Active Northern Japan: Tokyo & Hokkaido

BM-47379

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11 days

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The tour guide was great. I enjoyed the rural aspects of the tour. There wasn't enough of it, though. Shiretoku NP is a gem. There wasn't enough of it, though. Six nights in cities was five nights too many. I'm done. You get my drift.

Douglas N | Traveled in August

5 - Excellent

Carbon neutral

11 daysDuration

Small Group TourUsually 8-12 participants

15 peopleMaximum group size

12 - 100 yearsAge range for participants

EnglishGuide language

Moderate

Involves sustained activity requiring a reasonable level of fitness and endurance.

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Ends

Tokyo, Japan

Sapporo, Japan

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Highlights

Explore the highlights of Tokyo.

Hike the Five Lakes of Shiretoko and visit Furepe Waterfall.

Take the gondola up Asahidake and sample local Sapporo beer.

Itinerary

Tokyo’s sleek, buzzing vibe is unmatched, and you could easily get lost in its magic for weeks. But why stop there? This 10-day adventure kicks off with the best of Tokyo before taking you far off the beaten path to Hokkaido. Lace up your boots for epic hikes through Shiretoko National Park, and dive deep into the culture of Japan’s Indigenous Ainu people. After a week of trekking through breathtaking landscapes, unwind in a traditional Japanese onsen and raise a glass to one unforgettable journey.

day 1Tokyo

Welcome to Japan! Arrive at anytime. Then meet your group and CEO this evening for a welcome meeting.

Accomodation

Toyoko Inn Kawasaki Ekimae Shiyakusho-dori (or similar)

Included Activity

Meet Your CEO and Group Duration : 1.0 hr

day 2Tokyo

day 3Tokyo/Shiretoko

day 4Shiretoko

day 5Shiretoko

day 6Shiretoko/Akan-ko

day 7Akan-ko/Asahikawa

day 8Asahikawa

day 9Asahikawa/Sapporo

day 10Sapporo

day 11Sapporo

What's Included

Accommodation

Hotels (9nts), Ryokan stay (1nt)

Meals

10 breakfasts, 1 lunch, 5 dinners
Note: Allow USD330-430 for meals not included.

Transport

Plane, private vehicle, local train, walking.

Guide

CEO (Chief Experience Officer) and local guides throughout.

Included activities

Your Welcome Moment: Meet Your CEO and GroupYour Local Living Moment: Ryokan Stay, Akan-koYour Foodie Moment: Ramen Dinner in Asahikawa, AsahikawaAsakusa Sensō-ji TempleNakamise shopping streetMeiji Shrine visitfree time in TokyoShiretoko Five Lake trekFurepe waterfall hikePrimeval Forest hikingSulphur mountain visitLake Kussharo hot spring beachLake Mashu Observation DeckAkan Ryokan stayAsahikawa Ramen dinnerAsahidake RopewaySugatami Pong hikefree time in SapporoNijo Market visitSapporo Beer Museum and beer sampleCEOall transportation between activities

What's Excluded

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