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For Nature Lovers

DAY1　Asahikawa AP – Sounkyo Arrive at Asahikawa airport and head for Asahiyama zoo – one of the most famous zoo in Japan. Then drive to Sounkyo – gorges stretching for 24 kms along the Ishikari River. See waterfalls called “Ginga-no-Taki” and “Ryusei-no-Taki”. Stay overnight this mountain onsen resort.Overnight in Sounkyo DAY2　Sounkyo – Abashiri After breakfast take a ropeway ride for gorgeous view of Mt. Taisetsu and Sounkyo gorges. Then drive to Abashiri. It takes 2.5 hours drive. At Abashiri experience drift ice at Okhotsk Drift Ice museum and visit Abashiri Prison museum.Overnight in Abashiri DAY3　Abashiri – Utoro(Shiretoko) Drive to the world natural heritage site, Shiretoko, today. Stopover at Oshinkoshin waterfall […]
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Eastern Nature Sightseeing

DAY1　New Chitose AP – Asahikawa Arrive at New Chitose and transfer to Asahikawa, 2nd biggest city of Hokkaido. Ramen village is good for your lunch or dinner. Asahikawa is famous for Japanese sake. So why don’t you visit Sake factory and taste?Overnight in Asahikawa DAY2　Asahikawa – Sounkyo Today you vist Furano and Biei, very famous spots for tourists. Flower lands, flower gardens, beautiful scenery and wonderful foods!-Melon, corn, potato, ice cream and much more! Take your time and enjoy real Hokkaido! Then drive to Sounkyo and stay at onsen hotel-hot springs tonight.Overnight in Sounkyo DAY3　Sounkyo – Utoro(Shiretoko) First taking a cable car for gorgeous view of Mt.Taisetsu, and then see […]
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Biei Sounkyo 3 days(summer)

DAY1　Sapporo – Shirogane(Biei) Drive to Furano and Biei area, very famous spots for anyone travel to Hokkaido. Flower lands, flower gardens, beautiful scenery and wonderful foods!-Melon, corn, potato, ice cream and much more! Take your time and enjoy real Hokkaido! Recommend to stay in Shirogane onsen, Biei, near Shirahige falls and blue pond. Overnight in Shirogane(Biei) DAY2　Shirogane(Biei) – Sounkyo After Biei area, drive to Daisetsuzan national park. First taking Mt. Kurodake cable car for a gorgeous view from the top of the mountain, and then see the big twin called “Ginga” and “Ryusei” in Sounkyo, a scenic, narrow gorge that is flanked by 100 meter high, forested cliffs. Lodging is […]
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Sounkyo Asahikawa 3 days(spring)

DAY1　Sapporo – Sounkyo First destination is Takikawa, the place you should consider to stop because of beautiful canola flowers in May. Then drive to Daisetsuzan national. Sounkyo is a scenic, narrow gorge that is flanked by 100 meter high, forested cliffs. Ginga & Ryusei waterfalls and Mt. Kurodake cable car ride are 2 major tourist attractions.Overnight in Sounkyo DAY2　Sounkyo – Asahikawa After breakfast and check out, let’s go to Tulip Park in Kamiyubetsu and enjoy to see Pink Moss in Takinoue. Both two locations are fantastic, must be the highlight of this spring trip. Then go back to Asahikawa city, 2nd largest city. Asahiyama park is famous for SAKURA, full-bloomed […]
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Sounkyo Tomamu 3 days(winter)

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 […]
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Real Winter Experience(Jan-Mar)

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 […]
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Sounkyo Biei 3 days(autumn)

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 […]
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Eastern Hokkaido in Autumn

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 […]