Tour overview
Departure date(s) – 2 May 2025
CLICK HERE TO DOWNLOAD BROCHURE
Do you have Whatsapp on your phone?
Scan the QR code below to chat to us instantly about our tours!
Or submit an enquiry
Included
- Accommodation - Based on specified hotel in itinerary or similar class
- International economy flights with Cathay Pacific (in the case of unforeseen circumstances we will notify passengers if we need to change to an equivalent airline for international flights)
- Gratuities - Included
- Meals - Daily breakfast including meals as mentioned. 2 bottles of drinking water provided daily (during touring days only).
- Transfers - Private and pubic transfers as specified in itinerary
- Admission Fees - As mentioned in itinerary
- Guides / Tour leader - English speaking guides throughout tour and 1 tour leader escort for the group
Not Included
- Travel Insurance - Not included. We strongly recommend taking out insurance cover which includes adequate cover for medical COVID-19
Day 1 - HOME/HONG KONG
This evening, we board our flight to Hong Kong with Cathay Pacific airways. We invite you to sit back and relax.
Accommodation - N/A
Meals - As per fight
Day 2 - HONG KONG/SAPPORO
After a few hours transit in Hong Kong airport, we board our connecting flight bound for Sapporo, Japan. Upon arrival, we will be greeted by our local guide who will take us to an early dinner and then check into our hotel afterwards.
Accommodation - Sapporo Excel Tokyu Hotel or similar
Meals - As per flight / Dinner
Day 3 - SAPPORO
This morning, ascend to the Okurayama viewing point, soaring up to the summit of the Sapporo Winter Olympics ski jump by chair lift – the views over the surrounding mountains are breathtaking. Continue to the pretty port town of Otaru and take some time to walk along the streets of the village and stroll along the picturesque canal. This evening visit the Sapporo Beer Museum where there is an optional beer tasting before popping next door to the Sapporo Beer Garden to dine on a Genghis Khan dinner – barbeque lamb, a Sapporo special!
Accommodation - ANA Holiday Inn Susukino Hotel or similar
Meals - Breakfast / Lunch / Dinner
Day 4 - SAPPORO/NOBORIBETSU
After breakfast we stop at Odori Park which is located in the heart of Sapporo, separating the city into north and south parts. From here, enjoy the view of the Sapporo TV Tower and then visit the Clock Tower. We then drop into the famous Ishiya Chocolate Factory and afterwards, we drive to Date Jidaimura - a historic theme park highlighting the Edo Period, one of the most attractive eras in Japanese history. Step back in time to enjoy traditional games, activities, theaters, street performances and more. Tonight we stay in Noboribetsu, a city in Iburi subprefecture, Hokkaido.
Accommodation - Noboribetsu Manseikaku or similar
Meals - Breakfast / Lunch / Dinner
Day 5 - NOBORIBETSU/LAKE TOYA
This morning we drive to an Ainu village, where you can get a better picture of the indigenous Ainu lifestyle through the display of the precious heirlooms and household utensils and traditional embroidery. Afterwards, we head to Mt Showa Shinzan, which is still an active volcano. At the foot of the mountain you can see Ezo grizzly bears and their cubs at the Bear Ranch. Tonight we stay in the region of Lake Toya.
Accommodation - Toya Manseikaku or similar
Meals - Breakfast / Lunch / Dinner
Day 6 - LAKE TOYA/HAKODATE
After a good night’s rest we depart Lake Toya region for Hakodate – a Japanese city often called the gateway to Hokkaido. Upon arrival, enjoy a city tour covering Kanemori Red Brick warehouse, Goryokaku Fort and also a cable car ride at Mount Hakodate to see the city views and hopefully the vibrant Cherry Blossoms as well! To finish off the day, enjoy a bit of free time at Motomachi shopping arcade.
Accommodation - Hakodate Kokusai Hotel or similar
Meals - Breakfast / Lunch / Dinner
Day 7 - HAKODATE/TOKYO (via Bullet Train)
This morning, we bid farewell to Hakodate as we make our way to the train station for our bullet train experience to Tokyo! This relaxing ride should take at around 4 hours before arriving into the busy city of Tokyo. Upon arrival, we will check into our hotel and then enjoy a bit of free time to explore our surroundings before gathering again for our first dinner at Tokyo.
Accommodation - Metropolitan Hotel or similar
Meals - Breakfast / Own Lunch / Dinner
Day 8 - TOKYO FREE DAY
Before we embark on an amazing journey to the Alpine region, enjoy a free today in Tokyo to explore at your own pace.
Accommodation - Metropolitan Hotel or similar
Meals - Breakfast / Own Lunch / Own Dinner
Day 9 - TOKYO/MATSUMOTO
Before we depart Tokyo this morning, we will have a photostop at Tokyo Tower and the Imperial Palace. We will then have lunch in Shibuya region with a bit of free time to explore as well. Later, we drive to Matsumoto which is the gate way to the Alpine route for our overnight stay.
Accommodation - Buena Vista Hotel Matsumoto or similar
Meals - Breakfast / Lunch / Dinner
Day 10 - MATSUMOTO/ALPINE ROUTE/TOYAMA
The major highlight of this itinerary will be the famous Alpine Route called the Tateyama Kurobe! A magnificent mountain sightseeing route, the pride of Japan, connects Toyama City and Omachi City. In spring, snow plow trucks carve out the road, creating 20m-high walls on both sides, called the “Yuki-no-Ohtani” (Towering Wall of Snow). This is normally seen between mid April to June annually and is truly a unique experience.
Accommodation - ANA Crown Plaza Hotel Toyama or similar
Meals - Breakfast / Lunch / Dinner
Day 11 - TOYAMA/SHIRAKAWAGO/KANAZAWA
Ater breakfast we leave the area of Toyama and make our way towards Kanazawa whilst dropping into Shirakawago for a quick visit. Kanazawa is the capital of Ishikawa and is well known for its well preserved Edo Period districts, art museums and handicrafts. Enjoy a visit to Kenrokuen Garden, one of Japan’s three most beautiful plantations and then spend some time in Higashi Chaya. This district is well-known as having the most tea houses in Kanazawa. Besides that, there are many long established and new craft shops, so you’ll enjoy strolling, having a coffee break, and enjoying the overall atmosphere.
Accommodation - ANA Crown Plaza Hotel Kanazawa or similar
Meals - Breakfast / Lunch / Dinner
Day 12 - KANAZAWA/KYOTO
After breakfast this morning we drive towards the famous city of Kyoto for a visit. Kyoto was once the capital of Japan and is home to thousands of classical Buddhist temples. Here we will visit the Kiyomizu temple – one of the most celebrated temples in Japan. Afterwards we also visit the other well known temple – Kinkakuji – also known as the Golden Pavillion. Overnight in Kyoto
Accommodation - Miyako Hotel Kyoto Hachijo or similar
Meals - Breakfast / Lunch / Dinner
Day 13 - KYOTO/OSAKA
This morning stroll through Nishiki Market, dubbed ‘Kyoto’s kitchen’, where there are many interesting food and sake stores. walk the vermillion, torii gate-lined pathways of the Fushimi Inari Shrine and tour a traditional sake brewery, where you can try some of the local sake. Afterwards we finish off the day in Osaka.
Accommodation - Sheraton Miayko Hotel Osaka or similar
Meals - Breakfast / Lunch / Dinner
Day 14 - OSAKA
This morning, visit the famous Osaka Castle before taking a stroll around the Dotonbori district, a restaurant mecca, where you can sample delicious local delicacies. Next, enjoy a 20-minute cruise along the Yodogawa River. Spend the rest of the afternoon at leisure in Shinasaibashi area before a farewell dinner this evening.
Accommodation - Sheraton Miayko Hotel Osaka or similar
Meals - Breakfast / Lunch / Dinner
Day 15 - OSAKA/HONG KONG
After breakfast, enjoy a bit of free time in Osaka before we meet up and make our way to Osaka airport for our flight home.
Meals - Breakfast / As per flight
Day 16 - HONG KONG/HOME
After a short transit we board our flight bound for home and we hope you had a great holiday!
Meals - As per flight
