The distinguished guests will go to the airport where they live, check in, and then fly to Sapporo, Japan. They will spend the night on the plane. Please pay attention to your night rest. It is cold on the plane, so please prepare wind-proof clothing.
After arriving at Chitose Airport,We have arranged a considerate [free airport pick-up service] for you at 16:30 (please communicate with customer service staff in advance, other time periods are paid airport pick-ups, please know!), your exclusive driver will take you to the hotel to check in. If your flight time is earlier, you can walk around the hotel by yourself afterwards to experience the unique city style. You can also visit [Susukino Happy Street] on your own. It is a happy street that meets a wide range of needs. It has a total of 4,000 to 5,000 shops, mainly local specialty restaurants, pubs, clubs, bars, karaoke, ramen shops, etc. It is also novel and rare in the country.
Today’s itinerary:
Former Hokkaido Government Office Building Oichi Dori Park - Clock Counter Asahi Ramen Village - Otokoyama Sake Brewery Museum - Asahikawa Zoo
Old Hokkaido Government Building
The old Prefectural Government Building located in the center of Sapporo was originally the tallest administrative building in Hokkaido and was built in 1888. This baroque style building with red bricks and green tilesThe building is a symbol of Hokkaido's pioneering era. It is affectionately called the "Red Brick House" (Red Brick House) by the locals and is also a major landmark in Sapporo.
Odori Park Odori Kouen
Odori Park is located in the center of Sapporo, running east-west and about 1.5 kilometers long from Odori Nishi 1-chome to 12-chome, Chuo-ku. Thousands of trees including lilacs are planted in the park. The flower beds are decorated with various flowers all year round. There are also fountains with ever-changing shapes, making the scenery pleasant.
Clock table Sapporo Tokeidai
The clock stand is located between the buildings in the center of Sapporo. The bell has been ringing for more than 120 years. It has been designated as a national important cultural property and has become a symbol of Sapporo. It is a major tourist attraction in the center of Sapporo together with the old red brick Hokkaido Government Building.
Otokoyama Sake Museum Otokoyama Sake Museum
With a history of more than 330 years, the original taste passed down from ancient times has made the sake of "Ottoyama Distillery" occupy an important place in Japan. Since the Kanbun period (about 1661 AD), the first sake distillery in Kansai has been established, and the sake was named "Ottoyama". "Ottoyama" is synonymous with "Japanese sake". After several developments, the original "Otokoyama Sake" technology experienced several ups and downs, and finally succeeded in creating the reputation of "New Otokoyama Sake" in Hokkaido today.
Asahikawa Zoo Asahiyama zoo
Asahiyama Zoo is located in Asahikawa. It is a very famous zoo in Japan and also the largest polar zoo in Japan. Asahiyama Zoo is famous for its unique way of displaying animal behavior. Through the unique design of the exhibition hall, animals can display their instinctive behaviors in a relatively free state, while also allowing visitors to view the animals' natural state without any obstacles.
Today’s itinerary:
Forest Elf Balcony-Patchwork Road-Tree of Seven Stars-Ken and Mary's Tree-Shirashu Waterfall-Aoike
Forest Elf Balcony Ningle Terrace
The Forest Fairy Terrace is located in the woods behind the New Furano Prince Hotel. There are 17 wooden houses in the woods, which are attached to the New Furano Prince Hotel. The products inside are all handmade products, such as paper products, wood carvings, wood crafts, glass products, candles, etc. Each store is lit up at night, which is very cute.
Patchwork Road
The Patchwork Road is a path in the fields, with rolling hills on both sides. The land is planted with wheat fields, buckwheat fields, potato fields and other farmland of various colors. From a distance, it looks like pieces of colorful jigsaw puzzles, so people call this place the "Patchwork Road". Because the crops grown in each season are different, the colors are different and colorful in spring, summer and autumn, while in winter it is a snowy silver land.
Shirahige Falls Shirahige Falls
There is a unique blue water waterfall here. It has a white beard like a waterfall. The blue water slowly approaches the beach, just like deep blue eyes obsessing over the beach. Some people say that the white beard waterfall is like the skirt of the nine-day fairy, floating in the wind among the rocks.
Shirogane Blue Pond
Aoike is located on the left bank of the Biei River in Hokkaido. It was formed by a dam built to intercept volcanic magma. In the sunlight, the water in the pool will reflect blue, hence its name.
This is also the only Japanese scenery on Apple’s official wallpaper, which looks like a pool of water falling out of the frame. What is less well-known is that this pond is actually an artificial pond, but the unexpected and beautiful color is created by chance at the intersection of two water sources. The color that can be seen changes depending on the season and time, making it an incredible attraction in Biei.
The hot springs town of Dunbetsu
Noboribetsu Onsen Town is a representative hot spring area in Hokkaido. This small town surrounded by mountains has large and small hot spring hotels, inns and various restaurants along the street. Hell Valley, Oyunuma, Noboribetsu Bear Ranch and other tourist spots are also around the town. There are many types of hot springs, with 11 types of hot spring water. If you take a dip in the open-air hot springs on a snowy winter day, it will be particularly romantic and comfortable. Walking around the town, you can see many sculptures about ghosts and monsters, and there are various sacrificial activities held in different seasons.
Today’s itinerary:
Noboribetsu Jigokudani - Noboribetsu Ghost Fire Road - One Yunuma - Earth - Showa Shinzan - Showa Shinzan Bear Ranch - Mount Usu (overview) Lake Toya Sailu Observation Deck
Showa Shinzan Shōwa-shinzan
Showa Shinzan is located in Souchi Town, Usu-gun, Hokkaido, Japan. It is an active volcano that erupted in the early Showa era, hence its name.
The original height of the mountain was only 270 meters. Later, due to the continuous activity of the earth's crust, the height of the mountain increased day by day. It is still a growing "new mountain" and is classified as a rare rock tower volcano in the world. Geothermal white smoke can still be seen in the reddish-brown mountains. Nowadays, Showa Shinzan is already a quite mature scenic spot, with Mount Suzu Cable Car, Bear Paradise, Volcano Disaster Museum, Showa Shinzan Observation Deck and so on.
Showa Shinzan Bear Ranch Showa Shinzan Bear Ranch
There are hundreds of purebred Hokkaido brown bears at the Showa Shinzan Bear Ranch. The pasture area is large, and the brown bears are divided into several relatively fixed areas according to their age groups. There is a food counter for the brown bears at the entrance to each ranch.
You can buy apples, biscuits and other food here and experience the fun of feeding the bears. The brown bear, which has adapted to humans, knows how cute people are when they come to feed it. Some bears will stand on their hind paws and wave to you with their front paws when they see you holding an apple in your hand. Some bears will bow to you, and some will simply lie on the ground and do some funny actions to attract your attention.
Toyako Sairo Tenbodai
Seiro Observation Deck is the best place to take panoramic shots of Lake Toya. The water near the water and the mountains in the distance are moving. From here, you can enjoy all the natural landscapes around Lake Toya such as the island in the middle of the lake, Mount Yotei, Showa Shinzan, and Mount Usu.
Today's itinerary
Otaru Canal - Kitaichi Glass Hall Otaru Triangle Market - Otaru Music Box Museum - Fairy Tale + Crossroad - Gin no Bell No. 1 Building - Shiroi Koibito Chocolate Factory - Tanukikoji Shopping Street
Otaru Canal Otaru Canal
The Otaru Canal is an iconic landscape in Hokkaido. It is famous for the movie "Love Letter". The scenery is different in four seasons, especially in winter, which is the most unique. When the canal was first opened, it was used for loading and unloading goods. Now the banks along the canal have been transformed into various handicraft shops. The kerosene street lamps and retro brick and stone warehouses along the canal have a retro style. Many artists paint and take photos on the shore.
Kitaichi Glass Crystal Kan
Kitai Glass Museum is known as the "Glass Workshop". In addition to original Japanese glass products, there are also many glass products from all over the world, each with exquisite craftsmanship, quaint and unique.
Otaru Orgel Museum Otaru Orgel Museum
Music boxes are one of Otaru’s famous products. The Otaru Music Box Museum is not only a popular souvenir shop in Hokkaido
, is also the oldest and largest music box museum in Japan. There are more than 3,000 types of music boxes from all over the world, including many traditional music boxes that are rarely seen on the market today, which are very ornamental. Entering the museum, you will find various music boxes placed in the spacious and elegant space. Some are made of Otaru specialty glass, but also wooden, ceramic, and metal. The shapes are very diverse. It is intoxicating to wander around amid the pleasant sound of the music boxes.
Fairy Tale Crossroad Marchen Intersection
The intersection where the main building of the Otaru Music Box Museum is located is called the "Fairy Tale Crossing" and is a representative street scene of Otaru. Many European-style buildings from Japan's Meiji to Taisho years have been completely preserved on both sides of the street. They are full of fairy tale atmosphere and make people feel like they are in a dreamy fairy tale world.
Ginno Bell Building 1 Ginnokane
The Silver Bell refers to the silver bell outside the museum, whose original name is the "Pioneering Bell". The Silver Clock is named after the gleaming silvery white color of the clock face when snow covers it in winter. The building is two stories high. The first floor sells Otaru souvenirs and food, and the second floor is a coffee shop. Afternoon tea at Gin no Bell is a special pleasure because there is a special take-away tableware set, and customers can take away their cups as souvenirs.
Today is the end of our pleasant trip to Japan. In Sapporo, if our time permits, we can have dinnerUpgrade at your own expenseThree Big Crabs Luxurious Dinner
After breakfast at the hotel,We have arranged a [special car drop-off service] for you at a fixed time. (Other time periods require paid drop-off, please know!)The special car will pick you up at the hotel 3-4 hours in advance. Please wait in the hotel lobby at the time specified on the tour notice! Take the flight back and end your happy journey! Remember to comment and share your wonderful travel memories when you come back!