Hokkaido Winter Drive #1 | Sapporo to Ukimido Park ( Lake Toya )

Hokkaido Winter Drive #1 | Sapporo to Ukimido Park ( Lake Toya )

This is my first time driving on snowy roads in Hokkaido, Japan.
I drove from Sapporo to Ukimido Park at Lake Toya to show that winter driving can be calm and manageable — even for first-time drivers.

I’ve lived in Japan in a place where it rarely snows. This was my first experience driving in snow, and I wanted to share it honestly for anyone feeling nervous about renting a car in Hokkaido.

The first half of the video is a POV winter drive, focusing on calm driving, winter road conditions, and what to expect as a beginner.

The second half is a quiet walk around Ukimido Park, with steady shots, pavilion views, and peaceful scenes around Lake Toya.

If you’re planning a winter trip to Hokkaido and wondering whether you can handle driving in snow, i hope this video helps you feel more confident.

📍 Route: Sapporo → Lake Toya → Ukimido Park
🚗 Winter tires equipped
❄️ First-time snow driving experience

Thanks for watching, and feel free to share your winter driving experience or questions in the comments.

00:00 Ukimido Park
01:51 The journey begins
03:31 Driving through winter
06:23 Everything white
08:30 Sunrise on the road
10:35 Keep calm and drive
16:21 Almost there
17:35 Arrival
19:10 That crunch sound
20:00 Seeing the pavilion
21:02 Be careful
22:22 A breathtaking view