Day 1 Tokyo
Day 2 Tokyo
Day 3 Tokyo - Hakone - Hamamatsu (211 km)
Day 4 Hamamatsu - Nagoya - Kyoto (221 km)
Day 5 Kyoto - Nara - Osaka (77 km)
Day 6 Osaka - Sapporo (1058 km)
Day 7 Sapporo - Biei - Sounkyo (226 km)
Day 8 Sounkyo - Abashiri - Akankohan
Day 9 Akankohan - Tokachi-gawa
Day 10 Tokachi-gawa -Toyako - Jozankei (341 km)
Day 11 Jozankei - Otaru - Sapporo (37 km)
Day 1:
Tokyo
Today we will gather and meet the tour guide at Tokyo Narita airport. After pickup at the airport we will transfer to hotel with the help of tour guide. Hotel check-in after 3:00pm.
Day 2:
Tokyo
Breakfast: Included|Lunch: Included|Dinner: Excluded
After breakfast, we will visit Meiji Jingu. Then we may view Sky Tree, the tallest self - propelled tower all over the world. After visiting Asakusa Kannon Temple, guests will have Japanese BBQ as lunch. In the afternoon, we will visit Nijubashi Bridge, the Japanese emperor's residence, located in the center of Tokyo Chiyoda area. We will continue to Ginza after viewing Tokyo Tower. After dinner, we will return to hotel.
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Tokyo, JAPAN
One of the 47 prefectures of Japan and has been the capital since 1869. The Greater Tokyo Area is the most populous metropolitan area in the world. It is the seat of the Emperor of Japan, the Japanese government and the National Diet.
Nijubashi
Meaning "Double Bridge" in Japanese, this bridge is one of the most famous in Japan. Though there are two separate bridges, when you look at them from the right angle, they appear to be a single two-storied bridge,
Ginza
This popular district of Tokyo is an upscale shopping district, with several department stores, boutiques, restaurants, and more, considered one of the best luxury districts of this kind in the world.
Duration: Approx. 2 Hours
Day 3:
Tokyo - Hakone - Hamamatsu (211 km)
Breakfast: Included|Lunch: Included|Dinner: Included
After breakfast, we will drive to Hakone and take a cruise on Lake Ashi and visit Oshino Hakkai. Then, we will head to Heiwa Park. We will return to hotel to have dinner and enjoy the hot springs. Spend the night in Hamamatsu.
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Hakone, JAPAN
Hakone, in Japan's Fuji-Hakone-Izu National Park west of Tokyo, is a mountainous town known for its hot springs resorts (onsen) and views of the iconic volcano Mount Fuji.
Lake Ashi
It is a highlight sightseeing in Hakone. It is near Fuji Mountain and if guests take a cruise on the lake, they may view a breathtaking scenery of Fuji Mountain combining with lake.
Heiwa Park
This park is built to pray for peace. It is a Japanese style garden with a Sakyamunita pagoda which is a gift from Indian government.
Oshino Hakkai
It is a small village near breathtaking Mountain Fuji. It is also a perfect location to stand here and view the Fuji.
Day 4:
Hamamatsu - Nagoya - Kyoto (221 km)
Breakfast: Included|Lunch: Included|Dinner: Excluded
After breakfast, we will head to Nagoya and visit Royal Jewelry Shop. We will head to Kyoto after lunch and visit famous Gion. Then, we will visit Hanamikoji which is the classiest geisha district among Japan. We will spend the night in Kyoto.
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Nagoya, JAPAN
The largest city in the Chubu region of Japan, Nagoya is an industrial shipping center. The main industry in the area is automotive, and many car companies, like Lexus, have their headquarters here.
Nagoya Castle
It is completed in 1612 and is a typical castle built on flatlands. Though it got attacked during the second World War, some parts of it remained and have been handed down as important cultural assets.
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Kyoto, JAPAN
For over 1,000 years, Kyoto was the imperial capital of Japan. Today, its economy is based around information technology. It is home to the Nintendo headquarters, one of the world's most popular video game corporations.
Gion
Gion is the most famous district of Kyoto which reserves many old streets and architectures to feel the old Japanese culture.
Hanamikoji
It is the classiest district where Geisha live in all over Japan since Edo Period. It is one of the classic highlights of Kyoto.
Day 5:
Kyoto - Nara - Osaka (77 km)
Breakfast: Included|Lunch: Included|Dinner: Excluded
After breakfast, we will visit Kiyomizu Temple and wander on the sloping paths. Then, we will visit Fushimi Inari-taisha Shrine. On the way to Osaka, we will visit Todaiji Temple in Nara. When we arrive in Osaka, we will do some shopping in Shinsaibashi.
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Kyoto, JAPAN
For over 1,000 years, Kyoto was the imperial capital of Japan. Today, its economy is based around information technology. It is home to the Nintendo headquarters, one of the world's most popular video game corporations.
Otowa-san Kiyomizu-dera
An Buddhist temple in eastern Kyoto. The temple is part of the Historic Monuments of Ancient Kyoto (Kyoto, Uji and Otsu Cities) UNESCO World Heritage site.
Fushimi Inari Taisha
Fushimi Inari Shrine is an important Shinto shrine in southern Kyoto. It is famous for its thousands of vermilions torii gates, which straddle a network of trails behind its main buildings. The trails lead into the wooded forest of the sacred Mount Inari, which stands at 233 meters and belongs to the shrine grounds. Fushimi Inari is the most important of several thousands of shrines dedicated to Inari, the Shinto god of rice. Foxes are thought the Inari's messengers, resulting in many fox statues across the shrine grounds.
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Nara, JAPAN
This Japanese city has a rich history. From 710 to 794 BCE, it was the country's capital. There are many deer in the area, and it is said that if you bow to them, they will return the gesture.
Todaiji
This Buddhist temple in Nara was once among the Seven Great Temples. It houses the world’s largest bronze Buddha statue. Visitors can see deer, seen as the messengers of the gods in Shinto, freely roaming the grounds.
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Osaka, JAPAN
Osaka is a designated city in the Kansai region of Japan. It is the capital city of Osaka Prefecture and the largest component of the Keihanshin Metropolitan Area, the second largest metropolitan area in Japan.
Shinsaibashi
Shinsaibashi is the main shopping district of Osaka, Japan. It includes different themed sectors, including Shinsaibashi-suji, a covered shopping street, and Amerika-muri, an American themed area, one of the most popular areas for Osaka's youth.
Duration: Approx. 1 Hour
Day 6:
Osaka - Sapporo (1058 km)
Breakfast: Included|Lunch: Excluded|Dinner: Excluded
After breakfast, we will take airplane to Sapporo New Chitose Airport. Guide will help guests transfer to hotel. Check in after 3:00pm.
Day 7:
Sapporo - Biei - Sounkyo (226 km)
Breakfast: Included|Lunch: Included|Dinner: Included
After breakfast, we will visit Farm Tomita(* Jan - Apr/ Nov - Dec: it will be replaced by Ikeda Wine Castle). After lunch, we will visit Shikisai-no-Oka and take a stroll around the Blue pond (* Jan - Apr/ Nov - Dec: it will be replaced by Aeon). We will taste Hokkaido crab for dinner.
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Furano, JAPAN
Furano is a large expanse of rolling hills that lead up to Mt. Tokachi. Situated along the Sorachi River, Furano belongs to Furano-Ashibetsu Nature Park. Because of its position in the heart of Hokkaido , Furano is nicknamed the "navel town." There's even a festival to celebrate it.
In winter, Furano is prime downhill and cross-country skiing territory with world-class slopes. Warmer weather is perfect for river rafting, trekking, cycling, golf and other pursuits.
Farm Tomita
Furano is famous for its numerous fields of lavender. Farm Tomita is one of the many farms in the area which create this reputation by planting giant fields of lavender and other colorful crops such as tulips.
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Biei, JAPAN
Biei is a town located in Kamikawa Subprefecture, Hokkaido, Japan.
Day 8:
Sounkyo - Abashiri - Akankohan
Breakfast: Included|Lunch: Included|Dinner: Included
We will go to Sounkyo valley, see Ginga Waterfall and Ryusei waterfall, also the valley of Oobako. Then we will continue to Abashiri and visit Okhotsk Ryuhyo Museum. Afterwards we will visit Lake Mashu.
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Abashiri, JAPAN
A city located in Okhotsk Subprefecture, Hokkaido, Japan. Abashiri is known as the site of the Abashiri Prison. As of 2008, the city has an estimated population of 40,333 and a density of 85.6 persons per km². The total area is 470.94 km2.
Okhost Ryuhyo Museum
The museum provides a simulated drift ice experience in a room where the temperature is set at -15 degrees Celsius and get to know the small creature of "Sea Angel" which an only be found under the drift ice in Hollaido.
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Akan Mashu National Park, JAPAN
A national park established December 4, 1934. Akan is an area of volcanic craters and forests, covering 90,481 hectares. The park is famous for its crystal clear lakes, its hot springs, and its large marimo.
Lake Mashu
A endorheic crater lake formed in the caldera of a potentially active volcano. It is located in Akan National Park on the island of Hokkaido, Japan. The lake has been called the clearest lake in the world.
Day 9:
Akankohan - Tokachi-gawa
Breakfast: Included|Lunch: Included|Dinner: Included
We will take a cruise on Lake Akan and enjoy the view (Jan - Apr/Nov - Dec: it will be replaced by fishing on the ice or view dance). Afterward, we will visit Kushiro Tancho Nature Park where you can find red-crowned crane. Afterwards we will proceed to Tokachi and check in at onsen hotel on arrival, Tonight, dinner features the Toyonishi Beef.
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Akan Mashu National Park, JAPAN
A national park established December 4, 1934. Akan is an area of volcanic craters and forests, covering 90,481 hectares. The park is famous for its crystal clear lakes, its hot springs, and its large marimo.
Lake Akan
Volcanic activity formed the lake some 6,000 years ago, when a dam was formed. It is located in Akan National Park and is a Ramsar Site.
Day 10:
Tokachi-gawa -Toyako - Jozankei (341 km)
Breakfast: Included|Lunch: Included|Dinner: Included
We will visit Hell Valley which offers hot steam vents, sulfurous stream and other volcanic activity. After lunch, we will visit the Bear Park. Take the Usuzan Gondola to see the beauty of Toyako Lake and get a close look of crater at Showa-shinzan Volcano. Next we will proceed to Jozankei.
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Toyako, JAPAN
A town in Iburi Subprefecture, Hokkaido, Japan. It was formed on March 23, 2006. The name of the town was derived from the nearby Lake Toya (Toya-ko).
Lake Toya
A volcanic caldera lake in Shikotsu-Toya National Park, Abuta District, Hokkaido, Japan. Lake Toya is said to be the northernmost lake in Japan that never ices (with competing claim by nearby Lake Shikotsu), and the second most transparent lake in Japan.
Day 11:
Jozankei - Otaru - Sapporo (37 km)
Breakfast: Included|Lunch: Excluded|Dinner: Excluded
After breakfast we will drive to Otaru Canal and visit Kitaichi Glass Pavilion. Afterward, transfer to the Chitose airport for your flight back home or plan the rest of day on your own.
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Otaru, JAPAN
A city and port in Shiribeshi Subprefecture, Hokkaido, Japan, northwest of Sapporo. With its many historical buildings, Otaru is a popular tourist destination. Because it is a 25-minute drive from Sapporo, it has recently grown as a bedroom community.
Otaru Canal
A canal adorned with Victorian-style street lamps runs through Otaru.
Kitaichi Glass Pavilion
Kitaichi Glass dates back to 1901. Here you will find several stores and art galleries. You can also visit the stores to experience the making of the Kitaichi Glass.