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Hokkaidō Loop — a 4-Day Plan You Can Actually Drive
The 4-day version for July: every day fits real transit, opening hours and daylight. Prefer more or fewer days? 4-day plan · 6-day plan · 8-day plan · best time to go.
4
days
580 km
distance
9.7 h
driving
28
curated stops
💡 Good to know for this plan
- Lavender peaks at Furano mid-July — Biei's patchwork hills glow; book that week solid months ahead.
Day 1 Sapporo → Otaru → Furano
🌡 4.1–29.5°C · 🌧 ~17 rain days · ☀ 14.9h light
09:00
Hoheikyo Onsenhikingcraft beer & pubshot springs
You will soak in scenic outdoor hot springs with mountain views.
90 min · Sapporo · ¥1000
10:30
Sapporo Beer Museummuseums & heritagecraft beer & pubs
You will learn the history and process of brewing Japan's favorite brew.
50 min · Sapporo · Beer sample ¥300-350, 3 samples ¥800
open: Daily 09:00-18:00
11:55
Otaru Music Box Museummuseums & heritage
Discover intricate music boxes and craft your own melody.
50 min · Otaru · Free
open: 09:00-19:00
12:45
Otaru City Museummuseums & heritage
Explore railway history with snowplow exhibits and steam train rides.
50 min · Otaru · Adults ¥400, concession ¥300
open: 09:30-17:00 (closed Tu)
13:35
Andiamolocal & traditional
Relish authentic Italian pizzas in a warm, friendly atmosphere.
60 min · Otaru · ¥2000-3000 (price listed 2000)
open: 11:30-14:30, 17:30-20:30, Mondays closed
16:49
Kami-Furano Pioneer Memorial Museummuseums & heritage
Stroll through floral gardens and glimpse historic photos indoors.
50 min · Furano · Free
open: May Jun Sep Oct: Sa Su 09:00-16:00; Jul-Aug: Tu-Su 09:00-16:00
18:30
Furano Craft Beer Houselocal & traditionalcraft beer & pubscoffee & bakes
Taste microbrews with fresh bread, smoked meats, and local cheeses.
75 min · Furano · Lunch ¥600-1000, dinner ¥1200-1400, all
open: Tu-Su 17:30-22:30, also lunchtime on Sundays
Overnight: Furano
e.g. New Furano Prince Hotel · New Furano Hotel
Day 2 Biei → Asahikawa
🌡 5.7–31.0°C · 🌧 ~18 rain days · ☀ 15.0h light
09:28
Blue pondhikinghot springs
Crystal-clear waters mirror lush trees perfectly.
50 min · Biei
10:18
Biei Stationmuseums & heritage
Discover the heart of the town from this central hub.
50 min · Biei
11:08
Rental Cyclinghiking
Cycle through Biei's rolling hills on a rented mountain bike.
50 min · Biei · ¥1000 a day, ¥200 an hour, triple for el
12:36
Hokkaido Traditional Art Craft Villagemuseums & heritagelocal & traditionalcraft beer & pubs
50 min · Asahikawa
13:26
Otokoyama Sake Brewing Museummuseums & heritagecraft beer & pubs
Ancient artefacts and fine sake tales enrich.
50 min · Asahikawa · Free visit and sake tasting
14:16
Tourist Information Centermuseums & heritagelocal & traditional
Helpful staff guide your Asahikawa adventure.
50 min · Asahikawa
15:06
Santōkalocal & traditional
Taste the original flavors of this renowned ramen shop.
60 min · Asahikawa · Shoyu ramen ¥800
open: 11:00-22:00
18:30
Ramen Villagelocal & traditional
Savor a variety of Asahikawa's best ramen in one place.
75 min · Asahikawa
Overnight: Asahikawa
e.g. Totonou Guest House · Asahikawa Mongol camping ground
Day 3 Noboribetsu
🌡 10.5–27.7°C · 🌧 ~19 rain days · ☀ 14.8h light
12:12
Hell Valleyhot springs
Feel the warm mist of volcanic geysers in this fragrant valley.
50 min · Noboribetsu
13:02
Dōnan Bushot springs
Take this direct bus from Sapporo to Noboribetsu-onsen.
50 min · Noboribetsu · ¥2500
13:52
Bear Farmlocal & traditional
Observe bears in enclosures, noted for their density.
50 min · Noboribetsu · ¥3000 including return funicular ride
14:42
Dai-Ichi Takimotokan
Relax in Asia's largest spa with vast baths.
90 min · Noboribetsu
16:12
Marine Park Nixe
Explore castle-like aquarium with playful amusement rides.
50 min · Noboribetsu
17:02
Noboribetsu Date Jidaimura
Step into Edo-era Japan in this lively theme park.
50 min · Noboribetsu
18:30
Fukuan
Savor refreshing soba noodles at this local spot.
75 min · Noboribetsu
Overnight: Noboribetsu
e.g. Noboribetsu Guest House AKA & AO · Kiyomizu-ya
Day 4 Lake Tōya → back to start
🌡 9.0–29.9°C · 🌧 ~17 rain days · ☀ 14.8h light
09:49
Mt. Usuhikinghot springs
Hike trails to craters of Japan's active volcano.
50 min · Lake Tōya
10:39
Toyako Onsenmuseums & heritagehot springs
Learn about volcanic history at an engaging visitor center.
50 min · Lake Tōya
11:29
Shōwashinzanlocal & traditionalhiking
See a mountain that rose from a farmer's field.
50 min · Lake Tōya
12:19
Shikotsuko Onsenhot springs
Discover a quaint village by the lake's edge.
50 min · Lake Tōya
13:09
Moss Canyonhiking
Walk through lush, green moss in serene canyon paths.
50 min · Lake Tōya
13:59
Kyūkamura Shikotsukohot springs
Enjoy soothing hot springs in a clean resort setting.
90 min · Lake Tōya · ¥700