North Japan End Sapporo
North Japan End Sapporo
North Japan End Sapporo
8 Days Starting in Tokyo, Japan and ending in Sapporo, Japan
Visiting: Tokyo, Nikko, Matsushima, Hakodate, Sapporo
Tour operator:
Tour code:
2503391
Guide Type:
Fully Guided
Group size:
36 - 72
Age range:
3-85
Tour operated in:
English , SpanishInterests:
Cultural, Gardens & Nature Tours, History, Religion and Spiritual
Activities:
Tour Overview
Embark on an unforgettable journey through North Japan, culminating in the vibrant city of Sapporo. Begin your adventure in Tokyo, where you'll explore the city's dynamic blend of modernity and tradition, from the bustling Shibuya crossing to the serene Meiji Temple. Discover the historical treasures of Nikko and the lively city of Sendai. Cruise through the scenic Matsushima Bay and immerse yourself in the spiritual tranquility of Hiraizumi's temples. Experience the cultural richness of Hirosaki and Aomori before crossing to Hokkaido Island. In Hakodate, enjoy the unique blend of cultural influences and stunning views from Goryokaku Tower. Explore the natural wonders of Onuma and Noboribetsu's volcanic landscapes. Conclude your tour in Sapporo, with its iconic clock tower, Shinto shrines, and the avant-garde Hill of Buddha. This tour promises a rich tapestry of experiences, from historical landmarks to breathtaking natural beauty.
Highlights
Itinerary
Day 1 : Tokyo
Location: Tokyo
Accommodation Name: hotel
Welcome to Japan! After completing customs procedures, a guide (usually Spanish-speaking, though occasionally in English-speaking) will be waiting for you. You’ll then be transferred to your hotel by shared shuttle bus. The rest of the day is yours to enjoy at leisure. In the afternoon, you’ll receive details about the start of your tour.
Day 2 : Tokyo
Location: Tokyo
Accommodation Name: hotel
Meals Included: Lunch, Dinner
In the morning, we take part in a 5-hour trip with our guide to see this amazing city, with its hustle and bustle and extremely modern districts that coexist with quiet, peaceful areas. Brief stop at the Zojoji Temple to make a beautiful photograph of the Tokyo Tower. Pay attention to the hundred of Jizos, stone traditional protecting deities who guide us on our travels, give power to those who are weak (such children) and those in dangerous places, and who are dressed including hats, robes and windmills. Then we head to the junction of Shibuya, a junction that is said to be the most crowded in the world. The Meiji Temple is dedicated to the Emperor Meiji, his wife, and their spirits. We continue on our bus along the elegant street of Omotesando. We will edge the most beautiful part of the Imperial Palace and the gardens. Stop to visit the famous Nijubashi Bridge. We will pass through the district of Akihabara, the “electric town” with icons from the popular Japanese Manga and Anime culture and then see Kokugikan, the Sumo stadium, home of this Japanese sport. We will also visit the Buddhist temple of Sensoji, the oldest and most important temple in Tokyo, with its 55-metre high pagoda. Then we will have some free time to visit the traditional commercial street of Nakamise in the district of Asakusa. Lunch included in a local restaurant. Return to hotel.Free time in the afternoon.Late in the afternoon, we will pay a visit to this fascinating country by taking a trip on the metro (tickets included) to the Shinjuku district and see the crowds of people who use this modern and efficient collective transport system. Shinjuku is one of the most important nightlife districts. Dinner included and return to hotel by metro with our guide.
Day 3 : Tokyo, Nikko, Sendai
Location: Nikko
Accommodation Name: hotel
We leave for NIKKO and arrive at this fantastic city at 10.30am. There we visit the impressive Nikko Toshogu Shrine with the room of the crying dragon. We will also visit the Taiyuinbyo Mausoleum, set in an impressive, peaceful site, followed by a walk near the river, in Kannanga Fuchi, under the watchful eye of hundreds of Jizo statues! Free time in the city centre before leaving for SENDAI, a modern, bustling city with over 1 million inhabitants. Passengers can explore the city and have dinner in its busy, thriving centre.
Day 4 : Sendai, Matsushima, Hiraizumi, Morioka
Location: Matsushima
Accommodation Name: hotel
Meals Included: Lunch
We depart for the marvellous city of MATSHUSHIMA, on the “Thousand Islands” Bay in the Pacific Ocean and considered one of the most attractive cities in Japan. After arriving, we will visit a magnificent “tea house” overlooking the sea and enjoy a cup of traditional tea while our guide tells us about the city. Then we will go on a 50-minute cruise (included). Lunch included. We continue to HIRAIZUMI to visit its temples and the UNESCO World Heritage. In a first step we visit the magnificent Buddhist temples of Chusonji. We take time to relax in the gardens of Motsuiji temple, where passengers can take part in a Zen ceremony (admission included). Finally, we will know Site of Takkoku no Iwaya, carved in the rock in 801. We then carry on to MORIOKA, the pleasant capital of Iwate province, where we settle in at our hotel and have some free time to explore.
Day 5 : Morioka, Hirosaki, Aomori, Hakodate
Location: Hakodate
Accommodation Name: hotel
Meals Included: Lunch
In a region of beautiful scenery, we travel to HIROSAKI, where we will visit its castle in a beautiful park where more than 2,500 cherry trees blossom in the spring. After this we go on to AOMORI, the provincial capital of the Bay of Mutsu. We will see the Nebuta Museum where we will learn about the Japanese traditional parties that remind us of carnival, with their painted and lit up floats. Lunch included in a local restaurant. Then we board the ferry to HOKKAIDO Island. The crossing takes just over three and a half hours. HAKODATE –Arrival-. Time in the beautiful city pedestrian centre in which to admire the influence of other cultures in the city (Russian Orthodox and Christian churches).
Day 6 : Hakodate, Onuma, Noboribetsu, Sapporo
Location: Sapporo
Accommodation Name: hotel
Meals Included: Lunch
In the morning we visit the impressive and busy fish market. Then we climb the GORYOKAKU Tower with its impressive views, from where we can make out the star-shaped fortress of Hakodate. Then we will take a stroll through the castle area before continuing to ONUMA. Free time in this wonderful tourist site, with its countless small islands in which to explore the islands, go on a boat trip and have lunch included. In the afternoon our journey takes us towards the ocean and NOBORIBETSU, an impressive volcano site, where we can walk amidst geysers in Jigoku Dani (Hell’s Valley), admire the hot spring lake of Oyunuma and follow the path next to the hot spring to the site of the footbath.- Then we carry on to SAPPORO.- At the end of the day, we arrive at this beautiful city, the capital of North Japan.-
Day 7 : Sapporo
Location: Sapporo
Accommodation Name: hotel
Meals Included: Lunch
City tour (included) stopping at the clock tower and Odori Koen avenue-park, dominated by the telecommunications tower. We will see the beautiful Shinto shrine of Hokkaido Jingu. The visit includes a ceremonial Kito (prayer session) in which we give thanks for the journey. We will leave Sapporo, we know the HILL OF BUDDHA, new center of avant-garde architecture opened in 2015, the hill covered with lavenders keeps the giant statue of Buddha, in the complex we will also see the replica of the statues Moai (Easter Island). We then continue to OTARU, a small city with a European air and streets filled with shops, an old canal and tiny museums. Lunch included. We return to Sapporo at about 4.30 hrs. Free time in the afternoon.
Day 8 : Sapporo
Location: Sapporo
Accommodation Name: hotel
Meals Included: Breakfast
After breakfast, our services will come to an end, hoping to leave you with wonderful lasting memories.
What's Included
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Airport Transfer
Transfer from the airport to your hotel by shared shuttle bus upon arrival in Tokyo.
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Guided City Tour in Tokyo
A 5-hour guided tour of Tokyo, including visits to Zojoji Temple, Shibuya junction, Meiji Temple, and more.
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Lunch in Tokyo
Lunch included in a local restaurant during the Tokyo city tour.
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Dinner in Tokyo
Dinner included in Tokyo, with return to the hotel by metro with a guide.
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Visit to Nikko Toshogu Shrine
Visit to the impressive Nikko Toshogu Shrine and Taiyuinbyo Mausoleum in Nikko.
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Cruise in Matsushima
A 50-minute cruise included in Matsushima, one of the most attractive cities in Japan.
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Zen Ceremony in Hiraizumi
Participation in a Zen ceremony at the gardens of Motsuiji temple in Hiraizumi.
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Lunch in Aomori
Lunch included in a local restaurant in Aomori.
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Ferry to Hokkaido Island
Ferry crossing to Hokkaido Island, taking just over three and a half hours.
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Visit to Hakodate Fish Market
Visit to the impressive and busy fish market in Hakodate.
What's Not Included
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Personal Expenses
Any personal expenses such as souvenirs, additional meals, and drinks are not included.
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Travel Insurance
Travel insurance is not included and should be arranged separately by the traveler.
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Optional Activities
Any optional activities or excursions not mentioned in the itinerary are not included.
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International Flights
International flights to and from Japan are not included in the tour package.
Mode of Transport
Transportation includes a shared shuttle bus from the airport, a bus tour around Tokyo, a metro trip to Shinjuku, and a ferry crossing to Hokkaido Island.
Accommodation
Accommodation details are not provided in the tour description.
Check out our Q&As
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What kind of activities are included in the Tokyo city tour?
The Tokyo city tour includes a 5-hour guided trip to explore the city's modern districts and peaceful areas. Highlights include a stop at the Zojoji Temple for a photo opportunity with the Tokyo Tower, a visit to the bustling Shibuya junction, the Meiji Temple, and a drive along Omotesando street. The tour also includes visits to the Nijubashi Bridge, Akihabara district, Kokugikan Sumo stadium, and the Sensoji Temple. The tour concludes with a metro trip to the Shinjuku district.
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What can I expect to see in Nikko?
In Nikko, you will visit the impressive Nikko Toshogu Shrine, known for its room of the crying dragon, and the Taiyuinbyo Mausoleum. You will also have the opportunity to walk near the river in Kannanga Fuchi, where you will be watched over by hundreds of Jizo statues.
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What is included in the visit to Matsushima?
In Matsushima, you will visit a traditional tea house overlooking the sea and enjoy a cup of tea while learning about the city. The visit also includes a 50-minute cruise on the 'Thousand Islands' Bay.
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What unique experiences are offered in Hiraizumi?
In Hiraizumi, you will visit the magnificent Buddhist temples of Chusonji and relax in the gardens of Motsuiji temple, where you can participate in a Zen ceremony. You will also visit the Site of Takkoku no Iwaya, which is carved into the rock.
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What can I do in Hakodate?
In Hakodate, you can visit the busy fish market and climb the Goryokaku Tower for impressive views of the star-shaped fortress. You will also have time to explore the city's pedestrian center, which features influences from Russian Orthodox and Christian cultures.
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What is special about the visit to Noboribetsu?
In Noboribetsu, you will visit an impressive volcanic site where you can walk amidst geysers in Jigoku Dani (Hell's Valley), admire the hot spring lake of Oyunuma, and follow a path to a footbath site.
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What are the highlights of the Sapporo city tour?
The Sapporo city tour includes stops at the clock tower and Odori Koen avenue-park, a visit to the Hokkaido Jingu Shinto shrine with a ceremonial Kito (prayer session), and a visit to the Hill of Buddha. The tour also includes a trip to Otaru, a small city with European influences, shops, an old canal, and tiny museums.
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