First Time in Hokkaido
DAY1 New Chitose AP – Noboribetsu
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After arriving at New Chitose airport you go to Noboribetsu today. First stop is Shiraoi. National ainu museum UPOPOY where you learn and enjoy Hokkaido native “AINU” is open in 2020. Then move to Noboribetsu, famous onsen resort not just in Hokkaido but in Japan. Hell valley, Oyunuma, Date Jidaimura etc. are tourist attractions.
Overnight in Noboribetsu
DAY2 Noboribetsu – Otaru
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Drive to volcanic caldera lake Toya first, two volcanoes called Mt. Usu and Showashinzan on the way. If taking a cable car there, panoramic view of lake Toya and Mt. Yotei available from the top of the mountain. After lake Toya area, Kyogoku, the base of Mt. Yotei and Yoichi, a hometown of Nikka whiskey would be tourist spots.
Overnight in Otaru
DAY3 Otaru – Sounkyo
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After check out start sightseeing Otaru canal, Kitaichi Glass factory, Musical Box factory etc. in the morning. Then taking a expressway to Asahikawa city. Asahiyama zoo, Otokoyama sake factory, ramen village etc. are tourist spots. Then move to Sounkyo - gorges stretching for 24 kms along the Ishikari River. Overnight in Sounkyo
DAY4 Sounkyo – Sapporo
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First drive to Biei town surrounded by a pleasant hilly landscape. Blue pond, Shirahige falls and Shikisai-no-Oka are on the list to visit. About 30-40 min. drive to Furano area. Tourist spots are Farm Tomita, cheese factory, Furano winery, jam garden etc. After Furano take a express way to Sapporo – the biggest city in Hokkaido.
Overnight in Sapporo
DAY5 Sapporo
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Sapporo sightseeing day today. Shiroi koibito park must be good not only for kids but adults. Mt. Okurayama or Mt. Moiwa would be recommended to see a great landscape. Visit Historical village of Hokkaido to learn about Hokkaido. Hill of the buddha, Fushimi Inari shrine are photogenic places. Genhis Khan lamb BBQ is a famous local cuisine.
Overnight in Sapporo
DAY6 Sapporo – New Chitose AP
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Check out and have a breakfast at seafood market in the morning. Then head for New Chitose airport. It takes almost one hour. And spend some time to do your last minute shopping in the airport or factory outlet mall near airport.