Hokkaido Blooms

DAY 01 JUL 19 MANILA / CHITOSE

Upon arrival, meet our guide for hotel check-in

DAY 02 JUL 20 SAPPORO CITY TOUR

This morning, visit the Nijo Market which sells fresh local produce and seafood. Then we go to Odori Park, which stretches a kilometer and a half at the center of Sapporo. See the famous Clock Tower constructed from 1878 – 1881. Pass by the Old Government Building also known as the “Red Brick Office”. Explore the Hokkaido Shrine. Built in 1869, the nature-rich sanctuary honors four deities, including Emperor Meiji, and holds a deep connection to the history and pioneer development of the region. We end the day with shopping at Tanukikoji District.

DAY 03 JUL 21 SAPPORO - BIEI - FURANO - SAPPORO

Today we leave Sapporo and go to Biei to visit Shikasai No Oka and marvel at the panoramic flower gardens across 15 hectares of land. The highlight of our trip happens in Tomita Farm in Furano. Get ready to be amazed at the huge fields of Lavender Flowers which almost serve as a scenic backdrop of the place. There are also cafes and shops that sell lavender related products like coffee, tea, lotion, etc. Be sure to try the sweetest (and expensive) Furano melon!

DAY 04 JUL 22 SAPPORO - NOBORIBETSU

Before leaving Sapporo, we stop at Mitsui Factory Outlet where you can buy designer brands at discounted prices! Tehn we travel to Noboribetsu. Take a step back in time as we enter Jidaimura Samurai Village. Experience what it’s like to live during the Edo period where samurais and ninjas still existed. This theme park features attractions like ninja training, maze and different museums. You can also watch the Ninja and Cultural shows. There are also costumes for rent if you want to transform into a prince, princess, samurai or ninja. After that, we visit the Jigokudani Hell Valley. This volcanic valley has visible sulfur activity that can be observed in the form of hot white steam. A beautiful hot spring resort awaits us for our overnight.

DAY 05 JUL 23 NOBORIBETSU - LAKE TOYA

Be sure to leave some room for dessert after breakfast because you’ll eat your heart out as we visit a Cherry Farm this morning. Pick all the fruits you want and eat them fresh on the spot! Photo stop at Showa Shinzan, one of Japan’s youngest volcanos. Ride the Usuzan Ropeway to Mt. Usu, a volcano that has erupted 4 times in the past 100 years. The ropeway brings you close to the volcano’s summit while the upper station offers a panoramic view of Lake Toya, Japan’s 9th largest lake. The last stop will be the Noboribetsu Bear Park where you will get to see the brown bears, the largest species of animals in Hokkaido. Get a chance to feed these animals and some might just wave at you.

DAY 06 JUL 24 LAKE TOYA - OTARU - SAPPORO

We take a quick drive to Otaru. Here, we can see the famous Otaru Canal which was originally built to support shipping during the 1920s. Now, it’s a scenic spot where you can still see nostalgic building from that era. Stroll along the shopping streets and visit specialty craft stores like Glass Art Shops and the Music Box Museum. After lunch, we visit the Ishiya Chocolate Factory where the famous snacks are made. We spend our last night back in Sapporo.

DAY 07 JUL 25 SAPPORO / MANILA

Free time until our flight to Manilla