DAY 1
Incheon → New Chitose → Sapporo
Keep arrival day light and rest near Sapporo Station.
FAMILY / RAIL · 5 NIGHTS 6 DAYS
A winter rail trip
at the family’s own pace.
No rental car: connect only Sapporo and Abashiri by train. Drift ice and city time are separated with enough breathing room for children and parents alike.
Best for Families, children and parentsStays Sapporo 3 · Abashiri 2Highlights Rail · Aurora · Sapporo
DAY 2
Sapporo → Abashiri · city stroll
Ride the Limited Express Okhotsk for about 5 hours 20–30 minutes, then explore around the station and harbour.
DAY 3
Family drift-ice day · Aurora
Enjoy the ice from the ship, with an indoor museum or café as a flexible afternoon alternative.
DAY 4
Abashiri → Sapporo
Return by reserved-seat Limited Express Okhotsk. Plan only dinner and rest after the long ride.
DAY 5
A family day in Sapporo
Choose one activity that suits the whole family, then add an evening view only if everyone still has energy.
DAY 6
Sapporo → New Chitose → Incheon
Travel to the airport by rail and aim to arrive three hours before departure.
DAY 5 · SAPPORO FAMILY PICK
Choose one activity
at the family’s pace.
Pick one daytime stop, then add the evening observatory only if the group feels ready.
SAPPORO · FAMILY
Shiroi Koibito Park
Chocolate-themed rooms and gardens for a gentle one-to-three-hour family stop.
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AOAO SAPPORO
A downtown aquarium for a snowy day or when you want to minimise outdoor walking.
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Jozankei Onsen
A restful half-day or full-day choice after long train journeys, especially good with parents.
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Sapporo TV Tower
A simple one-to-two-hour evening stop for Odori Park and winter city views.
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BOOKING ORDER
Start with train seats and family rooms.
Reserve winter Limited Express Okhotsk seats and family-sized rooms in Sapporo and Abashiri before locking in Aurora sailing time.