Day 1 Sapporo
Day 2 Sapporo - Biei - Sounkyo (226 km)
Day 3 Sounkyo - Abashiri - Akankohan
Day 4 Akankohan - Tokachi-gawa
Day 5 Tokachi-gawa -Toyako - Jozankei (341 km)
Day 6 Jozankei - Otaru - Sapporo (37 km)
Day 1:
Sapporo
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.
Day 2:
Sapporo - Biei - Sounkyo (226 km)
Breakfast: Included|Lunch: Included|Dinner: Included
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.
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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.
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Biei, JAPAN
Biei is a town located in Kamikawa Subprefecture, Hokkaido, Japan.
Day 3:
Sounkyo - Abashiri - Akankohan
Breakfast: Included|Lunch: Included|Dinner: Included
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.
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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.
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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.
Day 4:
Akankohan - Tokachi-gawa
Breakfast: Included|Lunch: Included|Dinner: Included
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.
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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.
Day 5:
Tokachi-gawa -Toyako - Jozankei (341 km)
Breakfast: Included|Lunch: Included|Dinner: Included
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.
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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.
Day 6:
Jozankei - Otaru - Sapporo (37 km)
Breakfast: Included|Lunch: Excluded|Dinner: Excluded
After breakfast we will drive to Otaru Canal and visit Kitaichi Glass Pavilion. Afterward, transfer to the Chitose airport for your flight back home or plan the rest of day on your own.
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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.