[Available all year round] Hakodate / Otaru / Noboribetsu / Lake Toya / Biei / Furano / Asahiyama Zoo 6 nights and 7 days tour / Private customization possible / Departing from Sapporo / Changes negotiable (Hokkaido)

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・Asahiyama Zoo One of Hokkaido's leading tourist attractions, you can meet about 700 animals of about 100 species. Asahiyama Zoo is located at the northernmost tip of Japan and is the only zoo that specializes in breeding animals from cold regions such as polar bears, seals, and penguins.
Asahiyama Zoo is closed from November 4th to November 10th/December 30th to January 1st.

・Biei Patchwork Road This is a coined word that symbolizes the landscape of Biei's hills, which is a patchwork of fields filled with seasonal flowers and crops. We recommend Ken and Mary trees, seven star trees, parent and child trees, etc.

・Blue Pond Shirogane Blue Pond (commonly known as Blue Pond) is a popular spot with a spectacular view of Hokkaido's nature, and is a famous spot that many tourists visit regardless of the season, as it allows you to take photos that look great on social media. .

・A scenic spot located right next to Shirokane Onsen town that you should visit together with Shirahige Falls and Blue Pond. The waterfall drops about 30 meters as it flows down the rocky surface with a powerful spray. It is a rare ``submerged waterfall'' in Japan, where abundant groundwater from the Tokachidake mountain range gushes out from cracks in the lava layer. This place is full of negative ions and is also known as a power spot.

・Shikisai no Oka A scenic flower garden with flowers blooming all over the vast grounds. You can enjoy a variety of flowers from spring to autumn, such as tulips, poppies, and sunflowers, in the strip-shaped field. During the green season from late April to late October, a tractor bus (500 yen per trip) runs around the park. In addition, the alpaca farm (admission 500 yen) is open all year round, and you can get up close and personal with adorable alpacas through feeding experiences and other activities.

・Furano Tomi Farm Beautifully in harmony with nature, you can enjoy the scenery of Furano throughout the seasons. We will guide you through Furano, where approximately 80 types of flowers, including Furano's representative flowers, lavender and lupine, bloom every year on a vast site of 150,000 square meters.

・Ningle Terrace, located in front of Furano Prince Hotel, is a shopping area located in the middle of the forest. There are 15 lodges dotted along the wooden promenade, each displaying handicrafts based on their own theme. A fantastic space that feels like a fairy is there.

・Lake Akan A caldera lake created by an eruption about 150,000 years ago. There are four islands scattered on the lake: Oshima Island, Kojima Island, Koh Yaitai Island, and Koh Chului Island. Surrounded by Mt. Meakandake and Mt. Oakandake, it is a lake rich in nature, with Lake Akan hot springs gushing out on the southern shore.

・Shiretoko Five Lakes Mysterious five lakes covered with virgin forest. It is a spot rich in nature where you can enjoy the beautiful surrounding scenery such as the ocean, mountains, and forests all at once. It is popular as a representative scenic spot of the World Natural Heritage Site "Shiretoko". It is also the habitat of many wild animals such as sika deer and brown bears, and you can sometimes see them. You can travel between the two lakes via elevated wooden paths or ground promenades, and enjoy views of the Shiretoko Mountain Range and the Sea of Okhotsk in the distance. Enjoy a stroll surrounded by the sounds of nature and a sense of openness.

・The road that leads to the sky This is a straight road with a total length of approximately 18 km that you should drive through at least once on Shiretoko Drive. Stretching from Minehama in Shari Town to the Daiei district, you can enjoy touring while admiring the typical Hokkaido scenery of fields and forests on both sides of the road.
The road stretches far into the distance, giving it the nickname ``the road that leads to heaven'' because it appears to be connected to the sky. Drive under the big blue sky during the day and surrounded by the red sky at dusk.

・Sunayu/Lake Kussharo You can observe the ``cold natural beauty'' created by the frozen lake and low temperatures approaching -30 degrees. Starting in February, you can see the ``Omiwatari phenomenon,'' including the ice flowers that form on the surface of the frozen lake.

・Lake Shikotsu Lake Shikotsu, whose etymology comes from the Ainu word ``shi-kot'' (large depression), has a view of steep cliffs called ``column joints'' beneath the surface of the lake. The depth of the water is deep, as if to demonstrate the spread and intensity of the explosion, with a maximum depth of 363 meters, making it the second-largest lake in Japan after Lake Tazawa in Akita Prefecture. Due to its depth, the surface of the lake rarely freezes, and is said to be the northernmost ice-free lake in Japan.

・Lake Toya Lake Toya, where there is an Ainu legend that a large serpent with wings lived, was created by the eruption of a volcano at the bottom of the lake. This article introduces recommended spots around Lake Toya, how to enjoy Lake Toya in a day, and model sightseeing courses based in New Chitose Airport and Sapporo. We also provide information on hotels that are convenient for day trips to hot springs and overnight stays in scenic areas where you can enjoy high-quality hot springs and sightseeing.

・Cape Chikyu Originates from the Ainu word "chikepu" which means "cliff". "Chikepu" became "Chikiu" and then "Cape Chikyu." The lighthouse on the cape has a light height of 131 meters and a light distance of 25 nautical miles. It was first lit in 1920. Cape Chikyu is one of the most scenic spots in Japan, with a series of cliffs about 100 meters high, and on a clear day, you can see the entire Pacific Ocean from the observatory. It has become a popular tourist spot that represents Hokkaido, ranking first in the ``100 Best Nature Spots in Hokkaido'', and on New Year's Day, it is crowded with not only locals but also tourists from far away to watch the first sunrise of the year. .

・Kuma Farm Showa-Shinzan is named after the active volcano Showa-Shinzan. Originally, the mountain was only 270 meters high, but as the earth's crust continued to move, the mountain rose day by day and is now 398 meters above sea level. It is a "new mountain" that is still growing, and is classified as a rock tower-shaped volcano, which is rare in the world. White geothermal smoke can still be seen on the reddish-brown mountains. There are approximately 100 purebred brown bears at Showa Shinzan Bear Farm. The ranch area is large, and the brown bears are divided into relatively fixed areas by age group.

・Noboribetsu Jigokudani Go to Jigokudani where you can see hot water flowing down the reddish-brown mountain surface and volcanic gas gushing out. Jigokudani was very vast. It was a place where you could feel the power of nature.

・Goryokaku Goryokaku, located in Hakodate, is a star-shaped Western-style castle built at the end of the Edo period, and is now popular as a place of relaxation surrounded by nature.
・Hakodate night view The night view from Mt. Hakodate has been selected as one of the world's top three night views and Japan's top three night views, and has been highly praised both domestically and internationally. It is a romantic night view where the twinkling lights of the city and coastal roads and the dark sea stand out clearly.

・Kanamori Red Brick Warehouse Started as the first commercial warehouse in Hakodate Kanamori Red Brick Warehouse was opened as the first commercial warehouse in Hakodate in 1887 (Meiji 20) by Kumashiro Watanabe, who ran the Kanamori Yomono Store (currently Hakodate City Local History Museum). The current structure was rebuilt in 1909 (Meiji 42) using non-combustible bricks after being destroyed by a large fire.

・Meijikan Meijikan This building was built as the Hakodate Post Office in 1911 (Meiji 44) and was used until 1962 (Showa 37). It is characterized by its brick exterior, semicircular arched windows, and decorations on the front gable. Currently, it is used as a shopping mall for souvenir shops.

・Hakodate Morning Market A major tourist spot filled with the flavors of Hakodate Hakodate Morning Market is a permanent market located near JR Hakodate Station. There are about 250 shops, including shops selling seafood and fruits and vegetables, as well as shops run by agricultural producers. There is also a food court and restaurants serving seafood bowls and ramen, making it a major sightseeing spot in Hakodate that is crowded from early morning.

・Niseko The place name "Niseko (Nisekoan)" is derived from the Ainu language and means "sheer cliff (river flowing below)".
"Nupuri" means "mountain" in the Ainu language, and the mountain where the ski resort is located, "Niseko Annupuri", means "mountain with steep cliffs (and a river below)" in the Ainu language. Masu. By the way, ``Niseko Annupuri'' does not include ``yama'' or ``dake'' as in the general notation.
In Hokkaido, there are many place names with Ainu roots, but many of them are written in kanji. After the Meiji period, settlers in Niseko Town converted the Ainu language place name into letters, but it is said that even at that time, the name ``Niseko'' did not become established even when written in kanji, and katakana became established.

・Yotei Mt. Yotei is a stratovolcano with an altitude of 1,898m located in the southern part of the Shishi region of Hokkaido. It has a conical shape and is sometimes called ``Ezo Fuji''. There is a crater with a diameter of 700m and a depth of 200m at the summit, and there is also a side crater on the west-northwest slope. There are four climbing courses, each taking approximately 4 to 6 hours to complete. Approximately 80 types of alpine plants can be seen at the summit during the summer.

・Origin of the name Jozankei The name derives from ``Jozan'' of Biizumi Jozan, who confirmed the existence of hot springs in the area around 1866 and built a hot spring spa there, contributing to the development of the Jozankei area. Biizumi Jozan was a Soto sect monk from Okayama Prefecture, and from 1853 (6th year of Kaei era) he carried out missionary activities in Esashi, Setana, Harusa in Otaru, and various places on the Sea of Japan side of Hokkaido. Currently, a bronze statue of Biizumi Jozan exists in Jozankei, as well as Jozanji Temple, which Biizumi Jozan built.

*Arrival time and stay time vary depending on the course.

～Itinerary introduction～Basic course
1 day
8:00 Depart from your hotel in Sapporo Itinerary plan: Perchwork Hill, Ken and Mary Tree, Mild Seven Tree, Parent and Child Tree, Aoike and Shirahige Falls, Shikisai Hill, Tomita Farm, Ningle Terrace, etc. (December to March Asahiyama Zoo Penguin Walk)
18:00 Return to hotel in Sapporo.

2 days
10:00 Sapporo city hotel departure itinerary plan: Otaru Canal, Yoichi Distillery, Tenguyama, Kitaichi Glass Museum, Otaru Music Box Hall, Rokkatei, Hokkokuro, etc.
18:00 Return to hotel in Sapporo.

3 days
10:00 Sapporo city hotel departure itinerary plan: Noboribetsu Jigokudani, Date Jidaimura, Lake Toya Observation Deck, Showa Shinzan, Mt. Usu Lobway, Nakanoshima Pleasure Boat, etc.
18:00 Return to Toyako Onsen Hotel.

4 days
10:00 Toyako Onsen Hotel Departure Plan: Hakodate night view, morning market, Goryo Tower, Meijikan, Kanamori Warehouse, etc.
18:00 Return to Hakodate Hotel

5 days
10:00 Depart from Hakodate Hotel Itinerary plan: Blue Cave, Takahashi Farm, Mt. Yotei, Meisui Park, Jozankei, etc.
18:00 Return to Sapporo hotel.

6 day Sapporo hotel departure itinerary plan: Hokkaido Shrine, Fushimi Inari Shrine, Chuo Market Seafood Restaurant, Sapporo Building Garden, Tanukikoji (December to March Sapporo International Ski Resort)
18:00 Return to Sapporo hotel.

7 day Sapporo hotel departure itinerary plan: City spots, New Chitose International Airport