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Around Hokkaido Rent-A-Car Set Plan (3 nights 4 days)
One of our popular Hokkaido travel plans is an independent customized plan that includes a rental car. The rental car allows you to have a private experience and to freely enjoy your trip. Hokkaido is a very precious place with many famous hot spring sites scattered throughout the prefecture. You can enjoy experiencing various types of hot spring waters and see how they differ depending on the location. On this tour, you can choose to stay for 2 or more nights at one of our recommended hot spring hotels and freely explore the surrounding site-seeing areas. It’s also possible to include various activities as a side option. This tour is recommended for travelers who want to freely explore the magnificent land of Hokkaido.
(Who is this tour for?)
・Travelers who can drive a rental car in Japan. (Someone who is at least 18 years old and has a valid driver’s license to drive in Japan)
・Travelers who want to enjoy Japanese hospitality while staying in Japanese-style accommodation facilities.
・Travelers who want to enjoy activities most suitable to the characteristics of the region and season.
※There may be a change in the accommodation facility, if the first choice cannot be booked.
(What season is this tour held in?)
This tour is held all year round but is especially recommended anytime from May through the beginning of November. The beautiful cherry blossoms can be seen at the beginning of May. Also, the summer season in Hokkaido is from July to September and unlike other areas in Japan, Hokkaido doesn’t get as hot and humid, and also has a lower number of typhoons, which will surely lead to a more pleasant trip. You can also enjoy the lakes, agricultural produce that surrounds the lakes and the vibrant greenery of the rural landscape. As the end of September approaches, the beautiful autumn leaves begin to change the scenery. From the end of November through April, it gets quite snowy and the snow piles up causing bad conditions on the roads and a need for extreme caution while driving.
(Things to note)
Visitors participating in this tour are required to have overseas travel insurance. Please come equipped with a valid overseas travel insurance plan. Please acquire a traveler’s insurance plan that would cover you in the case of a trip cancelation, missing goods or an unforeseen circumstance during the trip.
Sapporo city
No. e0000000 Around Hokkaido Rent-A-Car Set Plan (3 nights 4 days)
| Area | Sapporo city |
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| Length | 4 days |
| Price | From JPY410,000 per person |
| Season | All year round |
| Group size | Minimum: 2 Maximum: 8 |
| Activity level | 0* - |
| Activities | Sightseeing |
| Meeting point | New Chitose Airport |
| Access | New Chitose Airport. |
| Price includes |
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| Clothing | Clothing may differ depending on the season and activities. ※ Along with basic information of the area, we will also inform you about what to bring, as well as recommended clothing as soon as the itinerary has been decided. |
| Notes | [Not included in the price] ・Personal expenses [Other matters] ・Please inform us specifically if you have any allergies. |
SAMPLE ITINERARIES
Enjoy a 3-night stay at a hot spring hotel at Lake Toya, located just about an hour away from the New Chitose Airport. You can also enjoy exploring the surrounding site-seeing areas. The origin of Lake “Toya” comes from the Ainu language meaning, “Lake Coast,” and stretches about 11 kilometers from East to West and about 9 kilometers from North to South, creating a circular shape which is one of the distinct characteristics of this famous hot spring spot. The surrounding area is designated as Shikotsu-Toya National Park, a lively area with volcanic activity and mountains such as Mt. Usu and Mt. Showashin, which were originally formed by active volcanoes. In a similar way, Toyako-Usuzan Geopark is registered as a National Geopark of Japan, as well as a UNESCO Global Geopark. There is a Geosite in the area where the damages from the volcanic eruption in the year 2000 were left just as is. (Geosite means, “a place worth visiting within the Geopark.” At the Geosite, you can see distinct characteristics of the terrain and geological features of the Geopark. Including where plants are grown, historical buildings and museums.) Through a guided tour around the Geosite, you can also learn about the history and how the local people of the past coexisted with volcanoes.
Furthermore, about an hour away by car is a village called, “Kuromatsunai.” Here you can physically experience the low-lying region of Kuromatsunai, where the forest, river and ocean connect. Enjoy canoeing and taking a walk through the country’s natural monument, “Utasai Beech Forest.” You can also enjoy learning about the townspeople’s efforts for environmental conservation through mingling with local fisherman and farmers over a meal.