| Duration: | 5 Day(s) - 4 Night(s) |
| Tour Category: | Culture Tours |
5-Day Tour to Hokkaido
Day 1: Departure from Home Country
Overnight stay at a hotel in Tokyo.
Day 2: Arrival / Hokkaido
Take a flight to Hokkaido (New Chitose Airport). Then travel by train to Obihiro.
Overnight stay at a hotel.
Day 3: Kushiro / Shiretoko
After breakfast, travel to Kushiro by train and take a walk around Kushiro Moor, the largest moor in Japan. Then visit Lake Mashu, which is known for its mysterious beauty. Enjoy a (Halal) lunch at Kawayu Onsen (hot spring area). Afterward, proceed to Shiretoko.
Overnight stay at a hotel.
Day 4: Shiretoko
Explore the Shiretoko World Heritage Site on foot or by boat. Visit the Five Lakes of Shiretoko, which are surrounded by virgin forest. The name “Shiretoko,” derived from the Ainu language, means “the end of the land.”
The area features beautiful landscapes, impressive waterfalls, and unspoiled natural beauty. Many rare and valuable natural attractions can be found here. It was designated as a UNESCO World Natural Heritage Site in 2005. The Shiretoko Peninsula is located in the northeast of Hokkaido, the northernmost island of Japan.
The site includes land from the central part of the peninsula to its tip (Shiretoko Cape), as well as the surrounding marine area. Visitors can see large waterfalls, the scenic Five Lakes, and various wildlife. A visit to the Shiretoko Nature Center is also included.
Overnight stay at a hotel.
Day 5: Tokyo
After breakfast, return to Tokyo by flight. From Narita Airport, tourists return to their home country.
Rates Include:
Accommodation in 3 hotels in Obihiro, Kushiro, and Shiretoko
Transportation and transfers
English-speaking guide
1 bottle of mineral water per day
Rates Do Not Include:
Flights (from home country to Japan)
Meals not mentioned in the itinerary
Alcoholic beverages
Travel insurance
Tips and porterage