Free your senses in an exploration journey through the northern Island of Japan
Discover with us the most beautiful and unspoiled national parks of Japan’s northern island of Hokkaido and fully immerse yourself in its beautiful wilderness thanks to our exclusive and sustainable local wildlife watching and nature wonders guided tours around Kushiro, Teshikaga and Shiretoko Peninsula area. Continue your journey through Sounkyo, famous for its autumn foliage, Jozankei for its famous natural springs, to finally reach the picturesque romantic city of Otaru and Sapporo, the metropolis surrounded by incredible nature.
Reach Kushiro Airport by direct flight from Tokyo Haneda and meet with our local guides, who will be with you for the entirety of the tour. Jump onboard your private shuttle bus to reach Ana Crowne Plaza Kushiro. Check-in and enjoy your free time in your first night in Hokkaido.
The ANA Crowne Plaza Kushiro is conveniently located just a 10 minute walk from JR Kushiro Station. Lying adjacent to the Kushiro’s Fisherman’s Wharf, the ANA Crowne Plaza Kushiro is the largest hotel in its area and a favorite amongst many who visit the city on the east coast of Hokkaido.
Our journey will start with a memorable trip through the Kushiro Marshlands with a light trekking and watching tour provided by local UNWTO guides.
Next, we will head to Tsurui Village, a famous place to spot the red-crowned Hokkaido Cranes, a symbol of luck, longevity, and fidelity. Challenge yourself by taking some pictures of these wonderful animals while admiring them from a distance.
In the afternoon, we continue our journey to the Wakoto Peninsula for a nature-guided light trekking, exploring the incredible flora and fauna of this natural environment.
At the end of the day, we check in at Kawayu Daiichi Hotel Suikazura, a beautiful onsen hotel with cozy lounges and rooms and one of the best buffet meals in Hokkaido.
Wildlife watching guided tour of red-crowned Hokkaido Cranes.
Light Trekking guided tour around the lush Wakoto Peninsula for spectacular views of Lake Kussharo and the Oyakotsu Jigoku geothermal vents.
Beautiful onsen hotel with cozy lounges and rooms and one of the best buffet meals in Hokkaido.
On this day, we set our alarm early to join a light trekking tour of Mt. Atosanupuri, an active volcano located in the Hokkaido's Akan-Mashu National Park, with its name meaning “Bare Mountain” in the indigenous Ainu language, as it perfectly reflects its dramatic landscape of rocks and sparse vegetation.
Formerly a sulfur mine, the mountain has a vast concentration of sulfur and thousands of fumaroles, which emit smoke plumes in a
mystic atmosphere that you may have never experienced before.
In the afternoon instead, we will head to the observatory No.1 of Lake Mashu, where you can enjoy a breathtaking view of the lake the entire caldera of Akan-Mashu National Park. At evening, we will head back to the hotel and have a stroll around the beautiful onsen town of Sunayu decorated with illuminations.
Light trekking tour of Mt. Atosanupuri, an active volcano located in the Hokkaido's Akan-Mashu National Park.
Breathtaking view of the lake and the entire caldera of Akan-Mashu National Park.
Beautiful onsen hotel with cozy lounges and rooms and one of the best buffet meals in Hokkaido.
Start your day packing your stuff for your next adventure
as we approach the most remote area of Hokkaido, Shiretoko.
Before that, we make a small detour at Kami no Ko,
a beautiful small pond characterized by a clear, blue color associated to Japanese gods.
Once in Shiretoko, our local UNWTO guide will lead you to the area of the "Five Lakes",
where you will learn about the flora and fauna and have some wildlife encounters in a light trekking guided tour.
End your day at the natural resort of Kiki Shiretoko, located amidst the hilltop forests of picturesque Shiretoko.
Beautiful small pond in Teshikaga characterized by a clear, blue color associated to Japanese gods.
Guided Trekking Tour where you will learn about the flora and fauna and have some wildlife encounters.
Natural resort located amidst the hilltop forests of picturesque Shiretoko.
On this day, we will be heading Utoro Port where we will board a cruising boat tour with our UNWTO guides.
We will have the chance to spot wild brown bears and admire numerous waterfalls and astonishing rock formations along the way.
After tasting local sea food specialties at Michi No Eki Utoro Shirietoku, in the afternoon, we will head towards Kitami and check in at Oe Honke, a beautiful Japanese Ryokan with delicious Japanese buffet and amazing onsen where you can soak in and recharge for the rest of the trip.
Wildlife watching Tour on board of board a cruising boat.
Beautiful Japanese Ryokan in Kitami with delicious Japanese buffet and amazing onsen.
On this day, we continue our journey towards the South of Hokkaido by visiting the picturesque Daisetsu Mountain during its best season with incredible autumn colours.
We will ascend the mountain onboard a ropeway and admire the spectacular natural views that only Hokkaido can offer.
In the afternoon, we will be heading to the city of Asahikawa, where you will have some free time after checking in at the cozy Dormy Inn Asahikawa.
Spectacular ropeway ride in Daisetsu Mountain.
Conveniently located 10-minute walk from JR Asahikawa Station, it is a modern accommodation with a large public hot-spring bath.
Our journey continue this day reaching the capital of Hokkaido, Sapporo.
Here, we will tour some of the highlights of the city including the Sapporo Hokkaido Jingu and the Sapporo Beer Factory, before heading in the afternoon to the picturesque onsen town of Jozankei. Here you can experience the real Japanese onsen experience by having free strolls through the town and soaking in a hot spring at your accommodation.
Constructed in 1869 by the order of the emperor, Hokkaido Jingu was founded to offer spiritual support to Hokkaido's early colonists.
The only museum in Japan dedicated to beer, which explores the long history of Sapporo Beer and offer tasting experiences to its visitors.
A beautiful onsen enhanced by spacious hot spring baths with a magnificent view, and cuisine that captures the four seasons of Hokkaido.
On the last day of our tour, we head to the romantic canal city of Otaru. Here you can enjoy visiting the canal through a boat tour or having some local delicacies at the Sankaku Market, before joining the rest of the group for a sake tasting experience at Tanaka Sake Brewery Kikkogura.
At the end of the day, we will head back to Sapporo for a special farewell dinner! Stay at Sapporo Excel Hotel Tokyu.
Sake tasting experience in Kikkogura, an historic brewery opened in 1899, which makes delicious sake from 100% Hokkaido-grown rice with groundwater from the melted snow of Mount Tengu.
Located near the lushly green Nakajima Park, it offers excellent comfort and Hokkaido four-seasons cuisine to its customers.
After checking out from Sapporo Excel Hotel Tokyu, it is time to say goodbye and greet our fantastic guides, unless you would like to book an extension tour with us through other wonderful destinations in Japan!
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