Discover Japan’s northernmost island, Hokkaido with our all in tour package! Get a chance to visit Sapporo’s famous Odori Park, Sapporo Clock tower and Shiroi Koibito . Aside from that, visit its neighbouring cities such as Asahikawa, Noboribetsu, Biei, Furano, Sounkyo and Hakodate. Have a taste of Hokkaido’s well known ramen which has a different variety.
Highlights
Sapporo: Odori Park / Sapporo Tv Tower / Hitsujigaoka Observation Hill / Takino Reien
Furano: Sunagawa Highway Oasis / Asahiyama Zoo / Blue Pond
Noboribetsu: Noboribetsu Jigokudani Hell Valley / Mt. Usu Bear Farm / Lake Toya / Mt. Usu Ropeway
Otaru: Yoichi Nikka Distillery / Otaru Canal / Kitaichi Glass Factory / Otaru Music Box Museum / Yoichi Nikka Distellery
Day 1: Chitose Arrival – Sapporo
Upon arrival at Chitose Airport, you shall meet and greeted by our representative and start a guided sightseeing ODORI PARK, the heart of Sapporo’s festival life and the centre of city outdoor activity. We shall also visit SAPPORO TV TOWER then have a photo stop at CLOCK TOWER, known as the symbol of the city. Next, move to HITSUJIGAOKA OBSERVATION HILL, a famous scenic spot with the bronze statue of Dr. William S. Clark who is well known as the symbol of frontier spirit of Hokkaidō. Later we will witness TAKINO REIEN, where you can find the Buddha Statue known as the symbol of Makomanai Takino Cemetery. We will end our sightseeing here and transfer to the hotel and check in. Evening is free for leisure. Overnight stay at Sapporo.
Day 2: Sapporo – Furano
Post breakfast we will check out from hotel and drive down to Furano. Enroute visit SUNAGAWA HIGHWAY OASIS for free time shopping (for APR & AUG departure only). We shall also witness ASAHIYAMA ZOO which is home to 700 animals of 124 different species, including animals that live in cold regions, such as polar bears, Amur leopards, and Scops owls and penguins. Later visit BLUE POND a man-made water feature result of works on the Biei River, carried out after the eruption of Mount Tokachi. Post sightseeing we will drive through beautiful scenic spots and SEVEN STAR TREE then transfer to the hotel and check in. Evening is free for leisure. Overnight stay in Furano.
Day 3: Furano – Noboribetsu
Post enjoying breakfast in hotel we will depart from hotel and transfer to NOBORIBETSU JIGOKUDANI HELL VALLEY. The exploded crater of about 450m and it is also the origin of the Noboribetsu onsen, which is gushing 3,000 liters per minute of hot springs. Proceed to LAKE TOYA for a short photo stop. Then experience MT. USU ROPEWAY that will bring you close to the volcano’s summit. The upper station’s observation deck offers panoramic views of Lake Toya and neighboring Showa Shinzan. Visit MT. USU BEAR FARM where you can see and interact with the Brown Bears. Post sightseeing transfer to the hotel and check in. Overnight stay in Noboribetsu.
Day 4: Noboribetsu – Otaru – Sapporo
We will check-out from hotel after breakfast and start a day by visiting YOICHI NIKKA DISTILLERY one of Japan’s top whisky makers. Next, proceed to the OTARU CANAL, a 1140 meter-long canal located on the central part of the city’s busy port. Then, visit the KITAICHI GLASS FACTORY where you can find a variety of beautiful glasswares. Next, move to OTARU MUSIC BOX MUSEUM, the biggest music box specialty shop in Japan. Lunch will be served at a local restaurant. Have free time shopping at SAKAIMACHI SHOPPING STREET. Overnight stay in Sapporo.
Day 5: Sapporo
After breakfast in the hotel, enjoy free time leisure on your own. You can spend some time enjoying local food, shopping and understanding more about culture and people.
Day 6: Chitose Departure
After breakfast, check out from hotel and transfer to Chitose Airport for your onward journey.
