15 days in Hokkaido Itinerary

With the largest international airport on the island, Chitose serves for most visitors as a way in or a way out, rather than a destination in itself.

Kick off your visit on the 1st (Fri): examine the collection at Royce' Chocolate World, make a trip to Hokkaido Ramen Dojo, then relax and rejuvenate at some of the best spas, and finally get up close and personal with brilliant marine life at Salmon Hometown Chitose Aquarium.

To find ratings, other places to visit, and tourist information, go to the Chitose day trip planning app.

Singapore, Singapore to Chitose is an approximately 15-hour combination of flight and car. You can also drive. The time zone difference when traveling from Singapore to Chitose is 1 hour. Plan for little chillier temperatures traveling from Singapore in August, with highs in Chitose at 28°C and lows at 20°C. Finish your sightseeing early on the 1st (Fri) so you can take a train to Biei-cho.

Famous for scenic views of vast fields, wide meadows, and gently rolling hills against the backdrop of the Taisetsu mountain range, Biei-cho offers a picture-prefect setting for a pleasant countryside vacation.

Start off your visit on the 2nd (Sat): take in the dramatic scenery at Shirahige Falls, look for all kinds of wild species at Shirogane Blue Pond, admire the natural beauty at Shikisai no Oka, then stroll around Shinei no Oka Tenbo Koen, then cruise along Ken & Mary Tree, and finally contemplate in the serene atmosphere at Biei Shrine.

For reviews, photos, maps, and tourist information, go to the Biei-cho tour planning site.

Traveling by train from Chitose to Biei-cho takes 3.5 hours. Alternatively, you can drive; or do a combination of train and bus. In September, daytime highs in Biei-cho are 24°C, while nighttime lows are 14°C. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 3rd (Sun) to allow time to drive to Kamikawa-cho.

Because of its proximity to Daisetsuzan National Park and its picturesque surroundings, many visitors opt for a vacation in Kamikawa-cho, looking to explore the pristine natural sights nearby.

On the 3rd (Sun), contemplate the waterfront views at Sugatami no Ike Lake, take in the awesome beauty at Daisetsuzan, take in the awesome beauty at Kurodake, admire the sheer force of Ginga Falls, then admire the sheer force of Ryusei Falls, and finally take in breathtaking views at Sounkyo Gorge.

To find maps, reviews, and other tourist information, you can read our Kamikawa-cho trip itinerary builder website.

You can drive from Biei-cho to Kamikawa-cho in 2 hours. September in Kamikawa-cho sees daily highs of 24°C and lows of 14°C at night. Cap off your sightseeing on the 4th (Mon) early enough to go by car to Teshikaga-cho.

A small town amid big scenery, Teshikaga-cho sits in a national park.

On the 4th (Mon), contemplate the waterfront views at Lake Kussharo, take in panoramic vistas at Bihorotoge Lookout, make a trip to Michi-no-Eki Gurutto Panorama Bihorotoge, take in panoramic vistas at Lake Mashu First Observatory, then enjoy breathtaking views from Lake Mashu 3rd Observatory, and finally wander the wide-open spaces of Watanabe Experience Farm. Get ready for a full day of sightseeing on the 5th (Tue): examine the collection at Kawayu Eco Museum Center, indulge in Japan's hot spring tradition at Lake Kussharo Sand Bath, take your sightseeing to a higher altitude at Mt. Io, then contemplate the waterfront views at Lake Mashu, and finally enjoy breathtaking views from Uramashu Observatory.

To see where to stay, other places to visit, and more tourist information, use the Teshikaga-cho day trip planner.

Traveling by car from Kamikawa-cho to Teshikaga-cho takes 3.5 hours. September in Teshikaga-cho sees daily highs of 22°C and lows of 17°C at night. Cap off your sightseeing on the 6th (Wed) early enough to go by car to Shari-cho.

Tourism in Shari-cho, a small town situated on Hokkaido's eastern tip, flourishes mainly because of its immediate proximity to the Shiretoko World Heritage Site.

Kick off your visit on the 6th (Wed): pause for some photo ops at Matsuura Takeshiro Oakira Ishibumi, explore the activities along Shiretoko Misaki, admire the sheer force of Kamuiwakka Hot Waterfall, then contemplate the waterfront views at Shiretoko Goko Lake, and finally admire the sheer force of Oshin Koshin Falls. Keep things going the next day: head outdoors with Shiretoko Pass, identify plant and animal life at Shiretoko Peninsula, then cruise along Shiretoko Highway, then take in the dramatic scenery at Furepe Waterfall, and finally take in the dramatic natural features at Godzilla Rock.

To see where to stay, photos, and other tourist information, use the Shari-cho route maker.

Traveling by car from Teshikaga-cho to Shari-cho takes 1.5 hours. Alternatively, you can take a train. In September, plan for daily highs up to 22°C, and evening lows to 17°C. Finish up your sightseeing early on the 8th (Fri) so you can go by car to Obihiro.

Arranged in a user-friendly grid system, Obihiro makes a convenient--if unremarkable--gateway for regional explorations.

Kick off your visit on the 8th (Fri): indulge in Japan's hot spring tradition at some of the top local onsens, try your luck at Banei Tokachi Obihiro Horse Race Track, stop by Tokachimura, take in nature's colorful creations at Manabe Garden, then don't miss a visit to Kofuku Station, and finally don't miss a visit to Aikoku Station.

For traveler tips, where to stay, more things to do, and tourist information, use the Obihiro travel site.

Traveling by car from Shari-cho to Obihiro takes 4.5 hours. Alternatively, you can take a train; or do a combination of flight and train. In September in Obihiro, expect temperatures between 22°C during the day and 19°C at night. Finish your sightseeing early on the 9th (Sat) so you can drive to Niseko-cho.

Ranking as the most popular ski resort in Hokkaido, mountaintop Niseko-cho boasts great slopes and surprisingly vibrant nightlife.

Venture out of the city with trips to Fukidashi Park (in Kyogoku-cho), Yoichi-cho (Nikka Whisky Yoichi Distillery & Ebisuiwa Daikokuiwa) and Toyako-cho (Ukimido Park & Silo Viewing Platform). There's lots more to do: enjoy the sand and surf at Shimamu Beach, get outside with Niseko Village Pure, explore the striking landscape at Shakotan Peninsula, and fly down the slopes at Niseko Tokyu Grand HIRAFU.

For other places to visit, maps, where to stay, and more tourist information, read our Niseko-cho day trip planning tool.

Traveling by car from Obihiro to Niseko-cho takes 4.5 hours. In September, daytime highs in Niseko-cho are 24°C, while nighttime lows are 18°C. Cap off your sightseeing on the 12th (Tue) early enough to go by car to Sapporo.

A modern, bustling city known for its beer brewery, Sapporo attracts millions of visitors with its Snow Festival, during which elaborate ice and snow sculptures are exhibited all over town.

On the 13th (Wed), don't miss a visit to Sapporo Clock Tower, then walk around Odori Park, then ponder the world of politics at Former Hokkaido Government Office Building, and finally take a stroll through Susukino.

To find reviews, maps, ratings, and tourist information, read Sapporo trip itinerary maker.

Traveling by car from Niseko-cho to Sapporo takes 2 hours. September in Sapporo sees daily highs of 23°C and lows of 20°C at night. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 13th (Wed) early enough to fly back home.