10-Day Essential Japan Tour from Hokkaido to Kyoto

Welcome to Noboribetsu! Your travel guide will meet you at New Chitose Airport and arrange a private car for you. Today you will stay at Daiichi Takimotokan. You can take a hot spring bath and give yourself a break from a long flight. Your dinner will be served at the hotel.

Meals: D
Accommodation: Noboribetsu

In the morning, start your Noboribetsu adventure with Noboribetsu Jigokudani Valley to explore the formation and source of hot springs and visit the weird volcanic valley landscape.

In the afternoon, you will head to Chikyu Cape in the south of Hokkaido. Standing on the cliff, you can visit the white lighthouse and overlook the sea meeting the skyline. Enjoy the volcanic lake landscape at Lake Toya.

At night, soak in a hot spring in a hotel on the lake to relax and experience the essence of Japanese onsen culture.

If you want, you can find a kimono rental shop and put on a traditional Japanese kimono for the fireworks fair at Lake Toya.

Kind Reminder:
The firework in Lake Toya takes place from April 28 to October 31, at 20:45 every night, about 20 minutes.

Meals: B, D
Accommodation: Lake Toya

● Noboribetsu Jigokudani Valley: It is the source of hot springs in Noboribetsu. Walk on the wooden walkway, and you will marvel at the steaming hot geothermal phenomenon and active volcanic landscape.

● Hanano Tunnel Noboribetsu: There are about 2000 cherry trees planted in Hanano Tunnel Noboribetsu. If you travel to Japan in spring, you can stroll along this tunnel with 8 km of cherry trees. Note: Cherry blossoms are expected to open from late April to mid-May.

● Chikyu Cape: Chikyu Cape is in the southern part of Hokkaido near Muroran, facing the Pacific Ocean coastline. You can enjoy a 360-degree panoramic view of the Hokkaido coastline, and feel the sea wind blowing in your face.

● Lake Toya: Take a boat “Espoir” on the lake, you can enjoy the scenery around the lake, listen to the waves of the lake lapping at the foot of the mountain, and watch fireworks.

● Silo Tembodai: This is the best place to visit Lake Toya, where you can overlook the scenery of Lake Toya and Nakajima Island.

After you finish your breakfast at the hotel, you will transfer to Otaru. Take a 10-minute train at Asari Station, and appreciate the sea scenery all the way.

Head to Sankaku Market and enjoy a gourmet feast. Sankaku Market is the palace of seafood cuisine. Don’t miss it if you are a foodie.

Take a walk by the Otaru Canal to appreciate unique and beautiful glass crafts and participate in activities related to glassmaking. There are many restaurants and grocery stores converted from warehouses.

At dusk, you will head to Tenguyama. You can take the cable car to the peak to watch the sunset and enjoy the panoramic view of Otaru.

Kind Reminder:
If the reserved seat ticket is not available, we will book a free seat for you.

Meals: B
Accommodation: Otaru

This is your last day in Hokkaido. Today, you will visit Shiroi Koibito Park. You can learn the story of white lover Chocolate, and make your own chocolate.

Traveling to Hokkaido Jingu, you can visit the shrine and participate in the lottery. Purchase an omamori (a Japanese amulet), and experience Japanese culture deeply.

In the long-standing Tanukikoji Shopping Street, you can visit all kinds of shops. Whether it is a fashion brand or authentic snacks, this street can meet your various needs. You can feel the hustle and bustle of Hokkaido there.

Meals: B
Accommodation: Tokyo

Today is a tour that combines Japanese tradition and modernity!

In the morning, you will visit Sensolji Temple (also known as Asakusa Kannon Temple), Tokyo's oldest temple, which was built to honor Kannon, the goddess of mercy. Pick up a variety of special souvenirs on Nakamise-Dori Street. There are nearly 100 shops selling all kinds of local products, food, etc.

For lunch, you will head to Tsukiji Outer Market, a street that offers a variety of fresh seafood, Japanese snacks, and traditional crafts. You can taste delicious Japanese cuisine and seafood sashimi.

In the afternoon, you will travel to the bustling city center and visit Akihabara, Ginza, and Tokyo Tower. You can experience the manga culture of Japan, visit the busy business district, and go sightseeing at Tokyo Tower.

Meal: B
Accommodation: Tokyo

Today, you will transfer to Kamakura from Tokyo. You will start your trip with Tsurugaoka Hachimangu, a shrine for Hachiman, and experience different traditional Japanese customs.

Then head to Komachi-dori Street and do some shopping. Visit Kamakura Buddha and experience Buddhist culture in Japan.

Take a train passing by the coast of Shonan and enjoy the sea view. If you travel to Kamakura in summer, you will have the chance to appreciate the Fireworks Fair, which is usually held from July to September.

Meal: B
Accommodation: Tokyo

Today, you will travel to Mount Fuji. You can visit the scenery of Lake Yamanaka at Hirano Beach and feed swans and fish. You can see the village mountain view at Oshino Hakkai.

Head to Arakurayama Sengen Park and visit dramatic views of Mt. Fuji. Experience a traditional Japanese street style at Kawaguchiko Tenjoyama Park. Walking around Mount Fuji, you can enjoy the beautiful view of Mt. Fuji from different angles. You can get good pictures no matter where you are.

Kind Reminder:
If you want to go up on the observation deck in Lake Kawaguchi, you need to pay the entrance fee and buy tickets on the spot.

Meal: B, L, D
Accommodation: Mount Fuji

Today, you will take the bullet train Shinkansen to Osaka and begin your tour of Kansai.

In the morning, you will head to the lofty and magnificent Osaka Castle Park. The iconic feature of the park is Osaka Castle Main Tower (Osaka Castle Museum). You can immerse yourself in the natural scenery.

Then travel to the old city Nara. You can encounter deer in Nara Park and feed them.

Head to Kasuga Taisha. Vermilion and white buildings make you feel the visual impact. At Todaiji Temple, you can visit Timber Construction and Vairocana Buddha, and feel the solemnity of Buddhism.

Meal: B, L, D
Accommodation: Osaka

Today, you will travel to Fushimi Inari Taisha Shrine, the setting for Memoirs of a Geisha. It is also famous for torii gates. You can make a wish, draw a fortune stick, and write a message on the prayer board.

Visit Kiyomizu-dera to feel the Zen rhyme of the Buddhist temple. Stroll through Ninenzaka and Sannenzaka and experience the history of Japan.

Walk through Gion, have a break at a sake bar, and visit the traditional Kyomai dances.

Head to Yasaka Shrine, one of the most popular shrines in Kyoto. You can enjoy the lively Gion Festival in July.

Meal: B
Accommodation: Kyoto

This is the end of your 10-day Japan tour. After enjoying your breakfast, you can pack up and wait for departure.

Meal: B, L, D
Accommodation: N/A