Ski Resort and Hot Spring Accommodation Plan around Hokkaido

You can enjoy skiing and snow fun activities: banana boat, tube and board sliding, etc.
You can also see magnificent night view of Hakodate and go shopping at Tanukikoji, Branded Factory Outlets.

ITINERARY

• DAY　1

  

  Upon arrival New Chitose Airport, proceed to Jigokudani (Hell Valley), where columns of steam incessantly rise from the numerous fissures in the rocks.
  Thereafter, proceed to Lake Toya, is a volcanic caldera lake, Japan’s Third Largest hot spring area. Tonight, you will stay in an onsen hotel beside lake Toya. Transfer back to Hotel having dinner.

  Hotel Accommodation

  Toya Sun Palace Hotel or similar class (Hot Spring)

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• DAY　2

  

  8:00

  After breakfast, we will first visit Mt. Showa shinzan. This is one of the active volcanoes in Japan, also known as the youngest volcano. Visit the nearby Bear Park, where you can see the unique species of the 180 bears.

  13:00

  We will visit Goryokaku Park that European-Style Castle, famous star shaped garden. Visit the nearby Motomachi Port, European-Style Church building which is the first port in Japan, open to the world.

  19:30

  Today’s highlight will be Mt. Hakodate. The panorama from the top overlooking the city and the fine natural harbor is considered to be one of the world’s most magnificent night views.

  

  Hotel Accommodation

  Hakodate Onuma Prince Hotel or similar class

  Meal

  B/L/D

  
• DAY 3

  

  8:00

  After breakfast, we will first visit the Hakodate Morning Market (Hakodate Asaichi) is held daily from 5am (from 6am during winter) to noon. The biggest market is on sale including various types of fresh seafood such as crab, salmon egg and sea urchin.
  We will visit Onuma National Park, where it is associated by 126 islands and lakes, surrounded by volcanoes. It is selected as one of best three new tourist spots in Japan.

  14:00

  Thereafter, we will proceed to one of the most picturesque cities called Otaru. Otaru Canal is a picturesque century old stone warehouses along the nostalgic canal.
  We will visit Kitaichi Glass reputed for it’s antique lamps and hand blown glassware, and the Otaru Music Box Museum that has extensive collection of music boxes.

  

  Hotel Accommodation

  The Kiroro Tribute Portfolio Hotel or similar class

  Meal

  B/L/D

  
• DAY 4

  

  8:00

  After breakfast, we will experience Snow Activities for a half day.
  Hokkaido’s white powdery snow attracting visitors from all over the world provides the best quality for skiing and snow activities.
  You can enjoy skiing and several snow activities such as snow banana boat rafting, snow buggy etc.
  * Ski equipment and activities at own expense.

  14:00

  Upon arrival in Sapporo, we will visit Shiroi Koibito Park where their well-known Hokkaido confectionery is produced. The park also has a cafe to allow visitors to savor original sweets of the famous local chocolate company in Hokkaido, a toy exhibition room and the Rose Garden.
  Thereafter, we will visit Tanukikoji Shopping Arcade with many shops ranging from souvenirs, kimonos, musical instruments and other specialty merchandise.
  Visit the nearby Odori Park located in the middle of Sapporo, where Sapporo Snow Festival and seasonal events are held.

  

  Hotel Accommodation

  Sapporo Prince Hotel or similar class

  Meal

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• DAY 5

  

  9:00

  After breakfast, we will visit Factory Outlets. It is one of the famous factory outlets branded items on sale. If time permit, you can do some last-min shopping before you transfer to New Chitose Airport for your flight home.

  

  Hotel Accommodation

  Flight

  Meal

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