Included in this offer :

• 14-day / 13-night private tour in the accommodation as mentioned (or similar)
• Board according to program
• A stay in a Ryokan on a half-board basis (excluding drinks) in Noboribetsu
• Flights departing from the city of your choice
• Transfer from Sapporo Chitose airport to hotel by shared shuttle bus
• Transfer from Tokyo city centre to Tokyo airport by limousine bus
• 6-day JR East South Hokkaido Rail Pass for all journeys between Sapporo and Tokyo
• 4-day Sapporo Furano Area Pass to enjoy the surrounding towns from Sapporo
• Planned excursions and visits, including entrance fees
• A digital travel diary with suggestions and tourist information
• Unlimited Pocket Wifi (1 per booking)

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DISCOVERING HOKKAIDO

Immerse yourself in the heart of Northern Japan with a fascinating itinerary that takes you from vibrant big cities to stunningly beautiful natural landscapes. From Sapporo to Tokyo, via Hakodate, Aomori and Sendai, this journey will let you discover the soul of Japan through its contrasts: from the snowy valleys of Hokkaido to the hot springs of Noboribetsu, from the ancestral traditions of the Ainu to the modern lights of the Japanese capital.

Explore the nostalgic lanes of Otaru, the majestic panoramas of Matsushima Bay, the flower-filled lands of Furano or the peaks of Daisetsuzan National Park. Between port cities, sacred mountains, bright festivals and regional culinary delights, this tour invites you to immerse yourself completely in an authentic and exotic Japan.

An unforgettable journey combining culture, nature and well-being, punctuated by panoramic train journeys and stops in iconic and secluded locations, for a unique discovery of northern Japan, from Hokkaido to Honshu.

Your day-by-day itinerary:

Day 1: Arrival in Sapporo

Day 2: Discover Otaru

Day 3: Free day in Sapporo

Day 4: Visit Asahikawa

Day 5: Flowers of Furano

Day 6: The valley of Noboribetsu

Day 7: Free day in Hakodate

Day 8: Free day in Hakodate

Day 9: Departure for Aomori

Day 10: Head to Sendai

Day 11: Arrival in Tokyo

Day 12: Free day in Tokyo

Day 13: Free day in Tokyo

Day 14: Departure from Tokyo

Your detailed itinerary

Day 1 | Arrival in Sapporo

Arrival at Sapporo airport. Transfer to the hotel by shared shuttle. Upon arrival, collect your Pocket Wifi at the hotel reception to enjoy internet access throughout your stay in Japan.

Meals are not inc.

Overnight at the hotel in Sapporo.

Day 2 | Discovering Otaru

Breakfast at the hotel.

Activate your 4-day Sapporo-Furano Area Pass. Head to Sapporo station to catch the train to Otaru. Free day in Otaru, then return by train to Sapporo.

Lunch and dinner not included. Overnight in Sapporo.

Suggested sightseeing: stroll along the Otaru canal lined with old warehouses transformed into cafés and boutiques, explore the Sakaimachi shopping street renowned for its handmade glassware and music boxes, taste the famous cheesecakes of LeTAO, discover the sushi street Sushiya-dori, visit the Nikka Yoichi distillery, 30 minutes from Otaru, to discover the art of Japanese whisky, enjoy the panorama from Mount Tenguyama, accessible by cable car for a breathtaking view at sunset.

Day 3 | Free day in Sapporo

Breakfast at the hotel.

Free day in Sapporo to explore at your leisure. Lunch and dinner are not included. Overnight stay in Sapporo.

Suggested visits: start at Odori Park and its TV tower for a panoramic view; discover Susukino and taste miso ramen or kaisendon at the Nijo market; visit the Sapporo Beer Museum and enjoy a tasting; climb Mount Moiwa for a spectacular night view. Don't miss Makomanai Takino Cemetery and Hill of the Buddha; explore Hokkaido's historic village and relax at the onsen in Jozankei.

Day 4 | Visit to Asahikawa

Breakfast at the hotel.

Head to Sapporo Station to catch the train to Asahikawa using your Sapporo-Furano Area Pass. There is also the option to stop at Furano. Free time upon arrival. Lunch and dinner are at your leisure. Overnight stay in Asahikawa.

Suggestions for visits: discover the Asahiyama Zoo and its immersive facilities: observe animals such as penguins, arctic wolves, and polar bears; enjoy a bowl of Asahikawa ramen with soy sauce broth; visit the Daisetsuzan National Park and explore the trails around Mount Asahidake; admire the autumn landscapes with red and golden maples and larches.

Day 5 | Flowers of Furano

Breakfast at the hotel.

Free day to explore Asahikawa or Furano, then return by train to Sapporo.

Lunch and dinner are not included. Overnight in Sapporo.

Visit suggestions: explore the flower fields of Furano; admire the lavender at Tomita Farm in summer or enjoy the ski slopes in winter at Furano; discover the Blue Pond in Biei with its intense blue water; observe the Shirahige Falls and their cascade into turquoise water.

Day 6 | Noboribetsu Valley

Breakfast at the hotel.

We recommend an early start to make the most of the museum and Noboribetsu.

Activate your 6-day JR East South Hokkaido Rail Pass.

Head to Sapporo station to catch the train to Shiraoi.

Included activity: Admission to the UPOPOY regional museum. Discover the history and culture of the “Ainu” people, the indigenous people who shaped the heritage of the Hokkaido region.

You will then go to Shiraoi station to take the train to Noboribetsu, then a local bus to the village (about 15 minutes).

Dinner included. Overnight in Noboribetsu.

Tip: For added convenience, we can offer you the 'Sapporo–Hakodate luggage transfer', which will give you more freedom to move around during your journey between these two towns.

Suggested sightseeing:

Jigokudani offers an impressive volcanic landscape with bubbling pools and rivers of hot water. The trail allows you to explore this unique valley before reaching Lake Oyunuma, a peaceful spot where sulphurous waters feed the surrounding hot springs. This tour offers a fascinating immersion in the natural and cultural wonders of Noboribetsu.

Day 7 | Free day in Hakodate

Breakfast at the hotel.

Proceed to Noboribetsu station to take the train to Hakodate using your pass.

Lunch and dinner are not included. Overnight in Hakodate.

Suggested sightseeing: Hakodate, at the southernmost tip of Hokkaido, has a fascinating history, harbour atmosphere and spectacular views. Start at the Hakodate Asaichi morning market for fresh seafood, including kaisendon, then explore Motomachi, a western-influenced district with churches and cobbled streets, before visiting Fort Goryokaku, which is superb in spring with its cherry blossom trees.

Day 8 | Free day in Hakodate

Breakfast at the hotel.

Lunch and dinner are not included. Overnight in Hakodate.

Suggested sightseeing: In the evening, take in the spectacular view from Mount Hakodate, widely regarded as one of the most beautiful in Japan. Then, enjoy a relaxing moment at Yunokawa Onsen, a renowned spa where you can observe Japanese monkeys bathing in the warm waters of the outdoor pools in winter.

Day 9 | Departure for Aomori

Breakfast at the hotel.

Lunch and dinner are not included. Overnight in Aomori.

Suggested sightseeing: Aomori, at the northernmost tip of Honshu, boasts majestic landscapes, iconic festivals and a rich cultural heritage. Start in the capital Aomori and visit the Nebuta Museum WA-RASSE dedicated to the famous Nebuta festival with its impressive paper lanterns, then at the Furukawa market,make your own Nokkedon, a bowl of rice topped with seafood. Continue on to the town of Hirosaki, an ancient feudal city with preserved charm, including its castle surrounded by thousands of cherry trees, and finish with a wellness break at Asamushi Onsen, a seaside spa offering a soothing view over Mutsu Bay.

Day 10 | Heading to Sendai

Breakfast at the hotel.

Lunch and dinner are not included. Overnight in Sendai.

Suggested sightseeing: follow in the footsteps of the feudal lord Date Masamune by visiting the ruins of Sendai Castle and its mausoleum, the Zuihoden. Then discover the Osaki Hachimangu temple, listed as a national treasure, before sampling gyutan, the local speciality of grilled beef tongue. Explore Matsushima Bay , considered one of Japan's three most beautiful landscapes, by taking a cruise between its pine-covered islets. You can also visit the Zuigan-ji temple, renowned for its Zen architecture, and end the day in the onsen of Sakunami or Akiu, real havens of relaxation just a few kilometres from the city.

Day 11 | Arrival in Tokyo

Breakfast at the hotel.

Head to Sendai Station to take the train to Tokyo using your Japan Rail Pass.

Free time and overnight stay in Tokyo.

Day 12 | Free day in Tokyo

Breakfast at the hotel.

Enjoy a free day in Tokyo to explore the city at your leisure.

Overnight in Tokyo.

Suggested sightseeing:

Start with a peaceful visit to the famous Meiji-jingu shrine, then stroll along the lively Takeshita Dori street, known for its original boutiques.

Continue with a stroll along elegant Omotesando Avenue, ideal for admiring contemporary buildings or shopping.

Finish your day in the bustling Shibuya district, the temple of Tokyo fashion.

Day 13 | Free day in Tokyo

Breakfast at the hotel. Free day in Tokyo for exploring as you wish. Overnight in Tokyo.

Suggested sightseeing: Discover the traditional districts of Asakusa and Ueno, home to the superb Senso-ji temple and Sumida Park, and take a stroll through Yanaka, known as ‘old Tokyo’. If electronics and manga arouse your curiosity, head to the Akihabara district, where the craziest video games, the manga of your youth and Cosplay await you - plenty to immerse you in an unusual universe!

Day 14 | Last day in Tokyo and flight home

Breakfast at the hotel. Transfer by limousine bus to Tokyo airport for the return flight.

Your accommodation

During your tour, you will stay for 13 nights in the following 3-star (local standards) accommodation (or similar):

• Sapporo: 4 nights at the 3-star JR Inn Sapporo Hotel
• Asahikawa: 1 night at the 3-star Kuretake Inn Asahikawa
• Noboribestu: 1 night at the 3-star Meitonoyado Park Hotel Miyabitei ryokan
• Hakodate: 2 nights at the 3-star Smile Hotel Premium Hakodate
• Aomori: 1 night at the 3-star Mystays Aomori Station Hotel
• Sendai: 1 night at the 3-star Henn na Hotel Sendai
• Tokyo: 3 nights at the 3-star Comfort Hotel Tokyo Higashi Nihonbashi

Please note:

The establishments are rated 3-star according to local standards. The services provided may not be equivalent to European 3-star standards.

Hotels are subject to change, depending on availability. However, we will always try to accommodate you in hotels of a similar category.

Your board

During your tour, you will be served breakfast from day 2 to day 14 inclusive. You will also enjoy half-board (excluding drinks) during your stay in a Ryokan on day 6.

Useful information

ACCOMMODATION

Based on a double room.

Minimum room capacity: 1 person.

Maximum room capacity: 2 adults or 1 adult + 1 child.

Age range of children: 2 to 11 years.

Babies not admitted.

Single rooms available at extra cost.

All specific requests for sleeping arrangements (double or twin beds) are subject to availability and may incur a supplement.

For logistical reasons, the aforementioned hotels may be replaced with establishments of an equivalent category, and the order of certain tour stops may be reversed.

In Japan, standard rooms are often smaller than Western standards, and beds are smaller. Bathrooms are also compact.

The accommodation on this tour is not suitable for people with reduced mobility.

Check-in generally takes place from 3 pm-4 pm.

Some hotels use an 'eco-stay' formula, whereby cleaning and linen changes are carried out every three days.

If you arrive late or leave early due to flight schedules, the first or last day may be shortened. No refund will be given in this case, nor for any meals not eaten.

FOOD AND BEVERAGE

This trip includes breakfast at each stopover and dinner (excluding drinks) on your night in Noboribetsu (in a ryokan or traditional hotel with onsen).

All other meals are at your own expense.

Note: dinners in traditional establishments are served early (often between 5 pm and 7 pm). In the event of late arrival, the meal may be forfeited without compensation.

TRANSPORT

Airport/hotel transfers included:

- On arrival in Sapporo, transfer by shared shuttle bus to your hotel (several stops possible on the way).

- From Tokyo, limousine bus transfer included to the airport.

Luggage allowance: 1 piece of luggage per person is included for transfer and train journeys. In the event of additional luggage, please contact us before departure.

Regional transport passes are included to enable you to travel freely and efficiently:

- Sapporo-Furano Area Pass (4 days) for travel in Hokkaido at the beginning of your stay.

- JR East South Hokkaido Rail Pass (6 days) to link the main stops on the tour, from Noboribetsu to Tokyo.

Luggage transfer is optional between certain towns (e.g. Sapporo - Hakodate), so you can travel light: bring a small overnight bag.

Train timetables and how to use the passes will be specified in your travel booklet.

PLEASE NOTE: some of your tickets (vouchers) may be sent to you by post to your postal address. We advise you to check your mail box carefully before you leave on your holiday.

Good to know

If you are travelling alone, you will be asked to pay a surcharge for a single room. This additional charge will be automatically included in your quote.

Child rates will be applied for children from 2 to 12 years old in the case where the child shares the room with two adults. If the child is travelling with just one adult, the surcharge may be applied on an adult basis. If your child or children do not fit into the age group mentioned above, the rate will be communicated to you at the time of processing your order. If the room is equipped with a bunk bed, the bed height is not suitable for children under 6 years of age.

For safety reasons, the wellbeing facilities of most establishments are not accessible to children under 16 years old. Similarly, it is possible that some amenities or services require an additional charge or are unavailable for exceptional reasons.

Unless otherwise stated in the service description, activities and any additional services available at destination are provided in the language of the destination country and in English.

The opening times and hours of the activities, restaurants and bars are provided as an indication only and may be subject to change. Contact the reception desk in order to be informed of any changes.

Appropriate dress is required. We remind you that gambling may involve risks of isolation, indebtedness, and dependency...

Any additional special requirements the traveller may request which are not included in the travel service description will be communicated to our service provider. Sending this information does not imply acceptance and PerfectStay.com cannot be held responsible for the fulfilment of these special requests. Only the service provider of PerfectStay.com can access this request on location and any additional costs may be paid locally by the traveller.

Unless expressly stated in the description of the services and accommodation, the hotel is not suitable for people with reduced mobility.

Transportation

Choose an offer and, according to your preferences, opt for a seat in economy, business or first class.

See the 'View flight info' section for details on each trip.

In order to best organise your time in the airport, we advise that you arrive 2 hours before boarding for a medium-haul flight, or 3 hours before boarding for a long-haul flight (more than 5 hours). Take advantage of your early arrival to pass through security and check your luggage.

You will be informed whether or not luggage is included at the time of your booking.

You will have the opportunity to add additional luggage for a fee.

There are several different cities that are typically offered as departure points. Your arrival destination will show in your travel documents.

Depending on the flight schedule, some arrivals or returns may be made at night with early arrival or late departure. You will not always be able to have your room available immediately and will need to refer to the check-in and check-out conditions of the hotel.

In the event that your transfer is not included in your hotel reservation, it may be offered at the time of your reservation as an additional option. Unless specifically mentioned, transfers may be made in groups of 15 to 55 people.

Important: the modification or the cancellation of a booking is only possible within the limits and including the fees outlined in our general conditions of sale.

Thank you for kindly taking note of the CO2 emissions produced by your means of transport: https://www.carbonfootprint.com/calculator.aspx

Formalities

The following details apply to any British citizen who, during a trip sold by PerfectStay goes to a foreign country. The following is a resource directing you to information related to your travel formalities (identification documents, vaccines, VISA, safety, travel advice, etc.), and may be subject to change. Please note that Brexit negotiations are likely to include travel document modifications, therefore please regularly check most updated information. Please see official resource for British citizens wishing to travel:
https://www.gov.uk/foreign-travel-advice

The official UK Foreign Travel site has updates on safety and security, including incidents such as pickpocketing and robbery, along with larger incidents such as measuring the risk of terrorism.
Detailed country by country here:
https://www.gov.uk/foreign-travel-advice

If you are travelling with minors, please be sure to verify whether or not you will require a consent: https://www.gov.uk/permission-take-child-abroad

Please note that these details serve as a guiding resource in order to ensure that you have access to important information in order to pursue the necessary travel formalities required before travelling abroad with PerfectStay. Please note that PerfectStay will not engage in obtaining travel documents for you, such as visas, and you are solely responsible for knowing the potential health risks you may face in the course of your travels for which you may require vaccinations or medications. PerfectStay is not responsible for ensuring your travel formalities are properly undertaken and will only act as an intermediary directing you to resources which have been known to provide reliable information concerning travel formalities specific to British citizens.

VACCINE

For information concerning travel health requirements (vaccinations, health risks, etc.) please see the following resources:
https://travelhealthpro.org.uk/countries
https://www.fitfortravel.nhs.uk/destinations.aspx
https://www.nhs.uk/conditions/travel-vaccinations/

VISA

For the latest information on which travel documents (visas, passports, etc.) British citizens will require by destination, please see the following resources:
https://visacentral.co.uk/visa-quick-check
https://www.passportindex.org/comparebyPassport.php?p1=uk&fl=&s=yes
https://www.travisa.com/Visa_Search

IDENTITY

Please be sure to verify that your necessary Identification documents (passport and/or ID card dependent upon the country to which you will be travelling) have valid expiration dates, i.e. verify your ID documents have not yet expired. Also, be sure to remember to bring these necessary documents with you. It is also recommended to make copies of all travel documents in the event of an emergency.

Travel documents

Once your reservation has been made, you will receive a confirmation e-mail before your travel documents are sent.

Regarding the transport documents (in the case of a reservation with transport included), we will provide you with all the information relating to check-in and luggage in the "Your travel documents" email, allowing you to leave with peace of mind.

To take advantage of all your reserved services (hotels, transfers, activities, etc.), you will receive one or more exchange vouchers to be presented to each supplier.

The contact details of the establishment will be specified in these documents, to help make your arrival at your destination as straight-forward as possible.

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