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Hokkaido Rail Pass Itinerary | Hokkaido’s Golden Route 7 Days

This classic travel itinerary takes you to the best of Hokkaido.

Picturesque villages, lavender gardens and scenic cycle paths, the agricultural Furano Region ranks high on wish list.

Explore Furano’s 10 lavender and flower gardens, such as Farm Tomita. The best time to see lavender is in July.

This seductive summer travel itinerary takes you to the beautiful lakes, holiday resorts, flower gardens and dramatic cities.

This itinerary gives you a taste of Hokkaido. First-time visitors to Hokkaido will want to check out the historic cities, onsen and local cuisine.

Shizunai Nujukken Road is one of Hokkaido’s top cherry-blossom destinations in Hidaka Region. Check out the best itinerary.

Bibai is one of Sorachi Region’s best places to see sakura. Cherry blossoms come out in early May.

Noboribetsu is anchored by three of excellent theme parks: the Marine Park Nixe, the Date Jidaimura and the Be…

Explore Hokkaido Date’s best cherry-blossom spots.

Explore Minami-Otaru Station Area’s best cherry-blossom spots.

Exploring Central Sapporo’s best cherry-blossom spots and power spots.

Exploring Hakodate’s best cherry-blossom viewing spots by tram.

Exploring Hokkaido’s best cherry-blossom spots. The best time to hanami (cherry-blossom viewing) is from late April to mid May.

Noboribetsu is one of the best onsen destinations from Sapporo, dotted with family-oriented theme parks, hiking trails and fabulous hot springs.

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