{"id":118721,"date":"2025-04-20T19:03:52","date_gmt":"2025-04-20T10:03:52","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.kyuhoshi.com\/?p=118721"},"modified":"2025-05-12T22:53:33","modified_gmt":"2025-05-12T13:53:33","slug":"hokkaido-road-trip-itinerary-summer","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.kyuhoshi.com\/hokkaido-road-trip-itinerary-summer\/","title":{"rendered":"9 Days in Hokkaido Road Trip Itinerary (Summer)"},"content":{"rendered":"

In this Hokkaido road trip itinerary, we provide 9-day plan for visiting Hokkaido in summer.<\/em><\/p>\n

Are you planning to experience Hokkaido\u2019s breathtaking scenery<\/a> either by rental car or motorcycle<\/strong>? Your road trip adventure in Hokkaido ensures you will have a great adventure with overwhelming memories along the way.<\/p>\n

The best time for a road trip in Hokkaido, starting from Sapporo City<\/strong>, depends on the destination and activities you plan to visit and do. Although summer is the perfect time to enjoy a road trip in Hokkaido, many travelers also are interested in it during the autumn months<\/a>.<\/p>\n

Which road trip should you do? Here is the thing. It depends on what you really want to see and do.<\/p>\n

This suggested road trip itinerary is fit for both summer and autumn. As a Hokkaido travel expert, I would share the most useful travel information through this blog post. Let\u2019s dive in!<\/p>\n

To learn about driving a car in Japan and what documents you need to have in Japan to ride a car, I recommend this guide<\/a>. Learn traffic rules in Japan and have a safe and enjoyable ride.<\/p>\n

Day 1: Sapporo<\/h2>\n
\"Sapporo
Sapporo TV Tower at Odori Park.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

As you land at New Chitose Airport, your first destination will be Sapporo. So, hop on the train, which will take you to JR Sapporo Station.<\/p>\n

Hotel to stay: I recommend three areas to stay in the city \u2013 around Sapporo Station, Odori, and Susukino. Check into The Royal Park Canvas \u2013 Sapporo Odori Park hotel<\/a> if you decide to stay near Odori Park. It\u2019s a great and affordable hotel in the city.<\/p>\n

If you arrive in Sapporo in the morning, you will have plenty of time to roam around the city. For you I recommend reading this itinerary<\/a>.<\/p>\n

But if your arrival time is in the evening, be sure not to go out for sightseeing much. It\u2019s totally fine if you plan on enjoying a night walk in the Susukino<\/strong> area for dinner and shopping.<\/p>\n

Sapporo highlights:<\/p>\n