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Embark on a 48-hour road trip across Hokkaido, exploring Hakodate's historic port, the volcanic landscapes of Mount Usu and Noboribetsu, and the snowy charm of Ningle Terrace, all while navigating winter conditions.

1 days · 10 places · 1 experience

Day 3 · 7 places · Hokkaido, Japan

Hokkaido Road Trip: Hakodate to Furano

“This episode covers our journey across Hokkaido's seismically-active landscape, from Hakodate along the coastline to Noboribetsu, and then into the middle of Hokkaido to Furano. It's a 400-kilometer journey that takes about three days.”

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Mount Hakodate
Mountain peak · Hakodate
4.6
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Offers a unique panoramic view overlooking Hakodate city, with the sea on both sides. The creator found it incredibly cold but a romantic place to start the trip.
Mount Hakodate, Hakodateyama, Hakodate, Hokkaido 040-0000, Japan
2
Hakodate Foreign Settlement
Museum · Hakodate
3.9 (178)Open · until 5 PM
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An unusual district at the base of Mount Hakodate, characterized by European-style buildings like the Russian Orthodox Church and red brick structures. It feels like an anomaly in Japan due to its history as one of the first ports opened to the West in 1859.
Former British Consulate of Hakodate, 33-14 Motomachi, Hakodate, Hokkaido 040-0054, Japan
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Mount Usu
Volcano · Sobetsu
4.6
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An active volcano located halfway between Hakodate and Noboribetsu, offering spectacular views from its peak at 2,400 feet. The region is highly volcanic, with four eruptions since 1900. Visitors can see steam and smoke rising from the volcano.
Mount Usu, Showashinzan, Sobetsu, Usu District, Hokkaido 052-0102, Japan
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Noboribetsu Onsen
Noboribetsu
Creator's voice
Hokkaido's largest and one of Japan's best-known hot spring towns, where seismic activity is visibly prominent. It's the gateway to Hell's Valley, with 3,000 liters of hot water gushing from the earth every minute.
Noboribetsu Onsen, Noboribetsuonsencho, Noboribetsu, Hokkaido 059-0551, Japan
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Jigokudani (Hell's Valley)
Scenic spot · Noboribetsu
4.4 (266)Closed
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An ominous-sounding, steaming valley running alongside Noboribetsu, characterized by massive pillars of steam, rivers of hot water, and an overwhelming smell of sulfur. The creator describes it as an alien sight, like the gateway to hell, and notes a sign warning against drinking the 60-degree water.
Noboribetsu Jigokudani Valley, 無番地 Noboribetsuonsencho, Noboribetsu, Hokkaido 059-0551, Japan
Experience · 1 place
Soaking your feet in a secluded forest footbath
Discover this secluded foot bath hidden away in a forest, a bit of a walk off the main road, so there's nobody around. You can sit down and dip your feet into the warm, sulfuric water. The black sand at the bottom feels like it could exfoliate your feet. It's a bit odd that it's so isolated, but it makes for a peaceful experience.
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Ningle Terrace
Tourist attraction · Furano
4.1Open · until 7:45 PM
Creator's voice
A charming village hidden in a snowy forest on the outskirts of Furano, filled with log cabins selling craft goods. It has a romantic, wintery feel and is a dream for photographers, feeling like you've left Japan for 'Hobbit Land'.
Ningle Terrace, Nakagoryo, Furano, Hokkaido 076-8511, Japan
Baked milk drink · ¥500 — A sweetened milk drink, served warm, that needs to be stirred to spread the sweetness. The creator's friend described it as tasting like a s'more, which is high praise. It's a unique and surprisingly delicious treat.
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Ningle Terrace
Tourist attraction · Furano
4.1Open · until 7:45 PM
Creator's voice
A charming village hidden in a snowy forest on the outskirts of Furano, filled with log cabins selling craft goods. It has a romantic, wintery feel and is a dream for photographers, feeling like you've left Japan for 'Hobbit Land'.
Ningle Terrace, Nakagoryo, Furano, Hokkaido 076-8511, Japan
- Baked milk drink · ¥500 — A sweetened milk drink, served warm, that needs to be stirred to spread the sweetness. The creator's friend described it as tasting like a s'more, which is high praise. It's a unique and surprisingly delicious treat.
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Farm Tomita
Tourist attraction · Nakafurano
4.4 (34)Closed · opens tomorrow 8:30 AM
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Famous for its vast, rolling lavender fields in Furano, which are spectacular in July and summer. However, the creator visited in winter, finding it closed and covered in a foot of powdery snow. It's a beautiful snowy landscape if you like winter, but not for lavender viewing outside of summer.
Farm Tomita, 15 Kisenkita, Nakafurano, Sorachi District, Hokkaido 071-0704, Japan

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Nippon Rent-A-Car
Car rental agency · Minato City
Open · until 7 PM
Creator's voice
One of three recommended car rental companies in Japan, known for slightly nicer and newer cars compared to Niconico. The creator rented a Toyota Vitz (Yaris) for their Hokkaido road trip.
Nippon Rent-A-Car ANA Intercontinental-Tokyo, ANAインターコンチネンタルホテル東京１階 1 Chome-12-33 Akasaka, Minato City, Tokyo 107-0052, Japan
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Showa Shinzan
Mountain peak · Sobetsu
4.3
Creator's voice
A small mountain that rose from a wheat field between 1943 and 1945 due to a volcanic eruption. It's a prominent feature visible from Mount Usu.
Shōwa-shinzan, Showashinzan, Sobetsu, Usu District, Hokkaido 052-0102, Japan
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Oyunuma River Natural Footbath
Foot bath · Noboribetsu
4.4 (1,366)Closed
Creator's voice
A secluded natural footbath located in a forest near Noboribetsu, accessible via a walk off the main road. It features warm, sulfuric water and black sand, offering a peaceful and isolated experience.
River Oyunuma Natural Footbath, Noboribetsuonsencho, Noboribetsu, Hokkaido 059-0551, Japan

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