Japan

Day trips from Hokkaido

Places you can visit in a day from Hokkaido and be back by evening. Distances are in a straight line from the city centre.

Best day trips

1

Otaru Canal
18 km from Hokkaido
A historic waterway lined with warehouses, pleasant for a stroll and photos
2

Yoichi Distillery (Nikka Whisky)
48 km from Hokkaido
A whisky distillery in Yoichi offering tours and tasting of regional blends
3

Lake Shikotsu
18 km from Hokkaido
A clear caldera lake surrounded by forest, good for quiet lakeside walks
4

Mount Yotei Viewpoint
52 km from Hokkaido
A viewpoint on Mount Yotei with panoramic views of the surrounding landscape
5

Jozankei Onsen
19 km from Hokkaido
A hot spring village with riverside baths and seasonal foliage
6

Noboribetsu Onsen
66 km from Hokkaido
A large onsen town known for mineral waters and nearby volcanic scenery
7

Mount Usu
72 km from Hokkaido
A volcanic mountain with hiking trails and views of the surrounding countryside
8

Noboribetsu Date Jidaimura (Historical Theme Park)
66 km from Hokkaido
A theme park recreating Edo‑period streets and samurai activities
9

Shikotsu Geyser (Noboribetsu)
75 km from Hokkaido
A natural geyser that erupts regularly, set in a forested park