MAKE THIS SAMPLE ITINERARY THE BASIS
FOR YOUR NEXT TAILOR-MADE HOKKAIDO TRIP
MONTH:JANUARY/DECEMBER
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Hokkaido is filled with resources for your next unforgettable holiday: the beautiful scenery of sentimental cityscape surrounded by vast nature, healing hot springs, wonderful people to meet, exciting sports facilities, and a treasury of delicious food; especially the sea food from surrounding oceans.
A great season to enjoy this area of Southern Hokkaido is Christmas: extravagant festive decorations illuminate the cities, and much more cheer waiting for you in Niseko, where you can enjoy the best snow in the world!
Fascinate your body and soul with the warm blessings of this island.
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Chitose Airport - Noboribetsu
After your arrival, depart for Noboribetsu: The most famous Onsen Town of Hokkaido. Hot lakes and the steaming valley, literally ‘Hell Valley’ makes this town even more fascinating.
Enjoy best Japanese service at the Ryokan with Kaiseki food and relax in the onsen baths after.
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Noboribetsu - Hakodate
Drive down south to Hakodate via Onuma Park. Hakodate is one of the oldest cities of Hokkaido and is famous for old buildings, such as churches in the Motomachi Hills or warehouses along the piers; all lit up beautifully during the night. Enjoy the view from Mt. Hakodate at night, a view that deserves its 3 stars in the Michelin Guide.
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Hakodate - Lake Toya
Start your day with a breakfast at the Morning Fish Market of Hakodate. See the monkeys bathing in an Onsen and depart for the next destination: Toya.
Toya is an area with several active volcanoes, creating new mountains every few years.
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Lake Toya - Niseko
Depart Toya for Niseko, one of the best ski resorts on this planet. Enjoy the highest level of powder snow with skiing or snowboarding!
For non-skiers, there are also many other activities like snowmobiling, horsetrekking, snow rafting and more.
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Niseko
Enjoy a full day in this snow paradise. You can fill this day with outdoor activities, or stay indoors and enjoy some pottery, cooking classes, or relax with massages, acupuncture, shiatsu, or spend some time in an Onsen.
Niseko is not in the list of the world’s top ten ski resorts without a reason. Enjoy Hokkaido!
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Niseko - Otaru
Depart Niseko for Otaru, a nostalgic port town outside Sapporo. Old bank buildings and warehouses are still left from the times when this town was thriving of herring fishing.
Enjoy the delicious seafood and shopping in this town that is famous for glass, music boxes, cheese cake and chocolate.
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Otaru - Sapporo
Visit tourist attractions in and around Sapporo city, such as Mt. Okura Ski Jump, enjoy Japanese tea in Maruyama, and enjoy a walk through the Tanuki Koji Shopping Arcades after a Ramen in the Susukino Ramen Alley.
Enjoy the Christmas lights at Ishiya Chocolate Factory in the evening.
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Sapporo
Enjoy a day in Sapporo at your leisure. Apart from the many shopping facilities, you can also visit the TV tower, Clock tower, Sapporo Beer Breweries and enjoy the Christmas Market at night.
Don’t forget to try Sapporo Ramen, Genghis Khan or Soup Curry at one of the many restaurants downtown.
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Sapporo - Chitose Airport
Even the last day has to be enjoyed! Sapporo has many shopping facilities! Go shopping downtown before heading to the airport or enjoy the shopping on the way, at one of the outlet malls.
JOURNEY
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ANew Chitose Airport
BNoboribetsu
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BNoboribetsu
CHakodate
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CHakodate
DLake Toya
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DLake Toya
ENiseko
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ENiseko
FNiseko
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FNiseko
GOtaru
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GOtaru
HSapporo
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HSapporo
ISapporo
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ISapporo
JNew Chitose Airport
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