❄️ Hokkaido Winter Wonderland: 6-Day 5-Night Itinerary

Meals

Lunch & Dinner:. A typical meal costs around ¥1,000–¥2,500 per person (approx. RM30–75). 

Please note: The itinerary is for reference only and may be subject to change due to transportation, weather, accommodation, or other unforeseen circumstances.

💡 Tip
Accommodation: Since you have a car, you don't strictly need to stay right next to Sapporo Station. You can choose a hotel in Susukino or Odori for better nightlife access, or a hotel with easy parking/pickup zones.


🎒 Winter Packing Essentials
🥾 Shoes: Waterproof snow boots with non-slip soles.
⛓️ Spikes: Detachable shoe spikes (available at Lawson/7-11).
🧥 Clothing: Thermal inner wear (Uniqlo Heattech), layers, gloves, hat, and scarf.
🔋 Battery: Bring a power bank as cold drains batteries fast
🧤 Accessories: Touchscreen gloves (to take photos without freezing hands) and sunglasses (snow glare is very bright).


🧥 Clothing Strategy: Indoors vs Outdoors: Indoors (malls, cars) are heated very powerfully. Dress in layers so you can strip down to a light sweater inside, but have a windproof down jacket for outside.


Private Charter Guidelines (10-Hour Rule)
The Clock Starts at Pickup: If the driver picks you up at 09:00, the service ends at 19:00.
Snow Buffer: On icy roads, a "2-hour drive" often takes 2.5 or 3 hours. Trust your driver if they suggest leaving early.
Overtime: Drivers are strict about time. Overtime fees are expensive (10,000 ~ 15,000 JPY/hour) and usually paid in cash on the spot.