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Day-by-Day Itinerary
<p>Upon arrival at New Chitose Airport, meet the driver and proceed to Jigokudani, a dramatic volcanic valley famous for its steaming vents and bubbling hot springs, before transferring to the hotel for check-in.</p>
<p>After breakfast at the hotel, visit Showashinzan Bear Ranch to observe Hokkaido brown bears in a natural setting, then take the Mount Usu Ropeway for breathtaking volcanic views. Continue to the serene Toya Lakeside, framed by mountains, and end the tour at Silo Observation Deck, offering panoramic vistas of Lake Toya and Mt. Usu.</p>
<p>After breakfast at the hotel, explore the picturesque Otaru Canal, lined with historic warehouses, and stroll along Sakaimachi Street, a charming shopping lane filled with preserved merchant buildings. Visit the Music Box Museum to admire and purchase beautifully crafted music boxes, then stop by Kitaichi Glass to see exquisite handcrafted glassware. Conclude the day at Shiroi Koibito Park, a delightful chocolate-themed attraction offering a peek into the factory’s sweet creations.</p>
<p>After breakfast at the hotel, visit the mesmerizing Blue Pond, known for its vivid blue waters framed by lush trees, then head to Shikisai no Oka to admire sweeping flower fields in seasonal blooms with stunning mountain views. Continue to Tomita Farm, renowned for its vibrant lavender fields and beautifully maintained gardens, before ending the day at Ningle Terrace, a charming cluster of woodland cottages offering unique local crafts.</p>
<p>After breakfast at the hotel, visit Asahiyama Zoo, a popular attraction known for its unique and interactive animal exhibits. After lunch, transfer to your Sapporo hotel for check-in, then embark on a walking tour to the Sapporo TV Tower for panoramic city views, stroll through the scenic Odori Park, admire the historic wooden Clock Tower, and explore Tanuki Koji, a lively covered shopping street filled with local stores and eateries.</p>
<p>Breakfast at the hotel, transfer to the airport for your flight departure.</p>
Accommodation / Hotels
TOYA KOHANTEI (★★★☆☆)
7-8 Toyakoonsen, Toyako, Abuta District, Hokkaido 049-5721, Japan
Overlooking Lake Toya, this informal hot spring hotel is 6 km from the Usuzan Ropeway's base cable car station.
Straightforward rooms offer TVs, minifridges and balconies, plus living rooms with chabudai dining tables. Upgraded rooms feature lake views. Some have futons. Room service is available.
Breakfast and parking are complimentary. Dining options include a seafood restaurant and a ramen noodle counter. There's also a karaoke lounge, and a rooftop spa area featuring an outdoor soaking tub with geothermal water, an indoor pool and a sauna, as well as foot and hand baths.
OTARU AUTHEN HOTEL (★★★★☆)
2 Chome-15-1 Inaho, Otaru, Hokkaido 047-0032, Japan
This refined hotel is a 6-minute walk from train service at Otaru Station, 2 km from the Otaru-shi General Museum and 6 km from the Otaru Aquarium.
Warmly decorated rooms with European-style decor feature free Wi-Fi, as well as TVs, minibars, and tea and coffeemaking facilities. Suites add separate living rooms, and some have tatami floors and chabudai dining tables. Room service is available.
There are 3 restaurants, a high-end cigar bar, a rooftop lounge and a bakery. Other amenities include an art gallery, and a bathhouse with a sauna and a plunge pool. Parking is available (fee).
ASAHIKAWA PREMIER CABIN (★★★★☆)
7 Chome 1 Jodori, Asahikawa, Hokkaido 070-0031, Japan
A 4-minute walk from Asahikawa train station, this informal hot spring hotel is 2 km from Kamikawa Shrine and 11 km from Asahiyama Zoo.
Warm rooms come with free Wi-Fi, flat-screen TVs, minifridges and desks. Some have tatami floors, chabudai dining tables, and soaking tubs with geothermal water.
There's a casual buffet restaurant, a sushi bar, a cocktail lounge and a karaoke bar. A spa features hot spring pools, a sauna and wellness treatments. Parking and breakfast are available for a surcharge.
MERCURE SAPPORO HOTEL (★★★★☆)
Japan, 〒064-0804 Hokkaido, Sapporo, 2-4 Minami 4-Jo Nishi 2-Chome Chuo-Ku
A 2-minute walk from Susukino subway station, this contemporary hotel is 11 minutes' by foot from the Sapporo Clock Tower, and 13 minutes' walk from the lively Odori Park.
Warmly decorated rooms provide free Wi-Fi, flat-screens and minifridges, as well as tea and coffeemakers. Upgraded quarters add minibars and coffee machines; some feature sitting areas with pull-out sofas, plus rainfall showers.
Amenities include an airy French restaurant and a cocktail lounge, along with 5 meeting rooms. Breakfast and parking are available (fees apply).
What's Included & Excluded
Inclusions
- 5 nights accommodation with daily breakfast
- Return airport transfer in PRIVATE basis
- Sightseeing, meals and entrance tickets as per itinerary
- Services of Local Japanese Driver Cum Guide (Communicate with translator app)
- Tipping for the Tour Guide
Exclusions
- Return international / domestic flight ticket
- Travel insurance
- dinner
- Optional Tours
- Others not mentioned above