The 15 Best Day Trips from Tomakomai

How far each place is, what to see there, and a plan for the day.

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There are 15 good day trips from Tomakomai, Japan, led by Sapporo, Asahikawa, Hakodate. The closest is Chitose, about 30 min by car, and 6 of them fit into half a day. Below: drive times, distances, what to see, and a sample day plan.

Built from 15 nearby places, with sights from real traveler trips, on Packy AI. Last updated November 2026 by the Packy AI Travel Team.

Day trips from Tomakomai

  1. 1

    Sapporo, Japan

    Half-day trip
    About 1 hr by car52 km north-west of Tomakomai

    Known for 日本キリスト教団 札幌教会.

  2. 2

    Asahikawa, Japan

    Full-day trip
    About 2 hr 10 min by car140 km north-east of Tomakomai
  3. 3

    Hakodate, Japan

    Full-day trip
    About 1 hr 50 min by car119 km south-west of Tomakomai
  4. 4

    Obihiro, Japan

    Full-day trip
    About 2 hr 5 min by car134 km east of Tomakomai
  5. 5

    Ebetsu, Japan

    Half-day trip
    About 1 hr by car53 km north of Tomakomai
  6. 6

    Otaru, Japan

    Full-day trip
    About 1 hr 30 min by car79 km north-west of Tomakomai
  7. 7

    Chitose, Japan

    Half-day trip
    About 30 min by car21 km north of Tomakomai
  8. 8

    Muroran, Japan

    Full-day trip
    About 1 hr 10 min by car62 km south-west of Tomakomai
  9. 9

    Iwamizawa, Japan

    Full-day trip
    About 1 hr 15 min by car64 km north of Tomakomai
  10. 10

    Eniwa, Japan

    Half-day trip
    About 45 min by car29 km north of Tomakomai
  11. 11

    Kitahiroshima, Japan

    Half-day trip
    About 45 min by car38 km north of Tomakomai
  12. 12

    Ishikari, Japan

    Full-day trip
    About 1 hr 20 min by car70 km north of Tomakomai
  13. 13

    Noboribetsu, Japan

    Half-day trip
    About 45 min by car40 km south-west of Tomakomai
  14. 14

    Hokuto, Japan

    Full-day trip
    About 1 hr 55 min by car121 km south-west of Tomakomai
  15. 15

    Takikawa, Japan

    Full-day trip
    About 1 hr 40 min by car105 km north of Tomakomai

A sample day: Tomakomai to Sapporo

  1. 08:30Leave Tomakomai
  2. 09:30Arrive in Sapporo (1 hr drive)
  3. 09:45日本キリスト教団 札幌教会
  4. 11:45Lunch
  5. 13:00Explore the old town, markets and cafes of Sapporo
  6. 15:30Head back to Tomakomai
  7. 16:30Home in Tomakomai

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Frequently asked questions

What are the best day trips from Tomakomai?
The best day trips from Tomakomai are Sapporo, Asahikawa, Hakodate, Obihiro, Ebetsu. The closest is Chitose, about 30 min away by car.
What is the closest day trip from Tomakomai?
Chitose is the closest, 21 km north of Tomakomai, roughly 30 min by car. Best as a half-day trip.
Where can I go within an hour of Tomakomai?
6 places are within about an hour's drive of Tomakomai: Chitose (30 min), Eniwa (45 min), Kitahiroshima (45 min), Noboribetsu (45 min), Sapporo (1 hr), Ebetsu (1 hr).
What is the biggest city near Tomakomai for a day out?
Sapporo is the largest city in day-trip range, 52 km north-west of Tomakomai and about 1 hr by car. With that much to see, start early or stay the night.
Where can I go for a weekend from Tomakomai?
For a weekend away from Tomakomai, pick the places far enough to be worth a night: Asahikawa (140 km, 2 hr 10 min), Obihiro (134 km, 2 hr 5 min), Hokuto (121 km, 1 hr 55 min), Hakodate (119 km, 1 hr 50 min). Closer places on this list work better as a single day.
How far is too far for a day trip from Tomakomai?
Up to about two hours each way keeps the day relaxed. The farthest place on this list is Asahikawa at 140 km, around 2 hr 10 min by car.

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