15 Days Summer Hokkaido Road Trip Itinerary

Tony Xia - (YamaTrips.Japan)
Itinerário criado por
Tony Xia
What you’ll do

This sample itinerary offers a simple and efficient way to explore.

It’s free to use and gives you a practical starting point for planning your trip. But if you’re looking for something more personal, the tailored version goes much deeper.

A tailored itinerary is designed specifically around your travel style, pace, and budget—with custom recommendations for accommodations, food, local experiences, and hidden gems you won’t find on typical travel sites.

You’ll also receive:

  • A step-by-step daily plan

  • Google Maps links and navigation support

  • Local tips and smart alternatives to tourist traps

  • Estimated costs matched to your travel level

  • Help with special requests (tattoo-friendly onsens, dietary needs, private guides, etc.)

While tailored itinerary planning is a premium service—and not recommended for strict budget travel—a well-planned trip doesn’t just save time. It can help you spend smarter, avoid overpriced spots, and discover experiences that truly match your interests.

Typical travel budgets in Japan for those using tailored itineraries (including accommodation, food, experiences, transportation):

  • Comfortable: $500+/day for 2–4 people

  • Luxury: $1000+/day for 2–4 people

For fully arranged package-style trips with bookings included, consider a 1.3× multiplier on the above numbers.

Interested in upgrading to a tailored itinerary? Click the link below for details.

https://www.rexby.com/YamaTrips.Japan/p/a9520Q5dQ3acHXqBNdeNjQ

Day Total

31,3 km (19,4 mi)

40 min

This 15-day itinerary is based on a road trip I did myself in the summer of 2024—and honestly, there’s no better place to be in Japan during the summer than Hokkaido.

While much of the country swelters in heat and humidity, Hokkaido’s northern reaches stay cool, fresh, and wide open. Temperatures are mild, the skies are huge, and the landscapes shift from lavender fields and mountain lakes to wild coastlines and quiet farms.

Renting a car is hands-down the best way to experience this vast region. You’re not tied to train schedules or city centers—you can stop at trailheads, pick-your-own-fruit farms, roadside cafés, and remote hot springs whenever the mood strikes.

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New Chitose Airport
New Chitose Airport
Bustling airport with restaurants and foods across Hokkaido
Categoria
transporte público
Tipo de transporte
voo
Direção
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30,8 km (19,1 mi)

38 min

2

Lake Shikotsuko
Lake Shikotsuko
Lake with a variety of activities
Categoria
passeio turístico
Est. Price
$$
Direção
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489 m (0,3 mi)

2 min

3

Shikotsu Lake tsuruga resort spa Mizunouta
Shikotsu Lake tsuruga resort spa Mizunouta
Relaxing spa retreat in Hokkaido
Categoria
hotel
Est. Price
$$$
Direção
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