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Major tour sites: Be enchanted by Hakodate's night view and the riches of the sea
Hakodate airport is situated at the outer environs of central Hakodate city. Start off your journey to this famous site, the 'Trappist Convent', a short 10 minutes car ride from the airport. 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 are 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.
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. Next on the list would be Japan's first Western-styled fort, 'Goryokaku'. Why not take a leisurely walk within the spacious gardens here.
Spend your first night at 'Yunohama Hotel', situated in Hakodate's hot spring town, Yunokawa. |
Start your second day with breakfast, Hakodate-style
Check out the food stalls at 'Hakodate Asa-ichi', 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.
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.
Make sure you arrive just in time for lunch, after an hour drive up north from Ohnuma. Here, you will find 'Harvester Yakumo', an uphill restaurant overlooking Funka-wan.
After an enjoyable lunch, drive on for two hours to reach Niseko.
Niseko, 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 in autumn. Get in touch with the wonders of nature through the variety of activities available.
After a fun-filled day of activities, rest and relax for one night at 'NISEKO GRAND HOTEL'.
Enjoy the quiet beauty of Lake Toya
Encounter ninjas in a historical theme park.
On the third day, drive towards Lake Toya, south of Niseko. 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.
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. On the third night, stay at 'Hotel Yumoto Noboribetsu '.
Take a tour of various magnificent points in Sapporo
Take your time to relax in popular hotels
On the fourth day, it is finally time to set forth towards Sapporo. Before that, 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'. Next on your itinerary will be 'Shiraoi Poroto Kotan', an Ainu museum in Shiraoi, a town next to Noboribetsu.
Get on the expressway and drive for about 1 hour 30 minutes. 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.
Have a preference for hotels that offer a panorama of Sapporo's night view? Situated in central Sapporo is ' APA Hotel&Resort[SAPPORO] '.
And now, the last day. While this Hokkaido tour had allowed you to enjoy nature, delicious food and hot springs, the very important souvenirs must not be forgotten. It is possible to buy souvenirs representative of Hokkaido at New Chitose Airport. An exciting and unforgettable journey till the very end!
