaido.

It covers the Sapporo area, Asahikawa area, Eastern Hokkaido, Hakodate, and many other spots across Hokkaido.

--> ​Click here and get yours now​​

Happy trip planning!

Best,
Yuuka

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