7-Day Hokkaido Itinerary Brainstorm

Day 1: Arrival in Tokyo

Morning

• Arrival at Haneda Airport: Welcome to Japan!

  • Immigration and baggage claim.

  • Estimated time: 1-2 hours.

Afternoon

• Transfer to Hokkaido:

  • Flight from Haneda Airport to Asahikawa Airport.

  • Airline: Japan Airlines (JAL)

  • Cost: ¥15,000 - ¥25,000 (one-way)

  • Duration: 1 hour 40 minutes

Evening

• Arrival in Asahikawa:

  • Transfer to hotel in Asahikawa.

  • Accommodation: JR Inn Asahikawa

  • Cost: ¥6,000 - ¥8,000 per night

  • [JR Inn Asahikawa]

Day 2: Exploring Asahikawa

Morning

• Asahiyama Zoo:

  • Famous for its interactive animal exhibits.

  • Cost: ¥1,000

  • Asahiyama Zoo

Afternoon

• Ramen Village:

  • Sample different types of Asahikawa ramen.

  • Cost: ¥1,000 - ¥1,500 per meal

  • Ramen Village

Evening

• Asahikawa Station Shopping:

  • Explore shops and local products.

  • Return to hotel for the night.

Day 3: Travel to Furano

Morning

• Train from Asahikawa to Furano:

  • Route: JR Furano Line

  • Duration: 1 hour 10 minutes

  • Cost: ¥1,080

  • Japan Guide - Train Routes

Afternoon

• Farm Tomita:

  • Famous for its lavender fields.

  • Free admission

  • Farm Tomita

Evening

• Ningle Terrace:

  • A charming shopping area with unique crafts.

  • Return to hotel in Furano.

  • Accommodation: New Furano Prince Hotel

  • Cost: ¥10,000 - ¥15,000 per night

  • [New Furano Prince Hotel]

Day 4: Furano and Surroundings

Morning

• Biei Blue Pond:

  • Stunning cobalt blue pond.

  • Free admission

  • Blue Pond

Afternoon

• Shikisai no Oka:

  • Scenic flower gardens.

  • Cost: ¥500

  • Shikisai no Oka

Evening

• Return to hotel in Furano.

Day 5: Travel to Sapporo

Morning

• Train from Furano to Sapporo:

  • Route: JR Furano Line and transfer at Takikawa to JR Hakodate Line

  • Duration: 2 hours 30 minutes

  • Cost: ¥4,290

  • Japan Guide - Train Routes

Afternoon

• Visit Hokkaido University:

  • Explore the campus and botanical gardens.

  • Free admission

  • Hokkaido University

Evening

• Susukino District:

  • Famous nightlife area.

  • Accommodation: Sapporo Grand Hotel

  • Cost: ¥12,000 - ¥18,000 per night

  • [Sapporo Grand Hotel]

Day 6: Day Trip to Otaru

Morning

• Train from Sapporo to Otaru:

  • Route: JR Hakodate Line

  • Duration: 30 minutes

  • Cost: ¥640

  • Japan Guide - Train Routes

Afternoon

• Otaru Canal:

  • Scenic canal with historic buildings.

  • Free to explore

  • Otaru Canal

• Otaru Music Box Museum:

  • Unique music boxes and crafts.

  • Free admission, but purchases cost extra

  • Music Box Museum

Evening

• Return to Sapporo for the night.

Day 7: Return to Tokyo

Morning

• Flight from New Chitose Airport to Haneda Airport:

  • Airline: Japan Airlines (JAL)

  • Cost: ¥15,000 - ¥25,000 (one-way)

  • Duration: 1 hour 30 minutes

Afternoon

• Optional Tokyo Sightseeing:

  • Depending on flight time, explore Tokyo briefly.

  • Suggested area: Asakusa and Senso-ji Temple

  • Cost: Free to explore

Evening

• Departure from Haneda Airport:

  • End of the trip.

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Resources

• Japan Guide

• [Japan Travel]

• JNTO

• Japan Airlines

• Tokyo Cheapo

• Time Out Tokyo

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I hope you have a wonderful trip to Hokkaido, Japan! If you need any further assistance, feel free to ask.