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14 Days Hokkaido Itinerary
14 Days Beneath Hokkaido Skies
Nomad Rental Car – Lake Shikotsu – Lae Toya – Otaru – Sapporo – Asahikawa – Lake Saroma – Lake Abashiri – Shiretoko – Peninsula – Lake Mashu – Kushiro Shitsugen National Park – Obohiro – Nomad Rental Car
Hokkaido is where Japan’s untamed spirit truly comes alive. Known for its sweeping landscapes, volcanic terrain, sparkling lakes, and rich wildlife, this northern island is a haven for adventure seekers, nature lovers, and road trip dreamers. Whether you’re hiking through mossy forests, soaking in mountain onsens, or gazing at crater lakes from your campervan window, Hokkaido offers a raw and unforgettable journey into Japan’s wilder side.
Day 1 - Starting Point Hokkaido Nomad Rental Car
Hokkaido Nomad Rental Car to Lake Shikotsu (44 mins) 37km
Day 2 - Lake Shiktosu to Lake Toya
(1hr and 34 mins) 90km
Day 3 - Lake Toya – Kitaichi Glass Crystal Kan
(2hrs) 102km
Day 4 (Still in Otaru)
Deer, Temples & Peace (50 mins) 39KM
Day 5: Otaru → Sapporo City
From canal charm to cityscape sparkle. Sapporo welcomes you with culture, sweets, shrines, and sweeping views.
Day 6: Sapporo (City Exploration Day 2)
Sapporo is Hokkaido’s beating heart, big, bold, and brimming with modern meets tradition. You’ll need another day to dive in.
Day 7: Sapporo → Asahikawa
Into Hokkaido’s rugged soul. A day of sacred cliffs, zoos like no other, and alpine adventures off the beaten path.
Day 8: Asahikawa → Lake Saroma
From alpine peaks to coastal serenity. Lake Saroma offers peaceful drives, vast wetlands, and wild flower paths.
Day 9: Exploring the Nearby Lakes
Northern Hokkaido’s lake trio is eerie, dramatic, and hauntingly peaceful. A slow, beautiful day on the water.
Day 10: Lake Abashiri → Shiretoko Peninsula
Welcome to the edge of the world. Shiretoko is where wild Hokkaido roars—seals, waterfalls, and epic coastlines await.
Day 11: Shiretoko → Lake Mashu (via Kussharo)
From the wild coast to the crater lakes of the gods. Volcanoes, steaming rocks, sacred lakes—this is Hokkaido’s spiritual and geological core.
Day 12: Lake Mashu → Kushiro Shitsugen National Park
Hokkaido’s gentle farewell: cranes, marshes, and wide open skies. This is the soft, soul-touching side of the north.
Day 13: Kushiro → Obihiro
From marshlands to meadows. Obihiro charms with flowers, forests, ponies, and a calming blend of nature and local culture.
Day 14: Obihiro → Hokkaido Nomad Rental Car
The last stretch (Sapporo or New Chitose) —make it sweet. One final morning among blooms, coffee, horses or soft-serve before rolling into the sunset.
