Hokkaido Summer Itinerary: Sapporo, Otaru & Hakodate
Clear skies & comfortable temperature
Beautiful coastal & lakeside views
3-day Sapporo, Otaru & Hakodate Summer Itinerary
Summer in Hokkaido means clear skies, comfortable temperatures, and beautiful coastal and lakeside views. This route covers the most popular cities in southern Hokkaido at a comfortable driving pace. 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 Summer Itinerary (Sapporo → Otaru → Lake Toya → Hakodate)
Day 1: Sapporo Summer Highlights
Sapporo offers various activities in summer, from beautiful flower parks, shopping center, as well as beautiful parks with lake. 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 Summer Charm
Otaru is a small place, but despite of its size, this place offers many different kinds of attractions during summer. If you are lucky, you can also visit the “Windchime festival” in Otaru. There are some others places in Otaru you can pick other than places that suggested below. OTARU MAIN ATTRACTIONS
Otaru 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
Sakaimachi Shopping Street
Make sure your wallet is full and your stomach is empty. DETAIL
Things to do: shopping, dining
Recommended stay: 1 – 2 hours
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 — Lake Toya – Hakodate
Hakodate is a picturesque port city on the Japanese island of Hokkaido, famous for its charming blend of Western and Japanese historical architecture. On the way, you can also see the amazing Lake Toya, famous for its beauty in the summer. There are some others places in Hakodate you can pick other than places that suggested below. HAKODATE MAIN ATTRACTIONS
Lake Toya
Popular resort area on a lake, famous for its hot springs. DETAIL
Things to do: sightseeing
Recommended stay: 1 hour
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
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.
