A three-day trip through the retro townscape and of Hakodate Arrive at Hakodate Airport and depart from New Chitose Airport
Hakodate is a port city with a particularly distinct history in Hokkaido. The city, which has been blending in western aspects in its townscape throughout the years, still retains its impressive scenery. This tour is an easy course for the weekends with activities including walking the streets of Hakodate, experiencing the winter in Onuma Quasi-National Park, learning Ainu Culture in National Museums, and enjoying the views of Lake Toya and Noboribetsu Onsen.
Course Outline
DAY1 +more
Hakodate Airport
10 minutes by bus
30 minutes by streetcar and on foot
30 minutes by streetcar and on foot
50 minutes by streetcar and on foot
DAY2 +more
Wakasaimo
15 minutes by car
1 hour 10 minutes by car and on foot
DAY3 +more
30 minutes by car
Upopoy National Ainu Museum and Park
45 minutes by car
35 minutes by car
New Chitose Airport
Points of interest Otaru, Yoichi, Kiroro (New Chitose Airport)
- Former Nippon Yusen Kaisha Otaru Branch A stone building built over 100 years ago in the late Meiji period
- Nikka Whisky Yoichi Distillery The distillery is said to be the sacred place of whiskey in Japan. Free tours and tastings.
- Underwater observation boat New Shakotan A rare underwater park in Hokkaido. A boat trip to enjoy the crystal clear Shakotan blue sea.
- Yoichi Winery Excellent wine made with grapes from Yoichi.
- Hokkaido Wine Company Otaru Brewery Wine Gallery Welcome to the largest winery in Hokkaido!
- LeTAO main shop The "Miracle of the Mouth Set" is No. 1 in popularity.
- The Glass Studio in Otaru Handmade glass studio where glass blowing and sand blasting are popular.
- Space Apple Yoichi A roadside station where you can taste the unique fruits of Yoichi and enjoy a planetarium.
- Otaru Triangle Market A specialty market in front of the station with a history of about 70 years. Low prices, great freshness!
- Kitaichi Venetian Art Museum A museum where you can experience the aristocratic culture of Venice, the Italian ancient city