Hokkaido: Charms of Northern Japan
Tokyo, Noboribetsu, Otaru, Sapporo
Discover the charm of Hokkaido in 6 days with this extension program. Visit Noboribetsu, known for its hot springs; Otaru, famous for its picturesque canals; and Sapporo, with its rich culture and cuisine!
DAY 1: TOKYO
Arrival at Haneda or Narita airport and regular transfer, with assistant in Spanish, to the hotel. Accommodation for 1 night, with breakfast.
Rest of the day free for independent activities.
Tokyo, Japan's vibrant capital, is a metropolis that combines modernity with ancient traditions. Known for its impressive skyscrapers, cutting-edge technology, and pop culture, the city also offers historic temples, beautiful gardens, and a rich dining scene.
DAY 2: HANEDA/CHITOSE - SHIRAOI - NOBORIBETSU
Breakfast and hotel check-out. Regular transfer to Haneda Airport for boarding a flight to Hokkaido.
After disembarkation, regular transfer to Shiraoi, home to a large Ainu community, the indigenous people of Hokkaido. During the regular tour, with a guide in English or Spanish, there is a stop at a soft cream shop, with the possibility of trying Hokkaido's famous ice cream, and at the Ainu Upopoi Museum (Upopoy National Ainu Museum and Park), which offers an immersion in the culture, art, and history of the Ainu.
Stop for lunch (not included). Continuation to Noboribetsu, a popular destination for those seeking relaxation and wellness experiences.
Free time to enjoy the hot springs.
Accommodation for 1 night in Noboribetsu in a ryokan (traditional Japanese lodging), with half board.
In the evening, have dinner at the ryokan.
DAY 3: NOBORIBETSU - TOYAKO - YOICHI - OTARU Breakfast and check-out.
Departure for a regular tour, with a guide in English or Spanish, by cable car from Mount Usu with views of the mountains, the sea, and Lake Tōya (Tōyako).
Then, transfer to Yoichi with a visit to a Nikka whiskey distillery. Stop for lunch (without drinks) at a local restaurant.
Arrival in Otaru and tour of the former residence of the Aoyama family merchant, the Nantaru Market (Nantaru Ichiba), the music box museum, and the glass products factory.
Continuation to the hotel and accommodation for 1 night, with breakfast.
DAY 4: OTARU - SAPPORO
Breakfast and hotel check-out. Regular tour, with a guide in English or Spanish, to the famous Otaru Canal, which was formerly used to transport goods, especially coal and fish, then to the city of Sapporo, which offers a mix of culture, nature and fun, making it an attractive destination in every season of the year.
Visit to Mount Okura, where the Winter Olympics were held in 1972, the old clock tower, Odori Park, Sapporo TV Tower, Tanuki-koji shopping street, Ramen Yokocchio Street and the Sapporo Beer museum.
Stop for lunch (not included) and continue to the hotel. Accommodation for 2 nights, with breakfast.
DAY 5: SAPPORO - FURANO - SAPPORO
After breakfast at the hotel, departure for a regular tour, with a guide in English or Spanish, to Biei, famous for its picturesque rural landscapes with rolling hills and fields organized in colorful patterns that resemble a large patchwork.
Visit to the Blue Lake (Aoiike) and the Hill of Colors (Shikisai no Oka). Then, regular transfer to Furano to visit the Roller Coaster Trail and flower fields (Farm Tomita).
Stop for lunch at a local restaurant (without drinks).
Return to the hotel and at a locally confirmed time, transfer to the Sapporo Beer Garden restaurant for barbecue-style dinner (without drinks).
Return to the hotel.
DAY 6: SAPPORO - CHITOSE/HANEDA
After breakfast and check-out from the hotel, transfer to Chitose airport to board a flight to Haneda.
THIS ITINERARY INCLUDES:
- Domestic airfare in Japan between Haneda/Chitose/Haneda, in economy class;
- Accommodation for 1 night in Tokyo, with breakfast;
- Accommodation for 1 night in Noboribetsu, with half board;
- Accommodation for 1 night in Otaru, with breakfast;
- Accommodation for 2 nights in Sapporo, with breakfast;
- Regular transfers between airport/hotel/airport, according to the itinerary;
- Regular tours according to the itinerary, with a guide in English or Spanish (subject to availability and confirmation);
- 2 lunches (without drinks), according to the itinerary;
- Travel kit.
Notes:
- Transfer between airport and hotel: it can be done by bus and taxi, depending on the circumstances mentioned in the itinerary. In some cases, it will only be by taxi.
- Minimum number of travelers for bus tours: the minimum is 10 people to take the tours on a private group bus. If there is no minimum number of travelers, the tours will be carried out by public transport with a guide in Spanish.
- For outings with 15 or more passengers in the same group: a radio guide system will be used during visits to maintain social distance and listen carefully to the guide's explanations.
THIS ITINERARY DOES NOT INCLUDE:
- International airfare between Brazil and Japan;
- Boarding fees;
- Tourism fees;
- Bank transfer charges related to payments to the foreign supplier;
- Documentation and consular visa expenses;
- Travel insurance;
- Cancellation insurance;
- Excess baggage;
- Anticipated arrival time (early check-in);
- Extension of departure time (late check-out);
- Meals not mentioned as included;
- Drinks not mentioned as included;
- Gratuities;
- Luggage service;
- Suggested and/or optional tours and excursions;
- Entrance fees to the places where the tours are visited and suggested and/or optional excursions;
- Restaurant reservations for a fee of USD 10 to USD 30;
- Personal extras such as: laundry, phone calls, alcoholic beverages, extra food, tips, minibar consumption and everything that is not mentioned as included in the itinerary.
Amounts indicated in foreign currency should be considered the quotation published on our site on the day of payment.
| Departures in 2026 | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Corresponding output | Month | Dias | Values |
| Outputs A | July | 9:23 | See values below |
| Agosto | 6:20 | ||
Check the value of the corresponding outputs according to the values tab.
Additional Information
- Group outings follow an established schedule. Voluntary changes by the traveler to the itinerary or to accommodations are not allowed. The local operator reserves the right to make modifications to better accommodate the group's experience.
- The minimum number of travelers to take tours on a private group bus is 10 people. If the minimum number is not reached, the tours will be carried out by public transport with a guide in Spanish.
- When the departure has 15 or more passengers in the same group, a radio guide system will be used during visits to maintain social distance and listen carefully to the guide's explanations.
- The accommodations indicated in the tables above are in twin rooms. Accommodation in a double double room is on request.
- Some accommodations may limit access to the onsen for people with tattoos, due to cultural reasons. Consult us, conditions may vary depending on the location.
- Half board: breakfast and dinner.
- Amounts subject to change without notice and subject to availability and confirmation upon reservation request.
- The amounts entered are NOT valid for festive periods and major events in the cities.
