Hokkaido Road Trip Guide | Hokkaido Winter Driving Tips, Accommodation, Food | 4K
Hokkaido winter road trip guide, including winter driving and car rental tips, accommodation, food, and suggestions for enjoying Hoshino Resorts.
1) Plan your trip in advance
Rent a car ahead of time and make sure it has snow tires.
It’s recommended to rent the Hokkaido Expressway Pass.
Book hotels early. If driving, consider staying at guesthouses, and try an onsen (hot spring) hotel.
2) Winter driving tips
Right-hand driving. Bring an international driving permit.
Reduce speed in poor road conditions and avoid sudden braking.
Learn how to recognize the boundary of the road when it’s covered in snow.
Don’t park randomly by the roadside.
Slow down, stop, and check for traffic at intersections.
3) Hokkaido food recommendations
Grilled meat, ramen, curry rice, seafood from morning markets, onsen hotel meal sets, and supermarket food.
4) What to do in Hokkaido in winter
Enjoy natural scenery, snow scenes, snow activities, and hot springs.
5) About Hoshino Resorts
Book rooms in advance. There are many attractions with free shuttle services.
You don’t need to stay at the hotel to enjoy the attractions or the buffet at the Forest Restaurant.
00:00 Intro
00:28 Trip planning in advance
03:22 Winter snow driving precautions
06:08 Hokkaido food
07:45 What to do in Hokkaido in winter
08:37 Hoshino Resorts