Trip Overview
Base City: Sapporo (Stay here all 5 nights for convenience).
Transport: Private Charter Car (10 hours/day).
Key Highlights: Shiroi Koibito Park, Skiing, Otaru, Asahiyama Zoo, Ningle Terrace.
Weather Conditions: Expect constant snow.
Daytime: -3ยฐC to 0ยฐC (26ยฐF to 32ยฐF).
Night: -8ยฐC to -12ยฐC (10ยฐF to 17ยฐF).
Nijo Market
ANA Crowne Plaza Sapporo by IHG
Shirokoibito Park
ANA Crowne Plaza Sapporo by IHG
Teine Ski Resort
Kokusai Ski Resort
Sakamachi Street
Otaru Canal
Asahiyama Zoo
Ningle Terrace
Hokkaido Shrine
Sapporo Beer Museum
Lunch & Dinner:. A typical meal costs around ยฅ1,000โยฅ2,500 per person (approx. RM30โ75).ย
๐ก 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.
๐ Winter Packing Essentials
๐ฅพ Shoes: Waterproof snow boots with non-slip soles.
โ๏ธ Spikes: Detachable shoe spikes (available at Lawson/7-11).
๐งฅ Clothing: Thermal inner wear (Uniqlo Heattech), layers, gloves, hat, and scarf.
๐ Battery: Bring a power bank as cold drains batteries fast
๐งค Accessories: Touchscreen gloves (to take photos without freezing hands) and sunglasses (snow glare is very bright).
๐งฅ 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.