The Attractions of “Eastern & Northern Hokkaido” from Spring to Summer > Sample Itineraries
The Attractions of "Eastern & Northern Hokkaido" from Spring to Summer
Sample Itineraries
We would like to show you some sample itineraries for efficiently touring Eastern & Northern Hokkaido from spring to summer.
Let’s plan a fulfilling journey to enjoy stunning scenery, flower fields, and gourmet delights.
1. Departure from New Chitose Airport: Northern Hokkaido to Eastern Hokkaido / Car Rental Course
In the first half of the trip, you tour Furano, Biei, and Asahikawa in Northern Hokkaido. You can visit must-see popular spots, including lavender fields, hillscapes, and the zoo. In the second half, you enjoy the untouched nature of Eastern Hokkaido.
■Tips of Sightseeing
The scenic views from the vehicle windows are also part of the attractions of Northern & Eastern Hokkaido. The sceneries of Furano and Biei areas, as well as the coastline along Shiretoko, are particularly breathtaking.
The scenic views from the vehicle windows are also part of the attractions of Northern & Eastern Hokkaido. The sceneries of Furano and Biei areas, as well as the coastline along Shiretoko, are particularly breathtaking.
For 5 days
Rental Car
*Please check the opening days and hours of each facility in advance.
■Day 1
About 130 minutes
11:30
Lunch in Furano
Area：Northern Hokkaido
Genre：Cuisine
Genre：Cuisine
About 15 minutes
18:00
Stay overnight in Biei
Area：Northern Hokkaido
Genre：Accommodation
Genre：Accommodation
■Day 2
12:00
Lunch in Biei
Area：Northern Hokkaido
Genre：Cuisine
Genre：Cuisine
About 25 minutes
About 30 minutes
17:00
Stay overnight in Asahikawa
Area：Northern Hokkaido
Genre：Accommodation
Genre：Accommodation
■Day 3
9:30
Asahikawa Asahiyama Zoo
Area：Northern Hokkaido
Genre：Visitor Facilities
Genre：Visitor Facilities
About 185 minutes
About 15 minutes
15:00
Abashiri Prison Museum
Area：Eastern Hokkaido
Genre：Visitor Facilities
Genre：Visitor Facilities
18:00
Stay overnight in Abashiri
Area：Eastern Hokkaido
Genre：Accommodation
Genre：Accommodation
■Day 4
9:00
Abashiri Quasi-National Park, Koshimizu Primeval Flower Garden
Area：Eastern Hokkaido
Genre：Flowers
Genre：Flowers
About 20 minutes
About 40 minutes
About 10 minutes
12:30
Lunch in Utoro Onsen
Area：Eastern Hokkaido
Genre：Cuisine
Genre：Cuisine
About 20 minutes
About 20 minutes
17:00
Stay overnight in Utoro Onsen
Area：Eastern Hokkaido
Genre：Accommodation
Genre：Accommodation
■Day 5
11:00
Lake Mashu First Observatory
Area：Eastern Hokkaido
Genre：Scenic Spots
Genre：Scenic Spots
About 15 minutes
12:30
Lunch in Teshikaga
Area：Eastern Hokkaido
Genre：Cuisine
Genre：Cuisine
About 25 minutes
About 35 minutes
About 35 minutes
2. Departure from Kushiro Airport: Eastern Hokkaido to Northern Hokkaido / Car Rental Course
In the first half of the trip, you visit Kushiro Shitsugen National Park and Akan-Mashu National Park. On the third day, you go to Obihiro to see the unique gardens of Tokachi, and then head to Furano and Biei. You spend the last day in Asahikawa before heading to New Chitose Airport.
■Tips of Sightseeing
Tokachi is one of the leading agricultural areas of Japan. On the third day, your lunch in Obihiro will surely make you satisfied with its local ingredients.
Tokachi is one of the leading agricultural areas of Japan. On the third day, your lunch in Obihiro will surely make you satisfied with its local ingredients.
For 5 days
Rental Car
*Please check the opening days and hours of each facility in advance.
■Day 1
About 10 minutes
9:30
Kushiro Tancho Crane Nature Park
Area：Eastern Hokkaido
Genre：Visitor Facilities
Genre：Visitor Facilities
About 20 minutes
About 30 minutes
13:00
Lunch in Kushiro
Area：Eastern Hokkaido
Genre：Cuisine
Genre：Cuisine
14:30
Kushiro Fisherman’s Wharf MOO
Area：Eastern Hokkaido
Genre：Visitor Facilities
Genre：Visitor Facilities
17:00
Kushiro Sunset Cruise Ship SEA CRANE
Area：Eastern Hokkaido
Genre：Scenic Spots
Genre：Scenic Spots
19:00
Stay overnight in Kushiro
Area：Eastern Hokkaido
Genre：Accommodation
Genre：Accommodation
■Day 2
About 100 minutes
11:00
Lake Mashu First Observatory
Area：Eastern Hokkaido
Genre：Scenic Spots
Genre：Scenic Spots
About 15 minutes
12:30
Lunch in Teshikaga
Area：Eastern Hokkaido
Genre：Cuisine
Genre：Cuisine
About 25 minutes
About 15 minutes
About 70 minutes
17:30
Stay overnight in Akanko Onsen
Area：Eastern Hokkaido
Genre：Accommodation
Genre：Accommodation
■Day 3
About 115 minutes
12:30
Lunch in Obihiro
Area：Eastern Hokkaido
Genre：Cuisine
Genre：Cuisine
About 30 minutes
About 15 minutes
About 45 minutes
20:00
Stay overnight in Obihiro
Area：Eastern Hokkaido
Genre：Accommodation
Genre：Accommodation
■Day 4
5:00
Hoshino Resort Tomamu Unkai Terrace
Area：Northern Hokkaido
Genre：Scenic Spots
Genre：Scenic Spots
About 110 minutes
About 35 minutes
13:00
Lunch in Biei
Area：Northern Hokkaido
Genre：Cuisine
Genre：Cuisine
17:00
Stay overnight in Asahikawa
Area：Northern Hokkaido
Genre：Accommodation
Genre：Accommodation
■Day 5
9:30
Asahikawa Asahiyama Zoo
Area：Northern Hokkaido
Genre：Visitor Facilities
Genre：Visitor Facilities
About 30 minutes
12:30
Lunch in Asahikawa
Area：Northern Hokkaido
Genre：Cuisine
Genre：Cuisine
About 135 minutes
3. Departure from New Chitose Airport: Northern Hokkaido to Eastern Hokkaido / JR & Bus Course
In the first half of the trip, you focus on visiting the popular tourist spots in Northern Hokkaido. For the second half, you use the convenient regular sightseeing buses that offer combined transportation and tours in various areas of Eastern Hokkaido.
■Tips of Sightseeing
Each regular sightseeing bus requires advance reservations, so please check the official website for details.
Each regular sightseeing bus requires advance reservations, so please check the official website for details.
For 5 days
JR・Bus
*Please check the opening days and hours of each facility, as well as the operating days and hours of each transportation service, in advance.
■Day 1
JR Rapid Airport (transfer at Sapporo Station), JR Limited Express Lilac & Kamuy (transfer at Asahikawa Station), JR Furano Line (taxi from Nakafurano Station, etc.)
JR Furano Line
18:00
Stay overnight in Biei
Area：Northern Hokkaido
Genre：Accommodation
Genre：Accommodation
■Day 2
Dohoku Bus Biei Shirogane Line
Dohoku Bus Biei Shirogane Line (transfer at Biei Station) JR Furano Line
18:30
Stay overnight in Asahikawa
Area：Northern Hokkaido
Genre：Accommodation
Genre：Accommodation
■Day 3
JR Limited Express Okhotsk & Taisetsu (transfer at Abashiri Station) Abashiri Local Bus “Kanko Shisetsu Meguri”
13:00
Okhotsk Ryu-hyo Museum
Area：Eastern Hokkaido
Genre：Visitor Facilities
Genre：Visitor Facilities
Abashiri Local Bus “Kanko Shisetsu Meguri”
14:00
Abashiri Prison Museum
Area：Eastern Hokkaido
Genre：Visitor Facilities
Genre：Visitor Facilities
Abashiri Local Bus “Kanko Shisetsu Meguri”
17:30
Stay overnight in Abashiri
Area：Eastern Hokkaido
Genre：Accommodation
Genre：Accommodation
■Day 4
JR Senmo Main Line
9:15
Shari Bus Shiretoko Romance Fureai Line Course A
Reserved Regular Sightseeing Bus
(Board at Shari Bus Terminal in front of JR Shiretoko Shari Station)
Visit: Oshinkoshin Falls
(Board at Shari Bus Terminal in front of JR Shiretoko Shari Station)
Visit: Oshinkoshin Falls
(Transfer at Utoro Onsen Bus Terminal)
10:30
Shari Bus Shiretoko Romance Fureai Line Course B
Reserved Regular Sightseeing Bus
Visit: Cape Puyuni, Shiretoko Pass, Shiretoko Nature Center, Shiretoko Goko Lakes
Visit: Cape Puyuni, Shiretoko Pass, Shiretoko Nature Center, Shiretoko Goko Lakes
About 5 minutes
15:30
Roadside Station Utoro Shirietoku
Area：Eastern Hokkaido
Genre：Visitor Facilities
Genre：Visitor Facilities
17:00
Stay overnight in Utoro Onsen
Area：Eastern Hokkaido
Genre：Accommodation
Genre：Accommodation
■Day 5
8:00
Akan Bus Shiretoko Kushiro Line
Reserved Regular Sightseeing Bus
(Board at hotels in Utoro (Shiretoko) or at Roadside Station Utoro・Shirietoku)
Visit: Cape Puyuni, Shiretoko Pass, Roadside Station Shiretoko Rausu, Notsuke Peninsula Nature Center, Lake Mashu First Observatory, Roadside Station Mashu Onsen, Roadside Station Akan Tancho no Sato
(Board at hotels in Utoro (Shiretoko) or at Roadside Station Utoro・Shirietoku)
Visit: Cape Puyuni, Shiretoko Pass, Roadside Station Shiretoko Rausu, Notsuke Peninsula Nature Center, Lake Mashu First Observatory, Roadside Station Mashu Onsen, Roadside Station Akan Tancho no Sato
You can get off at Kushiro Airport
4. Departure from Kushiro Airport: Eastern Hokkaido to Northern Hokkaido / JR & Bus Course
In this sample itinerary, you ride popular sightseeing trains in both Eastern & Northern Hokkaido. The views from the train windows are spectacular. Additionally, you take regular sightseeing buses to efficiently visit the main attractions.
■Tips of Sightseeing
Each regular sightseeing bus requires advance reservations, so please check the official website for details. Since sightseeing trains can get crowded, it is recommended to reserve a seat in advance.
Each regular sightseeing bus requires advance reservations, so please check the official website for details. Since sightseeing trains can get crowded, it is recommended to reserve a seat in advance.
コースの概要
For 5 days
JR・Bus
*Please check the opening days and hours of each facility, as well as the operating days and hours of each transportation service, in advance.
■Day 1
Akan Bus Kushiro Airport Shuttle Bus
About 5 minutes
About 20 minutes
15:00
Kushiro Fisherman’s Wharf MOO
Area：Eastern Hokkaido
Genre：Visitor Facilities
Genre：Visitor Facilities
About 5 minutes
About 5 minutes
17:00
Kushiro Sunset Cruise Ship SEA CRANE
Area：Eastern Hokkaido
Genre：Scenic Spots
Genre：Scenic Spots
19:00
Stay overnight in Kushiro
Area：Eastern Hokkaido
Genre：Accommodation
Genre：Accommodation
■Day 2
8:00
Akan Bus Pirika
Reserved Regular Sightseeing Bus
(Board at Kushiro Station, Fisherman’s Wharf MOO, or Kushiro Prince Hotel)
Visit: Kushiro Marsh Hokuto Observatory, Lake Mashu First Observatory, Mt. Io, Lake Kussharo (Sunayu), and Akanko Onsen
(Board at Kushiro Station, Fisherman’s Wharf MOO, or Kushiro Prince Hotel)
Visit: Kushiro Marsh Hokuto Observatory, Lake Mashu First Observatory, Mt. Io, Lake Kussharo (Sunayu), and Akanko Onsen
You can get off at Kushiro Station, Fisherman’s Wharf MOO, or Kushiro Prince Hotel
18:00
Stay overnight in Kushiro
Area：Eastern Hokkaido
Genre：Accommodation
Genre：Accommodation
■Day 3
JR Limited Express Ozora
12:00
Lunch in Obihiro
Area：Eastern Hokkaido
Genre：Cuisine
Genre：Cuisine
Tokachi Bus Hiroo Line
Tokachi Bus Hiroo Line
20:00
Stay overnight in Obihiro
Area：Eastern Hokkaido
Genre：Accommodation
Genre：Accommodation
■Day 4
Dohoku Bus, Tokachi Bus, Hokkaido Takushoku Bus North Liner (Taxi from Nakafurano Station)
About10 minutes
17:30
Stay overnight in Biei
Area：Northern Hokkaido
Genre：Accommodation
Genre：Accommodation
■Day 5
9:45
Biyu Bus
Reserved Regular Sightseeing Bus
(Board at Shiki Joho Kan)
Visit: Shirahige Falls, Shirogane Blue Pond, Shikisai no Oka, and Shinei no Oka Observatory Park
(Board at Shiki Joho Kan)
Visit: Shirahige Falls, Shirogane Blue Pond, Shikisai no Oka, and Shinei no Oka Observatory Park
13:00
Lunch in Biei
Area：Northern Hokkaido
Genre：Cuisine
Genre：Cuisine
JR Furano Line (transfer at Asahikawa Station), JR Limited Express Lilac & Kamuy (transfer at Sapporo Station), JR Rapid Airport
The Attractions of “Eastern & Northern Hokkaido” from Spring to Summer > Sample Itineraries