Hi Bumblebeemum, thanks for providing such an informative blog! your photos and tips are awesome! i would like to ask u for some advice if you dont mind i am planning a family trip of 4 to Hokkaido in around Mid-end May and was wondering if it would be better to self drive and if the places are too much for 2 weeks or less trip" I have yet to book the air tickets so i would be much appreciative if you could advise and I would be able change the days accordingly. It would be great if you could also recommend some good ryokans as well. Thank you so much for your help!
Places we would like to visit:
Asahikawa

Takinoue, Kamiyubetsu, Higashimokoto Shizakura for the flowers

Biei/Furano

Shirekoto

Akan National Park

Lake Toya

Noboribetsu
Last few days:

Otaru

Sapporo

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