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Day 1: Arrival in Sapporo, Airport pick-up
Upon arrival at the Sapporo Shin Chitose Airport, the driver will pick you up and transfer you to the hotel for check in. The rest of the day will be left for your own plan. You can either conserve energy for the following Hokkaido ski tour or explore the nearby areas as you like. Meals: Breakfast
Accommodation: Sapporo Grand Hotel (4 stars)
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Day 2: Sapporo city highlights tour
In the morning, the English speaking guide of this Japan ski tour will give you a warm greeting at the hotel. And then start Sapporo City tour by public transportation. First, go to visit the Sapporo Clock Tower (Tokeidai). It is the existing oldest clock tower in Japan, and treasured as the important national cultural heritage. You can take a photo with it. Then head to the nearby Odori Park. Various trees like lilac are planted and different flowers decorate the place all year round. Besides, there is a fountain constantly changing its shape. You can also see the performances by the street artists from time to time and watch the avant-garde sculptures scattering around. Next stop is Koibito Park (Ishiya Chocolate Factory) where you can not only see the whole process of making chocolate, but also make some chocolate cookies by yourself. Finally, follow the guide to Okurayama Ski Jump Stadium, the place holding the most ski jumping competitions in Japan. It can accommodate at most 30,000 spectators. Meals: Breakfast
Accommodation: Sapporo Grand Hotel (4 stars)
![Shiroi Koibito Park]() Shiroi Koibito Park
![Shiroi Koibito Factory]() Shiroi Koibito Factory
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After breakfast, go to meet your private guide at the hotel and head to Sapporo International Ski Resort together by shared bus. After arrival, the guide will help you to rent the ski equipment and hand you the Lift Ticket. Then, you can enjoy a pleasant one-day Hokkaido ski tour. The guide will not enter the ski resort. He will wait for you at the designated place and accompany you to take the shared bus back to the hotel after skiing. Meals: Breakfast
Accommodation: Sapporo Grand Hotel (4 stars)
![Ski in Sapporo]() Ski in Sapporo
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Day 4: Own leisure day in Sapporo
Today will be left for your own arrangement. As for our recommendation, enjoy an excursion to Otaru which is only 30 minutes' train ride away. You can get on the train at Sapporo and get off at Minami-Otaru-Eki. After arrival, pay a visit to the romantic Otaru Music Box Museum. It was built in 1912 with 7 halls covering stores, experience areas, museums and fairy tales galleries. Every hall is an independent building and the most famous are the main hall and Number 2 Antique Museum. Then tour the Taishou Glass Palace where displays and sells the unique and beautiful glass crafts. There is also experiential activities of making glass for tourists to take part in. Afterwards, wonder to the Otaru Canal (Otaru Unga), soul of Otaru and the most well-known place there. The famous Japanese movie “Love Letter” was shot there in winter. In the end, go to Otaru Eki and take the train back to Sapporo. Meals: Breakfast
Accommodation: Sapporo Grand Hotel (4 stars)
![Otaru Unga]() Otaru Unga
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Day 5: Departure from Sapporo
At the appointed time, the driver will meet you at the hotel and transfer for you to Shi Chitose Airport. Our Japan ski tour comes to an end. Wish you a smooth journey home! Note: In Sapporo, Niseko Ski Resort is popular but the hotel rooms are extremely expensive during the winter time and they are usually booked up very early, so we arrange Ski resorts near Sapporo. If you are a keen skier, we are also able to arrange two-night stay at Niseko Ski Resort for you. Meals: Breakfast
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Tour Prices
Month | 2-3 travelers | 4-5 travelers |
Year Round | $1499 | $1109 |
- Prices are per person in US Dollars based on double occupancy.
- Any part of the itinerary e.g. tour length, activities & hotels can be tailored to your individual interests.
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What's Included
- Pick-up and drop-off at Sapporo Shin Chitose Airport.
- Accommodation with daily breakfast at selected hotel.
- English speaking guide as itinerary specifices .
- English speaking driver as itinerary specifices.
- Entrance fees for guided tours as itinerary specifices.
What's Excluded
- International flight into and out of Sapporo.
- Personal expenses (insurance, laundry, drinks, etc.).
- Local hotel tax (pay on spot).
- Japan visa fee.
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