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Hokkaido Exploration
Covering an area of 83 km², the equivalent of Austria or the United Arab Emirates, the island of Hokkaido is located in the northeast of the country. The capital of the island is Sapporo, is also the 454rd largest city in Japan by area and the 3th most populous city in Japan. This original tour includes 3 nights in Tokyo and 6 nights on the island of Hokkaido including 2 nights in a traditional Ryokan: a typical Japanese inn. Discover a trip off the beaten track by choosing this tailor-made tour in a still unknown part of Japan: Hokkaido.
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The visa is mandatory for a stay longer than 6 months.
The presentation of a valid passport (and valid until the date of return) is mandatory to be admitted to the territory.
No vaccine is compulsory. Vaccines against diphtheria and tetanus and anti-tuberculosis vaccination are recommended.
The currency is the yen (JPY). 1.00 € = 131,513 JPY
The official language is Japanese.
French Embassy
4-11-44 Minami-Azabu MinatoKu
Tokyo
Phone: +81 3 57 98 60 00
Embassy of Japan
7 Avenue Hoche
75008 Paris
Phone: 01.48.88.62.00
It is difficult to define a climate specific to Japan, because there are several given that the archipelago extends over a radius of approximately 3 km. The best time to visit Japan is from October to May. If possible, choose the months of April (cherry blossoms) and May. July, August and September are not very suitable for visiting, because the temperatures are high and the humidity is high.
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Departure from France to Tokyo, the fabulous Japanese capital in economy class.
Night and meals on board.
Landing at Tokyo Narita International Airport.
Once your metro tickets have been purchased, check-in at the hotel, check in to your rooms, free dinner and overnight at the Shangri La 5 * Luxe hotel.
The Shangri-La hotel is located in the heart of Tokyo, the capital of Japan, a 5-minute walk from the Ginza district : neighborhood equivalent to the Champs Elysees where you will find many luxury boutiques and restaurants for all tastes.
The district consists of modern towers. The hotel has 200 rooms and suites of at least 50 m². Some rooms as well as the swimming pool and the Japanese restaurant Nadaman are facing the Imperial Palace and its magnificent gardens with a breathtaking 180 ° view. The hotel is only a hundred meters from Tokyo Central Train Station.
Also called Akiba, this district located in the center of Tokyo has hundreds of electronic shops in all kinds. Tours dedicated to video games, video shops figures of all kinds, floors of comics to sleeves waitresses who suggest you go drink a worm in the maid cafes… A change of scenery is guaranteed.
Free dinner.
Overnight in Tokyo.
After having touched Tokyo the day before, take advantage of this day to immerse yourself in the atmosphere of this unique city, between green spaces and skyscrapers.
Start your day with a visit to Senso-ji Buddhist temple and lively Asakusa district, with its tiny shops offering traditional objects, kimonos ... Continue your visit by the Ueno Park, very popular with Tokyoites who like to relax by the lake.
Continue to Harajuku, the trendy and young district: do not miss the pedestrian street of Takeshita-Dori.
Stroll through one of the many parks that the city of Tokyo contains.
We recommend the Meiji Shrine located a few minutes from Harajuku station, this park is dedicated to Emperor Meiji. It is adjacent to Yoyogi Park and it is one of the densest forest areas in the city center with about 100 000 trees. The toris are immense there. A place of worship and rest, it is a good alternative if you are looking for a little peace and quiet.
At the end of the day, go to Shibuya district ! Offbeat, electric, with many stores where the Japanese go shopping, the famous crossroads lights up in the evening with numerous advertising panels and neon lights. You will be dazzled by the giant screens and this human tide which intertwines. Walk past the love hotels where a room can be rented for a few hours.
Return to the hotel and free dinner in town: you will find many restaurants for all tastes!
Overnight in Tokyo.
Wake up early to enjoy the spectacle of selling giant tunas and fish of all kinds at the Tsukiji Fish Market (Japan's largest fish market).
You can continue your discovery of Tokyo by visiting a sumo school (consult us several weeks in advance to obtain the necessary authorizations).
Free afternoon.
Overnight in Tokyo.
After spending 3 nights discovering the Japanese capital, head to the airport and then a domestic flight Tokyo - Hakadote, which is located 680 km from Tokyo.Hakodate airport, where a representative will be waiting for you to bring you to your hotel.
Once the check-in is done, the rest of the day will be free.
After your dinner, you will eventually reach the summit of Mt Hakodate via a cable car. From its top you will enjoy a view considered by many to be one of the best in Japan.
Overnight in Hakodate
Day of sightseeing in Hakodate. The latter is a city rich in history, as well as in maritime culture.
You will also find Onuma Park, which is 20 kilometers north of Hakodate, and is a national park. He is known for his many dotted lakes de small islands and Mt Komagatake. The latter is a sleeping volcano.
After a while exploring the park, you will return to Hakodate by train.
Back, take the tram for Goryokaku Park, a park that surrounds a star-shaped western-style citadel. Originally built in 1866 to defend against the Western imperialist threat, this is the locals' favorite spot for cherry blossoms.
To finish the day, take a walk to the top of Goryokaku Tower Hill to admire the bird's eye view of the park.
Overnight in Hakodate.
Start of the day with the visit of Asa-ichi market to discover the local specialties.
After lunch, meeting with a guide for transport by car to Shikotsu-Toya National Park. This park was named for the two lakes within its borders, the Toya Lake and Shikotsu Lake. They are two lakes formed by years of volcanic activity.
In the afternoon, meet at Noboribetsu, a region famous for its volcanic activity and its onsens (hot spring baths). Visit Jigokudani, or "Valley of Hell". From there, you will be offered a short 30-minute walk to Oyunuma, in order to discover a torrid and sulphurous pond where the surface water temperature reaches 50 degrees Celsius.
Check into the ryokan just in time for a traditional japanese dinner and enjoy the evening at your leisure.
Overnight in Shikotsu-Toya.
Spend this new day alongside the guide while exploring more of the Shiktosu-Toya National Park. This activity will be done by car.
In the morning, explore the area around the Mount Usu, an active volcano which has erupted four times in the past 100 years. Visit the Usu Volcano Science Museum, then you will travel to the top of Mt Usu by cable car. The view is breathtaking over the ocean.
Continue your tours exploring the area around Yotei Volcano. You will make a stop at Kyogoku Fukidashi Koen, a source of mineral water. Continue to the internationally renowned hill station of Niseko, tasting the best local Hokkaido specialties in a cosmopolitan atmosphere.
Finally, return to the ryokan to enjoy a traditional Japanese dinner before a free evening.
Overnight in Shikotsu-Toya.
This morning, take the train to Sapporo which is the capital of Hokkaido.
Take the rest of your day to explore the city. We can book you activities for the day.
Night in Sapporo.
Day with a guide to Otaru.
Otaru is a historic port city not far from Sapporo.
Many shops and restaurants along the canal have been transformed from stone or brick warehouses, which served as storage.
From here, head to Sakaimachi Street, an unspoilt shopping street with many restaurants, shops and museums.
Enjoy walking around this beautiful city and don't miss trying some of the freshest sushi in Hokkaido!
After a day of exploring, return to Sapporo.
Night in Sapporo.
Last day. Transfer to Sapporo airport for departure.
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