Package Overview
Winter in Japan at its most magical — the Best of Hokkaido, timed to the world-famous Sapporo Snow Festival and its city of giant ice sculptures, plus the port charm of Hakodate, the steaming Hell Valley of Noboribetsu, the penguin parade at Asahiyama Zoo, and the canals of Otaru.
This 8-day premium winter tour flies via Japan Airlines with check-in baggage included and covers 5 nights hotel (twin/double sharing), an unlimited seafood dinner with king crab, meals as specified, a private coach, fully loaded tours, an English-speaking guide, and a dedicated Filipino tour escort.
Day-by-Day Itinerary
Manila → Japan (overnight flight)
- Departure from Manila via Japan Airlines
Hakodate
- Arrival at Hakodate
- Photo stop at Goryokaku Tower
- Visit the Kanemori Red Brick Warehouses & Hachiman-zaka Slope
- Visit the Hakodate Orthodox Church (if permitted / open)
- Enjoy Mt. Hakodate with the ropeway
Noboribetsu
- Proceed to Noboribetsu
- Visit Noboribetsu Date Jidaimura (Edo-period village)
- Visit Jigokudani (Hell Valley)
Lake Toya → Rusutsu
- Proceed to the Silo Observatory Deck
- Visit Rusutsu Ski Resort (ski suit & equipment not included)
- Shop at Mitsui Outlet Park
Asahikawa — Penguins & King Crab
- Visit the Asahikawa Sake Brewery
- Visit Asahiyama Zoo with the Penguin Parade
- Enjoy an unlimited seafood dinner (incl. king crab) at Nanda Crab Buffet
Sapporo Snow Festival
- Free time
- Enjoy the Sapporo Snow Festival
Otaru → Departure
- Visit the Otaru Canal, Kitaichi Glass & the Music Box Museum
- Shop at Shiroi Koibito Park
- Transfer to airport, departure from Hokkaido (flight to Haneda)
Arrival in Manila
- Arrival in Manila
Inclusions
- Roundtrip Airfare via Japan Airlines
- Check-in Baggage + Hand Carry
- 5 Nights Hotel Accommodation (twin/double sharing)
- Private Coach
- Meals as specified
- Unlimited Seafood Dinner (including King Crab)
- Fully Loaded Tours
- English-Speaking Guide
- Filipino Tour Escort
Exclusions
- Airline Taxes
- Tipping (for guide, driver, escort)
- Travel Insurance
- Japan Visa
- Ski suit & equipment; personal expenses
Payment Policy: Full payment is required 60 days before the travel date. Rates are subject to change without prior notice. Surcharges may apply on select dates (see Available Dates).
Subject to Availability. Prices and Availability May Change Without Prior Notice.