5 days in Sapporo, Furano & Ozora-cho Itinerary

A modern, bustling city known for its beer brewery, Sapporo attracts millions of visitors with its Snow Festival, during which elaborate ice and snow sculptures are exhibited all over town.

On the 12th (Sat), contemplate the long history of Sapporo Clock Tower, stroll around Odori Park, take a stroll around Sapporo Underground Shopping Centre Aurora Town, then take some stellar pictures from Sapporo TV Tower, then take in panoramic vistas at Sapporo JR Tower Observatory T38, and finally get a sense of history and politics at Former Hokkaido Government Office Building. Here are some ideas for day two: contemplate in the serene atmosphere at Hokkaido Jingu, hit the slopes at Okurayama Lookout, see the interesting displays at Otaru Museum, Bank of Japan, then explore the activities along Otaru Canal, and finally pause for some serene contemplation at Tomioka Catholic Church.

To find traveler tips, photos, ratings, and more tourist information, use the Sapporo holiday website.

Use the Route module to find travel options from your starting location to Sapporo. September in Sapporo sees daily highs of 23°C and lows of 20°C at night. Cap off your sightseeing on the 14th (Mon) early enough to go by car to Furano.

Situated in the center of the island, Furano has become known for its idyllic rural landscape, and the drastic changes it experiences as seasons shift.

On the 14th (Mon), relax in the rural setting at Tomita Melon House, admire the natural beauty at Farm Tomita, look for gifts at Furano Marche, then admire the natural beauty at Garden of Wind, and finally make a trip to Ningle Terrace.

To see more things to do, other places to visit, reviews, and tourist information, read Furano online visit planner.

Traveling by car from Sapporo to Furano takes 2 hours. Alternatively, you can drive; or take a train; or take a bus. Expect slightly colder evenings in Furano when traveling from Sapporo in September, with lows around 14°C. Finish your sightseeing early on the 15th (Tue) so you can travel to Ozora-cho.

On the 15th (Tue), take in panoramic vistas at Asahigaoka Viewing Platform, then experience rural life at Ozora-cho Sunflower Farm, then experience rural life at Marchen no Oka, and finally stop by Antenna Shop Honoka Airport. On the next day, walk around Bihoro Midorino Village, then get curious at Bihoro Museum, then stroll around Higashimokoto Shibazakura Park, and finally see the interesting displays at Higashimokoto Nyurakukan.

For ratings, traveler tips, maps, and other tourist information, go to the Ozora-cho route planner.

Getting from Furano to Ozora-cho by car takes about 4.5 hours. Expect a daytime high around 24°C in September, and nighttime lows around 17°C.