Hokkaido 3-Day Winter Tour from Tokyo: 2025 Sapporo Snow Festival, Icebreaker Garinko-go & Asahiyama Zoo | Japan
Ride the Garinko icebreaker through drift ice and explore the Sapporo Snow Festival, a winter highlight in Hokkaido. Visit the popular Asahiyama Zoo and enjoy an overnight stay in Asahikawa.
- Join the 2025 Sapporo Snow Festival, a major winter event, and admire spectacular snow sculptures
- Board the Garinko icebreaker in Monbetsu to experience drift ice up close
- Visit Asahiyama Zoo, known for its engaging animal exhibits, perfect for both adults and children
- Stay multiple nights at the conveniently located Hotel Crescent Asahikawa (or equivalent)
Sightseeing Tours
| Tour Type | Shared tour |
| Transportation method | Transfer from meeting point |
| Minimum participant requirement | 25 travelers |
| Tour types | Guided tour |
| Accommodation type | Hotel |
| Room type | Double room |
| Sightseeing type | Natural sights, Bus tour |
| Transport | Sightseeing cruise, Bus tour |
| Cruise type | Sightseeing boat |
Product Info
Purchase Notice
— Tour Conditions —
- Departure Point/Destination: Tokyo/Hokkaido
- Trip Duration: 2 nights and 3 days
- Transportation: Chartered bus
- Bus Company: Soya Bus or equivalent
- Airline or Ship Name: ANA, AIRDO, Japan Airlines
- Meal Conditions: 2 breakfasts, 1 lunch, 0 dinners
- Accommodation:
- 1st and 2nd nights: Hotel Crescent Asahikawa: Western-style room (single/twin)
- Or Hotel Route Inn Grand Asahikawa Ekimae: Western-style room (single or twin)
- Or Hotel Route Inn Asahikawa Ekimae Ichijodori: Western-style room (single or twin)
- Or Art Hotel Asahikawa: Western-style room (single/twin)
- Or Asahikawa Toyo Hotel: Western-style rooms (single and twin)
- Or JR Inn Asahikawa: Western-style room (single/twin)
- Or Y's Hotel Asahikawa: Same class as Western-style rooms (single and twin)
- Minimum Number of Participants: 25
- Tour Conductor: Partially accompanied (Hokkaido only)
- Guide: 0 (Guidance will be in Japanese) * No guide-interpreter will accompany
— Travel Planning/Implementation —
- Company Name: CLUB TOURISM INTERNATIONAL INC.
- Address: 1-9-6 Edagawa, Koto-ku, Tokyo
- Registration Number: Japan Tourism Agency Registered Travel Agency No. 1693
- Travel Industry Association: Full member of the Japan Association of Travel Agents
— Consignment Sales —
- KKDAY JAPAN Inc.
- 2nd Floor, WESTALL Yotsuya Building, 1-22-5 Yotsuya, Shinjuku-ku, Tokyo 160-0004
- Japan Tourism Agency Registered Travel Agency No. 2045
- Affiliated organization: Japan Association of Travel Agents (JATA)
Reminders
A minimum of 25 traveler(s) are required for the tour to depart. If the number of participants does not reach the minimum requirement, the tour will be canceled. An email regarding tour cancellation will be sent 21 day(s) before the departure date
Drift ice may not be visible due to natural phenomena, and the icebreaker may be suspended depending on the status of the drift ice and weather conditions. A cancellation fee will apply from the cancellation date if the trip is canceled or changed due to this event
If drift ice is absent, the icebreaker will operate from Aomi. However, the tour may be canceled in the event of inclement weather. In such cases, alternative sightseeing options will be provided, or a refund of the fare difference will be issued
Proper cold weather gear is essential. Bring a thick coat, sweater, gloves, and appropriate footwear to prevent slipping on snowy or icy roads. Cold weather shoes or boots are recommended
The itinerary may change based on weather and local conditions, but all sightseeing spots will be included, and tour durations will not be shortened
If an odd number of participants are present, sharing the bus with other passengers may be necessary
For groups booking a room for two, separation into two rooms may occur based on occupancy
Meal options listed may change due to local procurement issues or poor catches
Due to seating arrangements on airplanes and buses, even groups of two or more may not sit together
This tour is conducted in Japanese only
Cancellation Policy
- Cancellations 21 day(s) (inclusive) before the selected date are allowed. Unused orders can be canceled for free
- For cancellations made 8 to 20 days prior to selected date, a cancellation fee of 20% will apply
- For cancellations made 2 to 7 days prior to selected date, a cancellation fee of 30% will apply
- For cancellations made 1 to 1 days prior to selected date, a cancellation fee of 40% will apply
- Cancellation is not allowed between 0–0 days from the selected date. Orders cannot be canceled or modified, and refunds will not be granted.
- Due to time zone differences, the confirmed cancellation date is based on the supplier’s local time. Please allow 2–5 business days to process your cancellation request, after which the cancellation fee will be charged according to the product’s cancellation policy. Once the cancellation is confirmed, you will receive your refund within 14 working days.
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