11 days in Tokyo & Hokkaido Itinerary

Start off your visit on the 7th (Fri): contemplate the long history of Hozomon.

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Atlanta, USA to Tokyo is an approximately 17.5-hour flight. The time zone difference moving from Eastern Standard Time to Japan Standard Time is 14 hours. When traveling from Atlanta in April, plan for little chillier days and about the same nights in Tokyo: temperatures range from 22°C by day to 12°C at night. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 9th (Sun) to allow time to drive to Kiyosato-cho.

Start off your visit on the 9th (Sun): contemplate the waterfront views at Kaminoko Pond, then hike along Tsutsujigahara Nature Trail, then witness a stunning natural landmark at Lake Kussharo Sand Bath, and finally take in the natural beauty of Okunoyu. Keep things going the next day: get outside with Ippon no Michi and then trek along Kitanemuro Ranch Way.

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Traveling by car from Tokyo to Kiyosato-cho takes 22 hours. Traveling from Tokyo in April, things will get slightly colder in Kiyosato-cho: highs are around 11°C and lows about 3°C. Finish your sightseeing early on the 11th (Tue) so you can drive to Furano.

Start off your visit on the 11th (Tue): learn about winemaking at Furano Wine Factory, then see the interesting displays at Kita no Kunikara Museum, then don't miss a visit to Ningle Terrace, and finally examine the collection at Furabi. Get ready for a full day of sightseeing on the 12th (Wed): admire the sheer force of Shirahige Falls, play a few rounds at Furano Golf Course, and then learn about winemaking at Furano Budogaoka Park.

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Traveling by car from Kiyosato-cho to Furano takes 5.5 hours. In April, daily temperatures in Furano can reach 11°C, while at night they dip to 2°C. Finish up your sightseeing early on the 13th (Thu) so you can go by car to Sapporo.

Get a sense of the local culture at Otaru-shi General Museum and The Hokkaido University Museum. Step off the beaten path and head to Mt. Yotei and Hokkaido Jingu. Next up on the itinerary: take in the spiritual surroundings of Fushimi Inari Shrine, relax and rejuvenate at some of the best spas, examine the collection at Hakko Gakuen Kuribayashi Memorial Hall, and ponder the world of politics at Former Hokkaido Government Office Building.

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You can drive from Furano to Sapporo in 2.5 hours. Alternatively, you can take a train; or take a bus. Traveling from Furano in April, Sapporo is a bit warmer at night with lows of 7°C. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 16th (Sun) early enough to fly to Tokyo.

Kick off your visit on the 16th (Sun): stop by Ueno District, take in the spiritual surroundings of Asakusa Shrine, and then wander the streets of Yanaka District.

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You can fly from Sapporo to Tokyo in 3 hours. Alternatively, you can take a train; or do a combination of bus and train. Traveling from Sapporo in April, expect Tokyo to be a bit warmer, temps between 22°C and 12°C. Finish your sightseeing early on the 16th (Sun) so you can fly back home.