7 Days,
Sapporo to Sapporo
Take on Japan in winter
Visiting 1 country: Japan
Winter in Japan is pretty freaking special. Whether you’re keen to shred some powder on the slopes, you wanna just chill in a chalet with a mug of hot chocolate, or you wanna get amongst this country’s amazing culture, it’s all here on our Japan winter trip. Let’s do this!
Itinerary
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Day 1:
Sapporo, Japan
Meet the group at the hotel and get ready to hit the ground running. Tonight, there’s a welcome dinner with your new travel mates. Ready for an awesome week? Let’s do this!
Meals:
-Dinner
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Day 2:
Sapporo to Otaru via Kiroro
It’s time for the main event: snowsports! Head for the mountains at Kiroro Ski Resort and get pumped to shred the day away with a one-day lift pass (optional). Or, you could just people watch in a cute chalet with a mug of hot choc...
Meals:
-Breakfast
Optional activities:
-Ski passes
-Ski gear rental
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Day 3:
Kiroro to Niseko
It’s the big one today: Niseko. This is the most famous ski resort in Japan because of its perfect powder and gorgeous scenery. Runs link together super smoothly, so it’s easy to explore all that this epic mountain resort has to offer. Get amongst it with a two-day pass (optional). You won’t regret it.
Meals:
-Breakfast
Optional activities:
-Ski passes
-Ski gear rental
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Day 4:
Niseko
Want something different on your second day here? Try night skiing (optional). The runs are lit up and open ‘til late. Perfect! One for the bucket list?
Meals:
-Breakfast
Optional activities:
-Ski passes
-Ski gear rental
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Day 5:
Niseko to Lake Toyo Via Noboribetsu
En route, we’ll stop at Date Jidaimura Noboribetsu history theme park. Highlighting the Edo period in Japan’s history, expect samurai and geisha as well as ninja and entertainers strolling around. After, walk through the other-worldly Jigokudani (aka Hell Valley), known for its sulfuric hot springs, before we stop by the stunning Lake Toya.
Included today:
-Entrance to Date Jidaimura Noboribetsu history theme park
-Walk through ‘Hell Valley’
Meals:
-Breakfast
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Day 6:
Lake Toyo to Sapporo
Sapporo, let’s go! On a city tour you’ll tick off the Clock Tower, the former government office, the The Hokkaido Shrine and the Sapporo Beer Museum set in a former brewery. Taste some of the sweet stuff if you like (optional). Then, tonight, swap numbers over our farewell dinner.
Included today:
-Guided tour of Sapporo
-See the Hokkaido Shrine
-Visit the Sapporo Beer Museum
Meals:
-Breakfast
-Dinner
Optional activities:
-Beer tasting at the Sapporo Beer Museum
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Day 7:
Sapporo
Today we say goodbye to Japan and our group. It’s emotional for sure. Why not plan that next adventure? It’s never too early!
Meals:
-Breakfast
