Hokkaido is one of Japan's best-kept secrets. The northernmost of Japan's four major islands, it is very sparsely-populated and geographically diverse. Its capital and largest city, Sapporo, is well-known for the annual Sapporo Snow Festival, which over two million people visit each February. The most agricultural part of Japan, Hokkaido is considered 'Japan's breadbasket' because it leads the nation in production of foods such as wheat, milk, corn, and beef. It is a popular winter tourist destination, famed for skiing, and also a great place to visit in the summer when the weather is much cooler than in central and southern Japan.
Japan history and Future!!. Fly to Tokyo (the center of Japan. This beautiful city actually has an unbelievable amount of restaurants, beautiful gardens and its full of fascinating museums and galleries). Up Next go to Hakodate (most famous for hot springs, traditional ryokan, rich nature, museums, and historical sites. Hakone is a mountainous area that lies on the the famous Tokaido Road connecting Tokyo and Kyoto). Then transport to city of Niseko (is the largest ski resort in Hokkaido Japan, famous worldwide for its powder snow with an average snow fall of over 14 metres and has some of the driest and lightest snow in the world). Finally visit Japan's most intriguing city Sapporo .
What Makes Tripmasters Vacation Packages Different? Unique, fully custom approach to vacation planning Choose your preferred flight cabin class Select up to 14 nights in each city during your stay Pick from a wide selection of accommodation types (hotels, apartments, B&Bs, Guesthouses, and more) Add transfers, activities and experiences, and more services to enhance your vacation Live phone and chat support;
Included:
Flight into Tokyo and out of Sapporo
High-speed train Tokyo (Japan Rail Pass - bullet train)
14 Days Japan Rail Pass is included by default. Please ensure you select the correct duration of your Japan Rail Pass according to length of travel (For more details please go to the product description during the booking process).
Hotel for 3 nights in Tokyo
Train from Tokyo to Hakodate: Go to Tokyo train station, validate your Japan Rail Pass, and take the train that will take you to Hakodate train station. Journey takes approx. 195 Min.
Hotel for 2 nights in Hakodate
Train from Hakodate to Niseko: Go to Hakodate train station, validate your Japan Rail Pass, and take the train that will take you to Niseko train station. Journey takes approx. 180 Min.
Hotel for 2 nights in Niseko
Train from Niseko to Sapporo: Go to Niseko train station, validate your Japan Rail Pass, and take the train that will take you to Sapporo train station. Journey takes approx. 145 Min.
Discover Japan, main capital and the gorgeous northernmost island of Hokkaido with this holiday package, that combine a flight and Rail Pass for an unforgettable experience. Start, enjoying pleasant moments in Tokyo; after that, catch a flight to Sapporo (the capital of Hokkaido). From here, combine with a Rail Pass and visit amazing cities along Hokkaido Island; such as: Otaru (a small harbor city, about half an hour northwest of Sapporo, known for its old buildings from the late 19th and early 20th centuries);
Noboribetsu (is Hokkaido's most famous hot spring resort, with many types of hot spring water surfaces in the spectacular Jigokudani or "Hell Valley" just above the resort town); and Hakodate (located at the island's southern tip, is best known for the spectacular views to be enjoyed from Mount Hakodate and its delicious, fresh seafood).
What Makes Tripmasters Vacation Packages Different? Unique, fully custom approach to vacation planning Choose your preferred flight cabin class Select up to 14 nights in each city during your stay Pick from a wide selection of accommodation types (hotels, apartments, B&Bs, Guesthouses, and more) Add transfers, activities and experiences, and more services to enhance your vacation Live phone and chat support;
7 Days Japan Rail Pass is included by default. Please ensure you select the correct duration of your Japan Rail Pass according to length of travel (For more details please go to the product description during the booking process).
Hotel for 2 nights in Sapporo
Train from Sapporo to Otaru: Go to Sapporo train station, validate your Japan Rail Pass, and take the train that will take you to Otaru train station. Journey takes approx. 35 Min.
Hotel for 1 night in Otaru
Train from Otaru to Noboribetsu: Go to Otaru train station, validate your Japan Rail Pass, and take the train that will take you to Noboribetsu train station. Journey takes approx. 130 Min.
Hotel for 1 night in Noboribetsu
Train from Noboribetsu to Hakodate: Go to Noboribetsu train station, validate your Japan Rail Pass, and take the train that will take you to Hakodate train station. Journey takes approx. 150 Min.
Exiting Japan! Combine Tokyo (the center of Japan. This beautiful city actually has an unbelievable amount of restaurants, beautiful gardens and its full of fascinating museums and galleries), before continuing to Asahikawa, Furano, Sapporo, Niseko (is the largest ski resort in Hokkaido Japan, famous worldwide for its powder snow with an average snow fall of over 14 metres and has some of the driest and lightest snow in the world) and finally Hakodate (most famous for hot springs, traditional ryokan, rich nature, museums, and historical sites. Hakone is a mountainous area that lies on the the famous Tokaido Road connecting Tokyo and Kyoto). Combine these destinations by rail to experience the culture and natural beauty of Japan.
What Makes Tripmasters Vacation Packages Different? Unique, fully custom approach to vacation planning Choose your preferred flight cabin class Select up to 14 nights in each city during your stay Pick from a wide selection of accommodation types (hotels, apartments, B&Bs, Guesthouses, and more) Add transfers, activities and experiences, and more services to enhance your vacation Live phone and chat support;
14 Days Japan Rail Pass is included by default. Please ensure you select the correct duration of your Japan Rail Pass according to length of travel (For more details please go to the product description during the booking process).
Hotel for 3 nights in Tokyo
Flight from Tokyo to Asahika
Hotel for 1 nights in Asahikawa
Train from Asahikawa to Furano: Go to Asahikawa train station, validate your Japan Rail Pass, and take the train that will take you to Furano train station. Journey takes approx. 70 Min.
Hotel for 1 nights in Furano
Train from Furano to Sapporo Airport: Go to Furano train station, validate your Japan Rail Pass, and take the train that will take you to Sapporo station.** YOU MUST TAKE A BUS FROM OSAKA STATION TO AIRPORT** Journey takes approx. 155 min
Hotel for 2 nights in Sapporo
Train from Sapporo to Niseko Airport: Go to Sapporo train station, validate your Japan Rail Pass, and take the train that will take you to Niseko station.** YOU MUST TAKE A BUS FROM OSAKA STATION TO AIRPORT** Journey takes approx. 145 min
Hotel for 1 nights in Niseko
Train from Niseko to Hakodate Airport: Go to Niseko train station, validate your Japan Rail Pass, and take the train that will take you to Hakodate station.** YOU MUST TAKE A BUS FROM OSAKA STATION TO AIRPORT** Journey takes approx. 180 min
Visit Japan's main cities while as well as to get to experience the beauty Hokkaido Island with the Rail Pass. Begin in the capital city; Tokyo; and then, continue to Kyoto (a city with amazing and historic buddhist temples and shrines, many dating back more than a millennium). After that, catch a flight to Hokkaido Island, starting in Sapporo (known for its winter themes attractions such as a winter festival as well as some stunning ski resorts on the outskirts of Sapporo); and from then, with the Rail Pass connect; Otaru (known for its old buildings from the late 19th and early 20th centuries);
with Niseko (is the largest ski resort in Hokkaido Japan, famous worldwide for its powder snow with an average snow fall of over 14 meters and has some of the driest and lightest snow in the world).
What Makes Tripmasters Vacation Packages Different? Unique, fully custom approach to vacation planning Choose your preferred flight cabin class Select up to 14 nights in each city during your stay Pick from a wide selection of accommodation types (hotels, apartments, B&Bs, Guesthouses, and more) Add transfers, activities and experiences, and more services to enhance your vacation Live phone and chat support;
7 Days Japan Rail Pass is included by default. Please ensure you select the correct duration of your Japan Rail Pass according to length of travel (For more details please go to the product description during the booking process).
Hotel for 3 nights in Tokyo
Train from Tokyo to Kyoto: Go to Tokyo train station, validate your Japan Rail Pass, and take the train that will take you to Kyoto train station. Journey takes approx. 140 Min.
Hotel for 2 nights in Kyoto
Flight from Kyoto (Osaka Airport) to Sapporo
Hotel for 2 nights in Sapporo
Train from Sapporo to Otaru: Go to Sapporo train station, validate your Japan Rail Pass, and take the train that will take you to Otaru train station. Journey takes approx. 35 Min.
Hotel for 1 night in Otaru
Train from Otaru to Niseko: Go to Otaru train station, validate your Japan Rail Pass, and take the train that will take you to Niseko train station. Journey takes approx. 125 Min.
Hotel for 2 nights in Niseko
Train from Niseko to Sapporo Airport: Go to Niseko train station, validate your Japan Rail Pass, and take the train that will take you to Sapporo station.** YOU MUST TAKE A BUS FROM SAPPORO STATION TO AIRPORT** Journey takes approx. 145 Min.
Honshu is the largest of the four main Japanese islands, where over 100 million people live. Historic castles and temples, traditional districts with geishas, skyscrapers and neon lights, relaxing hot springs, and nature scenes are all experiences you can enjoy while on Honshu.
Shikoku is the smallest of the four main Japanese islands, separated from Honshu by the Inland Sea. It is perhaps best-known to tourists for its 88-temple Buddhist pilgrimage route, which runs for 895 miles adjacent to Shikoku`s coastline.
Kyushu is the westernmost of Japan`s four major islands, and is well-known for its outdoor vacation experiences and gorgeous landscapes. One of Japan`s geothermal hot spots, Kyushu is dotted by a number of hot springs and even more volcanoes.
The islands of the Ryukyu Archipelago, like Okinawa, Miyakojima, and the Yaeyama Islands, are known for their rich history and culture; beautiful beaches and cliffsides; outdoor activities like kayaking and ziplining; and an all-around laid-back atmosphere.
There are so many experiences you can enjoy that are unique to Japan, such as attending a kabuki theatre performance, being a spectator at a sumo wrestling match, watching geishas administer the traditional Japanese tea ceremony, and the list goes on!
Japan is particularly well-known for its castles. Today there are over 100 open to the public. From Hokkaido to Okinawa, the castles of Japan educate visitors on what life was like during the late feudal and Tokugawa shogunate eras.
There are tens of thousands of Buddhist temples and Shinto shrines across Japan, and they can be found even in the remotest towns and villages. One of the most accessible ways to learn about Japanese culture and customs is to visit a temple or shrine.
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Tohoku and Hokkaido with Rail Pass (Tokyo - Sendai - Aomori - Hakodate - Noboribetsu - Sapporo)
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Two fascinating regions; full of countryside, mountains, lakes, hot springs, snow and natural landscapes are at your disposal in this holiday package along Japan. Start in Tokyo (Japan’s busy capital); and from here, with the Rail Pass, combine and visit in Tohaku Region: Sendai (known as The City of Trees) and Aomori (one of the most beautiful and serene places to visit because of its abundance of natural landscapes). And, then, on the Hokkaido Island explore: Hakodate ( best known for the spectacular views to be enjoyed from Mount Hakodate and its delicious, fresh seafood); Noboribetsu (one of many well-known resorts in Japan, with many hotels and ryokans); and Sapporo (the capital of Hokkaido, known for its winter themes attractions such as a winter festival and ski resorts), before heading back home.
What Makes Tripmasters Vacation Packages Different? Unique, fully custom approach to vacation planning Choose your preferred flight cabin class Select up to 14 nights in each city during your stay Pick from a wide selection of accommodation types (hotels, apartments, B&Bs, Guesthouses, and more) Add transfers, activities and experiences, and more services to enhance your vacation Live phone and chat support
7 Days Japan Rail Pass is included by default. Please ensure you select the correct duration of your Japan Rail Pass according to length of travel (For more details please go to the product description during the booking process).
Hotel for 3 nights in Tokyo
Train from Tokyo to Sendai: Go to Tokyo train station, validate your Japan Rail Pass, and take the train that will take you to Sendai train station. Journey takes approx. 120 Min.
Hotel for 2 nights in Sendai
Train from Sendai to Aomori: Go to Sendai train station, validate your Japan Rail Pass, and take the train that will take you to Aomori train station. Journey takes approx. 350 Min.
Hotel for 2 nights in Aomori
Train from Aomori to Hakodate: Go to Aomori train station, validate your Japan Rail Pass, and take the train that will take you to Hakodate train station. Journey takes approx. 150 Min.
Hotel for 2 nights in Hakodate
Train from Hakodate to Noboribetsu: Go to Hakodate train station, validate your Japan Rail Pass, and take the train that will take you to Noboribetsu train station. Journey takes approx. 150 Min.
Hotel for 1 night in Noboribetsu
Train from Noboribetsu to Sapporo: Go to Noboribetsu train station, validate your Japan Rail Pass, and take the train that will take you to Sapporo train station. Journey takes approx. 150 Min.
Hotel for 2 nights in Sapporo
Tokyo - Osaka - Hokkaido Island (Hakodate - Noboribetsu - Sapporo)
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$2,400*
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Explore Japan's main cities and the beautiful Hokkaido Island. Start in Tokyo (Japan's busy capital), then with the Rail Pass continue to Osaka (known for its modern architecture, nightlife and hearty street food). After that, catch a flight to Hokkaido Island, visiting its main destinations, beginning in Hakodate (located at the island's southern tip, is best known for the spectacular views to be enjoyed from Mount Hakodate and its delicious, fresh seafood); and from then, with the Rail Pass connect;
Noboribetsu (one of many well-known resorts in Japan, with many hotels and ryokan, and is the largest "hot spring town" in Hokkaido) and
Sapporo (known for its winter themes attractions such as a winter festival as well as some stunning ski resorts on the outskirts of Sapporo).
What Makes Tripmasters Vacation Packages Different? Unique, fully custom approach to vacation planning Choose your preferred flight cabin class Select up to 14 nights in each city during your stay Pick from a wide selection of accommodation types (hotels, apartments, B&Bs, Guesthouses, and more) Add transfers, activities and experiences, and more services to enhance your vacation Live phone and chat support
14 Days Japan Rail Pass is included by default. Please ensure you select the correct duration of your Japan Rail Pass according to length of travel (For more details please go to the product description during the booking process).
Hotel for 3 nights in Tokyo
Train from Tokyo to Osaka: Go to Tokyo train station, validate your Japan Rail Pass, and take the train that will take you to Osaka train station. Route operated by Shinkansen. Journey takes approx. 160 Min.
Hotel for 2 nights in Osaka
Flight from Osaka to Hakodate
Hotel for 2 nights in Hakodate
Train from Hakodate to Noboribetsu: Go to Hakodate train station, validate your Japan Rail Pass, and take the train that will take you to Noboribetsu train station. This route is operated by JR Hida Limited Express and Shinkansen. Journey takes approx. 150 Min.
Hotel for 1 night in Noboribetsu
Train from Noboribetsu to Sapporo Airport: Go to Noboribetsu train station, validate your Japan Rail Pass, and take the train that will take you to Sapporo station.Journey takes approx. 150 Min.
Hotel for 2 nights in Sapporo
Tokyo - Sapporo - Hiroshima by Air
9 nights from
$2,125*
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Fly to Tokyo! the city with most sophisticated railways in the world.Tokyo is the best city in the world for fine cuisine; it has more Michelin stars than any other city in the world. Go to Sapporo and get a complete view of the city at Hitsujigaoka Observation Hill , this is a good place to wind down and relax. Sapporo beer is well known throughout the world so you must go and explore the Susukino distric , which is Sapporos entertainment and a nightlife district . Finally, go to Japan's most popular city:Hiroshima. There are some old shrines and temples in the countryside of Hiroshima and some of them were built by the daimyo in medieval times. Also visitors can learn about its world heritage sites and relax at the hot springs that charm visitors.
What Makes Tripmasters Vacation Packages Different? Unique, fully custom approach to vacation planning Choose your preferred flight cabin class Select up to 14 nights in each city during your stay Pick from a wide selection of accommodation types (hotels, apartments, B&Bs, Guesthouses, and more) Add transfers, activities and experiences, and more services to enhance your vacation Live phone and chat support
Included:
Flight into Tokyo and out of Osaka
Hotel for 3 nights in Tokyo
Flight Tokyo - Sapporo
Hotel for 3 nights in Sapporo
Flight Sapporo - Hiroshima
Hotel for 3 night in Hiroshima
Daily breakfast (if stated in hotel info)
Tokyo - Sapporo - Okinawa by Air
7 nights from
$1,936*
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Combine Tokyo (Japan's capital and the world's most populous metropolis, also home to the Imperial Palace and the seat of Government and Parliament. One of the world's most modern cities in terms of its infrastructure and design. It is famous for their amazing history, Mt. Fuji, unrivaled technology and Samurais)
, Sapporo and Okinawa with flights between cities.
What Makes Tripmasters Vacation Packages Different? Unique, fully custom approach to vacation planning Choose your preferred flight cabin class Select up to 14 nights in each city during your stay Pick from a wide selection of accommodation types (hotels, apartments, B&Bs, Guesthouses, and more) Add transfers, activities and experiences, and more services to enhance your vacation Live phone and chat support
Combine several of the most popular cities in Japan! Combine Tokyo (Japan's capital and the world's most populous metropolis, also home to the Imperial Palace and the seat of Government and Parliament. One of the world's most modern cities in terms of its infrastructure and design. It is famous for their amazing history, Mt. Fuji, unrivaled technology and Samurais), Osaka and Sapporo (capital of the mountainous northern Japanese island of Hokkaido, is famous for its beer, skiing and annual Sapporo Snow Festival featuring enormous ice sculptures) with flights between cities.
What Makes Tripmasters Vacation Packages Different? Unique, fully custom approach to vacation planning Choose your preferred flight cabin class Select up to 14 nights in each city during your stay Pick from a wide selection of accommodation types (hotels, apartments, B&Bs, Guesthouses, and more) Add transfers, activities and experiences, and more services to enhance your vacation Live phone and chat support
Included:
Flight into Tokyo and out of Sapporo
Hotel for 3 nights in Tokyo
Flight from Tokyo to Osaka
Hotel for 3 nights in Osaka
Flight from Osaka to Sapporo
Hotel for 2 nights in Sapporo
Tokyo - Kyoto - Sendai - Sapporo
9 nights from
$1,669*
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Combine several of the most popular cities in Japan: Tokyo (Japan's capital and the world's most populous metropolis, also home to the Imperial Palace and the seat of Government and Parliament. One of the world's most modern cities in terms of its infrastructure and design. It is famous for their amazing history, Mt. Fuji, unrivaled technology and Samurais) and Kyoto by train. Sendai (a city in Japan’s Tohoku Region, northeast of Tokyo on Honshu island) to Sapporo (capital of the mountainous northern Japanese island of Hokkaido, is famous for its beer, skiing and annual Sapporo Snow Festival featuring enormous ice sculptures) by air.
What Makes Tripmasters Vacation Packages Different? Unique, fully custom approach to vacation planning Choose your preferred flight cabin class Select up to 14 nights in each city during your stay Pick from a wide selection of accommodation types (hotels, apartments, B&Bs, Guesthouses, and more) Add transfers, activities and experiences, and more services to enhance your vacation Live phone and chat support
7 Days Japan Rail Pass is included by default. Please ensure you select the correct duration of your Japan Rail Pass according to length of travel (For more details please go to the product description during the booking process).
Hotel for 3 nights in Tokyo
Train from Tokyo to Kyoto: Go to Tokyo train station, validate your Japan Rail Pass, and take the train that will take you to Kyoto train station. Route operated by Shinkansen. Journey takes approx. 140 Min.
Hotel for 3 nights in Kyoto
Train from Kyoto to Sendai: Go to Kyoto train station, validate your Japan Rail Pass, and take the train that will take you to Sendai train station. Route operated by Shinkansen. Journey takes approx. 290 Min.
Combine Tokyo (Japan's capital and the world's most populous metropolis, also home to the Imperial Palace and the seat of Government and Parliament. One of the world's most modern cities in terms of its infrastructure and design. It is famous for their amazing history, Mt. Fuji, unrivaled technology and Samurais)
and Sapporo with flight between cities.
What Makes Tripmasters Vacation Packages Different? Unique, fully custom approach to vacation planning Choose your preferred flight cabin class Select up to 14 nights in each city during your stay Pick from a wide selection of accommodation types (hotels, apartments, B&Bs, Guesthouses, and more) Add transfers, activities and experiences, and more services to enhance your vacation Live phone and chat support
Japanese cuisine is one of the world`s most popular cuisines, and definitely one of the most delicious. You will find certain regions are cities are known for the best of the best of certain Japanese delicacies and staples.
The most authentically Japanese accommodations that are offered are called ryokan, a traditional Japanese-style inn. Many ryokan also have onsen, a blissful and uniquely Japanese spin on the thermal spring.
Over 500 ski resorts dot Japan, from Hokkaido all the way down to Kyushu. You will find the widest selection of ski resorts in the Japanese Alps, where the Winter Olympics took place, and in the Tohoku region, home to many of the country`s largest resorts.
<b>Tokyo</b> is Japan's energetic capital, and one of the largest, busiest cities in the world! This bustling city combines historical places, such as the Imperial Palace, Meiji Shrine, and Sensoji temple, with ultra modern skyscrapers like the Tokyo Tower and the world's tallest tower, the Skytree. From fashionable shopping districts to the world's largest fish market, the opportunities for adventure in Tokyo are endless.
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Explore the amazing Sony building, Imperial Palace, temples of Asakusa, Shinjuku Gyoen Park, Meiji Shrine, Korakuen Garden, Ueno Park, Tokyo Disneyland, Tokyo Sea Life Park, Tokyo Tower, Rainbow Bridge and so much more!
<b>Osaka</b> is the third largest city in Japan, situated on the west of Honshu, a port city that flows into Osaka Bay offering visitors a wide variety of sights and attractions. A vibrant, extensive nightlife can be found on the streets of Osaka, filled with street food, market shopping, bright lights and the famed Gilco Man neon billboard sign and the giant crab. It's traditionally known as the 'nation's kitchen' and the food capital of Japan with some of the best food found in Dotonburi and Minami. Many museums fill the city as well as modern architecture along with beautiful outdoor spaces and the spectacular Osaka Castle.
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Explore the Osaka Castle, Osaka Park, Umeda Sky Building, Osaka Science Museum, National Museum of Art, Shiteno-jj Temple, Nanba Grand Kagetsu, Sumiyoshi Taisha Shrine and so much more!
<b>Kyoto</b> is nestled among the mountains in Western Honshu. The city is considered to be Japan's most beautiful, a living museum of its great artistic heritage. Discover its hidden beauty in its 2000 Buddhist temples and Shinto shrines, as well as palaces, gardens, and architecture. Among the most famous temples are Kiyomizu-Dera, a magnificent wooden temple; Kinkaku-Ji, the Temple of the Golden Pavilion; Ginkaku-Ji, the Temple of the Silver Pavilion; and Ryoan-Ji, famous for its rock garden. The 'Historic Monuments of Ancient Kyoto' are listed by UNESCO as a World Heritage Site.
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Explore the Arashiyama and Sagano district, Kamo Shrines, Kyo-o-Gokokuji (Tô-ji), Kiyomizu-Dera, Daigo-Ji, Ninna-Ji, Saiho-Ji (Kokedera), Tenryu-Ji, Rokuon-Ji (Kinkaku-Ji), Jisho-Ji (Ginkaku-Ji), Ryoan-Ji, Hongan-Ji, Kozan-Ji and the Nijo Castle and so much more!
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