Ultimate 3-Day Hokkaido Itinerary: Best Things to Do & See

Start your adventure at Odori Park, the vibrant green heart of Sapporo, where locals stroll and seasonal flowers bloom beneath the Sapporo TV Tower.

Odori Park

Next, visit the historic Sapporo Clock Tower, a symbol of the city's Meiji-era heritage with exhibits on Sapporo's pioneering history.

Sapporo Clock Tower

For lunch, indulge in Hokkaido’s famed soup curry at GARAKU Soup Curry, where local vegetables and fragrant spices create a soul-warming meal.

GARAKU Soup Curry

Stroll over to Hokkaido University Botanic Garden, an urban oasis showcasing native flora and a glimpse of Hokkaido’s wild landscapes.

Hokkaido University Botanic Garden

For dinner, savor fresh seafood at the lively Nijo Market, where you can try kaisendon (seafood rice bowl) topped with Hokkaido’s signature uni and crab.

Nijo Market

End your night with craft beer at the atmospheric Sapporo Beer Museum, learning the story behind Japan’s oldest brewery and sampling exclusive brews.

Sapporo Beer Museum

Begin in charming Otaru Canal, where historic warehouses, now cafes and glass shops, line the picturesque waterway—ideal for a morning stroll and photos.

Otaru Canal

Visit the exquisite Kitaichi Glass Otaru shop, where you can admire and buy delicate handblown glassware, a local craft since the 19th century.

Kitaichi Glass Otaru

Enjoy a sushi lunch at the legendary Masazushi, celebrated for its ultra-fresh seafood and intimate, counter-style experience.

Masazushi

Embark on a scenic drive to the stunning Cape Kamui on the Shakotan Peninsula for dramatic ocean views, rugged cliffs, and the iconic cape lighthouse at the tip of a narrow promontory.

Cape Kamui

Relax with a soak and a sea view at Misaki no Yu Shakotan, a serene onsen overlooking the wild coastline—perfect for unwinding after a day of adventure.

Misaki no Yu Shakotan

Arrive at Farm Tomita to marvel at vibrant lavender fields and colorful flower gardens (best June–August), with a stop for lavender ice cream or fragrant souvenirs.

Farm Tomita

Stop by Shikisai no Oka, a panoramic hilltop garden famous for its rainbow-like flower fields and quirky alpaca farm, perfect for photos and a gentle stroll.

Shikisai no Oka

For a unique lunch, try the locally-sourced French-Japanese cuisine at Furano Delice, renowned for its creamy milk pudding and panoramic mountain views.

Furano Delice

Next, see the surreal blue waters of Blue Pond, a photogenic natural wonder famous for its vibrant hues and serene, otherworldly reflections.

Blue Pond

End your Hokkaido journey with dinner at the cozy Farm Restaurant Azemichi Yokocho, serving creative farm-to-table dishes made with local produce and meats in a rustic farmhouse setting.

Farm Restaurant Azemichi Yokocho