Winter in Hokkaido Countryside | Quiet Towns, Snow Roads & an Unexpected Miracle | JAPAN TRAVEL VLOG

Winter in Hokkaido Countryside | Quiet Towns, Snow Roads & an Unexpected Miracle | JAPAN TRAVEL VLOG

Record-breaking snow, hidden countryside gems, and one unforgettable miracle — our winter road trip through Hokkaido, Japan’s northern island.
We explore quiet towns, snow-covered landscapes, and local food spots far from the tourist trail.

📍 ITINERARY
00:00 Winter trip in Hokkaido
01:17 Day 1 Arrived in Hokkaido
01:56 Day 2 Drive to Higashikawa
02:26 Higashikawa – Quiet countryside town
03:51 Shirogane Blue Pond (Aoiike)
04:19 Shirahige Waterfall
05:50 Dinner at Higashikawa Izakaya Rishiri
06:34 Day 3 Morning Countryside Walk
8:56 Drive in snow to Asahidake
09:31 Mount Asahidake – Snow-covered volcanic peaks
12:11 Drive in heavy snow to Biei
12:30 Seven Stars Tree
13:30 Tree of Ken and Mary
14:05 Four Seasons Tower Biei
14:32 Ningle Terrace in blue hour
16:56 Dinner at Furano
17:39 Day 4 Check out
18:19 Montbell Daisetsu Store Exclusive items
18:54 Last look at Higashikawa
20:01 Hotel COCOA check-in and Day 5
20:33 Sea Urchin Lunch
21:11 Noboribetsu – Hell Valley (Jigokudani)
24:35 Lake Toya walk
26:53 Dinner at Lake Toya apekoro
27:57 Day 6 Lake Toya Morning View
28:33 Breakfast at countryside farm
29:56 Hill of the Buddha walk
32:13 Sapooro AMS Tower Room Tour
32:42 Day 7 Record Snowfall
34:00 Walk after heavy snow
35:36 Quiet Susukino
36:04 Buffet King Crab Dinner KANIZA
36:47 Susukino night walk
37:41 JR Tower Observatory T38
39:22 Snowy Sapporo City view
40:33 Disruption and Beautiful Snowfall
41:11 Omurice Lunch
41:51 Coffee at NEIGHBOUR Roast&Brew
42:45 Sapporo Clock Tower
43:33 Sapporo TV Tower
44:31 Day 9 Breakfast by the Balcony
45:01 Nakajima Park snowy walk
46:46 Found lost camera
48:40 Lunch and Coffee
49:17 The Lost Camera Miracle

🍜 FOOD & EXPERIENCES
• Hokkaido King Crabm Sea Urchin & local cuisine
• Walk at countryside and Hokkaido’s highest peak
• Negative 15.6℃ at Hokkaido countryside mountain
• Driving through heavy snowfall

🎥 ABOUT US
We’re a Singaporean–Thai couple in our 40s, embracing slow, mindful travel through Japan’s peaceful landscapes and hidden gems. Welcome to our journey.

Gear: DJI Pocket 3, iPhone 15 Pro Max, 14 Pro Max & S22 Ultra

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