9 Days Southern Hokkaido: Niseko Powder Snow & Hakodate Christmas Lights -The Lively South, a Harmony of Romantic Cities, Nature that Heals and Fun Activities 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. Itinerary: Day 1: Chitose Airport - Noboribetsu Day 2 Noboribetsu - Hakodate Day 3 Hakodate - Lake Toya Day 4 Lake Toya - Niseko Day 5 Niseko - free day Day 6 Niseko- Otaru Day 7 Otaru - Sapporo Day 8 Sapporo - free day Day 9 Sapporo - Chitose Airport Otaru Sapporo Niseko Chitose Airport Lake Toya Noboribetsu Hakodate - 1 -
Day 1 Chitose Airport - Noboribetsu Daiichi Takimotokan or similar --/--/d 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. Day 2 Noboribetsu - Hakodate Losir Hakodate or similar b/--/-- 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. Day 3 Hakodate - Lake Toya Nonokaze Resort or similar b/--/d 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 Day 4 Lake Toya - Niseko Niseko Hirafutei or similar b/--/d 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. - 2 -
Day 5 Niseko Niseko Hirafutei or similar b/--/-- 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! Day 6 Niseko - Otaru Dormy Inn Otaru or similar b/--/-- 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. Day 7 Otaru - Sapporo Cross Hotel Sapporo or similar b/--/-- 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. Day 8 Sapporo Cross Hotel Sapporo or similar b/--/-- 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. - 3 -
Don t forget to try Sapporo Ramen, Genghis Khan or Soup Curry at one of the many restaurants downtown. Day 9 Sapporo - Chitose Airport -- b/--/-- 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. - 4 -
Pricing: For a group of 6 people: Standard (3.5 stars) 260,000,- Deluxe (4 stars) 320,000,- Luxury (5 stars) 500,000,- or higher (Hotels in the itinerary above are of the standard range) Price includes: 8 Nights Accommodation 7 Days chartered car with Driver Admission fees Activity fees Car: Up to 2 travelers: Sedan with English speaking driver 3-6 travelers: Jumbo Taxi with English speaking driver 7 or more travelers: Minibus with driver, +English speaking tour guide (*Larger busses are available as well) For customers with the Luxury plan, an upgrade to Audi A6/A8 or to busses with first class equipment is available as well *This itinerary is tentative. Please contact us for further information. We will adjust the itinerary to your interests and send you a detailed plan with the quotation. We are looking forward to hearing from you! - 5 -