Family-Friendly Hokkaido Summer Itineraries

 Family-Friendly Hokkaido Summer Itineraries

🌻 Hokkaido Family-Friendly Summer Itineraries

Hokkaido is one of Japan’s best family destinations — especially in summer. With cool weather, spacious parks, gentle nature trails, wildlife attractions, and plenty of hands-on experiences, it’s perfect for trips with kids of all ages. 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.

🧸 1-Day Family Summer Fun Plan (Sapporo)

Perfect for: families with young children, easy half-day or full-day activity. A simple, enjoyable day suitable even for young children.

shiroi koibito park outside

Shiroi Koibito Park

A chocolate theme park with gardens and indoor play areas that children love. DETAIL

Things to do: sightseeing, shopping, dining

Recommended stay: 1 – 2 hours

Moerenuma Park

A massive park featuring fountains, playgrounds, gentle hills perfect for playing and picnics. DETAIL

Things to do: sightseeing, sledding

Recommended stay: 1 – 2 hours

Royce Chocolate Factory Cacao & Chocolate Town 札幌羅伊斯巧克力工廠

Royce Chocolate Factory (optional)

A chocolate factory with beautiful rose garden, in case you want extra chocolate. DETAIL

Things to do: sightseeing, shopping

Recommended stay: 1 – 2 hours

札幌圓山動物園

Maruyama Zoo

Polar bears and other types of animals that children love. DETAIL

Things to do: sightseeing

Recommended stay: 2 – 3 hours

🌈 2-Day Kids-Friendly Sapporo & Otaru Route

A relaxed, balanced itinerary for families who want gentle sightseeing and fun hands-on experiences.

Day 1 – Sapporo Family Highlights

shiroi koibito park outside

Shiroi Koibito Park

A chocolate theme park with gardens and indoor play areas that children love. DETAIL

Things to do: sightseeing, shopping, dining

Recommended stay: 1 – 2 hours

Moerenuma Park

A massive park featuring fountains, playgrounds, gentle hills perfect for playing and picnics. DETAIL

Things to do: sightseeing, sledding

Recommended stay: 1 – 2 hours

Royce Chocolate Factory Cacao & Chocolate Town 札幌羅伊斯巧克力工廠

Royce Chocolate Factory (optional)

A chocolate factory with beautiful rose garden, in case you want extra chocolate. DETAIL

Things to do: sightseeing, shopping

Recommended stay: 1 – 2 hours

札幌圓山動物園

Maruyama Zoo

Polar bears and other types of animals that children love. DETAIL

Things to do: sightseeing

Recommended stay: 2 – 3 hours

Day 2 – Otaru Canal & Hands-On Activities

otaru day trip blog

Otaru Canal Walk

A flat, easy walk with art shops, ice cream stores, and peaceful views. DETAIL

Things to do: sightseeing

Recommended stay: 1 hour

Glass-Blowing Workshop

Family-friendly craft experience where children (with assistance) can create small glass souvenirs. DETAIL

Things to do: shopping

Recommended stay: 1 – 2 hours

Otaru Music Box Museum

Otaru Music Box Museum

A magical stop for kids — hundreds of music boxes, and soft melodies. DETAIL

Things to do: shopping

Recommended stay: 1 hour

Day 3 – Furano & Biei Flower & Nature Day

Gentle nature activities for families who prefer outdoor experiences without heavy walking. Please check Day 1: Sapporo and Day 2: Otaru on the top.

Furano Day Tour Farm Tomita 富良野一日遊 富田農場

Farm Tomita

Colorful flower fields, lavender in summer, soft-serve ice cream. DETAIL

Things to do: sightseeing

Recommended stay: 1 – 2 hours

Furano Day Tour Ningle Terrace Cover 富良野一日遊 森林精靈露台

Ningle Terrace (Furano)

A small forest village with handmade shops — very magical for kids. DETAIL

Things to do: sightseeing

Recommended stay: 1 – 2 hours

Furano Day Tour Shikisai no Oka 富良野一日遊 四季彩之丘 Tur Sehari Furano

Shikisai no Oka

Beautiful flower fields, perfect to create colorful memory with your family. DETAIL

Things to do: sightseeing, shopping

Recommended stay: 1 – 2 hours

Shirogane Blue Pond

Calm, beautiful pond with a short walk from the parking area. DETAIL

Things to do: sightseeing

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.