What are the kinds of tourist attractions and experiences available in Hokkaido? Here’s a video of an actual drive tour in Hokkaido. Let’s join two lovely ladies on their road trip and gain some pointers on how to enjoy some of Hokkaido’s best tourist spots. If you are impressed by what you see in the video, feel free to plan your holiday schedule according to the drive route that is being introduced! You’ll be happy to know that we’ve prepared a variety of simulation videos for your reference. In addition to procedures for renting and returning a rented car in Japan, we have also included some useful tips for visitors who will be driving for the first-time in Hokkaido. Did you know that the expressways are an extremely convenient and time-saving way of getting around Hokkaido? Unlike Tokyo, expressways in Hokkaido are rarely congested and speed limits of 80km make cruising in your car a breeze. We have included a step-by-step explanation of how to use the expressways, so let’s take a closer look at how an actual drive in Hokkaido might look like.

Filled with detailed information useful for first time drivers in Hokkaido, click here for tips on how to rent and return a car. Step-by-step information from filling in the application papers at the airport’s rent-a-car counter to returning the car.

Time to set-off after you get your rented car! First stop is to deepen your knowledge of Hokkaido’s history, encounter horses and experience the wonders of nature! Together with shopping and eating Sapporo’s famous Jingisukan, Day One of your tour around Sapporo and its environs is filled with excitement and fun.

Breath-taking scenery overlooking pretty streets and a chocolate museum… Check out Sapporo’s recommended scenic spots and wander around the historical streets of Otaru. Day Two of your tour around Sapporo and its environs is also filled with savory cuisines and shopping.