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A Hokkaido winter journey enjoying the Sapporo Snow Festival, ice festivals, drift ice, snowfields, Ainu culture, and hot springs all in one trip.
Centered on the Sapporo Snow Festival, this 9-day journey visits Otaru, Asahikawa, Sounkyo, Abashiri, Akan, and Kushiro — the winter festivals and snow-and-ice scenery that define Hokkaido.
Indicative Price: USD 3,798
After arriving at New Chitose Airport, transfer to your hotel in Chitose.
Visit Mt. Okura and the Historical Village of Hokkaido, then Otaru's Sakaimachi Street, Kitaichi Glass, the Music Box Museum, and the canal.
Enjoy the Abashiri Prison Museum and a drift ice cruise, before heading toward Lake Akan.
After breakfast, travel toward Kushiro Airport, concluding the itinerary.
The itinerary below is a model plan. The content and order can be adjusted to match your interests, fitness level, travel companions, and preferred pace.
After arriving at New Chitose Airport, transfer to your hotel in Chitose.
Experience Ainu culture at Upopoy, enjoy the Lake Shikotsu Ice Festival, then head to Sapporo.
View the Sapporo Snow Festival, including the Odori Site. Free time in the afternoon.
Visit Mt. Okura and the Historical Village of Hokkaido, then Otaru's Sakaimachi Street, Kitaichi Glass, the Music Box Museum, and the canal.
Visit the Asahikawa Winter Festival and the Otokoyama Sake Brewing Museum, then head to the Sounkyo Ice Fall Festival.
Visit Ginga and Ryusei Falls and the Kitakitsune Farm, then head to the Okhotsk Ryu-hyo Museum in Abashiri.
Enjoy the Abashiri Prison Museum and a drift ice cruise, before heading toward Lake Akan.
Visit Akanko Ainu Kotan, a crane observation facility, Kushiro Marsh, and Washo Market.
After breakfast, travel toward Kushiro Airport, concluding the itinerary.
Ana Crowne Plaza Hotel Chitose or an equivalent-class property
Ana Crowne Plaza Sapporo or an equivalent-class property
Grand Park Otaru or an equivalent-class property
Sounkyo Choyotei or an equivalent-class property
Abashiri Kanko Hotel or an equivalent-class property
New Akan Hotel or an equivalent-class property
Ana Crowne Plaza Hotel Kushiro or an equivalent-class property
8 nights, 9 days. Includes 5 nights in Western-style rooms and 3 nights in Japanese-style rooms. Includes breakfast daily, 5 lunches and 4 dinners, admission fees and transportation listed in the itinerary, private vehicle transport, and an English-speaking guide. Prices, schedule, and accommodation are subject to change. The latest conditions will be provided with your official quote.
Source: Amnet no Tabi
We can adjust the number of days, amount of travel, food, and cultural experiences to match your preferences.