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Route 5 from Sapporo to Otaru. At Asari intersection, take Route 1 for Jozankei. Asarigawa Onsen village and Winkel is 6 mins from the intersection.
From Sasson Expressway, Asari Interchange, take Route 1 towards Jozankei, 5 mins. to Winkel.
From Otaru Chikko Station take the bus for Asarigawa Onsen and after about 20 mins.
get off at Onsen Saka-ue (outside the Classe Hotel).Winkel reception is down the small road in front of you.
Shin Nihonkai Ferry Terminal, Otaru, 15 mins by car.

Shin-Chitose Airport, 70 mins. by car (Expressway)
Shin-Chitose Airport to Otaru Chikko Station, by train 70 mins (Limited Express).
Okadama Airport, Sapporo, by car 55 mins. (Local Roads)

Asari Interchange, by car 5 mins.
Otaru, by car 20 mins.
Sapporo, by car 40 mins (Sasson Expressway)
Asahikawa, by car 2 hours (Expressway)
Obihiro, by car 4 hours (Expressway)
Snow Cruise ONZE ski area by car 20 mins.
Sapporo Kokusai ski area, by car 30 mins.
Kiroro Snow World ski area, by car 40 mins.
Niseko Grand Hirafu ski area, by car 1 hour.
Asari Beach, by car 15 mins.
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Hokkaido is spacious, so traveling distances are large.
Make sure to plan your sightseeing carefully.
From Matsumae in the west to Shiretoko in the east is the same distance as from Tokyo to Aomori.
When planning check the distances below.
* Distances given assume use of main roads.
* Toll Charges are as Sept. 2009. (Standard size car)
* Times given assume summer travel and dry road conditions.
(All travel depends on time of day, weather and local congestion.)
| Destination | Road | Km Distance (Estimated) | Time(Estimated) | Cost | Other Info. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Otaru (Station) | Local Roads | 11 km | 20 mins. | ||
| Bus | 11 km | 30 mins. | ¥320 | Chuo Bus (Line 13) | |
Otaru |
Local Roads | 35 km | 70 mins. | ||
| Sapporo (Station) | Expressway | 35 km | 35 mins. | ¥1,100 | Asari Interchange – Chitose Interchange |
| Local Roads | 35 km | 70 mins. | |||
| Shin-Chitose Airport | Expressway | 80 km | 75 mins. | ¥1,950 | Asari IC – Sapporo Kita IC |
| Local Roads | 80 km | 2.5 hrs. | |||
| Tomakomai Ferry Terminal | Expressway | 100 km | 1.5 hrs. | ¥2,250 | Asari Interchange – Tomakomai Higashi Interchange |
| Local Roads | 100 km | 3 hrs. | |||
| Niseko Grand Hirafu Ski | Local Roads | 70 km | 80 mins. | ||
| Shakotan Cape | Local Roads | 70 km | 100 mins. | ||
| Shikotsu Lake(Spa) | Local Roads | 85 km | 2 hrs. | ||
| Toya Lake(Spa) | Local Roads | 85 km | 2 hrs. | ||
| Furano | Expressway | 150 km | 2.5 hrs. | ¥2,350 | Asari Interchange –Mikasa Interchange |
| Local Roads | 150 km | 4 hrs. | |||
| Asahikawa | Expressway | 170 km | 2 hrs. | ¥4,350 | Asari Interchange –Asahikawa Takasu Interchange |
| Local Roads | 160 km | 3.5 hrs. | |||
| Asahiyama (Zoo) |
Expressway | 185 km | 2.5 hrs. | ¥4,500 | Asari Interchange –Asaikawa Kita Interchange |
| Local Roads | 170 km | 4 hrs. | |||
| Cape Chikkyu (Muroran) | Expressway | 165 km | 2.5 hrs. | ¥3,900 | Asari Interchange –Noboribetsu Muroran Interchange |
| Local Roads | 155 km | 4 hrs. | via Lake Toya | ||
| Hakodate | Expressway | 340 km | 4.5 hrs. | ¥6,100 | Asari Interchange –Yakumo Interchange |
| Local Roads | 240 km | 5.5 hrs. | via Niseko | ||
| Cape Erimo | Expressway | 260 km | 5 hrs. | ¥2,400 | Asari Interchange –Hidaka Tomikawa Interchange |
| Local Roads | 260 km | 6.5 hrs. | |||
| Obihiro | Expressway | 250 km | 4 hrs. | ¥4,200 | IC Asari Interchange –Memuro Obihiro Interchange |
| Local Roads | 240 km | 6 hrs. | |||
| Nakasatunai | Expressway | 280 km | 4.5 hrs. | ¥4,200 | Asari Interchange –Yubari Interchange -Local Roads to Tomamu –Tomamu Interchange - Nakasatsunai Interchange |
| Local Roads | 270 km | 6.5 hrs. | |||
| Kushiro | Expressway | 380 km | 6.5 hrs. | ¥5,300 | Asari Interchange –Yubari Interchange -Local Roads to Tomamu –Tomamu Interchange - Honbetsu Interchange |
| Local Roads | 360 km | 9.5 hrs. | |||
| Abashiri | Expressway | 370 km | 6.5 hrs. | ¥5,300 | Asari Interchange –Yubari Interchange -Local Roads to Tomamu –Tomamu Interchange - Honbetsu Interchange |
| Local Roads | 360 km | 9.5 hrs. | |||
| Nemuro(Hanasaki Port) | Expressway | 500 km | 9.5 hrs. | ¥5,300 | Asari Interchange –Yubari Interchange -Local Roads to Tomamu –Tomamu Interchange - Honbetsu Interchange |
| Local Roads | 480 km | 12 hrs. | |||
| Abashiri | Expressway | 370 km | 6.5 hrs. | ¥4,700 | Asari Interchange –Aizan Kamikawa Interchange |
| Local Roads | 370 km | 9 hrs. | |||
| Rausu(Shiretoko) | Expressway | 470 km | 9 hrs. | ¥4,700 | Asari Interchange – Aizan Kamikawa Interchange |
| Local Roads | 460 km | 11.5 hrs. | via Asahikawa and Kitami | ||
| Wakkanai (Cape Soya) | Expressway | 400 km | 7 hrs. | ¥5,200 | Asari Interchange –Shibetsu KenbuchiInterchange |
| Local Roads | 350 km | 8.5 hrs. | Japan Sea Coast Road |







