Japan
JPN023 Japan Private Tour (JPN023) Explore Hokkaido: Captivating Nature and Vibrant Cities 5 Days 4 Nights
- 5 days 4 nights
- Private van + driver
- Flexible route
Experience the once-a-year cherry blossom season on the island of Hokkaido. Visit Furano to explore Ningle Terrace, a fairy-tale artisan village nestled among charming wooden cottages in the forest.
Day by day
Day 1 New Chitose Airport - Furano - Ningle Terrace - Asahikawa - Asahiyama Zoo
We welcome you at New Chitose Airport, the gateway to Hokkaido, and take you to Furano to visit Ningle Terrace, a charming small village of wooden cabins nestled in nature. Experience the peaceful atmosphere and take photos of the scenic views. There are also cafes and souvenir shops selling handcrafted goods and intricate wood carvings, creating a fairytale-like setting.
Lunch: Stop for lunch at a local restaurant.
Afterward, travel to Asahikawa to visit Asahiyama Zoo, one of Japan's most popular zoos. Here, cold-climate animals such as polar bears, penguins, seals, and many others are showcased for you to see up close.
Dinner: Enjoy dinner at a restaurant.
Then, check in to Art Hotel Asahikawa or equivalent, where you can relax and enjoy the hotel's spa facilities, featuring hot spring baths, a jacuzzi, and a sauna.
Day 2 Asahikawa - Kamikawa - Ice Pavilion - Otaru - Otaru Canal - Music Box Museum - Sapporo
Morning: Enjoy breakfast at the hotel restaurant.
Then travel to Kamikawa to visit the Ice Pavilion, which showcases snow and ice art. Experience temperatures of -41 degrees Celsius and enjoy snowmen and ice sculptures created by renowned artists.
Lunch: Stop for lunch at a restaurant.
Continue to Otaru, a historically important port town. Stroll along the charming Otaru Canal, lined with historic warehouses reflected on the water's surface.
You can also enjoy melodious tunes at the Music Box Museum, which displays a wide variety of music boxes and even allows you to purchase or craft your own.
Afterward, travel to Sapporo, Hokkaido's economic and cultural hub.
Dinner: Enjoy dinner at a restaurant featuring Hokkaido's famous Zuwaigani (snow crab) leg buffet.
Return to the hotel to rest and relax comfortably.
Day 3 Sapporo - Fish Market - Hokkaido Shrine - Maruyama Park Cherry Blossoms - Mitsui Outlet Shopping
Morning: Enjoy breakfast at the hotel restaurant.
We take you to explore the morning fish market to soak in the lively atmosphere of stalls selling fresh seafood. Next, visit Hokkaido Shrine, an important Shinto shrine in Hokkaido.
Noon: Stop for lunch at a restaurant.
Travel to Maruyama Park, a popular cherry blossom viewing spot in Sapporo, where you can take photos and admire the blooming cherry blossoms.
Afterward, we take you shopping at Mitsui Outlet, where you can browse a wide selection of leading brands at great discounts.
Evening: Free time to enjoy dinner at your leisure.
We transfer you back to your hotel for a relaxing rest.
Day 4 Sapporo - Full Free Day
Morning: Enjoy breakfast at the hotel restaurant.
Today is a free day for you to explore and shop around Sapporo at your leisure. You can take in the panoramic city views from JR TOWER, visit the Historical Village of Hokkaido, or sample delicious local specialties on the 10th floor of the ESTA building.
Lunch - Evening: Free time to enjoy lunch and dinner at your leisure.
Return to your hotel for a relaxing rest.
Day 5 New Chitose Airport - Suvarnabhumi Airport
Enjoy breakfast at the hotel restaurant.
At the appropriate time, we transfer you to New Chitose Airport for your flight back to Thailand, filled with wonderful memories.
Included
- Tour vehicle with driver
- Hotel rate not exceeding 6,000 THB per double room (if you wish to upgrade, pay the difference at actual cost)
- Travel insurance as required by law. Price does not include:
- Flight tickets at actual cost
- Admission fees and train tickets at actual cost
- Lunch and dinner at actual cost
- Tour leader
- Other / Payment
- Deposit of 10,000 THB per person upon booking
- Remaining balance due 30 days before departure
Not included
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Groups who travelled to Japan with us
We've traveled around Japan on our own many times, but this time we wanted a more comfortable trip with a deeper experience than going by ourselves. It was fun and great value! The service was very impressive. Rin took wonderful care of us from the first tour inquiry to the end of the trip. We'll be using See You Again as our regular company for every trip.
We could have traveled to Japan on our own, but since we wanted to try Japan's delicious restaurants and didn't have time to do the research and book the tables, we thought it was better to let the tour company take care of it. They are, of course, more professional than we are.
We have both elderly family members and a child, so we didn't want to take the train because handling the luggage would be difficult. We decided to travel privately instead. It was really worth the price we paid, and it became one of the best trips our family has ever had.
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