7-Day Hokkaido Itinerary Brainstorm

Day 1: Arrival in Tokyo

Morning

Arrival at Haneda Airport: Welcome to Japan!
- Immigration and baggage claim.
- Estimated time: 1-2 hours.

Afternoon

Transfer to Hokkaido:
- Flight from Haneda Airport to Asahikawa Airport.
- Airline: Japan Airlines (JAL)
- Cost: ¥15,000 - ¥25,000 (one-way)
- Duration: 1 hour 40 minutes

Evening

Arrival in Asahikawa:
- Transfer to hotel in Asahikawa.
- Accommodation: JR Inn Asahikawa
- Cost: ¥6,000 - ¥8,000 per night
- [JR Inn Asahikawa]

Day 2: Exploring Asahikawa

Morning

Asahiyama Zoo:
- Famous for its interactive animal exhibits.
- Cost: ¥1,000
- Asahiyama Zoo

Afternoon

Ramen Village:
- Sample different types of Asahikawa ramen.
- Cost: ¥1,000 - ¥1,500 per meal
- Ramen Village

Evening

Asahikawa Station Shopping:
- Explore shops and local products.
- Return to hotel for the night.

Day 3: Travel to Furano

Morning

Train from Asahikawa to Furano:
- Route: JR Furano Line
- Duration: 1 hour 10 minutes
- Cost: ¥1,080
- Japan Guide - Train Routes

Afternoon

Farm Tomita:
- Famous for its lavender fields.
- Free admission
- Farm Tomita

Evening

Ningle Terrace:
- A charming shopping area with unique crafts.
- Return to hotel in Furano.
- Accommodation: New Furano Prince Hotel
- Cost: ¥10,000 - ¥15,000 per night
- [New Furano Prince Hotel]

Day 4: Furano and Surroundings

Morning

Biei Blue Pond:
- Stunning cobalt blue pond.
- Free admission
- Blue Pond

Afternoon

Shikisai no Oka:
- Scenic flower gardens.
- Cost: ¥500
- Shikisai no Oka

Evening

Return to hotel in Furano.

Day 5: Travel to Sapporo

Morning

Train from Furano to Sapporo:
- Route: JR Furano Line and transfer at Takikawa to JR Hakodate Line
- Duration: 2 hours 30 minutes
- Cost: ¥4,290
- Japan Guide - Train Routes

Afternoon

Visit Hokkaido University:
- Explore the campus and botanical gardens.
- Free admission
- Hokkaido University

Evening

Susukino District:
- Famous nightlife area.
- Accommodation: Sapporo Grand Hotel
- Cost: ¥12,000 - ¥18,000 per night
- [Sapporo Grand Hotel]

Day 6: Day Trip to Otaru

Morning

Train from Sapporo to Otaru:
- Route: JR Hakodate Line
- Duration: 30 minutes
- Cost: ¥640
- Japan Guide - Train Routes

Afternoon

Otaru Canal:
- Scenic canal with historic buildings.
- Free to explore
- Otaru Canal
Otaru Music Box Museum:
- Unique music boxes and crafts.
- Free admission, but purchases cost extra
- Music Box Museum

Evening

Return to Sapporo for the night.

Day 7: Return to Tokyo

Morning

Flight from New Chitose Airport to Haneda Airport:
- Airline: Japan Airlines (JAL)
- Cost: ¥15,000 - ¥25,000 (one-way)
- Duration: 1 hour 30 minutes

Afternoon

Optional Tokyo Sightseeing:
- Depending on flight time, explore Tokyo briefly.
- Suggested area: Asakusa and Senso-ji Temple
- Cost: Free to explore

Evening

Departure from Haneda Airport:
- End of the trip.

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I hope you have a wonderful trip to Hokkaido, Japan! If you need any further assistance, feel free to ask.