Hokkaido Private Tour Bus PKG
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This private group tour is ideal for groups of 7 or more and takes you through the highlights of Hokkaido. Travel in comfort on a private tour bus with an experienced guide and visit must-see spots in each city.
You can choose between two meal plans: breakfast only or full board (breakfast, lunch, and dinner) — ideal if you don't want to worry about meals each day. Hotel options include upper 3-star, budget 3-star, or 4-star, all conveniently located in central areas.
Itinerary
Welcome Day
Our guide will meet you at New Chitose Airport, and go to the hotel.
Sapporo
Sapporo TV Tower
A 147-meter-high radio tower in Odori Park, Sapporo's main stance. It was completed in 1957 and has become one of the symbols of Sapporo City. In recent years, the surrounding buildings have become taller and buried in between, but the view from the observatory is still a representative image of Sapporo City.
Location:Sapporo
Duration:1 hour
Former Hokkaido Government Office Building (Red Brick Office)
It is a historic red-brick building constructed in 1888 as the former administrative center of Hokkaido. It now serves as a museum, offering insights into the region’s development and history.
Location:Sapporo
Duration: 1 hour
Sapporo Clock Tower
The Sapporo Clock Tower is one of the oldest buildings in Sapporo and a symbol of the city. It was built in 1878 as part of the former Sapporo Agricultural College and still ticks with its original clock mechanism.
Location:Sapporo
Duration: 30 minutes
Shiroi Koibito Park
Shiroi Koibito Park is a theme park by the famous confectionery company Ishiya, known for its signature white chocolate cookies. Visitors can enjoy factory tours, sweet-making workshops, and beautifully decorated photo spots.
Location:Sapporo
Duration: 2 hour
Mt. Moiwa Observation Deck
Mt. Moiwa Observation Deck offers a stunning panoramic view of Sapporo, especially beautiful at night. It can be reached by ropeway and a mini cable car, making it a popular romantic spot.
Location:Sapporo
Duration: 1 hour 30 minutes
Otaru
Otaru Canal
Otaru Canal is a picturesque waterway lined with old stone warehouses and gas lamps, reflecting the town’s rich trading history. It's especially charming at sunset and during the winter illumination.
Location:Otaru
Duration: 1 hour
Otaru Sakaimachi Street
Otaru Sakaimachi Street is a charming historical shopping street lined with preserved merchant buildings from the early 20th century. It’s known for local sweets, glassware shops, and music box stores.
Location:Otaru
Duration:2 hours
Yoichi Nikka Whisky Distillery
Yoichi Nikka Whisky Distillery, founded in 1934, is Japan’s first Nikka whisky distillery known for its Scottish-style buildings. Visitors can enjoy guided tours, see traditional whisky-making, and taste authentic single malts.
Location:Yoichi
Duration:1 hour 30 minutes
Otaru Aquarium
Otaru Aquarium features over 5,000 marine animals, including penguins, and offers popular dolphin and sea lion shows. Visitors can also enjoy interactive exhibits and see marine mammals in a natural cove setting.
Location:Otaru
Duration:1 hour 30 minutes
Zoo, Ropeway, Waterfalls
Asahiyama Zoo
Asahiyama Zoo in Asahikawa is Japan’s northernmost zoo, known for its interactive enclosures that let visitors observe animals like polar bears, seals, and penguins up close. In winter, the popular Penguin Walk features king penguins parading through the snow.
Location:Asahikawa
Duration:1 hour 30 minutes
Kurodake Ropeway
Kurodake Ropeway in Sounkyo Gorge takes visitors up 600 meters in just 7 minutes, offering stunning views of Mt. Kurodake. It's popular for autumn foliage, alpine hiking, and skiing in winter.
Location:Kamigawa
Duration: 1 hour
Sounkyo Ginga & Ryusei waterfalls
Ginga and Ryusei Falls are twin waterfalls in Sounkyo Gorge, known as the “Milky Way” and “Shooting Star” for their contrasting flow styles. They are set against dramatic cliffs and are among Japan’s Top 100 Waterfalls.
Location:Kamigawa
Duration: 1 hour
Furano
Famous Trees of Furano and Biei
Farm Tomita is Hokkaido’s most famous lavender farm, known for its colourful flower fields and scenic views. Visitors can enjoy seasonal blooms, lavender-themed products, and soft-serve ice cream.
Location:Nakafurano Town
Duration:2 hours
Furano Cheese Factory
Furano Cheese Factory offers a close-up look at cheese-making and features a variety of dairy products made from local milk. Visitors can enjoy hands-on workshops, fresh pizza, and gelato in a peaceful forest setting.
Location:Furano
Duration:30 minutes
Furano Wine Factory
Furano Wine Factory is a hillside winery offering free tours and tastings of locally produced wines and grape juice. Visitors can enjoy beautiful views of nearby lavender fields and Mt. Tokachi, especially in summer.
Location: Furano
Duration:30 minutes
Noboribetsu, Showa Shinzan, Lake Toya
Noboribetsu Jigokudani (Hell Valley)
Noboribetsu Jigokudani, or Hell Valley, is a dramatic volcanic landscape filled with steaming vents, bubbling hot springs, and sulfurous streams. It’s the main source of Noboribetsu’s onsen water and features walking trails through the geothermal area.
Location:Noboribetsu
Duration:1 hour 30 minutes
Mt. Usu Ropeway, Showa Shinzan
Mt. Usu Ropeway takes visitors up an active volcano in just 6 minutes, offering panoramic views of Lake Toya and Mt. Showa-Shinzan. Showa-Shinzan, formed during eruptions in the 1940s, still emits steam and can be seen up close.
Location:Usu
Duration:1 hour
Showa Shinzan Bear Ranch
Showa Shinzan Bear Ranch is a wildlife park where visitors can see over 100 Hokkaido brown bears up close in a safe viewing area. It’s especially popular during Golden Week when bear cubs are on display.
Location:Usu
Duration:1 hour 30 minutes
Lake Toya Silo Observatory
Lake Toya Silo Observatory offers stunning 360-degree views of Lake Toya, Nakajima Island, Mt. Usu, and Showa Shinzan. It also features a café, souvenir shop, and seasonal helicopter tours for aerial sightseeing.
Location:Usu
Duration:30 minutes
Hakodate 1
Trappistine Convent
Trappistine Convent in Hakodate is Japan’s first women’s Trappist monastery, known for its beautiful Gothic-Romanesque architecture. Visitors can explore the grounds, visit the museum, and buy handmade sweets and goods from the convent shop.
Location:Hakodate
Duration:1 hour
Hachimanzaka Slope
Hachimanzaka Slope in Hakodate is a famous cobblestone street offering stunning views of Hakodate Bay and the city below. It’s especially popular at sunset and during winter illuminations for its beautiful atmosphere.
Location:Hakodate
Duration:2 hours
Former Hakodate Ward Public Hall
The Former Hakodate Ward Public Hall, built in 1910, is a beautiful blend of Western and Japanese architecture and an Important Cultural Property. Visitors can explore its elegant interiors and try on vintage costumes at the on-site Haikara Costume Museum.
Location:Hakodate
Duration:1 hour
Meijikan (Red Brick Hall)
Meijikan, also known as the Red Brick Hall, is a Western-style building from the Meiji era. It now serves as a cultural landmark with shops, exhibitions, and a glimpse into Hakodate’s history.**
Location:Hakodate
Duration:30 minutes
Hakodate 2
Hakodate Morning Market
Hakodate Morning Market is a lively seafood market near JR Hakodate Station, offering fresh fish, local produce, and souvenirs. Visitors can try live squid fishing and enjoy famous seafood rice bowls like sea urchin and salmon roe donburi.
Location:Hakodate
Duration:1 hour
Goryokaku Fort
Goryokaku Fort in Hakodate is Japan’s first Western-style star-shaped fort, built in 1864 and known for its role in the Boshin War. Today, it’s a public park famous for cherry blossoms and offers panoramic views from the nearby Goryokaku Tower.
Location:Hakodate
Duration:1 hour
Kanemori Red Brick Warehouse
Kanemori Red Brick Warehouse in Hakodate is a historic complex of seven restored brick buildings now housing shops, restaurants, and event spaces. It’s especially popular in winter for the festive Hakodate Christmas Fantasy with illuminated decorations and fireworks.
Location:Hakodate
Duration:1 hour 30 minutes
We will take a scenic drive from Oshamambe through Niseko and on to Sapporo.
Goodbye Day
We will meet at the hotel and go to New Chitose Airport.
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