Family-Friendly Hokkaido Summer Itineraries
Safe for children
Short travel distances
Beautiful parks
🌻 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.
Some places/events listed here may be unavailable to be visited due to unforeseen changes.
🧸 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
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
🌈 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
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
Day 2 – Otaru Canal & Hands-On Activities
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
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.
Farm Tomita
Colorful flower fields, lavender in summer, soft-serve ice cream. DETAIL
Things to do: sightseeing
Recommended stay: 1 – 2 hours
Ningle Terrace (Furano)
A small forest village with handmade shops — very magical for kids. DETAIL
Things to do: sightseeing
Recommended stay: 1 – 2 hours
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.
