Day Trips from SapporoHidden gems in Hokkaido
Quiet places that most visitors miss. (13 articles)
Guides (1)
Road trips (7)
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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. -
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. -
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.
Places (5)
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Cape Ogon in Shakotan: Clear Blue Water and Where to Park A local's guide to Cape Ogon in Bikuni, Shakotan: the cliffs and clear Shakotan blue water, where to park at the Shakotan Tourist Center, the 15-minute walk to the lookout tower, and how to get there from Sapporo. -
Lake Mashu Observatory No. 3: The Quieter View of Mashu Blue A local's guide to Lake Mashu Observatory No. 3: how the view compares with Observatory No. 1 and Ura-Mashu, who it suits, how long to stay, and what to do about the fog. -
Lake Onneto: The Color-Changing Lake Below the Akan Volcanoes A local's guide to Lake Onneto near Lake Akan: why its water changes color, the view of Mt. Meakan and Mt. Akan-Fuji, walking by the lake, how to fit it into a road trip, and what to bring. -
Senbo Pass: The View of the Tokachi Mountains Over the Hills of Biei A local's guide to Senbo Pass in Kamifurano, one of the Eight Views of Kamifurano: the view of Mt. Biei-Fuji, Mt. Biei and Mt. Tokachi over the hills, free parking, how to get there, and using it as a back road around the summer traffic. -
Ura-Mashu Observatory: The Quiet Far Side of Lake Mashu A local's guide to Ura-Mashu Observatory on the eastern side of Lake Mashu: how it compares with Observatories No. 1 and No. 3, where it is and how to fit it in, the fog, how long to stay and what to know.