Day Trips from SapporoOtaru and Yoichi: road trips and places to visit
The canal port town an hour from Sapporo, and the whisky town of Yoichi beyond it. These are my guides to the area, from a Sapporo local who drove there. (7 articles)
Guides (3)
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Day Trips from Sapporo: A Local's Guide to Where to Go The best day trips from Sapporo, chosen by a local who drives them: Otaru, Jozankei, Noboribetsu, Shakotan, Lake Toya and Biei, with drive times, train options and the best season for each. -
Driving in Hokkaido: A Local's Guide to Renting a Car and the Roads How to rent a car and drive in Hokkaido, from a Sapporo local who drives every week: the license you need, expressway tolls and the Hokkaido Expressway Pass, road rules, and winter driving. -
Things to Do in Hokkaido: A Local's Guide by Region and Season The best things to do in Hokkaido, chosen by a Sapporo local who drives around the island: the lakes of the east, Otaru and Shakotan, Biei and Furano, Noboribetsu, Lake Toya, Mt. Yotei, Hakodate and more, with seasons and how many days you need.
Road trips (1)
Places (3)
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Mt. Tengu in Otaru: Night View, Ropeway Prices and Driving to the Top A local's guide to Mt. Tengu in Otaru, one of Hokkaido's three great night views: the ropeway (2026 prices and hours), when you can drive to the summit, free parking, and the best time to go. -
Otaru Canal: Night Lights, the Canal Cruise and Where to Park A local's guide to Otaru Canal: when the gas lamps and warehouses are lit, the canal cruise, how to get there from Sapporo by train or car, and where to park. -
Sakaimachi Street in Otaru: Sweets, Glass Shops and Where to Park A local's guide to Sakaimachi Street in Otaru: Kitakaro, LeTAO, Kitaichi Glass and the music box museum, how to get there by car from Sapporo, and the car park that is free with a purchase.