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JPN051 Japan Private Tour (JPN051) Jewels of Eastern Hokkaido - Ice Breaking Cruise Tour 7 Days 6 Nights (Jewels of Eastern Hokkaido - Ice Breaking Cruise Tour - 6 nights)
- 7 days 6 nights
- Private van + driver
- Flexible route
Experience Eastern Hokkaido on a 7-day, 6-night private winter tour with See You Again, traveling in your group's private van. Highlights include the Abashiri icebreaker cruise through sea drift ice, Asahiyama Zoo, waterfalls in Sounkyo, Mount Io, Lake Mashu, Japanese cranes at Tsurui Ito, and Noboribetsu Hell Valley. Relax in onsens surrounded by snow in Sounkyo, Lake Akan, and Noboribetsu, before concluding the trip at Otaru Canal and Sapporo.
Day by day
Day 1 New Chitose Airport - Asahikawa - Sounkyo (New Chitose Airport - Asahikawa - Sounkyo)
Your tour begins after arriving at New Chitose Airport, the largest airport welcoming travelers from around the world. A van will pick you up to travel to Asahikawa (3 hours of travel time; in winter, traffic may occasionally be delayed due to snow). Visit various animals at Asahiyama Zoo, one of the most famous zoos in Japan. After exploring the zoo, you can stop by Otokoyama Sake Brewery to learn about Japanese sake. The van will then take you to Sounkyo Onsen (approx. 1.5 hours), surrounded by valleys. In the evening, enjoy dinner at the hotel while wearing a yukata.
Overnight Sounkyo Onsen
Day 2 Sounkyo - Abashiri (Sounkyo - Abashiri)
This morning, see the Ginga & Ryusei Waterfall in Sounkyo. After lunch, experience a rare sightseeing cruise: the Abashiri Ice Breaker Cruise. Watch the ship forge ahead while breaking through floating drift ice. The tour will then continue to the Abashiri Prison Museum, followed by an overnight stay in Abashiri to warm up and relax.
Overnight Abashiri
Day 3 Abashiri - Kawayu - Lake Akan Onsen (Abashiri - Kawayu - Akanko Onsen)
Today, the tour heads slightly south. First, you will travel to the Kawayu Onsen area and see Mt. Io, an active volcano where you can observe volcanic gases spewing from the crater up close. Afterwards, head to Lake Mashu, whose scenery evokes Northern Europe. In the evening, depart for Lake Akan to check in and unwind in the onsen.
Overnight Lake Akan (Akanko Onsen)
Day 4 Akan - Kushiro - Obihiro (Akan - Kushiro - Obihiro)
After breakfast, you will travel to Tsurui Ito Sanctuary for Japanese crane watching. The graceful appearance of the cranes will make you feel the grand nature of Hokkaido. After lunch in Kushiro, you will have time to shop at Kushiro Fisherman's Wharf MOO, famous for seafood. Then continue to other famous Hokkaido souvenir spots, heading toward Obihiro so you can shop for a wide variety of delicious sweets made in Hokkaido.
Overnight Obihiro
Day 5 Obihiro - Tomamu - Sapporo (Obihiro - Tomamu - Sapporo)
Today is the final day to experience eastern Hokkaido. You will start with a snow experience in Tomamu, taking plenty of memorable photos. Then continue to Chitose for lunch, and before sunset, we will visit Hell Valley in Noboribetsu. Due to the many volcanic fumaroles along the valley and the sight of boiling spring bubbles, this valley is named "Hell." In the evening, you will stay at Noboribetsu Onsen, one of the most popular onsen areas in Japan, complete with delicious food and an onsen soaking experience.
Overnight Noboribetsu Onsen
Day 6 Sapporo - Otaru - Sapporo (Sapporo - Otaru - Sapporo)
After breakfast, you will first visit Otaru, a city that was once a hub for maritime trade and the financial industry, earning the nickname "North Wall Street" after Wall Street in New York, one of the world's leading financial districts. A popular destination is Otaru Canal, which attracts not only Japanese visitors but also international travelers with its townscape along the canal. You will enjoy shopping or taking photos at Kitaichi Glass Factory, the Music Box Museum, and Sakaimachi Street. In the afternoon, we head to Sapporo to enjoy the final day in Hokkaido, taking you to see Odori Park, the Clock Tower (pass by), TV Tower (photo stop), and shopping in Tanukikoji.
Overnight Sapporo
Day 7 Sapporo - New Chitose Airport (Sapporo - New Chitose Airport)
After packing all your souvenirs, we will take you to New Chitose Airport to board your flight back home. During the flight, look back on what fascinated you about Hokkaido, what the highlight of your visit was, and browse through the photos you took, hoping you will return to Hokkaido to share wonderful moments with your good friends or family once again.
Included
- Private van with driver throughout the trip, New Chitose Airport pick-up and drop-off
- 6 nights accommodation as specified in the program (Sounkyo, Abashiri, Lake Akan, Obihiro, Noboribetsu, Sapporo - 1 night each), upgrades available at actual additional cost
- Travel insurance as required by law
Not included
- Flight tickets at actual cost
- Attraction entrance fees and Abashiri icebreaker cruise ticket at actual cost
- Lunch and dinner at actual cost
- Tour leader
- Personal expenses and other expenses not specified in the itinerary
Payment
- Deposit of 10,000 THB per person upon booking.
- Pay the remaining balance in full 30 days before departure.
- Bookings and inquiries: Contact Rin via LINE 004207289999999 or call 083-035-9755 (10.00-17.00).
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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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