Arrive at Asahikawa airport and head for Asahiyama zoo – one of the most famous zoo in Japan. Then drive to Sounkyo – gorges stretching for 24 kms along the Ishikari River. See waterfalls called “Ginga-no-Taki” and “Ryusei-no-Taki”. Stay overnight this mountain onsen resort.
Overnight in Sounkyo

After breakfast take a ropeway ride for gorgeous view of Mt. Taisetsu and Sounkyo gorges. Then drive to Abashiri. It takes 2.5 hours drive. At Abashiri experience drift ice at Okhotsk Drift Ice museum and visit Abashiri Prison museum.
Overnight in Abashiri

Drive to the world natural heritage site, Shiretoko, today. Stopover at Oshinkoshin waterfall and arrive at Utoro – the center of Shiretoko. Enjoy the natural wonders especially the Five Lakes and National Park. May be able to see wild bears and deer here from the canopy. And how about taking a cruise boat?
Overnight in Utoro

After breakfast drive down to Lake Akan today. Sightseeing spots will be the Lake Kussharo, Mt.Iou-zan, Lake Mashu etc. Enjoy great view and scenic drive you have expected in Hokkaido. At lake Akan, sightseeing cruise boat for Marimo Observation Center available. Tonight you stay at Kushiro city
Overnight in Kushiro

First visit famous seafood market-Washo market today. Then 3.5 hours drive by express way take you to Sapporo, the biggest city of Hokkaido. Along the way stopover at the Ikeda Wine castle and the Ryugetsu sweets factory. After check in the hotel in Sapporo, visit the famous Ishiya Chocolate factory, the Old Government house of Hokkaido and Odori Park.
Overnight in Sapporo

Head for New Chitose airport. It takes almost one hour. If you have a time, visiting Sapporo central market is good idea. New Chitose airport is a kind of Hokkaido show case. Do not forget to buy Hokkaido products and souvenirs in last minutes.