Cherry blossoms in Hakodate, castle towns, and the freshness of northern spring.
7 Days
Spring
Easy
Hakodate, Matsumae, Sapporo
Arrive Hakodate. Evening ropeway to Mount Hakodate for the famous night view.
Hakodate — full day. Goryokaku Fort (early blossoms), Morning Market, Motomachi churches.
Hakodate — Matsumae. Castle town with 10,000 cherry trees — one of Hokkaido's best sakura spots.
Matsumae — Sapporo. Longer drive to Sapporo. Evening beer garden if weather permits.
Sapporo — full day. Odori Park cherry blossoms, Hokkaido Shrine, local dining.
Sapporo — Otaru. Day trip to Otaru — cherry-lined canal, glass workshops, sushi dinner.
Otaru — New Chitose. Morning LeTAO cheesecake and final shopping. Departure.
* Budget estimates are approximate and vary by travel style and season.