Private Christmas Tour: Romantic Illuminations and Niseko Powder Snow

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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.