Hokkaido Family-Friendly Winter Itineraries
Safe for children
Short travel distances
Warm indoor areas
Hokkaido can be Family-friendly Destination
Hokkaido is one of Japan’s most family-friendly winter destinations. Children can enjoy safe snow play, tubing, winter zoos, hot springs, ice villages, and easy sightseeing—all without long travel times. This guide provides 1-day, 2-day, and 3-day family winter itineraries, with: snow play parks safe for children, short travel distances, warm indoor areas, easy lunch spots, attractions open in winter
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.
❄️ 1-Day Family Snow Play Plan (Sapporo)
Perfect for: Perfect for families with young kids (ages 2–10) who want a half-day or one-day snow experience.
❄️ 2-Day Kid-Friendly Sapporo Route
Designed to avoid long driving, includes animals, snow play, and hot springs.
❄️ Day 1: Sapporo Winter Experience
❄️ Day 2: Jozankei Onsen, Safe and Close Hot Spring Town
Jozankei Shrine
Start the day by taking a walk in nearby small shrine. DETAIL
Things to do: sightseeing
Recommended stay: less than 1 hour
Jozankei Onsen Town
Soak your tired feet inside Jozankei Onsen Town. DETAIL
Things to do: sightseeing, shopping, dining
Recommended stay: 2 – 3 hours
Jozankei Apple Pie
This Apple pie is one of the best in Sapporo, highly recommended. DETAIL
Things to do: dining
Recommended stay: 1 hour
Jozankei Candle Light
[JAN- FEB] End the day by going back to the shrine to see candle lights path. DETAIL
Things to do: sightseeing
Recommended stay: less than 1 hour
❄️ Day 3: Otaru Canal + Music Box Museum
Short walking distance, warm indoor spaces, as well as some attractions that are open in winter. Please check Day 1: Sapporo and Day 2: Jozankei on the top.
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 Snow Light Path
[FEB only] Create a beautiful memory with your family 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: shopping
Recommended stay: 1 hour
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.
