Day Trips from SapporoDay trips and road trips by car
The routes I have driven, with real drive times, where to park and the order of stops that worked. (9 articles)
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Biei and Furano by Car: A Local's Route Around the Summer Crowds A local's driving loop through Biei and Furano that avoids the summer traffic on Route 237, from Asahikawa or as a day trip from Sapporo: Farm Tomita, the Blue Pond, Tokachidake and the hills of Biei. -
Lake Mashu, Lake Kussharo and Lake Akan: A Local's Eastern Hokkaido Road Trip A two-night road trip around Lake Kussharo, Lake Mashu and Lake Akan to the Kushiro Wetland, from a Sapporo local who drove it: the order that works, what each lake is like, the boat to the marimo, and weather and driving tips. -
Jozankei Onsen Day Trip from Sapporo by Car: A Local's Route A local's day trip from Sapporo to Jozankei by car: Hoheikyo Dam in autumn colors, two day-use onsen, Lake Sapporo's viewpoints and a winery café, with bus, parking and seasonal tips. -
Lake Shikotsu Day Trip from Sapporo by Car: A Local's Route A local's day trip to Lake Shikotsu by car: the Okotanpe viewpoint, a lakeside bath at Marukoma Onsen, lake trout for lunch and the underwater boat, plus the ice festival and winter tips. -
Lake Toya Day Trip from Sapporo by Car: A Local's Route, Viewpoints and Onsen A local's day trip from Sapporo to Lake Toya by car: Mt. Usu, a lakeside lunch, an onsen with a lake view and the quiet viewpoints on the north shore, with tolls, parking and winter tips. -
Noboribetsu Day Trip from Sapporo by Car: Hell Valley, Onsen and Where to Park A local's day trip from Sapporo to Noboribetsu by car: Hell Valley, Oyunuma, the bear park and a day bath at Takimotokan, with tolls, parking and winter driving tips. -
Otaru Day Trip from Sapporo by Car: A Local's Route and Where to Park Driving to Otaru from Sapporo? A local's one-day route through Yoichi, Shukutsu, the canal and Mt. Tengu, with drive times, tolls and where to park near Otaru Canal. -
Sapporo to Wakkanai by Car: The Ororon Line Coast Road to Cape Soya Driving from Sapporo to Wakkanai up the Ororon Line, the Sea of Japan coast road, from a Sapporo local who did it: the stops, the closest view of Rishiri Island, sunset at Cape Noshappu, and Cape Soya and the White Road the next morning. -
Shakotan and Cape Kamui Day Trip from Sapporo by Car: A Local's Route A local's day trip from Sapporo to Shakotan by car: Cape Ogon, Shimamui Coast, a sea urchin bowl, Cape Kamui and a sea-view onsen, with tolls, opening hours, closures and the bus alternative.