Winter Road Trip in Hokkaido | Snowy Village, Waterfalls & Scenic Spots from Sapporo to Furano
After two amazing days in Sapporo, we’re hitting the road today for a scenic adventure through rural Hokkaido. Bikkuri Donkey We kicked off the morning with a cosy breakfast at Bikkuri Donkey. I had their classic hamburger steak with rice and salad. My husband ordered the ‘special breakfast’ which consists of toast, salad, mashed potatoes, bacon, sausage, and eggs. The food was so good and comforting. After breakfast, we then hopped on the metro to the airport to pick up our rental car. Here we go! We’re driving to Furano which takes around 2 hours. The drive out of Sapporo was beautiful — open roads, snowy hills, and hardly any traffic. It felt like we were heading into a different world — slower, quieter, and absolutely beautiful. Inaka Soba Tamaya Inaka Soba Tamaya This is the first stop on our route, a family-run soba shop known for its handmade noodles and rustic charm. This is the first stop on our route, a family-run soba shop known for its handmade noodles and rustic charm. Their soba and fried pork cutlets were delicious! Their soba and fried pork cutlets were delicious! We then visited Ningle Terrace, a fairytale-like village located in the forests of Furano. We then visited Ningle Terrace, a fairytale-like village located in the forests of Furano. Ningle Terrace Ningle Terrace Each tiny wooden cottage is a different craft shop run by local artists, selling handmade candles, paper goods, ceramics, etc. Each tiny wooden cottage is a different craft shop run by local artists, selling handmade candles, paper goods, ceramics, etc. It felt absolutely magical, especially with the snow. It felt absolutely magical, especially with the snow. After that, we made our way to Shirahige Waterfall. After that, we made our way to Shirahige Waterfall. Shirahige Waterfall The views were breathtaking! The contrast of the white snow, the misty falls, and the icy blues made it feel like something out of a painting. The views were breathtaking! The contrast of the white snow, the misty falls, and the icy blues made it feel like something out of a painting. It’s such a peaceful spot to take in the beauty of Hokkaido’s nature. It’s such a peaceful spot to take in the beauty of Hokkaido’s nature. There’s also a bridge that gives you a great panoramic view. There’s also a bridge that gives you a great panoramic view. Just a short drive from the waterwall is the famous Shirogane Blue Pond. Just a short drive from the waterwall is the famous Shirogane Blue Pond. Just a short drive from the waterwall is the famous Shirogane Blue Pond. Shirogane Blue Pond Shirogane Blue Pond It is known for its striking blue water. However, since we were visiting in March, the pond was still completely frozen over. It is known for its striking blue water. However, since we were visiting in March, the pond was still completely frozen over. But the scene had its own kind of beauty: quiet, snow-covered, and serene. But the scene had its own kind of beauty: quiet, snow-covered, and serene. By late afternoon, we were ready to warm up, so we headed over to Furano Cafe. By late afternoon, we were ready to warm up, so we headed over to Furano Cafe. Furano Cafe Furano Cafe It’s a perfect little place to slow down and enjoy the moment after a full day of exploring. It’s a perfect little place to slow down and enjoy the moment after a full day of exploring. There were so many beautiful scenes along the road. There were so many beautiful scenes along the road. This whole day was such a peaceful adventure, it’s the kind of trip that makes me fall in love with slow travel. This whole day was such a peaceful adventure, it’s the kind of trip that makes me fall in love with slow travel. We ended the day by driving to Glamping Tomamu, where we’ll be spending the night. We ended the day by driving to Glamping Tomamu, where we’ll be spending the night. This place looks so dreamy in the snow. Stay tuned for our next video! This place looks so dreamy in the snow. Stay tuned for our next video!
After two unforgettable days in Sapporo, we hit the road for a peaceful and scenic road trip through rural Hokkaido! Join us as we journey from Sapporo to Furano, stopping at cosy local gems and breathtaking natural spots along the way. ❄️
Filmed in March 2025.
[ PLACES VISITED ]
Bikkuri Donkey
びっくりドンキー 札幌駅前通り店
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Inaka Soba Tamaya
田舎そば 玉家
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Ningle Terrace
ニングルテラス
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Shirahige Waterfall
白ひげの滝
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Shirogane Blue Pond (Aoiike)
白金青い池
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Furano Cafe
フラノカフェ
https://maps.app.goo.gl/b3mcF9MjyCEfTkzo7
Glamping TOMAMU
グランピングトマム
https://maps.app.goo.gl/MQx9buJJ3WK6AGRN8
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00:00 Intro
00:20 Breakfast in Sapporo
00:54 Driving to Furano
01:34 Lunch in Furano
01:57 Ningle Terrace
03:01 Shirahige Waterfall & Shirogane Blue Pond
04:59 Furano Cafe
05:28 Driving to Glamping Tomamu
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