6-Day Hokkaido Trip in Winter - No Detours, Full Guide

For those who want to visit Japan during the winter holidays, here's a 6-day in-depth travel guide for you! Take you to easily play in Japan and don't miss any wonderful places! / 🏃 Itinerary: DAY1: Beijing✈️New Chitose Airport->🚌Tokachi River Fly from Beijing to New Chitose Airport, then take a bus to the beautiful Tokachi River, and start your exciting Hokkaido trip! DAY2: Tsurumitai->Lake Akan->Lake Akan Ainu Village Visit the picturesque Tsurumitai, then explore the serene Lake Akan, and finally experience the unique Ainu culture of Lake Akan. DAY3: Lake Kussharo->Mount Io->Lake Mashu->Kitahama->Cape Notoro A day full of itinerary, from the mysterious Lake Kussharo to the majestic Mount Io, then to the deep Lake Mashu, and finally to the scenic Kitahama and Cape Notoro. DAY4: Meteor Waterfall->Shinkyo Gorge->Asahikawa Zoo->Otokoyama Sake Brewery Explore the galaxy-like Meteor Waterfall, then visit the ancient and mysterious Shinkyo Gorge. In the afternoon, visit Asahikawa Zoo to experience the charm of animals, and finally visit Otokoyama Sake Brewery to learn about Japanese sake culture. DAY5: Otaru Canal->Kitaichi Glass->Otaru Music Box Hall->Hokkaido Shrine->Tanukikoji Shopping Street Stroll along the Otaru Canal, where shops, vintage streetlights, and the river create a unique atmosphere. Then visit Kitaichi Glass to admire the exquisite glasswork. Afterwards, head to the Otaru Music Box Hall to listen to the beautiful melodies. In the afternoon, visit the solemn Hokkaido Shrine, and finally enjoy shopping at Tanukikoji Shopping Street. DAY6: Sapporo✈️Beijing End your pleasant Hokkaido trip, fly from Sapporo Airport back to Beijing, and return with a full load! / Must-visit attractions: Asahikawa Zoo ⭐⭐⭐⭐ 📍Address: Kuranuma, Higashiasahikawa-cho, Asahikawa-shi, Hokkaido 078-8205 ⏰Opening hours: Feb 11 - Apr 7, 10:30-15:30 🕰️Duration: 2-4 hours Visit Asahikawa Zoo to experience the unique animal behavior and feel close to nature. Otaru Canal ⭐⭐⭐⭐ 📍Address: Otaru, Hokkaido 047-0007, Japan ⏰Opening hours: All day 🕰️Duration: 1-3 hours Stroll along the Otaru Canal, where shops, vintage streetlights, and the river create a unique atmosphere. Tanukikoji Shopping Street ⭐⭐⭐⭐ 📍Address: 2-3-1 Nishi 1-7, Chuo-ku, Sapporo, Hokkaido 064-0801 ⏰Opening hours: All day 🕰️Duration: 3-6 hours Tanukikoji Shopping Street, a century-old major commercial street in Hokkaido. Don't miss the unique shops and local delicacies! Hokkaido Shrine ⭐⭐⭐ 📍Address: 474 Miyanohigaoka, Chuo-ku, Sapporo, Hokkaido 064-0801 ⏰Opening hours: Jan 8 - Feb 28, 07:00-16:00 🕰️Duration: 1 hour Hokkaido Shrine, surrounded by greenery, with cherry blossoms and plum blossoms blooming in turn, enshrines the three gods of development, and brings you peace of mind. / Before you go: 🧳 📞 A local Japanese phone card for easy communication and no getting lost. 🔌 A travel adapter, as Japan's voltage is 110V, don't forget to bring a converter. 🪪 Passport, visa, and driver's license (if renting a car), important documents must be complete! 👔 It's quite cold in Japan in February, so be sure to bring a thick coat, scarf, and gloves to keep warm. 🔋 Charger, mobile power bank, to ensure that your electronic devices are powered. 💊 Prepare some medicines and first-aid supplies in case of emergency. Remember these, your trip to Japan will be smoother!🎉 / Your trip to Japan will leave you with countless wonderful memories! Don't forget to like and collect, share with your friends, and experience the charm of Japan together!