Tokyo - Kyoto - Hokkaido Island (Sapporo - Otaru - Niseko)
❮Tokyo - Kyoto - Hokkaido Island (Sapporo - Otaru - Niseko)
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This 10 night sample itinerary includes:
- Bullet Train - Japan Rail Pass
- High-speed bullet train Shinkansen (Japan Rail Pass - 7 Days)
- 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.
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). This is a flexible vacation package. Select your number of nights in each city, desired hotel and activities.
Flexible Itinerary
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Tokyo
Day 1Arrive to Tokyo
Overnight in TokyoDay 2Overnight in TokyoDay 3Overnight in TokyoDay 4Departing from Tokyo
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Kyoto
Day 4Arrive to Kyoto
Overnight in KyotoDay 5Overnight in KyotoDay 6Departing from Kyoto
Transportation to next city by: Regional Air -
Sapporo
Day 6Arrive to Sapporo
Overnight in SapporoDay 7Overnight in SapporoDay 8Departing from Sapporo
Transportation to next city by: Regional Air -
Otaru
Day 8Arrive to Otaru
Overnight in OtaruDay 9Departing from Otaru
Transportation to next city by: Regional Air -
Niseko
Day 9Arrive to Niseko
Overnight in NisekoDay 10Overnight in NisekoDay 11Departing from Niseko
Japan
Japan, the Land of the Rising Sun, is a very busy nation of over 120 million people, who live on a chain of islands roughly the size of California. Japan is a great place to experience modern technological marvels, often alongside or close to historical sights such as castles, temples, and archaeological exhibits. The four major islands of Japan (Hokkaido, Honshu, Shikoku, and Kyushu) offer varying experiences for the traveler, from relaxing hot springs to ski getaways to temple pilgrimages to some of the world`s best shopping and boutiques.
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Trip Summary
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Tokyo
Tokyo 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, to the ultramodern Skyscrapers and the Tokyo Tower along with the world`s tallest tower, the Skytree. The city consists of 23 different wards, each with its own individuality and unique attractions, Ginza is the most expensive and fashionable shopping district, Shibuya consists of the busiest crosswalk in the world and the busiest train station, while Shinjuku is the largest district in the heart of the city with hundreds of skyscrapers and Shinjuku Gyoen Park featuring hundreds of cherry trees, with their magnificent blooms during March and April. Check out the world`s largest fish market and dine at one of the 160,000 eateries or capture a glimpse of the sacred Mount Fiji, the opportunities for adventure in Tokyo are endless. 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!
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Kyoto
Kyoto is nestled among the mountains in Western Honshu. The city is considered to be Japan`s most beautiful, a living museum of Japan`s 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 the UNESCO as a World Heritage Site. 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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Sapporo
Mighty Sapporo is the largest city and the capital of the island of Hokkaido, and the fourth largest city in the country. A truly exciting international city and the host of many events and festivals such as the Sapporo Snow Festival. The city is also famous for its iconic Sapporo Beer and features a beer museum. There are beautiful parks all around the city, fascinating museums and some of the most delicious food in the country. Visitors to the bustling city will have easy access to the scenic surrounding countryside boasting spectacular mountain vistas dotted with stunning temples. Visit and explore the Odori Park, Sapporo Observation Tower, Nakajima Park, Maruyama Zoo, and so much more.
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Otaru
Otaru, a port city on Hokkaido (Japan's northernmost island), lies northwest of Sapporo on Ishikari Bay. The city is known for glassworks, music boxes and sake distilleries. Nishin Goten, a former fish processing plant built in 1897, explores the industry`s key role in the city’s earlier years. Completed in 1923, the Otaru Canal is now lined with cafes and shops in converted old warehouses.
Visit and explore the Otaru Canal, Otaru Aquarium, Otaru Music Box Museum, Nikka Whisky Yoichi Distillery, Otaru Tenguyama, Otaru Museum, Asarigawa Onsen Ski Resort and much more. -
Niseko
Niseko is a town located in Shiribeshi Subprefecture, Hokkaido, Japan. To Japanese people, Niseko principally refers to a mountain range and a municipal area. However, overseas the name has come to refer to a wider area of ski resorts encompassing Hokkaido's Mount Yôtei, often referred to as the "Mt. Fuji of Hokkaido", and Annupuri ranges. The name Niseko derives from the Ainu language, and it means "a cliff jutting over a riverbank deep in the mountains".
Discover the great Mount Yotei, Fukidashi Park, Hangetsu Lake, Shikotsu-Toya National Park, Arishima Takeo Memorial Museum and so much more.
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!
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!
Visit and explore the Odori Park, Sapporo Observation Tower, Nakajima Park, Maruyama Zoo, and so much more.
Visit and explore the Otaru Canal, Otaru Aquarium, Otaru Music Box Museum, Nikka Whisky Yoichi Distillery, Otaru Tenguyama, Otaru Museum, Asarigawa Onsen Ski Resort and much more.
Discover the great Mount Yotei, Fukidashi Park, Hangetsu Lake, Shikotsu-Toya National Park, Arishima Takeo Memorial Museum and so much more.