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Exploring Hokkaido in a Day

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Day 1: Sapporo, Otaru, Noboribetsu

Hokkaido, Japan

8:00AM

Breakfast at Nijo Market

Start your day with a delicious and fresh seafood breakfast at Nijo Market in Sapporo.
From your accommodation in Sapporo, take a short walk or taxi to Nijo Market.
JPY 1500, 1 hour

10:00AM

Explore Sapporo TV Tower

Visit the iconic Sapporo TV Tower for panoramic views of the city and surrounding mountains.
A short walk from Nijo Market to Sapporo TV Tower.
JPY 720, 1 hour

12:00PM

Lunch at LeTAO

Indulge in delicious double fromage cheesecake and other treats at LeTAO in Otaru.
Take a train or bus from Sapporo to Otaru. LeTAO is located near Otaru Station.
JPY 2000, 1.5 hours

2:00PM

Stroll along Otaru Canal

Take a leisurely walk along the picturesque Otaru Canal with its historic warehouses and charming atmosphere.
Otaru Canal is a short walk from LeTAO.
Free, 1 hour

4:00PM

Visit Noboribetsu Jigokudani

Explore the Hell Valley in Noboribetsu, a geothermal valley with sulfurous steam vents and hot springs.
Take a bus or drive from Otaru to Noboribetsu Jigokudani.
JPY 450, 2 hours

7:00PM

Dinner at a Ramen Alley in Sapporo

End your day with a warm bowl of Hokkaido's famous miso ramen at one of the cozy ramen alleys in Sapporo.
Head back to Sapporo from Noboribetsu and explore Ramen Alley.
JPY 1000, 1 hour
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