Arrange a vegan breakfast at your hotel (many Sapporo hotels will prepare plant-based options with advance notice) so the group can warm up and start the day comfortably.
Walk the length of Odori Park to orient yourself, enjoy winter trees and sculptures, and photograph the park framed by the Sapporo skyline (park open 24h).
Quick elevator ride for panoramic views above Odori Park — observation deck hours are generally morning through evening (confirm exact opening times before visiting).
Try Hokkaido soup curry at Suage+ which commonly offers vegetable/vegan options — confirm vegan broth and no dairy when ordering; many locations open from late morning.
Learn Sapporo beer history and enjoy a tasting; the museum typically opens by late morning with tours/tastings across the day — check tour times and tasting availability in advance.
For peace of mind with a group of four, either book a hotel-prepared vegan dinner or reserve a vegan-friendly restaurant in Sapporo (notify dietary needs when booking — December evenings fill fast).
If energy allows, stroll Susukino for bright neon streets and nightlife atmosphere; mostly a photo/opportunity stop as strict vegan dining options are limited late at night.
Have a hot vegan breakfast at the hotel or pick up onigiri/packaged vegan items and hot drinks from Seicomart to eat en route — important for a chilly mountain day.
Meet your private taxi in Sapporo for a flexible snow-chasing day; the driver will follow your snowfall targets and local conditions (full-day private taxi recommended for a group of 4 to reach multiple mountain spots).
Head to Jozankei valley for snow-blanketed riverside views and hot-spring village scenery — many outdoor vantage points are accessible all day; cafés/restaurants often open from ~10:00am but check individual venues.
Ascend (ropeway or drive-nearby viewpoint) for wide winter panoramas of Sapporo and mountains; ropeway hours are usually daytime/evening hours but confirm current schedule as it can vary in winter.
Stop at a mountain-area cafe that can adapt vegetarian dishes or enjoy a packed vegan bento you prepared earlier — mountain dining options can be limited so bringing food is a safe plan.
Visit Sapporo Teine ski-area viewpoints or accessible lower-lift areas for fresh-snow photo ops and panoramic scenes; resort facilities typically operate daytime hours (check lift/visitor facility open times).
Drive back toward Sapporo, stopping at a café or onsen-frontier for hot drinks and to warm up before returning to the city (many cafes open until early evening).
Book a restaurant that can accommodate four with vegan choices, or enjoy a hotel vegan dinner. If you prefer local flavors, ask the restaurant to prepare vegetable-based Hokkaido dishes without dairy.
Have an easy vegan breakfast at the hotel or grab plant-based sandwiches, onigiri, fruit and hot drinks from Seicomart to eat before the train — trains depart frequently and morning is best for seating together.
Stroll the iconic canal with its warehouses and gas lamps — a quiet, photogenic winter scene; the canal area is open all day but it will be cold, so bundle up.
Wander the historic Sakaimachi shopping street for glass shops and the Otaru Music Box Museum — most shops/museums operate roughly 9:00–17:00 in winter (confirm times for special exhibits).
Choose a café in Otaru that can adapt meals for vegans, or rely on a packed vegan lunch from Sapporo if options are limited; always call ahead if you have strict dietary needs.
Catch the local train from Otaru to Yoichi (approx. 20–30 minutes) to reach the Nikka distillery for an afternoon visit; check the JR timetable for exact connections.
Take the guided tour around the historic Yoichi distillery and sample whiskies (distillery typically open daytime, often 9:00–17:00; tours/tastings may require reservation or have limited spaces).
Celebrate the trip with a final vegan dinner — either a hotel-arranged multi-course vegan meal or a booked vegan-friendly restaurant. Confirm menu details for your group when you reserve (December demand is high).