Sapporo, Otaru & Hakodate Winter Itinerary
Sapporo winter festivals, food, and night views
Otaru’s romantic snowy canal and historical streets
Hakodate’s charming mixture of Japanese and Western Cultures
3-day Sapporo, Otaru & Hakodate Winter Itinerary
This itinerary is perfect for travelers visiting Hokkaido during the winter months (December–March), and want to cover the most part of Hokkaido. These routes cover the most winter-friendly cities with illuminated night views, snow festivals, and hot spring stops. If you need help arranging private tour in Hokkaido, you can use our trip planner! or contact us directly. Feel free to ask us any question, specially if it is your first time visiting Hokkaido.
Some places/events listed here may be unavailable to be visited due to unforeseen changes.
❄️ 3-Day Winter Itinerary (Sapporo → Otaru → Lake Toya → Hakodate)
❄️ Day 1: Sapporo Winter Highlights
There are many others places in Sapporo you can pick other than places that suggested below. SAPPORO MAIN ATTRACTIONS
Shiroikoibito Park
One of Japan’s famous chocolate brands, Shiroikoibito, is made here. DETAIL
Things to do: sightseeing, shopping
Recommended stay: 1 hour
Hokkaido Shrine
One of the biggest shrine in Hokkaido, see the traditional part of Japan here. DETAIL
Things to do: sightseeing
Recommended stay: 1 – 2 hours
Sapporo Beer Museum
Learn about one of Japan’s most famous beer brands, Sapporo. DETAIL
Things to do: shopping, dining, sightseeing
Recommended stay: 1 – 2 hours
Tanuki koji Shopping Street
Shopping and dining in Sapporo, make sure your wallet is full and your stomach is empty. DETAIL
Things to do: shopping, dining
Recommended stay: 1 – 2 hours
❄️ Day 2 — Otaru Winter Charm
Otaru is a small place, but despite of its size, this place offers many different kinds of attractions. You can do sightseeing, dining and shopping in here. There are some others places in Otaru you can pick other than places that suggested below. OTARU MAIN ATTRACTIONS
Otaru Snowy Canal Walk
One of the best romantic spot in Hokkaido. Take a lot of pictures here. DETAIL
Things to do: sightseeing
Recommended stay: 1 hour
Otaru Music Box Museum
Otaru’s main specialty, the music boxes. Buy a piece of Otaru back home. DETAIL
Things to do: shopping
Recommended stay: 1 hour
Kitaichi Glass Museum
Marvel at the exquisite glass artistry showcased in Otaru Kitaichi Glass Museum. DETAIL
Things to do: sightseeing
Recommended stay: 1 hour
❄️ Day 3 — Hakodate
Hakodate is a picturesque port city on the Japanese island of Hokkaido, famous for its charming blend of Western and Japanese historical architecture. There are some others places in Hakodate you can pick other than places that suggested below. HAKODATE MAIN ATTRACTIONS
Hakodate Asaichi Morning Market
Explore abundance of fresh seafood, inviting visitors to savor the flavors of Hokkaido’s coastal delights. DETAIL
Things to do: sightseeing, shopping, dining
Recommended stay: 1 – 2 hours
Hakodate Goryokaku Fort
Learn history at Hakodate Goryokaku Fort, a star-shaped architectural marvel. DETAIL
Things to do: sightseeing
Recommended stay: 1 – 2 hours
Motomachi Orthodox Church
Visit the iconic Motomachi Orthodox Church in Hakodate, a cultural gem. DETAIL
Things to do: sightseeing
Recommended stay: 1 hour
Kanemori Red Brickhouse
Explore the historic Kanemori Red Brick Warehouse, a vibrant waterfront attraction. DETAIL
Things to do: shopping, sightseeing
Recommended stay: 2 hours
If you need help arranging private tour in Hokkaido, you can use our trip planner! or contact us directly. Feel free to ask us any question, specially if it is your first time visiting Hokkaido.
