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New Chitose Airport · Pickup / Return
New Chitose Loop: Furano, Biei, Sapporo & Otaru in 4 Days
The classic Hokkaido starter loop — lavender in summer, snowscapes in winter, easy roads throughout.
- Suggested days
- 4
- Total distance
- 620 km
- Driving load
- Moderate
- Best season
- Please check the official website for the latest information.
About 620 km over 4 days, roughly 155 km a day. Actual time on the road depends on traffic and how often you stop.
holioo.com Japan Drive Editorial TeamLast updated：2026.09.01
New Chitose Airport
Departure
DAY 1
New Chitose → Furano
Farm Tomita
Nakafurano, Sorachi, Hokkaido
Suggested stay: 1.5 hours
Parking: Large free car park; arrive before 9am in peak season
Ningle Terrace
Naka-Goryo, Furano
Suggested stay: 1 hour
Parking: Free hotel car park
DAY 2
Furano → Biei → Asahikawa
Blue Pond
349 568 888Shirogane, Biei
Suggested stay: 45 min
Parking: Public car park, JPY 500
Shikisai-no-Oka
Shinsei, Biei
Suggested stay: 1 hour
Parking: Free parking, JPY 500 upkeep fee
Asahiyama Zoo
Higashi-Asahikawa, Asahikawa
Suggested stay: 2 hours
Parking: Paid lots by the main gate, JPY 500
DAY 3
Asahikawa → Otaru
Otaru Canal
Minatomachi, Otaru
Suggested stay: 2 hours
Parking: Paid lots nearby, max about JPY 800
Sakaimachi Street
Sakaimachi, Otaru
Suggested stay: 1.5 hours
Parking: Coin parking along the street
DAY 4
Otaru → Sapporo → New Chitose
Shiroi Koibito Park
Miyanosawa, Nishi-ku, Sapporo
Suggested stay: 1.5 hours
Parking: Free car park
Odori Park & Tanukikoji
Chuo-ku, Sapporo
Suggested stay: 2 hours
Parking: Underground parking about JPY 400/hour
New Chitose Airport
Arrival / Return
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