Japan Private Tour (JPN025): The Ultimate Hokkaido Experience – Discover the Beauty, 5 Days 4 Nights

Hakodate Ropeway - Onsen

Upon arriving at New Chitose Airport in Hokkaido and completing immigration formalities, our team will welcome you at the airport. We then head to Noboribetsu to witness the scenic wonders of Jigokudani, also known as "Hell Valley." Filled with bubbling mud pools and boiling hot springs, it creates a dramatic, steaming landscape reminiscent of the underworld. This area is Hokkaido's most famous hot spring source and a must-see highlight for visitors.

Enjoy a specially selected Japanese lunch before continuing to Hakodate to explore the historic Motomachi district at the foot of Mount Hakodate. Featuring 19 sloping streets leading down to the port, this area is filled with charming Western-style buildings, historic churches, restaurants, and heritage homes. As one of Japan's earliest international trading ports, Hakodate's rich cultural exchange with the West is reflected in its distinctive architecture.

Next, we will take the ropeway up to Mount Hakodate, which offers spectacular views of the city surrounded by the sea on both sides. From this observation point, the city appears almost like an island surrounded by water, with breathtaking views both during the day and at night. It is celebrated as one of the best viewpoints in Japan, alongside Mount Inasa in Nagasaki and Mount Rokko in Kobe.

In the evening, return to HEWITT RESORT HAKODATE (or equivalent), where you can relax in the onsen to soothe your fatigue and recharge for the next day's adventure.

This morning begins with breakfast at the hotel before heading to Hakodate Morning Market, home to more than 250 shops selling fresh Hokkaido seafood such as crab, salmon, and shrimp. Local fruits and vegetables are also available for you to savor fresh, delicious flavors. For those who enjoy excitement, you can also try the squid fishing experience right at the market.

Next, head to the Red Brick Warehouses with a history of over 100 years. In the past, they were used as storage warehouses for wealthy merchants, but today they have been transformed into numerous shops, souvenir stores, a beer hall, and restaurants. Travelers can stroll along the bay and enjoy coffee while taking in the beautiful atmosphere.

For lunch, we will enjoy Japanese cuisine before visiting Goryokaku Tower, which stands 90 meters high and offers a 360-degree view. The ground floor features souvenir shops and restaurants. Afterward, we will take photos with Mount Showa Shinzan, formed by volcanic eruptions between 1944-1945, which is now cared for by the government as a natural monument.

In the evening, return to the hotel for dinner and relax with an onsen hot spring bath at TOYA NONOKASE HOTEL (or equivalent).

3 Types of Grilled Crab

After breakfast at the hotel, we will take the gondola at KIRORO, where you will find photo spots associated with a once-popular film, especially the renowned Bell of Love. In April, lingering snow can still be seen, making it a wonderful place to take photos and take in the scenic views.

For lunch, enjoy a meal at a Japanese restaurant famous for its Hokke fish in Otaru. Then, head to the Otaru Canal, a romantic sightseeing spot in the evening, and visit the Music Box Museum built of red brick and wood. You will also see an antique steam clock that puffs steam and plays chimes every 15 minutes.

In the evening, we will have dinner at a Japanese restaurant offering a barbecue buffet featuring three types of crab for you to enjoy to your heart's content.

Afterward, we will take you back to your hotel to relax.

After breakfast at the hotel, we will visit the Hill of the Buddha, which features a 13.5-meter-tall Buddha statue surrounded by stunning nature, especially in summer when more than 150,000 lavender plants are in full bloom.

Next, we head to Mitsui Outlet Park, the largest outlet mall in Hokkaido, offering a wide array of brand-name stores for a satisfying shopping spree. Afterward, continue shopping along Tanukikoji Shopping Street, where numerous popular shops await you.

In the evening, enjoy free time to choose your own dinner at leisure.

Afterward, we will take you back to the hotel to rest.

On the final day of the trip, after breakfast at the hotel, it is time to head to New Chitose Airport for your flight back to Bangkok.