6-Day Ultimate Hokkaido Experience Tour

Experience the Most Beautiful Hokkaido, through Hakodate, Noboribetsu, Sapporo, Otaru, and Furano.

This 6-day ultimate Hokkaido experience tour will take you to the most popular travel destinations in Hokkaido: Hakodate, Noboribetsu, Sapporo, Otaru and Furano. Both the urban landscapes and natural sceneries are breathtaking. At the top of Hakodate Mountain, you can overlook the charming night view of this coastal city. In Noboribetsu, the Hell Valley and Lake Toya are natural wonders created by geological activities. The exquisite and historic glass crafts in Otaru will surely make you want to take a few home. And at Furano's Tomita Farm, the romantic flower fields will make your heart bloom like flowers.

By the way, Hakodate is one of the main fishing ports in Hokkaido, so you can't miss the freshest seafood and local specialties. This is a rich and very interesting trip. Let's set off now!

 Itinerary Sketch

Tour Highlights

1. Hakodate's night view, one of the world's top three.

2. Noboribetsu Hell Valley, steaming and a sulfurous smell hot Spring.

3. Lake Toya, a nearly circular crater lake with a 10-kilometer diameter.

4. Otaru Canal and Exquisite Glass Craftwork.

5. Roaming through the sea of flowers at Tomita Farm.

Itinerary Overview

This is a very classic and popular travel route in Hokkaido. The itinerary includes the most recognized tourist destinations and a variety of scenic spots. Japanese cuisine and seafood are naturally indispensable. We believe this will definitely be an unforgettable trip!

There are still some other places worth visiting along the route. We are more than happy to customize it according to your interests and preferences.

On the first day, arrive in Sapporo - Hakodate. 

Take an international flight to New Chitose Airport in Hokkaido and start your romantic Hokkaido journey. After arriving at the airport, your private tour guide will pick you up and take you to Hakodate by private car to check in. Get used to the new environment and have a good rest.

The Next Day in Hakodate.

【Hakodate Morning Market】 The Hakodate Morning Market is located not far from the west exit of JR Hakodate Station. It is one of the liveliest markets in Hokkaido and a large local seafood market with hundreds of shops of all sizes. The shops in the market with a strong sense of life atmosphere open from early morning until noon, and it is always bustling with people and the constant cries of vendors.

【Hachiman Zaka Slope】 The "Hachiman Zaka Slope", known as the most beautiful slope in Japan, is directly connected to the sea and offers a beautiful view with a unique perspective. It often appears in TV dramas and movies. In the past, the Hakodate Hachimangu Shrine was located here, and the slope was named after it. Nowadays, the shrine has been moved away, but the Slope remains in its original place. Regardless of the changing seasons, it continues to attract many tourists with its unique charm.

【Motomachi Church Cluster】 Motomachi, as a district with a sense of history, has preserved many of its old buildings and artworks, include religious buildings St. Johns Church Hakodate, Hakodate Orthodox Church, Motomachi Roman Catholic Church, and Old Public Hall of Hakodate Ward, Former British Consulate of Hakodate. It is a great place to spend some time walking around and experiencing the city's historical atmosphere and changes.

【Kanemori Red Brick Warehouse】 To this day, the Kanemori Red Brick Warehouse still retains its appearance from the prosperous days of maritime trade. As one of the symbols of the Hakodate Bay area, the Kanemori Red Brick Warehouse will continue to witness the historical changes of Hakodate and leave unforgettable memories for visitors.

【Hakodate Mountain】 The night views of Hakodate, Hong Kong's Victoria Harbour, and Naples are known as the world's three major night views. Among them, the night view of Hakodate Mountain is called the "Million Dollar Night View". The view from the observation deck at the top of the mountain is highly praised by visitors.

Day 3:  Hakodate - Toya Lake - Noboribetsu

【Onuma Quasi National Park】 Onuma Quasi National Park in Hakodate is a natural paradise, with the main area Lake Onuma, one of the new three scenic spots of Japan. It also includes nearby Lake Konumako, as well as 126 islands and 32 bays of various sizes.

【Toya Lake Observation Deck】 The Toya Lake Observation Deck offers a wide view and is the best spot to enjoy the beautiful scenery of Toya Lake. Formed by a volcanic eruption tens of thousands of years ago, Toya Lake is a circular lake with a diameter of 10 kilometers. There are many islands in the lake, the largest and most famous one is Nakajima Island, which is located right in the center of the lake. Each island has a unique shape and features, complementing the beautiful Toya Lake like a dream.

【Noboribetsu Nixe Marine Park】 Noboribetsu Nixe Marine Park is a marine park with a Nordic castle style. Its exterior is modeled after Jelske Castle, and the interior mainly showcases marine life from the northern regions. There are over 400 species and more than 10,000 marine creatures on display. The Crystal Tower, an 8-meter-high aquarium, mainly exhibits Napoleon fish. Walking through the underwater tunnel allows you to observe various fish swimming around, as if taking a stroll on the ocean floor. There are also animal shows such as penguin walks, dolphin shows, and sea lion shows.

【Noboribetsu Jigokudani】 Noboribetsu Jigokudani ( Hell Valley ) is a volcanic crater remnant located in the north of Noboribetsu City. After a volcanic eruption, it formed a strange and eerie valley with gray and brown rock layers and numerous geothermal vents spewing from the ground, creating a unique volcanic landscape.

【Noboribetsu Onsen Town】 Noboribetsu Onsen Town is one of the most representative hot spring areas in Japan and is known for its high-quality and popular hot springs, earning the title of "Japan's No. 1 Hot Spring".

Day 4:  Sapporo - Otaru

【White Lovers Park】 The White Lovers Chocolate Factory is the production and exhibition site of White Lovers chocolate cookies and ice cream, and it is also a European-style castle with a British flavor. White Lovers symbolizes the six-month-long snow in Hokkaido and the anticipation of a lover. Besides being a famous chocolate treat, its production site is also a synonym for magic and mystery.

【Otaru Canal】 The Otaru Canal is the only and oldest canal in Hokkaido, dating back over 120 years, the same age as the development history of Hokkaido. It is a symbol of the Hokkaido pioneer history and a crystallization of the wisdom and culture of the pioneers. It is a popular filming location for many domestic and foreign films, with the Japanese film "Love Letter" being the most famous.

【Otaru Music Box】 The Otaru Music Box Hall is divided into the main hall and the second hall, and it is one of the top music box exhibition halls in Japan. There are over 3,000 music boxes on display in the hall, including highly collectible doll music boxes and self-playing music boxes, as well as traditional music boxes that are rarely seen on the market.

【Kitaichi Glass Hall】 "Netsuke" means glass in Japanese. The Kitaichi Glass Hall is the largest and most historic glass workshop in Hokkaido. It was founded in 1901 and during the most prosperous period of Otaru's economy, it was known for manufacturing oil lamps and glass-made float glass. Its craftsmanship is exquisite.

【Tanukikoji Shopping Street】 The Tanukikoji Shopping Street runs through the middle of the Sapporo subway Odori Station to Susukino Station, as well as the Odori Park area and the Susukino area. It is connected to the Sapporo underground street and is said to be the largest commercial street north of Tokyo.

【Odori Park】 Known as the heart of Sapporo, Odori Park is a leisure place for citizens. At night, it is as bright as day. There are many famous sculptures on both sides of the park. Lilacs, the city flower of Sapporo, are planted on both sides of Odori Park. In summer, there is a "Beer Plaza" here.


【Tips】
Sapporo's annual Beer Festival: The Odori Park venue usually takes place from mid-July to mid-August.

Odori Park Dance Festival: Usually held from mid-August to late August.

Otaru Gourmet Food: Kitakaro (Otaru Main Store) and Rokkatei are the two most famous dessert shops in Hokkaido, located right next to each other. The tall warehouse is built with stone and brick, featuring a retro European style. The Hokkaido limited edition cakes and cream puffs are the most popular products.

Day 5:  Sapporo - Furano

【Shikisai No Oka Hill】 Located in the city of Furano, the Hill is a popular filming location for various Japanese dramas and commercials. This seven-hectare garden is home to about 30 types of flowers. On the undulating hills, rows of neatly arranged lavender, lupines, cosmos, sunflowers, etc., form a colorful staircase.

【Hokusei No Oka Observatory Park】 Standing on the pyramid-shaped Hokusei No Oka Observatory, you can enjoy a distant view of the Daisetsuzan Mountains.

【Blue Pond】 The water in the Blue Pond in the city of Furano, Hokkaido, contains a large amount of aluminum hydroxide particles. Every morning, under the sunlight, the pond water reflects a color similar to the classic Tiffany blue, making the entire surface of the pond look like a canvas, astonishingly beautiful.

【Tomita Farm】 The vast purple lavender stretches as far as the eye can see, blending seamlessly with the magnificent Daisetsuzan Mountains in the distance, like a bright watercolor painting. The flowering season here begins in June, with the yellow poppies marking the start. The yellow sea of flowers sways in the wind, announcing the arrival of summer. Then comes the lavender season in July, with different varieties of lavender in shades of pink, purple, and deep purple blooming in sequence according to their flowering periods.

Day 6:  Sapporo, Departure.

This is the end of your trip to Japan, your private driver will escort you to Sapporo New Chitose Airport on time according to your scheduled flight.

Wish you a pleasant journey!