DAY1　New Chitose AP – Sapporo Arrive at New Chitose Airport and transfer to Sapporo, the biggest city in Hokkaido. After check in the hotel, visit Sapporo beer museum, the famous Ishiya Chocolate factory, the Old Government house of Hokkaido and Odori Park (where the yearly Snow Festival is held every year in February).Overnight in Sapporo DAY2　Sapporo – Asahikawa After breakfast and check out, visit the Central Fish Market in Sapporo where you can taste the seafood products of Hokkaido. Takikawa is the one you should consider to stop because of beautiful canola flowers in May. I Asahikawa Asahiyama park is famous for SAKURA, full-bloomed maybe in mid-May.Overnight in Asahikawa DAY3　Asahikawa […]

DAY1　New Chitose AP – Sapporo Arrive at New Chitose Airport and transfer to Sapporo, the biggest city in Hokkaido. After check in the hotel, visit famous Sapporo beer museum, the Old Government house of Hokkaido and Odori Park (where the yearly Snow Festival is held every year in February). And how about RAMEN for dinner tonight?Overnight in Sapporo DAY2　Sapporo – Asarigawa(Otaru) Today’s destination is Otaru. On the way, stopover at Ishiya chocolate factory, famous tourist spot. In the historical town Otaru, old Canal, Kitaichi Glass factory and Musical Box factory should be on the list. You may see some SAKURA at Temiya park.Overnight in Asarigawa DAY3　Asarigawa(Otaru) – Toyako Drive to […]

DAY1　Sapporo – Niseko On the way to Niseko do sightseeing in Otaru where many historical buildings make the place famous tourist destination. Take pictures at old canal and enjoy shopping at Sakaimachi street. About 1.5 Hrs drive takes you to Niseko area. Before check in, we recommend to make a short stop at Milk kobo for a ice cream.Overnight in Niseko DAY2　Niseko – Toyako Enjoy winter activities such as ski, snow mobile etc. in the morning in Niseko resort and start the tour in the afternoon. Stopover at Fukidashi park where you can collect spring water come from Mt. Yotei. Then drive to Lake Toya for a great view. Lodging […]

DAY1　Sapporo – Sounkyo First destination is Asahikawa, second largest city in Hokkaido. Tourist attractions are Otokoyama sake factory, ramen village etc. Ashiyama zoo is good for kids. Famous penguins parade there during winter time is essential. Then drive to Daisetsuzan national park. See Ginga & Ryusei waterfalls and enjoy HYOBAKU ice festival if visit late Jan to Feb.Overnight in Sounkyo DAY2　Sounkyo – Tomamu Drive to Biei town, and see Aoi ike-blue pond and Shirahige falls. Scenery is very different when visiting in winter there. Then go to Furano, cheese factory and Tomita farm(lavenders maybe available in the greenhouse) are options. Why don’t you try dog sledding before check in Tomamu […]

DAY1　New Chitose AP – Nakasatsubai(Tokachi) Arrive at New Chitose and head to Tokachi area, center of Hokkaido. We recommend to stay at Feriendorf resort in Nakasatsunai village. Under gorgeous night sky with full of stars, you can enjoy special BBQ with local foods there. After experience -20 degrees, warming up in front of the fireplace.  Overnight in Nakasatsunai                                               DAY2　Nakasatsunai(Tokachi) Stay another night and enjoy winter activities in Tokachi area.  Snow mobile, dog sledding, snow shoe waling etc. Don’t forget to take photos of “Jewelry Ice”,  getting very […]

DAY1　Kushiro AP – Kushiro Arrive at Kushiro airport and go to Kushiro Shitsugen, the largest marshland in Japan. Visit several lookouts by walk. There are some options, taking a steam-locomotive train canoeing Kushiro river to watch wildlife. Tonight we recommend to stay at a family-owned inn or auberge in this area.Overnight in Kushiro DAY2　Kushiro – Rausu(Shiretoko) Drive to Rausu today. Head to north, sightseeing spots will be the Lake Kussharo to see whopper swan, an inactive volcano Mt.Iou-zan, Lake Mashu for a great view. etc. Then arrive at Rausu, south harbour of the world natural heritage site – Shiretoko.Overnight in Rausu DAY3　Rausu(Shiretoko) – Utoro(Shiretoko) Get up early morning and catch […]

DAY1　Sapporo – Sounkyo Drive to Asahikawa city and taste sake at Otokoyama sake factory. How about ramen lunch at ramen village? Then drive to Sounkyo onsen resort in Daisetsuzan national park. 2 waterfalls called “Ginga falls” and “Ryusei falls” are there. Autumn leaves must be beautiful in early Oct.Overnight in Sounkyo DAY2　Sounkyo – Shirogane(Biei) If mid to late Sep, we recommend to go to Mt. Asahidake where is the first autumn leaves in the season in Japan. Then drive to Biei town, and see Aoi ike-blue pond and Shirahige falls another famous autumn leaves spots. Just drive around this area is enough to feel autumn in Hokkaido. Stay in Shirogane […]

DAY1　Sapporo – Jozankei First destination is small harbor city Otaru. Old Canal, Kitaichi Glass factory and Musical Box factory are major tourist spots. Then head to Jozankei via Asari toge pass. You can enjoy autumn leaves here and take a gondola called “Koyo gondola” at Sapporo Kokusai before arriving in Jozankei.Overnight in Jozankei DAY2　Jozankei – Toyako Enjoy autumn leaves around Jozankei/Hoheikyo area. Canoeing must be interesting here. Then go to Fukidashi park where you can collect spring water come from Mt. Yotei. About 1 hr drive to Lake Toya area. Stay in Toyako onsen resort and see fireworks in the night. Available till the end of Oct.Overnight in Toyako DAY3　Toyako […]

DAY1　Asahikawa AP – Sounkyo Arrive at Asahikawa airport and start Asahikawa city sightseeing – Asahiyama zoo, Otokoyama sake factory, ramen village etc. Then drive to Sounkyo – gorges stretching for 24 kms along the Ishikari River. See waterfalls called “Ginga-no-Taki” and “Ryusei-no-Taki”. Autumn leaves this area around end of Sep. Lodging is Sounkyo onsen resort.Overnight in Sounkyo DAY2　Sounkyo – Utoro(Shiretoko) 2 options here to enjoy autumn leaves, one is Mt. Kurodage ropeway and the other is Ginsendai. Must be very busy if the best timing to go. Then drive to Shiretoko area. When approaching there, ”Road that Leads to the Sky” is a good photo spot. Another short photo stop […]

DAY1　New Chitose AP – Asahikawa Touch down at New Chitose and drive more than 2 hours to Asahikawa, 2nd biggest city in Hokkaido. If you are hungry, Ramen at Ramen village is good for lunch. Asahikawa is famous for Japanese sake. So why don’t you visit Sake factory and taste?Overnight in Asahikawa DAY2　Asahikawa – Shirogane(Biei) First drive to Sounkyo – very beautiful autumn leaves spot there. See twin waterfalls called “Ginga-no-Taki” & “Ryusei-no-Taki”. Mt. Asahidake is also good to visit to enjoy autumn leaves. Then go to Biei, stopover at Aoi-ike, blue pond and Shirahige waterfalls for viewing more autumn leaves.Overnight in Shirogane DAY3　Shirogane(Biei) – Noboribetsu Today you go to […]