Classic: Sapporo Snow Festival & Hokkaido Highlights (AJHW)

Countries Visited: Japan
Trip Style: Classic - Designed for maximum variety, these trips are geared towards travellers searching for a healthy mix of active exploration, uncommon landscapes, amazing wildlife and local cultures.
Service Level: Standard
  • Great value, reasonable prices, quality experiences
  • Comfortable and varied tourist-class accommodations chosen for location and character
  • Mix of public and private transport for the best overall experience
  • All the top highlights included, plus plenty of time to explore on your own
    Physical Demands Rating: 2 - There'll be some light walking and hiking. Suitable for most fitness levels. Nothing too challenging.
    Group Size: Max 15, avg 13.
    Meals Included: 1 breakfast, 1 dinner
    Accommodations: Not Availaible

    Highlights
    Experience dazzling festivals in Sapporo and Otaru, soak in an outdoor onsen in Noboribetsu, go local at a traditional minshuku.

    Description
    This quick five-day trip to the famous Sapporo Snow Festival is one of the most unique specifically-winter tours we offer. Explore the celebrated snow and ice sculptures created for this amazing event (held yearly since 1950), visit a light festival in the coastal town of Otaru, hike to see the geysers in Jigokudani, and opt to enjoy hot springs with a stay in Noboribetsu. Opt to stick around post-tour and take advantage of the chance to ski in winter-perfect Hokkaido. This tour is the ideal add-on to any winter travel in this part of the world.
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    Tour Operator
    G Adventures
    Duration
    5 Days
    Escorted
    Escorted - Yes
    DayDestinationDescription
    Day 1SapporoDay 1 Sapporo
    There are no activities planned until an evening welcome meeting. Included Activities: Arrival Day and Welcome Meeting
    Day 2SapporoDay 2 Sapporo
    Take an orientation tour of the city before spending the day at the Sapporo Snow Festival. In the evening, depart for Otaru to experience this towns Snow Light Path Festival. Head back to Sapporo for the night. Included Activities: Orientation Walk Sapporo Snow Festival Visit Snow Light Path Festival Visit Transport: Train (1.00 hour(s)) Train (1.00 hour(s))
    Day 3NoboribetsuDay 3 Sapporo/Noboribetsu (1D)
    Travel to nearby Noboribetsu. Go for an easy hike through Jigokudani Park to view the scenery and geysers, or opt to visit the onsen towns spas. Enjoy a stay at a traditional inn for the night, complete with dinner dressed in a provided yukata (cotton kimono). Included Activities: Jigokudani Park Visit Transport: Train (1.25 hour(s))
    Day 4SapporoDay 4 Noboribetsu/Sapporo
    Experience more of Sapporo with options to visit the Sapporo Beer Museum for a tour and tasting (complete with an optional all-you-can-eat-and-drink meal in the Beer Hall) or travel to the top of the Sapporo TV Tower for a new vantage point. Transport: Local train (1.25 hour(s))
    Day 5SapporoDay 5 Sapporo (1B)
    Cant get enough snows Book post accommodation and head to Niseko to experience Japans world-class skiing and snowboarding. Included Activities: Departure Day
    Disclaimer

    Local Flights: N/A

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