Local’s Guide: Hokkaido Road Trip to Asahikawa
π£ You won’t find typical tourist spots on my channel.
Hi I’m Yuuka, a Hokkaido local, and this is Episode 1 of my Hokkaido Summer Road Trip series! Starting with a drive from Sapporo to Asahikawa, I’ll share 5 real tips that’ll make your road trip in Hokkaido so much smoother.
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πΊοΈ IN THIS VIDEO
βΆ 5 local tips for driving in Hokkaido
βΆ Must stops between Sapporo to Asahikawa
βΆ Where to stay in Asahikawa
βΆ A local summer festival
βΆ Roadside stations: my favorite road trip ritual
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π RELATED GUIDES ON MY BLOG
βΆ Book OMO7 Asahikawa (affiliate) β https://booking.tpx.lv/dvTJcKOy
βΆ My honest hotel review: OMO7 Asahikawa β https://www.myeasternhokkaido.com/omo7-asahikawa-review/
βΆ Summer festivals in Hokkaido β https://www.myeasternhokkaido.com/hokkaido-summer-festivals/
βΆ The 10 best things to do in Hokkaido in summer β https://www.myeasternhokkaido.com/hokkaido-things-to-do-summer/
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π HOKKAIDO SUMMER ROAD TRIP SERIES
βΆ Ep.1: Driving to Asahikawa β You are here
βΆ Ep.2: Hiking Mount Kurodake: https://youtu.be/d9obuJcK6gY
βΆ Ep.3: Hidden Onsen Town & History (Coming soon)
βΆ Ep.4: Glamping at Lake Toya & Hiking in Niseko (Coming soon)
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PLANNING A HOKKAIDO TRIP?
βΆ FREE: My 10 Hokkaido Itineraries Pack β https://www.myeasternhokkaido.com/free-itineraries-pack/
βΆ My Eastern Hokkaido travel blog β https://www.myeasternhokkaido.com/
βΆ Eastern Hokkaido Insider Guide β https://www.myeasternhokkaido.com/eastern-hokkaido-insider-guide/
βΆ Plan your trip with a Hokkaido local (me!) β https://www.myeasternhokkaido.com/travel-planning-advice/
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9 Comments
Too bad my philippine drivers license isnt valid in japan, i wont be able to drive and do a car rental. π’
This is a beautiful video. Thank you for showing us your beautiful home. Looking forward to seeing the the rest. β€
Hello Yuuka πππ
Looks really nice. Im planning a 5 day solo hike from tokachidake to asahidake this july. Then drive around in the area. Your videos helps me alot. Thank you β€
I cant drive but id still want to go with a bike.
Excited for this channel! ππβ€
Great first video and brilliant timing for us. We are planning a roadtrip in June / July. Is Hokkaido experiencing any petrol restrictions yet due to the war in Iran?
Beautiful
Simple and nice π