When visiting Hokkaido, be sure to take a trip to Eastern Hokkaido, where there are forests and hot springs

► Eastern Hokkaido
▪ Eastern Hokkaido 1 (Lake District + Hot Springs): Biei - Asahikawa - Shari - Shiretoko Five Lakes - Shiretoko Nature Center - Shiretoko Onsen Ryokan
▪ Eastern Hokkaido 2 (Self-driving + Hot Springs): Shiretoko Onsen Ryokan - Shiretoko Pass - Shiretoko Rausu - Kaiyodai - Kamino-ko Pond - Lake Mashu - Tōro - Akan Lake Onsen Ryokan (Akan Yuku no Sato Tsuruga)

► Shiretoko Peninsula
Recommended route: Shiretoko Five Lakes - Shiretoko Nature Center - Shiretoko Prince Hotel Kazanamiki

► Eastern Hokkaido Self-driving or JR Bus
Shiretoko Pass - Rausu Town - Kaiyodai - Kamino-ko Pond - Lake Mashu - Tōro - Akan Lake - Akan Yuku no Sato Tsuruga

► Tour duration: 3-4 days
► Transportation: JR train and bus; routes can be checked on the official website

Post by Evelyn.Perry@73 | Oct 4, 2025