8 days tour

Journey To The East, Featuring Sapporo Snow Festival

This tour includes:

Guide

Tour Leaders & Local Assistants/Guide: Tour has 1-6 people: Semi-Escorted style using local English/Japanese speaking assistants at all lcoations Tour has 6+ people: Fully Escorted by a Japanese/English speaking tour leader You will be notified of the travel style 2-4 weeks prior to the departure date when you recieve your travel pack. Be assured that both travel styles ensure you get the most out of your time in Japan.

Meals

Breakfast daily, 2 lunches & 3 evening meals are included.

Others

Entrance fees: Included for all stops listed on the itinerary Comprehensive Travel Pack Local Emergency Contact All Taxes & Accommodation Surcharges Fixed Price Policy No hidden Costs!!

Flights

Flights to Sapporo are not included. If you would like us to assist you booking your internal flights, enquire with our team after you book your tour.

Insurance

All clients of Unique Japan Tours must have adequate health and travel insurance in case of any emergency (medical or other). This is especially important in the event you have to cancel your tour due to unforeseen circumstances. Please arrange this locally in your home country.

Transport

Arrival Airport Transfer using local bus & taxi's (met by local person) Sapporo City Sightseeing using local taxi's, hired vehicle or small coach (depending on group size) Express Train Reserved Seats from Sapporo to Kushiro Kushiro - Lake Akan using local taxi's, hired vehicle or small coach (depending on group size) Lake Akan - Shiretoko using local taxi's, hired vehicle or small coach (depending on group size) Shiretoko - Abashiri using local taxi's, hired vehicle or small coach (depending on group size) Departing Airport Transfer using local bus & taxi's (met by local person)

Accommodation

4* Sapporo Nikko Hotel x 2 nights 4* Kushiro Crowne Plaza Hotel x 1 night 4* New Akan Hotel at Lake Akan x 2 nights [Japanese Style] 4* Shiretoko Dai Ichi Hotel x 1 night 3* Abashiri Dormy Inn x 1 night

Not included:

Others

Flights [Arrange own flights into Sapporo Airport. Departing Airport will be Abashiri. If you need assistance with internal flights, we can arrange this for you] Meals other than those specified in the itinerary. Generally, you can expect to pay 1,000yen for lunches and anything from 2,500yen for your evening meals. Beverages consumed at any meal (Water served freely) Baggage Handling (You are requested to carry your own bags so be careful when packing!

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Itinerary of your trip Journey To The East, Featuring Sapporo Snow Festival

  • Day 1 Day 1: Met On Arrival To Sapporo Shin-Chitose Airport
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Day 1: Met On Arrival To Sapporo Shin-Chitose Airport

      Journey to the East begins in Sapporo's Shin-Chitose Airport. You will be met on arrival for flights arriving after 10am. Transfer to your Sapporo hotel. Experience one of the the largest snow festivals in the world where giant snow sculptures line the streets of Sapporo day and night, waiting to wow you with their enormity and street festival feeling.  Please note due to COVID-19 pandemic, the fesitval may take place in smaller scale than usual. Hightlight: Enjoy the sparkling splendour that is the Sapporo Snow Festival at night: the giant snow and ice sculptures illuminated. Your tour leader will be ready to take you out on the town! Accommodation: ANA Crowne Plaza Hotel Sapporo (4*) 

  • Day 2 Day 2: Experience Sapporo Snow Festival/ Day Trip To Otaru
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Day 2: Experience Sapporo Snow Festival/ Day Trip To Otaru

      Breakfast at your hotel. Enjoy a full day's exploration in Sapporo during the much-loved Snow Festival. Over 60 international teams compete to build the most impressive snow and ice sculptures, some of which reach over 15m in height. The city's atmosphere is festive, with hot food stalls and pop-up ice-bars lining the streets to cater to the 2 million visitors (double the city population!) that flock to see this spectacular winter festival. Make the most of the many options to keep you entertained in Sapporo city (and some of the best seafood & beer in the world) with one more night at your city hotel before leaving the next morning to visit the winter wilderness of Japan's northernmost island. You may also use this time to take a day trip to Otaru, a unique city famous for its glass industry and artisan trades people.  Accommodation: ANA Crowne Plaza Hotel Sapporo (4*) 

  • Day 3 Day 3: Scenic Train Journey Eastbound To Kushiro
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Day 3: Scenic Train Journey Eastbound To Kushiro

      Breakfast at your hotel. After two nights in Sapporo, we take an express train for four hours east to Kushiro. Kushiro is well known as the 'town of mist', facing the Pacific Ocean. The marine products industry of Kushiro has flourished since the early 20th century. The long and narrow city centred on Kushiro Port still retains many features of the century.   is known as the site of the first successful arificial breeding of Tancho cranes (Red Crowned Cranes), designated as special natural monuments. It is one of the largest east Asian cranes and one of the rarest in the world.  Highlight: Visit โ€œTsurui village Tancho Crane Sanctuaryโ€ for your first experience of the wonderful red-crowned cranes. This sanctuary has large fenced in areas with pairs of birds to encourage breeding and provides a perfect chance to photograph the birds up close. Accommodation:  ANA Crowne Plaza Hotel Kushiro 

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Tour leaving from Sapporo

Sapporo is a modern and vibrant city on the island of Hokkaido, Japan. It is famous for its delicious food, such as Sapporo ramen, and for the Sapporo Snow Festival, where incredible ice sculptures are built. The city also has beautiful parks, such as Odori Park, and cultural attractions, such as Sapporo Clock Tower. Sapporo is an ideal destination for food lovers, nature lovers, and those interested in Japanese culture.

Experience Style

Experience Style

Mixed

There will be challenging activities such as hiking, biking, canyoning and trekking, but youโ€™re also going to have other means of transportation and relaxed moments to just chill.

Accomodation level

Accomodation level

Medium

This accommodation includes essential services like a hot shower, electricity, and a nice and comfy bed.

Experience Type

Experience Type

Small Group

Youโ€™ll be accompanied by a small group of travelers just like you.

Physical Rating

Physical Rating

Basic

Almost everyone is fit for these activities. Every hike or physical exercise last less than 30 minutes, such as paragliding and horseback riding. Please ask about specific conditions.

Age range

Age range

Min: 10 / Max: 90

Age range allowed for this experience.

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