7 Days Guide Hokkaido

Discover the wild beauty of Japan's northernmost island with this 7-day guide to Hokkaido. Your adventure will begin in Sapporo, a modern city with a unique grid layout, where you'll explore the extensive Ōdōri Park, ascend the TV Tower for panoramic views, and taste the famous local beer at the Sapporo Beer Museum. You'll continue to the romantic port city of Otaru with its picturesque canal lined with converted old warehouses and its famous glass craft and music box shops. The journey continues to the spectacular flower fields of Furano and Biei, including the iconic Farm Tomita with its expanses of lavender and the surreal "Blue Pond" of Biei with its impressive turquoise color. You'll experience the island's geothermal power at Lake Tōya and Noboribetsu's "Hell Valley," known for its bubbling fumaroles and hot springs. You'll finish in Hakodate, admiring one of the world's three most spectacular night views from Mount Hakodate. The guide includes meticulous practical information about the climate (critical given Hokkaido's extreme temperatures), specific clothing recommendations for each season, and tips to make the most of the extraordinary local gastronomy.