12-Day Japan Hokkaido, Kansai, Kanto Deluxe Tour from Sapporo with Airport Pickup
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Tour Overview
Highlights
Visit Tokyo (Nijubashi), Abashiri, Akan Mashu National Park (Lake Akan), Hakone (Lake Ashi), Kyoto (Fushimi Inari Taisha, Kinkaku-ji, Otowa-san Kiyomizu-dera), Furano, Osaka, Otaru (Kitaichi Glass Pavilion), Toyako, Biei.
- 4 nights in Hokkaido hot springs hotel including buffet
- In-depth tour of Hokkaido in 5 days
Itinerary
Upon arrival at Sapporo Chitose Airport, you will meet with tour guide and he/she will assist you to take airport limousine bus to hotel and check in. (After 15:00, please check in on own at hotel). Rest of the day will be at your own leisure to enjoy. Meal arrangement on own.
After breakfast, we will visit Farm Tomita(* Jan - Apr/ Nov - Dec: it will be replaced by Ikeda Wine Castle). After lunch, we will visit Shikisai-no-Oka and take a stroll around the Blue pond (* Jan - Apr/ Nov - Dec: it will be replaced by Aeon). We will taste Hokkaido crab for dinner.
Furano, Japan
Furano is a large expanse of rolling hills that lead up to Mt. Tokachi. Situated along the Sorachi River, Furano belongs to Furano-Ashibetsu Nature Park. Because of its position in the heart of Hokkaido , Furano is nicknamed the "navel town." There's even a festival to celebrate it.
In winter, Furano is prime downhill and cross-country skiing territory with world-class slopes. Warmer weather is perfect for river rafting, trekking, cycling, golf and other pursuits.
Farm Tomita
Furano is famous for its numerous fields of lavender. Farm Tomita is one of the many farms in the area which create this reputation by planting giant fields of lavender and other colorful crops such as tulips.
Biei, Japan
Biei is a town located in Kamikawa Subprefecture, Hokkaido, Japan.
We will go to Sounkyo valley, see Ginga Waterfall and Ryusei waterfall, also the valley of Oobako. Then we will continue to Abashiri and visit Okhotsk Ryuhyo Museum. Afterwards we will visit Lake Mashu.
Abashiri, Japan
A city located in Okhotsk Subprefecture, Hokkaido, Japan. Abashiri is known as the site of the Abashiri Prison. As of 2008, the city has an estimated population of 40,333 and a density of 85.6 persons per km². The total area is 470.94 km2.
Okhost Ryuhyo Museum
The museum provides a simulated drift ice experience in a room where the temperature is set at -15 degrees Celsius and get to know the small creature of "Sea Angel" which an only be found under the drift ice in Hollaido.
Akan Mashu National Park, Japan
A national park established December 4, 1934. Akan is an area of volcanic craters and forests, covering 90,481 hectares. The park is famous for its crystal clear lakes, its hot springs, and its large marimo.
Lake Mashu
A endorheic crater lake formed in the caldera of a potentially active volcano. It is located in Akan National Park on the island of Hokkaido, Japan. The lake has been called the clearest lake in the world.
We will take a cruise on Lake Akan and enjoy the view (Jan - Apr/Nov - Dec: it will be replaced by fishing on the ice or view dance). Afterward, we will visit Kushiro Tancho Nature Park where you can find red-crowned crane. Afterwards we will proceed to Tokachi and check in at onsen hotel on arrival, Tonight, dinner features the Toyonishi Beef.
Akan Mashu National Park, Japan
A national park established December 4, 1934. Akan is an area of volcanic craters and forests, covering 90,481 hectares. The park is famous for its crystal clear lakes, its hot springs, and its large marimo.
Lake Akan
Volcanic activity formed the lake some 6,000 years ago, when a dam was formed. It is located in Akan National Park and is a Ramsar Site.
We will visit Hell Valley which offers hot steam vents, sulfurous stream and other volcanic activity. After lunch, we will visit the Bear Park. Take the Usuzan Gondola to see the beauty of Toyako Lake and get a close look of crater at Showa-shinzan Volcano. Next we will proceed to Jozankei.
Toyako, Japan
A town in Iburi Subprefecture, Hokkaido, Japan. It was formed on March 23, 2006. The name of the town was derived from the nearby Lake Toya (Toya-ko).
Lake Toya
A volcanic caldera lake in Shikotsu-Toya National Park, Abuta District, Hokkaido, Japan. Lake Toya is said to be the northernmost lake in Japan that never ices (with competing claim by nearby Lake Shikotsu), and the second most transparent lake in Japan.
After breakfast we will drive to Otaru Canal and visit Kitaichi Glass Pavilion. At around 11:30 am, we will arrive at the airport and take the flight to Osaka. After meeting tour guide, guests may take free shuttle bus to hotel. Check in hotel after 3:00pm.
Otaru, Japan
A city and port in Shiribeshi Subprefecture, Hokkaido, Japan, northwest of Sapporo. With its many historical buildings, Otaru is a popular tourist destination. Because it is a 25-minute drive from Sapporo, it has recently grown as a bedroom community.
Otaru Canal
A canal adorned with Victorian-style street lamps runs through Otaru.
Kitaichi Glass Pavilion
Kitaichi Glass dates back to 1901. Here you will find several stores and art galleries. You can also visit the stores to experience the making of the Kitaichi Glass.
In the morning, we will visit Osaka's iconic attraction Osaka Castle , then we will also visit the Osaka Fish Market Black Gate Market, and enjoy a wide variety of fishery products and sushi. After that, we will go to Nara to visit Deer Park and Todai-ji Temple. In the afternoon, we will head to Kyoto to visit the Kiyomizu-dera Temple, stroll Sakasaka. Tonight, we will return to the hotel within the time specified by the tour guide.
Osaka, Japan
Osaka is a designated city in the Kansai region of Japan. It is the capital city of Osaka Prefecture and the largest component of the Keihanshin Metropolitan Area, the second largest metropolitan area in Japan.
Osaka Castle Park
This Japanese castle is one of the country's most famous landmarks, perched high on a hill above the city of Osaka and regarded as an important cultural monument by the Japanese government.
Kyoto, Japan
For over 1,000 years, Kyoto was the imperial capital of Japan. Today, its economy is based around information technology. It is home to the Nintendo headquarters, one of the world's most popular video game corporations.
Otowa-san Kiyomizu-dera
An Buddhist temple in eastern Kyoto. The temple is part of the Historic Monuments of Ancient Kyoto (Kyoto, Uji and Otsu Cities) UNESCO World Heritage site.
After breakfast, we will drive to Arashiyama and view Togetsu-kyo, a 155-meter long bridge. We will continue to Kinkaku-ji and a winery to learn how to make saka. Then, we will head to Fushimi Inari Taisha. After that, guests may spend the rest of the day on their own. Spend the night in Kyoto.
Kyoto, Japan
For over 1,000 years, Kyoto was the imperial capital of Japan. Today, its economy is based around information technology. It is home to the Nintendo headquarters, one of the world's most popular video game corporations.
Kinkaku-ji
The name of this Zen Buddhist temple in Kyoto translates to the "Temple of the Golden Pavilion." It sits on a beautiful, tranquil lake. It was originally built in 1397 and rebuilt after a 1950 arson.
Fushimi Inari Taisha
Fushimi Inari Shrine is an important Shinto shrine in southern Kyoto. It is famous for its thousands of vermilions torii gates, which straddle a network of trails behind its main buildings. The trails lead into the wooded forest of the sacred Mount Inari, which stands at 233 meters and belongs to the shrine grounds. Fushimi Inari is the most important of several thousands of shrines dedicated to Inari, the Shinto god of rice. Foxes are thought the Inari's messengers, resulting in many fox statues across the shrine grounds.
Today we will go to Hakone by Shinkansen in the morning. Once arrived at Hakone we will visit Oshino Hakkai, and take a cruise on the Lake Ashi. Next we will head to Kamakura and visit the Kamakura Buddha, a national treature to Japan. Afterwards, we will go to Tsurugaoka Hachimangu and Hasedera Temple. We will stay overnight in Tokyo.
Hakone, Japan
Hakone, in Japan's Fuji-Hakone-Izu National Park west of Tokyo, is a mountainous town known for its hot springs resorts (onsen) and views of the iconic volcano Mount Fuji.
Lake Ashi
It is a highlight sightseeing in Hakone. It is near Fuji Mountain and if guests take a cruise on the lake, they may view a breathtaking scenery of Fuji Mountain combining with lake.
After breakfast, we will visit Nijubashi, the Japanese emperor's residence, located in the center of Tokyo Chiyoda area. Then we will visit the 634 meter Sky Tree, world's tallest self - propelled tower. We will have Japanese BBQ for lunch. Afterward, we will visit Sens O-ji, a temple dedicated to Goddess of Mercy. We will also continue to visit Meiji Jingu and Shibuya.
Tokyo, Japan
One of the 47 prefectures of Japan and has been the capital since 1869. The Greater Tokyo Area is the most populous metropolitan area in the world. It is the seat of the Emperor of Japan, the Japanese government and the National Diet.
Nijubashi
Meaning "Double Bridge" in Japanese, this bridge is one of the most famous in Japan. Though there are two separate bridges, when you look at them from the right angle, they appear to be a single two-storied bridge,
Senso-ji
Founded in approximately 628 AD, this Buddhist temple in Tokyo is the city's oldest as well as one of its most important. The street leading to the temple is called the Nakamise-dori and features many retail shops and kiosks.
Today we could enjoy a free day at our own leisure.
Today we will check out and self-transfer to the airport.
Departure & Return
- Airport meet up: Tour guide will wait at the Sapporo New Chitose Airport and then transfer to hotel.
- Return arrangement: Please take the Limousine Bus to airport on your own expenses.
- Airport Transfer: Day 6 Sapporo to Osaka, Tour guide will pick you up at the Osaka Kansai International airport and then transfer to hotel. Or you could take the airport free shuttle to hotel on your own.
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- The flight ticket between Sapporo and Osaka includes a 20kg luggage.
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