Hokkaido in summer

Anyone escaping summer heat. Best late June–September; lavender peaks mid-July.

1. About 1h30 by air from Tokyo, then about 37 min by train
2. Days 1–2Sapporo

   Nijo Market breakfast, Odori Park, beer garden, the Mt. Moiwa night view.

   Hokkaido's easygoing capital of ramen, beer and snow.

3. About 30 min from Sapporo by JR rapid
4. Day 3Otaru

   The canal, glass shops on Sakaimachi Street, sushi near the station.

   A small canal port with glass shops and sushi.

5. About 2h from Sapporo on the seasonal Lavender Express
6. Day 4Furano

   Farm Tomita’s lavender, the Biei hills, the Blue Pond.

   Lavender in summer, powder snow in winter.

7. About 3h30 from Sapporo by Limited Express Hokuto
8. Days 5–6Hakodate

   Morning market, Motomachi slopes, Goryokaku fort, the night view from Mt. Hakodate.

   Harbor city with a famous night view.

Travel times are approximate (official rail and tourism pages, checked October 2026). Prices are set when booking opens in November 2026.