Upon arrival New Chitose Airport in Sapporo, you will be picked up and transferred to your hotel in Sapporo. It takes approx. one hour by driving. Once arrival and after check-in, you will get free time on your own. Commonly, the check-in time is after 15:00pm in Japan.

Today you will take a visit in Sapporo, the most modern city in Hokkaido. In the morning, you will travel to Shiroi Koibito Park. Then, you will visit to the landmark of Hokkaido, HokkaidoTyou Kyuuhontyou Sya and Hokkaido TV Tower. In the later afternoon or evening, you could walk along Susukino street for your dinner or shopping.

Shiroi Koibito Park – It is the production site of white lover chocolate filled cookie and ice cream and also a European classical castle with British atmosphere. 

There is not only a museum showing the development history and production

process of chocolate in the factory, but also you can buy authentic the chocolate of “white lovers”.

HokkaidoTyou Kyuuhontyou Sya – HokkaidoTyou Kyuuhontyou Sya is an American architectural style. This place is affectionately known as the ‘Red Brick House’. It was built by the Hokkaido Development Envoy in 1888. There is some exhibition related to Hokkaido’s history that you can take a look at.

Sapporo TV Tower – It is also known as the Sapporo Tower and one of the famous landmarks in the Sapporo of Hokkaido, Japan. It is located in Odori Park. The TV Tower was built in 1957 with the height of 147.2 meters. It was originally a radio receiving and transmitting tower and has now completed its mission. The TV Tower is mainly known for its observation deck, gift shop and delicious food etc. It is particularly beautiful at night under the illumination of lights.

Susukino – It is the busiest commercial district in the center of Sapporo and a hub for dining, entertainment and leisure activities. There are more than 4000 restaurants and entertainment venues in this area, such as various bars, clubs, karaoke bars, Lamian Noodles restaurants etc. Although the street is bustling, the security is good that you can rest assured to take a walk at night.

Otaru is a port city that served as the commercial and trade center of Hokkaido during the Meiji and Taisho periods (1868-1926). Many solemn stone buildings still exist, such as banks, trading companies built at that time and forming a romantic urban landscape around the Otaru Canal. Some of these historical buildings have been transformed into hotels, restaurants and shops. Otaru is famous for its fresh seafood and abundant hot springs. 

Today, you will be driven approx. 40 minutes to Otaru. Upon arrival, you will start your tour with visiting The Site of Temiya Line, Otaru Comprehensive Museum and walk along The Otaru Canal, The Kitaichi Glass and Otaru Orgel Doh.

The Site of Temiya Line – In 1880, the Horonai Railway connecting Sapporo and Handomiya was opened, becoming the earliest railway in Hokkaido. Afterwards, the section between Handomiya and JR Minami Otaru Station was called the Handomiya Line, which was discontinued in 1985. The railway and pedestrian crossings have preserved their original appearance. While strolling the site, there is a sense of time traveling back. During the Snow Lantern Festival held every February, snow candles are lit up, creating a dreamy atmosphere.

Otaru Comprehensive Museum – The branch along the Otaru Canal utilizes a part of the old Otaru warehouse built in 1893, divided into two exhibitions. The first exhibition explains Otaru’s history and the second exhibition explains Otaru’s nature. It provides visitors with a comprehensive understanding of Otaru.

The Otaru Canal – It is a major landmark of Otaru and even Hokkaido. On one side of the river is a long pedestrian walkway with a Victorian style kerosene street lamp standing at regular intervals. It is very nostalgic. Many artists can also be seen painting live here. On the other side of the river is a row of warehouses with brick and stone exterior walls, exuding a touch of exoticism. Against the backdrop of blue sky, white clouds, and reflections in the water, the photos taken are very flavorful.

The Kitaichi Glass – Otaru is well-known as the City of Glass. During the period of Meiji and Taisho, the thriving herring fishing industry in Otaru used glass to make floats, oil lamps, and other items. Nowadays, there are many shops selling glass products. The Kitaichi Glass has the earliest history and dated back to 1901. It showcases various glass crafts and workshops. Visitors can see the manufacturing process and experience on the manufacturing process.

Otaru Orgel Doh – It is not only a popular souvenir shop in Hokkaido, but also a music box museum with multiple branches. It is one of Otaru’s famous products. Here, you can not only enjoy precious antique music boxes, but also buy one as a souvenir if you like. There are many styles and prices available.

After enjoying your breakfast at your hotel, you will be driven approx. 1.5 hours to Noboribetsu. It is the most famous hot spring town in Hokkaido, with one of the best natural hot springs in Japan. This makes this vibrant town a popular destination for recuperation. 

As Noboribetsu is a small town and most restaurants are concentrated on Hot Spring Street. Upon arrival, you can enjoy lunch on the Street first. Then, you can be transferred to take the cable car to Noboribetsu Bear Park to watch the performance of brown bear. After that, you will go to Hell Valley to experience the unique volcanic landscape. At night, you can enjoy Hot Spring on the Hot Spring street to obtain the complete relaxation.

Noboribetsu Bear Park – The Park is not far from Hot Spring Street. It is divided into the first part, the second part, the Little Bear Park and the museum where displays over 500 collections. You can purchase Bear feed at the self-service vending machines in the park to feed the cute bears. And you can watch the adorable performances of brown bears too.

Hell Valley – The name of ” Noboribetsu ” comes from the ancient Ainu language “ヌプルペッ”, which means white and turbid river. The Hell Valley is the source of Noboribetsu Hot Springs and the most famous attraction of Noboribetsu Hot Springs. The volcanic landscape is extremely spectacular. The Hell Valley is a volcanic eruption site where volcanic gas is expelled from the grayish yellow rock surface, and the surrounding air is filled with a strong sulfur odor. Moreover, there is no vegetation here to make the name of Hell Valley. The local has also developed a summer night tour route to explore it – the Ghost Fire Road, with small lights installed on both sides of the boardwalk in the Hell Valley. From a distance, the lights can be seen winding and flickering.

Noboribetsu Hot Spring – The Noboribetsu area is a volcanic hotspot with abundant geothermal and precipitation resources. It creates hot springs and making it the most popular hot spring destination on the island. It is also known as the “Number one hot spring in Japan”. On both sides of Noboribetsu Hot Spring Street, there are various hot spring hotels and shops, many of which are related to ghosts and monsters. Strolling through it, you can see many sculptures about ghosts and monsters, as well as various sacrificial activities in different seasons.

In the morning, you will be driven approx. 50 minutes to reach Toyako. Upon arrival, you will take a boat to Toyako Nakashima Oushima for a visit. Then, you will pay a visit to Toyako Forest Museum.

In the afternoon, you could enjoy Hot Spring at your hotel or rent a bike touring around the lake.

Toyako Nakashima Oushima – It is a beautiful freshwater lake. Its beauty lies not only in the clarity and vastness of the lake water, but also in the mysterious island. Whenever the sun sets and the lake is filled with golden light, the small island is like a gem embedded in the lake, making people intoxicated. There are hundreds of deer inhabiting the island which can be viewed by taking a boat. If it’s lucky, you can see a herd of deer coming to the lake to drink water.

Toyako Forest Museum – The museum is located on the island of the Toyako Lake. It needs to be visited by taking a sightseeing boat ashore. It displays natural scenery and various materials related to biology around the cave.

In the morning, you will be driven approx. 2 hours to reach Hakodate. Upon arrival, you will travel to Goryokaku Park. After two-hour-visit, you will be transferred to have a look at Motomachi. Then, you could walk to Mount Hakodate to view the splendid night viewing.

Goryokaku Park – It is a star shaped fortress castle built during the Edo period. It was the first castle in Japan to be constructed by Western architectural methods. This castle once witnessed history but now only has the outer walls left. It has been converted into a garden and planted with cherry blossoms, becoming a noted destination of cherry blossom viewing in Hokkaido.

Motomachi – It is a fashionable shopping street that gathers old and new famous shops, with hundreds of time-honored brand stores and various specialty stores. The entire area is dominated by European style architecture, interspersed with Japanese style buildings, full of a strong nostalgic atmosphere. The streets here form a series of “Sakamichi” roads leading to the seaside. The Hachiman-zaka Slope is the most well-known.

Mount Hakodate – It is located in the western part of the city. It is known as one of the world’s three major night views along with Victoria Harbour in Hong Kong and Naples in Italy. The various alleys along the way up the mountain and the western-style buildings on both sides are the most representative scenery of Hakodate. The mountaintop is the best place to enjoy the night view of Hakodate. Due to its title of “Million Night Scene”, it has attracted many tourists. It is recommended to visit in the evening.

Today, you could get up early and experience on local morning life at Hakodate Morning Market. Then, you will pay a visit to Hakodate Tropical Botanical Garden.

After lunch, you will be driven back to Sapporo. It takes approx. 4 hours by driving.

Hakodate Morning Market – It is one of the busiest markets in Hokkaido. When you are walking in the market, there are often seafood shop owners who warmly invite you to taste the long legged crab feet, and it’s free! There are many seafood restaurants. You just pick up any one then you can enjoy the famous Hakodate seafood rice.

Hakodate Tropical Botanical Garden – It is a botanical garden in Hakodate where you can admire tropical plants. At there, you can see a wide variety of tropical plants, such as exotic cacti. However, the most eye-catching attraction for visitors is the monkeys that come here every winter and spring to soak in hot springs.

At the appointed time, you will be transferred by your driver to Airport to catch up your flight. End of your memorable travel in Hokkaido!