Buckle up and take a wild ride through the scenic, adventure-filled island of Hokkaido! Join us on an unforgettable journey through the best of Sapporo, Otaru, Biei, and Asahikawa. With the Ultimate 6D5N Hokkaido JR Pass Guide, you’ll discover the hidden gems of this northern wonderland while cruising on Japan’s JR trains.
And of course, we’ll also be letting you in on our favourite must-eats in Hokkaido— *spoiler*: it tastes as good as how it looks. Warning: crab, noodle, and dessert lovers may salivate just from watching alone.
We’ll be sharing tips on how to get the most out of your JR Pass, and how to collect miles to fund your adventures!
Plan your own itinerary: 6D Hokkaido Itinerary for Under S$1k — Must-Eat, See and Dos in Sapporo, Otaru, Asahikawa and Biei
DAY 1 and 2: SAPPORO – 0:37
0:42 – Sapporo TV Tower — From 90m high, you’ve got great views of the cityscape and Odori Park! Each night, the tower lights up.
0:53 – Gotsubo Oyster Bar — Just ~¥150/oyster (minimum of five) with raving reviews online
1:14 – The Knot Sapporo — A twin room here starts from ~S$93/night and just a 1.4km away from Sapporo station
1:22 – Shiroi Kobito Park — A theme park based on the world-famous white chocolate Shiroi Kobito biscuits!
1:38 – Kani Honke Sapporo — When in Hokkaido, indulge in crab dishes, trust us on this one.
Gotsubo Oyster Bar
Ramen Yokocho
Sapporo TV Tower (¥720)
Shiroi Kobito Park
Tanukikoji Arcade
THE KNOT SAPPORO
Cost: From ~S$73/night
Address: 16-2, Nishi 3-Chrome, Minami 3-Jo, Chuo-Ku, Sapporo, Hokkaido, 06-0063
DAY 3: OTARU – 2:07
2:13 – Sankaku Market — An outdoor market with many stalls dedicated to selling kaisendon (Japanese rice bowls with fresh seafood).
2:41 – Hiroyiyama Lighthouse — A 10-minute walk from the Otaru Aquarium bus stop that offers a view of the Sea of Japan.
2:58 – Otaru Stained Glass Museum — One of many museums in the Otaru Art Base where you get to admire stained glass artwork.
Sankaku Fish Market
Otaru Hiyoriyama Lighthouse
Otaru Glass Museum
DAY 4: ASAHIKAWA – 3:14
3:20 – Hotel Route Inn Grand — Located right beside Asahikawa Station at just ~S$88/night
3:26 – Hokkaido Gokoku Shrine — Take a picture by the garden before you leave!
3:39 – Hokkaido BBQ Daikokuya — Try one of Hokkaido’s specialties, jingisukan (mutton BBQ).
DAY 5: BIEI – 3:55
3:57– Toyota Car Rental — Pick up your rental car here, located right beside Hotel Route Inn Grand.
4:10 – Shirogane Blue Pond — A pond with some of the most vivid turquoise waters we’ve ever seen.
4:25 – Tokachidake Observatory — The starting point of many hiking trails. Or simply soak in the view of nearby volcanoes and mountains.
4:50 – Shikisai No Oka — Feed cute alpacas in the farm, or take a pic in its flower gardens.
5:09 – Katsuissen Sushi — Sushi belt restaurants are one of the must-tries in Hokkaido! Make sure to reserve a table prior as it can get pretty busy.
