8 days in Hokkaido Itinerary

On the 2nd (Wed), enjoy breathtaking views from Mt. Hakodate Observatory, take in the awesome beauty at Mount Hakodate, make a trip to Hachimanzaka, go for a walk through Ono River Cherry Blossom Avenue, then enjoy breathtaking views from Goryokaku Tower, and finally walk around Goryokaku Park.

For reviews, ratings, where to stay, and other tourist information, read our Hakodate tour builder app.

Singapore, Singapore to Hakodate is an approximately 12.5-hour flight. You'll lose 1 hour traveling from Singapore to Hakodate due to the time zone difference. Traveling from Singapore in August, things will get slightly colder in Hakodate: highs are around 28°C and lows about 23°C. Finish your sightseeing early on the 2nd (Wed) to allow enough time to fly to Sapporo.

On the 3rd (Thu), get a sense of history and politics at Former Hokkaido Government Office Building, stroll around Odori Park, then contemplate the long history of Sapporo Clock Tower, and finally take a stroll around Sapporo Underground Shopping Centre Aurora Town. Here are some ideas for day two: admire the natural beauty at Hakkogakuen Hanashobupark, wander the streets of Susukino, enjoy the scholastic atmosphere at Hokkaido University Sapporo Campus, then contemplate the waterfront views at Otaru Canal, and finally steep yourself in history at The Site of Temiya Line.

To see ratings, more things to do, where to stay, and tourist information, go to the Sapporo day trip site.

Traveling by flight from Hakodate to Sapporo takes 2.5 hours. Alternatively, you can drive; or take a train. August in Sapporo sees daily highs of 27°C and lows of 25°C at night. Finish your sightseeing early on the 4th (Fri) to allow enough time to drive to Nakafurano-cho.

Kick off your visit on the 5th (Sat): don't miss a visit to Panorama Road, take in nature's colorful creations at Shikisai no Oka, identify plant and animal life at Shirogane Blue Pond, then take in the dramatic scenery at Shirahige Falls, and finally take in nature's colorful creations at Hinode Lavender Garden. Get ready for a full day of sightseeing on the next day: take in nature's colorful creations at Saiko no sato Sasaki Farm, relax in the rural setting at Saika no sato, take in nature's colorful creations at Choei Lavender Farm, then admire the natural beauty at Farm Tomita, then relax in the rural setting at Tomita Melon House, and finally admire the natural beauty at Farm Tomita Lavender East.

To see where to stay and other tourist information, you can read our Nakafurano-cho day trip planning tool.

You can drive from Sapporo to Nakafurano-cho in 2.5 hours. Alternatively, you can drive. Traveling from Sapporo in August, Nakafurano-cho is slightly colder at night with lows of 20°C. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 6th (Sun) early enough to drive to Asahikawa.

Start off your visit on the 7th (Mon): relax in the rural setting at Ueno Farm, meet the residents at Asahiyama Zoo, then get to know the fascinating history of Asahidake Natural Hiking Route, then take a memorable drive along Patchwork no Michi, and finally get outside with Ken & Mary Tree.

To see photos, traveler tips, maps, and more tourist information, you can read our Asahikawa online travel planner.

Drive from Nakafurano-cho to Asahikawa in 1.5 hours. Traveling from Nakafurano-cho in August, you can expect nighttime temperatures to be a bit warmer in Asahikawa, with lows of 26°C. You will have some time to spend on the 8th (Tue) before leaving for home.