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Day 1 Tokyo & Hokkaido | Arrive in Japan & Check-in HotelFeatured Destinations & Experiences TBA or similar
Narita Int'l Airport (NRT)
Haneda Int'l Airport (HND)
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Arrival Transfer
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Optional Travel Insurance
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Arrive At Chitose
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Check into Hotel
Arrive in Japan at Tokyo's Narita International Airport before catching your connecting flight to Hokkaido. You will then check into the hotel. |
Day 2 Shiretoko | Cruise through Hokkaido's Nature Breakfast Dinner Breakfast Dinner
Featured Destinations & Experiences TBA or similar
Shiretoko (Peninsula)
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Okhotsk Ryu-hyo Museum
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Michino Eki Utoro
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Shiretoko Cruise
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Furepe Falls
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Check into the Hotel
We begin our day with a visit to the Okhotsk Ryu-Hyo ice float museum. Sailing through the ice is a popular tradition in Hokkaido, and the museum is a great place to learn about the history and more. After our time at the museum, we will take a short cruise before we explore Furepe Falls. Be sure to snap plenty of photos at this beautiful waterfal that looks as if it were from a painting.
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Day 3 Nibutani & Sounkyo | The Rich History of the Ainu Breakfast Lunch Dinner Breakfast Lunch Dinner
Featured Destinations & Experiences TBA or similar
Today will begin with a hike around the Shiretoko Five Lakes area to enjoy the fresh morning air and views of Hokkaido. After our hike, it's off to Lake Akan for a better look at one of Shiretoko's stunning lakes.
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Day 4 Biei & Furano | Hokkaido's Most Instagram-Worthy Spots Breakfast Lunch Dinner Breakfast Lunch Dinner
Featured Destinations & Experiences TBA or similar
Today will be dedicated to exploring the beautiful nature spots of Hokkaido. Our day starts with a light hike to Ryusei & Ginga Waterfalls for photos. Afterwords, we will go on a scenic ride up Mt. Kurodake with a ride on the Kurodake Ropeway. From there, it's off to the Blue Pond in Biei, a man-made pond with water that shines a bright blue depending on the seasons. The pond's appearance slightly changes depending on the weather's affect on the water, but is always a charming stop for nature fans and photographers.
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Day 5 Otaru | The Gas-lamp Canal City of Hokkaido Breakfast Lunch Breakfast Lunch
Featured Destinations & Experiences TBA or similar
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Otaru
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Otaru Canal
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Soup Curry (JDT Recommend)
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Otaru Sakaimachi Street
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Nikka Whisky Yoichi Distillery
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Return to the Hotel
We kick things off with a visit to Otaru Canal. The canal features gaslights along the way with plenty of warehouses made of bricks or Sapporo freestone which have now been turned into restaurants, variety stores, and souvenir shops. Enjoy Otaru-style Soup Japanese curry for lunch at this charming port area.
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Day 6 Sapporo | Discover the Largest City in Hokkaido Breakfast Dinner Breakfast Dinner
Featured Destinations & Experiences TBA or similar
Our day begins with a visit to the Sapporo Morenume Park. This park is famous for the sea fountain at the center of the park (designed by Isamu Noguchi) and puts on a stunning show with powerful, illuminated, water streams. After our time at the park, it's off to the Hokkaido Museum & Historical Village to learn more about the history and culture of Hokkaido.
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Day 7 Hakodate | Fruits Picking & Hokkaido History Breakfast Lunch Breakfast Lunch
Featured Destinations & Experiences TBA or similar
Strawberry Picking
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Lake Toya - Stop
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Date Rekishi no Mori
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Hakodate
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Hakodate Ropeway
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Return to the Hotel
Our morning begins with a visit to Sobetsu cho for fruit picking. There are over 15 types of fruits growing at this farm, including strawberries, cherries, peaches, plums, grapes, apples, plums and more. Enjoy sampling fresh, seasonal fruits grown in Hokkaido. After our time doing fruit picking, we will stop by Lake Toya during our drive for a photo and a quick rest.
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Day 8 Hakodate | Discover the Star Port Tower Breakfast Dinner Breakfast Dinner
Featured Destinations & Experiences TBA or similar
For our last day of sightseeing in Hokkaido, we begin our morning at the Hakodate Morning Market to sample the fresh flavors of Hokkaido's specialties. Try fishing for live squid or enjoy a seafood bowl at this lively morning market, or just grab some sweets and souvenirs for friends back home. Afterowrds, it's off to the Kanemori Red Brick Warehouse area. Previously used only as warehouses, the Kanemori Red Brick Warehouses now constitute a commercial facility of red brick buildings holding restaurants, shops, art museums, meeting halls, and much more.
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Day 9 Tokyo to LAX | Return Home Breakfast Breakfast
Featured Destinations & ExperiencesOur wonderful journey through Hokkaido ends today. Be sure to buy any last minute souvenirs at the airport before your flight home!
**INFORMATION**
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Tour Goods Package
The maximum number of participants will not exceed 26 people during your Japan tour. Your group may be joined with other tour groups during the tour. Please note that your bus and tour guide may be changed if other groups join the tour.
Single travelers are required to pay a single supplement in order to guarantee single room accommodation.
We request one suitcase, one carry-on bag, and an overnight bag per person. The tote bag we provide can be used to hold any small merchandise/souvenirs purchased during your tour. When you check out, bring your luggage to the lobby and the bus driver will assist in loading it onto the bus. When you arrive at the next hotel, the bus driver will unload your luggage for you to bring to your room.
Please note: The maximum weight of a checked in bag is typically 20 Kilograms or 44 Pounds. You will be traveling with your luggage except during the bullet train ride (if applicable).
All hotel rooms come with a full bathroom and room amenities free of charge unless stated otherwise.
All motor coaches come equipped with air-conditioning, plenty of space, comfortable seats, and Wi-Fi.
All of our tours begin in either Tokyo or Osaka/Kyoto. When beginning or ending a tour in Tokyo, please book flights to or from Narita International Airport or Haneda International Airport. For tours beginning or ending in Osaka/Kyoto, please book flights to or from Kansai International Airport or Itami Airport.
We recommend you do not book your flights until the tour status changes from Book Now to Guaranteed Departure. You can also contact us if you would like for Japan Deluxe Tour's to arrange your flights.
Traveling and visiting sights in Japan includes a good amount of walking. To fully enjoy the tour, please be prepared to keep up with the pace of the group, climb stairs with no difficulty, and wear comfortable shoes for all day use.
Guests with tattoos may not be able to use the hot-springs or onsens while in Japan. We apologize if you are unable to enjoy this experience during your stay.
We understand sometimes unanticipated situations may arise before or even during your Japan tour. In order to best assist you when things don't go as planned, Japan Deluxe Tours recommends purchasing travel insurance offered through Travel Guard® Insurance.
Travel Guard® Insurance offers coverage for: Trip Cancellation, Trip Interruption, Travel Delay, Baggage Delay, Medical Expense (deductible required), Emergency Medical Transportation, and an Exclusive Family Protection Plan: One child 16 or under will receive coverage at no additional cost for every adult that purchase a protection plan. Every Travel Guard policy includes 24-hour emergency travel assistance services for emergencies or last-minute travel changes, such as re-booking flights, hotel reservations or ground transportation, tracking lost luggage, and more!
For more information about coverage, view our Travel Insurance Page.
Please notify us before your tour starts if you have any dietary restrictions or requirements we should be aware about. Japan Deluxe Tours can provide Vegetarian
meals for guests, and we will do our best to cater to any serious allergies or dietary restrictions. We will not be able to substitute or change meals after your tour begins.
Day | Itinerary
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Day 1 |
Day 1 Tokyo & Hokkaido | Arrive in Japan & Check-in Hotel
Narita Int'l Airport (NRT)
Haneda Int'l Airport (HND)
|
Arrival Transfer
|
Optional Travel Insurance
|
Arrive At Chitose
|
Check into Hotel
Arrive in Japan at Tokyo's Narita International Airport before catching your connecting flight to Hokkaido. You will then check into the hotel.
TBA or similar |
Day 2 |
Day 2 Shiretoko | Cruise through Hokkaido's Nature Breakfast Dinner
Shiretoko (Peninsula)
|
Okhotsk Ryu-hyo Museum
|
Michino Eki Utoro
|
Shiretoko Cruise
|
Furepe Falls
|
Check into the Hotel
We begin our day with a visit to the Okhotsk Ryu-Hyo ice float museum. Sailing through the ice is a popular tradition in Hokkaido, and the museum is a great place to learn about the history and more. After our time at the museum, we will take a short cruise before we explore Furepe Falls. Be sure to snap plenty of photos at this beautiful waterfal that looks as if it were from a painting.
TBA or similar |
Day 3 |
Day 3 Nibutani & Sounkyo | The Rich History of the Ainu Breakfast Lunch Dinner
Today will begin with a hike around the Shiretoko Five Lakes area to enjoy the fresh morning air and views of Hokkaido. After our hike, it's off to Lake Akan for a better look at one of Shiretoko's stunning lakes.
TBA or similar |
Day 4 |
Day 4 Biei & Furano | Hokkaido's Most Instagram-Worthy Spots Breakfast Lunch Dinner
Today will be dedicated to exploring the beautiful nature spots of Hokkaido. Our day starts with a light hike to Ryusei & Ginga Waterfalls for photos. Afterwords, we will go on a scenic ride up Mt. Kurodake with a ride on the Kurodake Ropeway. From there, it's off to the Blue Pond in Biei, a man-made pond with water that shines a bright blue depending on the seasons. The pond's appearance slightly changes depending on the weather's affect on the water, but is always a charming stop for nature fans and photographers.
TBA or similar |
Day 5 |
Day 5 Otaru | The Gas-lamp Canal City of Hokkaido Breakfast Lunch
[
Otaru
]
Otaru Canal
|
Soup Curry (JDT Recommend)
|
Otaru Sakaimachi Street
|
Nikka Whisky Yoichi Distillery
|
Return to the Hotel
We kick things off with a visit to Otaru Canal. The canal features gaslights along the way with plenty of warehouses made of bricks or Sapporo freestone which have now been turned into restaurants, variety stores, and souvenir shops. Enjoy Otaru-style Soup Japanese curry for lunch at this charming port area.
TBA or similar |
Day 6 |
Day 6 Sapporo | Discover the Largest City in Hokkaido Breakfast Dinner
Our day begins with a visit to the Sapporo Morenume Park. This park is famous for the sea fountain at the center of the park (designed by Isamu Noguchi) and puts on a stunning show with powerful, illuminated, water streams. After our time at the park, it's off to the Hokkaido Museum & Historical Village to learn more about the history and culture of Hokkaido.
TBA or similar |
Day 7 |
Day 7 Hakodate | Fruits Picking & Hokkaido History Breakfast Lunch
Strawberry Picking
|
Lake Toya - Stop
|
Date Rekishi no Mori
|
Hakodate
|
Hakodate Ropeway
|
Return to the Hotel
Our morning begins with a visit to Sobetsu cho for fruit picking. There are over 15 types of fruits growing at this farm, including strawberries, cherries, peaches, plums, grapes, apples, plums and more. Enjoy sampling fresh, seasonal fruits grown in Hokkaido. After our time doing fruit picking, we will stop by Lake Toya during our drive for a photo and a quick rest.
TBA or similar |
Day 8 |
Day 8 Hakodate | Discover the Star Port Tower Breakfast Dinner
For our last day of sightseeing in Hokkaido, we begin our morning at the Hakodate Morning Market to sample the fresh flavors of Hokkaido's specialties. Try fishing for live squid or enjoy a seafood bowl at this lively morning market, or just grab some sweets and souvenirs for friends back home. Afterowrds, it's off to the Kanemori Red Brick Warehouse area. Previously used only as warehouses, the Kanemori Red Brick Warehouses now constitute a commercial facility of red brick buildings holding restaurants, shops, art museums, meeting halls, and much more.
TBA or similar |
Day 9 |
Day 9 Tokyo to LAX | Return Home Breakfast
Our wonderful journey through Hokkaido ends today. Be sure to buy any last minute souvenirs at the airport before your flight home!
**INFORMATION**
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million-dollar night view(if weather permits).
All small-group journeys are guaranteed to operate with just 6 guests.