Summary
Day 1: Singapore - Hakodate Airport – Check in Hotel Hachimanzaka - Hakodate Dining Gaya
Day 2: Hakodate Morning Market - Ikura Tei - Kanemori Red Brick Warehouse - Lucky Pierrot- Onuma Quasi-National Park - Check-in Granvillage Toya Daiwa Ryokan Annex - Dinner at Ippontei
Day 3: Lake Toya - 岡田屋 - Fujimori Fruit Farm– Jozankei Hoheikyo Dam -Arrive in Sapporo – Suage 2 – Shopping at Sapporo – check in at Hotel Sunroute New Sapporo
Day 4: Nijo Fish Market - Farm Tomita – Bluepond – Check in Ys Hotel Asahikawa Ekimae – Dinner at Aeon MallDay 5: Otokoyama Sake Brewery Museum - Daisetsuzan National Park - Set off to Shari – Dinner at 焼肉工房くりから知床斜里店– Check in Hotel Route Inn Grantia Shiretoko Shari Ekimae
Day 6: Lake Notoro – Lunch at Shiretoko Satomi– Hiking at Shiretoko Five Lake – Check in Hotel Shiretoko Daiichi Hotel
Day 7: Shiretoko Goko Lake - Kaminoko Pond – Forest of Akan Tsuruga Resort HANAYUUKA – Explore Lake Akan area
Day 8: Lake Akan - Lake Akan Eco Museum Center - Lake Onneto - Butadon no Tonta Michelin Bib Gourmand – Rokkatei flagship - Kangetsuen Hotel
Day 9: Buta Don Pancho - Shopping in Sapporo - HOTEL MYSTAYS Sapporo Nakajima Park
Day 10: Sapporo - Singapore
Furano
After our breakfast at Nijo Fish Market in Sapporo, we set off to Furano & Biei. Furano (富良野) and Biei (美瑛) are towns in the centre of Hokkaido. The two towns are well known for their beautiful picturesque rural landscape. One can witness the beauty of lavender fields in July and other flowers such as sunflowers, lilies and poppies. During winter, this place turns into a popular place for winter sports.
Farm Tomita
2 hours away from Sapporo, we arrive at Farm Tomita in the afternoon. Farm Tomita, the popular lavender field in Hokkaido, is a popular spot for one to enjoy the view of lavender. Although the full bloom of lavender is during late July to August, there are other flowers while we were there. Despite the drizzle, my family and I had a great time walking and enjoying the colourful row of flowers. Oh, don’t forget to try the lavender ice cream! They are delicious!
Address: Japan, 〒071-0704 Hokkaido, Sorachi District, Nakafurano, 基線北１５号
Opening hours: 10:00 am – 4:30pm, Daily
Blue Pond
After the amazing trip to Farm Tomita, we visited the Blue Pond. The blue pond isn’t a popular place until recent years. The Blue Pond is a man-made pond in Biei to protect the town of Biei from volcanic mudflow. The colour was an accidental presence of colloidal aluminium hydroxide in the water. We arrived in the afternoon and was greeted by the amazing emerald blue shining on the pond. Do check out Shirahige Waterfall that is 5 minutes away from the Blue pond!
Address: Shirogane, 美瑛町 Kamikawa District, Hokkaido 071-0235, Japan
Address: Shirogane, 美瑛町 Kamikawa District, Hokkaido 071-0235, Japan
We continue our journey to Asahikawa and spent a night there.
Other things to do in Furano & Biei
Flowerland Kamifurano
Credit: Flowerland Kamifurano
If you can’t get enough of flowers, you may want to stay at Furano for a night. We read that Flowerland Kamifurano is beautiful and less crowded. They even have a sightseeing tractor to bring you around (500 yen for adult, 300 yen for children)!
Opening hours: 9 am – 5:00pm, Daily
Ningle Terrace
Made up of 15 log houses, Ningle Terrace is a magical shopping area found in the forest. The walkway is beautiful especially when it is lit up at night. If you are staying around Furano, be sure to visit and be charm by the fairytale-like arts and crafts village.
Address: Nakagoryo, Furano, Hokkaido 076-0016, Japan
Opening hours:12 am – 8:45pm, Daily
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