Hi, would appreciate if anyone can comment if this itinerary is suitable? I'm travelling in a group of 3 from 07 May 2016 to 17 May 2016, and we're not comfortable with driving so we'll most likely be taking train/bus about. Comment on any places that I should visit/change to the itinerary.
Some questions:
1. Is Hokkaido Rail Pass worth it for such an itinerary? If yes, which should I get? Or is it better to get individual trip passes or get the Kitaca Card?
2. I know Furano/Biei will not have much flowers to see during this period, so is it still good to visit it for other attractions?
Day 1 - 07/05/2016:
Arrive at New Chitose Airport 15:25
Travel to Hakodate via Super Hokuto
Night at Hakodate
Day 2 - 08/05/2016:
Visiting Mt Hakodate, Fort Goryokaku, Morning market, Motomachi, Red Brick Warehouse
Night at Hakodate
Day 3 - 09/05/2016:
Visiting mainly Matsumae Castle
Night at Hakodate
Day 4 - 10/05/2016:
Travel to Noboribetsu via Super Hokuto
Visiting Jigokudani, River Oyunuma Natural Footbath, Noboribetsu Marine Park Nixe, Noboribetsu Bear Park
Night at Noboribetsu
Day 5 - 11/05/2016:
If no time to finish visiting, could continue from yesterday.
After finish, travel to Sapporo via Super Hokuto
Depending on what time we get to Sapporo, could visit nearby places like Sapporo clock tower, TV tower, Odori park
Night at Sapporo
Day 6 - 12/05/2016:
Visiting Mt Moiwa, Shiroi Koibito Chocolate Factory, Historic Village of Hokkaido
Night at Sapporo
Day 7 - 13/05/2016:
Day trip to Otaru (we may just get a Chuo bus tour, either:
http://teikan.chuo-bus.co.jp/en/course/5630 or
http://teikan.chuo-bus.co.jp/en/course/1964), visiting: Music Box museum, Kitaishi glass factory, Otaru canal
Night at Sapporo
Day 8 - 14/05/2016:
Day trip to Asahikawa (to visit Asahiyama Zoo). Anything else to do?
Night at Sapporo
Day 9 - 15/05/2016:
Chuo bus tour to Lake Toya/Shikotsu
http://teikan.chuo-bus.co.jp/en/course/311Night at Sapporo
Day 10 - 16/05/2016:
Chuo bus tour to Shakotan
http://teikan.chuo-bus.co.jp/en/course/289Night at Sapporo
Day 11 - 17/05/2016:
Travel to New Chitose Airport via Super Hokuto. Flight back home.
Thanks!