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Active Northern Japan: Winter in Tokyo & Hokkaido

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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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Highlights

Adventure through bright and bustling Tokyo during the winter.

Snowshoe through pristine snow in Hokkaido's untouched landscapes.

Sample Japan's world renowned food like local specialty ramen and the oldest beer in Japan in Sapporo.

Itinerary

Winter transforms Northern Japan into a wonderland, and this 11-day tour from Tokyo to Sapporo is your ticket to adventure. Escape the city crowds for Hokkaido’s untouched snowfields, where snowshoe trekking in national parks and cultural encounters with the Ainu Indigenous community await. Warm up with unforgettable meals after days spent exploring vibrant city lights and serene wilderness. This journey is ideal for those who crave outdoor activity and unique cultural connection, with the rare opportunity to experience Japan’s iconic winter landscapes up close. The trip’s USP? Access to both Japan’s urban energy and its pristine natural beauty, all within an expertly guided, small group setting.

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
8 breakfasts, 1 lunch, 5 dinners
Note: Allow USD350-455 for meals not included.
Transport
Plane, private vehicle, local train, walking, snowshoes.
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 streetImperial Palace visitFree time in TokyoSnowshoeing in Shiretoko Five LakesPrimeval Forest & to Furepe WaterfallFree time in Shiretoko & SapporoSulphur Mountain VisitLake Kussharo Hot Spring BeachLake Mashu Observatory Deck visitTraditional Ryokan stay and onsen hot springLocal Ramen speciality dinnerDaisetsuzan Asahidake Ropeway & HikeNijo Market VisitSapporo beer tastingTransport to/from included activitiesInternal airfare

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