Road trip in donan | BFH Tours Tailor-Made Hokkaido Holidays

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Road trip in DONAN'SOUTHERN HOKKAIDO'5 days package

Duration:: 1st APRIL - 30th SEPTEMBER 2010
Model Accommodations:: DAY1 SAPPORO KEIHAN HOTEL
Twin room, with Breakfast

DAY2 TAKIMOTO INN
Twin room or Japanese style room, with Dinner and Breakfast

DAY3 TOYA KANKO HOTEL
JapaneseStyle-room, with Dinner and Breakfast

DAY4 SMILE HOTEL HAKODATE
Twin-room, with Breakfast
Rent-A-Car Model:: 5DAYS TOYOTA with English Speaking GPS
P1 Vitz / P3 CAROLLA / W1 WISH
Package Price:: 32,000 - 62,000JPY

General Information:: Please read through this information on driving in Japan,
and make sure that you can fulfil all of the legal requirements.

DAY1

Take a tour of various magnificent points in Sapporo
Take your time to relax in popular hotels
Get on the expressway and drive for about 1 hour. You will reach Hokkaido's largest city, Sapporo! Start off your Sapporo tour with 'Sapporo Chuo Oroshi uri shijou'(Sapporo Central Wholesale Market) selling the riches and fruits of Hokkaido's land and sea. You can hear the strident calls of the market sellers selling various foodstuffs in another market situated nearby. You can even get free samples of the most famous food in Hokkaido, crabs. Let's have a lunch of delicious sushi filled with fresh seafood.
Why not go on an exploration of the best vantage to catch a magnificent view Sapporo? 'Hitsujigaoka observation hill' that allows you to catch an unadulterated panorama of Sapporo city, the beautiful scenery that greets you at the height of 300m from 'Okurayama Jump Stadium', and situated at a height 531m is 'Mount Moiwa observation platform', famous for the night view of Sapporo.

DAY2

Get on the expressway and drive for about 1 hour 30 minutes. You will be 'Shiraoi Poroto Kotan', an Ainu museum in Shiraoi. After driving for another hour, you will arrive at Noboribetsu. At the entrance to this area, be greeted by the huge 'Oni' or devil that is the landmark leading to 'Noboribetsu Date Jidaimura'. As one of the clans during the Edo period, get to experience the Date Clan's architecture and lifestyle in this historical themed park. Don't forget to snap as many memorable photos as possible as you check out the ninjas who are unique to Japan and transform yourself into a citizen of Edo period with various costumes while strolling through the atmospheric streets.
Let's make a short stop at one of the symbolic spots of Noboribetsu, 'Jigoku dani' (Hell's Valley). Check out the impressive sight of the 450m volcanic crater created from an eruption 1000 years ago, with hot air, steam and volcanic gas seeping from its crevices. You will understand why the Japanese named it 'Hell's Valley'.

DAY3

Enjoy the quiet beauty of Lake Toya.
On the third day, enjoy Lake Toya. As the site of last year's G8 summit, get to experience the sights and nature of this world-famous region with Lake Toya, a 43km caldera lake in the middle. Check out 'Usuzan Nishiyama-kako Sansakuro' (Mt Usu West Crater walkway), with volcanic smoke oozing out from the many cracks within the crater after the eruption in year 2000 and the still active volcano, 'Showa Shinzan'. Here is where you can get to truly witness the vitality of the living earth. Catch a 6 minutes one-way ride on 'Usu-zan ropeway' to enjoy the view from the observation deck on the mountaintop.

DAY4/DAY5

Drive on for two hours to reach Niseko. Niseko is the Mecca of outdoor activities.
Surrounded by beautiful and rich nature, Niseko is an outdoor sports paradise with skiing in winter and golf, rafting, canoeing and many other activities. Get in touch with the wonders of nature through the variety of activities available.
Next, check out Ohnuma Quasi-National Park and be dazzled by the stunning view of the three lakes surrounding this park. Ohnuma Quasi-National Park is especially beautiful during autumn.

Historical City Hakodate
In 1898, 8 nuns from France established the very first convent in Japan here. After gaining an insight into Hakodate's history, move on to the next stop, the Bay Area. Situated right beside the sea area the Kanamori Warehouse and 'Nishihatoba' (West Wharf) filled with a variety of interesting shops and restaurants. Let's enjoy a fulfilling lunch here. If you are looking for souvenirs, small glass figurines and music boxes are highly recommended.
Next on the list would be Japan's first Western-styled fort, 'Goryokaku'. Why not take a leisurely walk within the spacious gardens here.
The breathtaking view from the top of Hakodate Mountain is one of the most famous items in your Hakodate itinerary. From a height of 334m, drink in the sight of Hakodate port and the coastline amidst glittering lights in the night.

Start your final day with breakfast, Hakodate-style
Check out the food stalls at 'Hakodate Morning Market', with a variety of fresh seafood and produce available to try on the spot. Go all out on a luxurious but affordable breakfast with 'kai-sen don' (seafood bowl) and squid sashimi.