North Japan End Sapporo

North Japan End Sapporo

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North Japan End Sapporo

8 Days Starting in Tokyo, Japan and ending in Sapporo, Japan

Visiting: Tokyo, Nikko, Matsushima, Hakodate, Sapporo

Tour operator:

Europamundo

Tour code:

2503391

Guide Type:

Fully Guided

Group size:

36 - 72

Physical rating:

Medium

Age range:

3-85

Tour operated in:

English , Spanish
From: $1919 $1631 Operator discount: -$288 -15%

NB: Prices correct on 29-Nov-2024 but subject to change.

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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

  • Explore the bustling city of Tokyo, including the iconic Shibuya crossing and the historic Sensoji Temple.

  • Visit the impressive Nikko Toshogu Shrine and the peaceful Taiyuinbyo Mausoleum in Nikko.

  • Cruise through the scenic "Thousand Islands" Bay in Matsushima and enjoy a traditional tea ceremony.

  • Discover the beautiful cherry blossoms at Hirosaki Castle and learn about Japanese festivals at the Nebuta Museum in Aomori.

  • Experience the natural wonders of Noboribetsu, including Jigoku Dani (Hell's Valley) and the hot spring lake of Oyunuma.

  • Tour the vibrant city of Sapporo, visiting the Hokkaido Jingu Shrine and the avant-garde Hill of Buddha.

  • Stroll through the charming streets of Otaru, known for its European atmosphere and historic canal.

Places You'll See

Itinerary

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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

  • Airport Transfer

    Transfer from the airport to your hotel by shared shuttle bus upon arrival in Tokyo.

  • Guided City Tour in Tokyo

    A 5-hour guided tour of Tokyo, including visits to Zojoji Temple, Shibuya junction, Meiji Temple, and more.

  • Lunch in Tokyo

    Lunch included in a local restaurant during the Tokyo city tour.

  • Dinner in Tokyo

    Dinner included in Tokyo, with return to the hotel by metro with a guide.

  • Visit to Nikko Toshogu Shrine

    Visit to the impressive Nikko Toshogu Shrine and Taiyuinbyo Mausoleum in Nikko.

  • Cruise in Matsushima

    A 50-minute cruise included in Matsushima, one of the most attractive cities in Japan.

  • Zen Ceremony in Hiraizumi

    Participation in a Zen ceremony at the gardens of Motsuiji temple in Hiraizumi.

  • Lunch in Aomori

    Lunch included in a local restaurant in Aomori.

  • Ferry to Hokkaido Island

    Ferry crossing to Hokkaido Island, taking just over three and a half hours.

  • Visit to Hakodate Fish Market

    Visit to the impressive and busy fish market in Hakodate.

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What's Not Included

  • Personal Expenses

    Any personal expenses such as souvenirs, additional meals, and drinks are not included.

  • Travel Insurance

    Travel insurance is not included and should be arranged separately by the traveler.

  • Optional Activities

    Any optional activities or excursions not mentioned in the itinerary are not included.

  • 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

  • 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.

  • 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.

  • 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.

  • 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.

  • 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.

  • 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.

  • 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.

Reviews of this operator

Mauro Grasso García (Google Reviewer)  

I have taken a trip...

02-Apr-2024

I have taken a trip with them through Spain and Portugal and everything was very organized. Professional guides and wonderful places. Without a doubt, I will return.

alejandra gonzalez (Google Reviewer)  

We had a fantastic trip...

27-Jun-2023

We had a fantastic trip with EuropaMundo. We visited France, Switzerland, Italy, Monaco and Spain. Gonzalo our guide was incredibly knowledgable and friendly, gave us a fantastic tour throughout the whole trip. We learned about history, art, culture and much more. He kept us entertained, was happy to answer all of our questions, also offered recommendations of things to do, see and places to eat during the tour. Also want to thank our drivers Narciso and Olivier both did a fantastic job driving us safe. Money and time well invested. Highly recommended.

Nimar Sekhon (Google Reviewer)  

I want to let you...

16-Jul-2024

I want to let you guys know your tour guides were excellent Frey, Julie and Alba was very professional. Also hotels in Spain quite clean. Only think you guys need to improve on giving accurate times guides bus because told 8:30 am because told I would little more accurate timings of the tour. I was wondering if guys tours in Greece or Israel plan another vacation next year asking if guys have any tours available in Greece or Israel.

Paul Quan (Google Reviewer)  

Just finished a 3 week...

22-Oct-2023

Just finished a 3 week tour not do long ago. Most of it was great, I couldn't ask for a better experience. Except for 1 tour guide (Maria). First of she and the driver was over an hour late to our hotel to pick every one up, which is fair enough, unexpected things happen. Then I thought that everyone was punished due to them being late. We were rushed everywhere we went. She made us pay for a toilet only to walk us down to the city centre to only allow us 45 minutes to find a restaurant to have so called lunch at around 3:00pm. Then we drove for at least 6 hours with very little breaks, not even to allow everyone to have toilet breaks. I would recommend eurpomando but not Maria as a tour guide. Every other tour guide we had were fantastic.

Julia Macapagal (Google Reviewer)  

We are three from the...

20-Aug-2024

We are three from the Philippines and were set to tour the Czech Republic (June 10). Overall, the tour was satisfactory except we would like to suggest giving more time to the highlights of each city. For instance, we were able to see the exterior of Versailles - but even if we wanted to get in to see more of its beauty, we could not as we were pressured by time to be at the meeting place at a certain point. That is exactly what happened to us during our Eiffel Tower experience as well. The Louvre museum was optional but we finished the cruise at 3:00 PM and the museum would close at 5:00 PM. This schedule was literally just like a tick the box list. Another important thing I would like to say is regarding William or Guillermo. He was our tour guide on June 12 from Pilsen to Germany. We understand that this is a group tour and that time is a big factor such that our punctuality is required. But it is also inevitable that sometimes you get late, you can get lost, but that was not intentional. That is exactly what happened to us, we got lost in Rothenburg and caused us to be late, meters away from the bus, he was yelling at us at the peak of his lungs. Very discourteous and very unethical! He was unlike other guides. Not to mention that he is not so knowledgeable in the topics he was discussing, again, unlike the other tour guides. To think that he has been doing his job for several years “with passion”, it was such a disappointment. His attitude did not show any passion for his work.

Glenn (Google Reviewer)  

We had an incredible time...

12-Dec-2023

We had an incredible time visiting Switzerland and Paris, and there was no need to worry about anything. The organization was perfect, and the hotels were booked and all this was at a resonable cost. But an issue arose with an extremely rude and unpleasant driver(Andres) for one of the days, who abruptly slammed the brakes on a high-speed bus because he was angry at kids talking. This could have been very dangerous for the passengers also. Would have given 5 stars if it wasbt for the driver

Talia Rodriguez (Google Reviewer)  

Terrible agency, total scammers. Booked...

08-Oct-2024

Terrible agency, total scammers. Booked a trip to Europe and didn’t received what was promised. We didn’t have free time (10-30 min in most cases) the whole trip felt rushed, we ate at every gas stations in Europe, not restaurants , we had to drag mas suitcases, couldn’t watch a show/performance because we had to book it advance and according to them this was included until we got to the places and they said “we couldn’t book the show” money was returned. This is false advertisement. Hotels were pure garbage, at some point we found bugs in our bed. To many lies, to many scams, I hated the whole thing. Our group was a gem, they handpicked the most annoying people ever and had to be together from 6 am until 12 pm in the mornings, we couldn’t visit or watch anything in Europe because we were busy 12 h on a bus crossing borders, so what they put in the paper example: “The alps” was literally the view of the alps from a bus, never visited anything that was stated in the world. We were to supposed to visit Switzerland, one of the bests countries and most beautiful places on earth but we were there 1 h, San Sebastián Spain 10 min, what the hell is that? Tourist guides are terrible, while on the bus they won’t tell you the history. We visited France and stayed ij burdeaux (for some reason burdeaux was included but never saw it. Nasty hotels in the middle of nowhere , felt like I was working the whole trip

Pete F (Google Reviewer)  

Poorly organized tours - no...

19-May-2024

Poorly organized tours - no continuity or directions to people on tours. Drivers and guides are often late and, while nice people, are also very disorganized with little support from the home office. We are missing our Versailles tour because the bus driver did not show up. One hotel had no water for the entire hotel. The company is about churning as many people through their tours than providing quality experiences. I plan to report them through our travel agent to prevent more people from using them.

Pedro Rascon (Google Reviewer)  

I had travelled with Europamundo...

24-Jul-2024

I had travelled with Europamundo twice back in 2013 and 2014. This year I decided to repeat a trip with them (Prague-Budapest-Vienna-Innsbruck). In the last 10 years I’ve done about 10 trips to Europe, but this time I decided to go back with them so I could worry less about transportation, hotels, guided tours, etc. I regret so much going with them. After spending about $20K on this trip my vacation got totally ruined by Europamundo. I am never traveling with Europamundo ever again. Rest of my review in screenshots attached...

Arielle Nicole (Google Reviewer)  

The absolute worst. They do...

02-Sep-2023

The absolute worst. They do not follow the itinerary provided. When we arrived in Versailles, tickets are sold out since instead of morning, they changed it to 3-4pm where all the tickets are sold out. Whole day wasted. Most of the museums/sights they state in their itinerary, they will just bring you there, entrance fee is not included. They will only bring you to free places, so just be aware that you will not be getting your money’s worth. Bus is ALWAYS late, today our meetup time is 7:45am, the bus arrived 8:25am, since they had to pick up other guest from a totally different hotel. They frequently change buses, it is a hit or miss. There are times where the airconditioner is good, leg space is acceptable. There are also times, they would rent a bus from a different company, where it is very cramped. Guide: they know the basics but not the nitty gritty details. For example they would just point you “Oh this is blah building, without any further explanation.” Hotels are mostly 4 star hotels with really shitty customer service. Once I had a room (cant remember the hotel in Lyon, France) assigned to me where the room has not been cleaned up. GROSS. One of the other hotel (Dormero Hotel, Zurich), did not have a reception staff at night, so when we were a defective bath tub, we had no one to complain to.

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