Tokyo is a city like no other! Defined by cutting-edge design, quirky creativity and its own unique ancient culture, the city defines the best of both worlds.

Hotel Options

Washington Hotel Shinjuku – Opt 1

Room	Standard Double Room
Meals	Breakfast
Style	International

The Gate Kaminarimon – Opt 2

Room	Essential Double - 24 sqm (Double)
Meals	Breakfast
Style	International

Day 2 - 4

Make your own way from your hotel to Tokyo airport

Flight from Tokyo Haneda Airport to Kushiro

Make your own way from Kushiro airport to your hotel

Kushiro

2 Nights

Kushiro, Hokkaido’s largest city, is an important transit city for visitors to Kushiro Wetlands National Park and Akan National Park.

Hotel Options

ANA Crowne Plaza Hotel Kushiro – Opt 1

Room	Ocean View Twin
Meals	Breakfast
Style	International

Kushiro Prince Hotel – Opt 2

Room	Standard Floor Twin Room
Meals	Breakfast
Style	International

Day 4 - 6

Make your own way from your hotel to Kushiro train station

Train from Kushiro to Sapporo (4 hr)

Make your own way from the Sapporo train station to your hotel

Sapporo

2 Nights

Explore Sapporo, the dynamic capital of Japan’s northernmost island of Hokkaido! A year-round destination, stunning natural landscapes and distinctive seasons welcome you in this city.

Included Activities

Half Day Sapporo Highlights Tour (English Guide, Public transport)
Start your exploration of Sapporo at the scenic Maruyama Park situated at the heart of the city. Accompany your guide through this green oasis to Hokkaido Shrine, one of the island’s important places of worship. Move on to Odori Park which hosts the snow festival in February each year. Stroll through the park watching locals picnic while children run about. Stop for a quick photo in front of the iconic Clock Tower, which is the inspiration for the star on the Sapporo Beer cans. Make your way to the century-old Nijo Market, which is a hub of activity with locals and tourists alike thronging to see and sample the variety of fruits, vegetables, and fish available there. Lunch on some donburi or raw fish with rice, or choose from the numerous other seafood delicacies that Sapporo is famous for. Say goodbye to your guide and explore the market at your own pace before heading back to your hotel. (Half Day; Time of Day: Morning; Fixed Time; Duration: 4 hrs; Fitness Level: Easy;) Public Transport: Local busses and subway. Pick up: hotel / Drop off: hotel

Hotel Options

Mitsui Garden Sapporo – Opt 1

Room	Standard
Meals	Breakfast
Style	International

Sapporo Grand Hotel – Opt 2

Room	Standard Large Twin
Meals	Breakfast
Style	International

Day 6 - 8

Make your own way from your hotel to Sapporo train station

Train from Sapporo to Toya (1.5 hr)

Make your own way from the Lake Toya train station to your hotel

Lake Toya

2 Nights

Lake Toya in Shikotsu-Toya National Park is a caldera lake with a large island sitting in the middle is surrounded by numerous hiking trails. Nearby, you could also explore Mount Usu, an active volcano with four eruptions since 1910, the last of these being in 2000.

Hotel Options

Yutorelo Toyako Ryokan – Opt 1

Room	Standard Japanese Room
Meals	Breakfast
Style	Boutique

The Lake View Toya Nonokaze Resort – Opt 2

Room	Club Room With Hot Spring Bath
Meals	Breakfast
Style	Resort

Day 8 - 10

Make your own way from your hotel to Lake Toya train station

Train from Toya to Hakodate ( 1:50Hr)

Make your own way from the Hakodate train station to your hotel

Hakodate

2 Nights

Hakodate, famed for its fresh, delectable seafood, is the third largest city on Hokkaido island. The bustling harbor city was one of the first to welcome international trade and was once home to a thriving foreign population.

Included Activities

Half Day Onuma National Park Tour from Hakodate (English Guide, Public transport)
Discover the wonderfully picturesque Onuma National Park! Located half an hour north of Hakodate, this designated “quasi-national park” is renowned for its two lakes Onuma and Konuma, speckled with islands. Start your tour with some hiking and make your way over the bridges that connect the small peninsulas and lake shores. There’s plenty to do in the park, including camping, horseback riding and canoeing. Fishing enthusiasts will enjoy a bout of angling in the deep blue waters. Later, admire the majestic volcano Mt. Komagatake that makes for a stunning backdrop as you make your way through the park. You’ll easily spot some of the diverse wildlife that the region is known for, such as Hokkaido’s waterfowl in their natural habitat. (Half Day; Time of Day: Morning, 0930 hrs; Duration: 4 hrs; Please wear shoes and clothes suitable for walking in the snow during winter)
Public Transport: Local train with reserved seats. Pick up: hotel / Drop off: none (tour ends at Hakodate Station)

Hotel Options

Hotel Resol Hakodate – Opt 1

Room	Twin Room
Meals	Breakfast
Style	International

Hakodate Kokusai Hotel – Opt 2

Room	East Wing Standard Twin
Meals	Breakfast
Style	International

Day 10 - 11

Make your own way from your hotel to Hakodate airport

Flight from Hakodate to Osaka (Kansai)

Shared Transfer from Kansai Airport to Shin Osaka Hotel (including airport assistance)

Osaka

1 Night

Osaka is third largest city of Japan and has been the home of traders and merchants. It is also well-known for Japan’s oldest temple, the Shinto Sumiyoshi-taisha, and the majestic 16th century Osaka Castle.

Included Activities

Create Wax Food Replicas in Osaka
Experience the unique art of making wax food replicas, a popular cultural trait seen at the entrance of Japanese restaurants. Make your way to a food sample laboratory in central Osaka and watch master craftsmen as they make these realistic-looking samples using a special wax. Hear about how the color, texture, and size of the pieces are meant to educate customers on what they are going to order. Try your hand at making two samples as per the staff’s instructions. Take one of them back home with you as a souvenir, and the other mounted on a keychain. (Duration: About 1 – 2 hours; Times: 1100/1800 hrs; Please note that transport is not included, and you need to make your way to and from the laboratory in central Osaka.)

Hotel Options

WaQoo Shitaderamachi – Opt 1

Room	Superior Japanese Twin Room
Meals	Breakfast
Style	Boutique

Hotel Granvia Osaka – Opt 2

Room	Studio Twin
Meals	Breakfast
Style	International

Shared Transfer from Osaka Hotel to Kansai Airport

International Departure

Price & Inclusions

Option 1 From $ 4,190 /person
Option 2 From $ 5,490 /person

Prices are in USD and exclude international flights. This trip price is based on low season rates for accommodation and other applicable services, and may change depending on availability, currency fluctuations and number of people traveling together. For high season prices, please contact us with your exact travel dates and preferences.

Price Includes

Accommodation in one double room for 11 days / 10 nights.
Meals as indicated
Economy flights for all sectors :
- Tokyo (Haneda) – Kushiro
- Hakodate – Osaka (Kansai)
The following train journeys in the highest class available :
- Train from Kushiro to Sapporo
- Train from Sapporo to Toya
- Train from Toya to Hakodate
All activities as listed :
- Sapporo: Half Day Sapporo Highlights Tour (English Guide, Public transport)
- Hakodate: Half Day Onuma National Park Tour from Hakodate (English Guide, Public transport)
- Osaka: Create Wax Food Replicas in Osaka
Your Trip Coordinator: a 24/7 point of contact, supporting you during your trip
On request: A printed set of your travel documents by post
Fees and taxes
All activities specified in the itinerary, including entrance fees, accompanied by your tour guide
All airport, train station and hotel transfers as indicated. For private transfers our representative will meet you at the airport or the station and accompany you to your vehicle (and vice versa).

Not Included

Camera fees
Tips, additional meals and personal expenses
Visa fees
Travel, health and cancellation insurance
International airfare (from your home country to your destination and return)

Japan: Hokkaido’s Wildlife and Lake Toya

Itinerary Summary

Ideal For

Itinerary Details

Tokyo

Kushiro

Sapporo

Lake Toya

Hakodate

Osaka

Price & Inclusions

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