Hokkaido pure play small group is awesome! Multiple classic routes ready to go

Babies! Don’t overthink when rushing to Hokkaido! Master the four major routes of Sapporo + Otaru + Noboribetsu + Lake Toya, 5 days and 4 nights pure play small group to win easily, no need for planning, no pitfalls~

❄️ Route 1: Sapporo|The highlight of the itinerary, start by relaxing!

As the transit hub for the whole trip, it focuses on being “worry-free and comfortable,” perfect for beginners to dive in blindly:

Worry-free arrival: After landing at New Chitose Airport, a Chinese-speaking driver will take you directly to a four-star hotel in the city center, no need to carry luggage or find your way, freeing your hands!

Thoughtful buff: Three days before departure, an online concierge creates a group chat, answering questions and reminding you of important details instantly, like having a local bestie backing you up!

Evening free time: After playing every day, return to the city center, rush to Sapporo Station for rich soup ramen, or take a stroll in Odori Park, easily adapting to the rhythm~

❄️ Route 2: Otaru|Romantic like the movie "Love Letter," take photos until your memory is full!

Just 1 hour direct from Sapporo, fully capturing Japanese-style romance:

Shiroi Koibito Chocolate Factory: European-style castle perfect for photos, watch chocolate making, and enjoy the same ice cream, sweet to the heart!

Asari Station: Snow + blue sea + railway crossing, every snap looks like a movie screenshot, your friends on social media will be flooded with questions!

Otaru Canal: Vintage kerosene street lamps + brick warehouses reflected in the water, strolling here fills you with atmosphere! Check-in Easter egg: Funazumisaka slope recreates the famous scene from "Love Letter," and the Music Box Museum offers cute souvenirs, romance overload!

❄️ Route 3: Noboribetsu|Volcanic impact, an amazing adventure!

Unlock Hokkaido’s “wild” side, full visual shock:

Noboribetsu Jigokudani (Hell Valley): Lava valley + curling white smoke, sometimes you can see boiling lava, walking in feels like entering a fantasy blockbuster!

Oyunuma Pond: Volcanic crater relic, yellow sulfur balls float on the lake surface, the unique sulfur smell makes photos super atmospheric~

Noboribetsu Bear Park: Nearly 200 brown bears are spectacular, you can interact through the fence, don’t miss the precious materials in the Bear Museum!

❄️ Route 4: Lake Toya|Comfortable slow time, soak in hot springs until you don’t want to leave!

Seamlessly switch to “gentle mode” after visiting Noboribetsu:

Lake view impact: The northernmost unfrozen lake in Japan, in winter the lake surface looks like an ink painting, sitting by the lake and feeling the breeze instantly melts away fatigue!

Hot spring relaxation: Soak in the hot springs at the hotel in the evening, wash away tiredness, so comfortable you don’t want to get up, this is the right way to enjoy a vacation~

✨Must-see beginner tips (pay attention!)

1. 9-person pure play small group yyds! No shopping throughout, all time spent on beautiful scenery, even social anxiety can confidently join~

2. Food freedom joy! Lunch and dinner are self-arranged, show off Sapporo ramen, Otaru sushi, seafood bowls as you like~

Babies! When going to Hokkaido, instead of staying up late planning and worrying about pitfalls, just lock in our 5 days and 4 nights boutique pure play small group!

9-person small group is not crowded, Chinese-speaking driver-guide accompanies you throughout, stay comfortably in four-star hotels, unlock the essence of the four core attractions, truly achieve the joy of “just pack and go”!

Post by XIANGTU TRIP | Nov 5, 2025

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