Tokyo & Hokkaido: Winter Escape
6 DAYS · 5 NIGHTS | TOKYO TO HOKKAIDO
Begin with the energy of Tokyo, then fly north to Hokkaido for snow-covered mountains, volcanic lakes and winter lights. Discover Sapporo, ski in Niseko and unwind around Lake Toya and Lake Shikotsu.
A suggested private journey, shaped around your dates, interests and preferred pace.
Your Six-Day Journey
Day 1 · Arrive in Tokyo
Explore Ginza at a relaxed pace after arrival. Browse its elegant streets and arrange an evening meal around your tastes before settling in for the night.
Day 2 · Fly North to Sapporo
Fly from Tokyo to New Chitose and continue to Sapporo. Visit Shiroi Koibito Park or enjoy time in the city, with winter illuminations included when available.
Day 3 · Snow Time in Niseko
Travel from Sapporo to Niseko Annupuri for a day on the snow. Ski or snowboard lessons, equipment hire and family snow activities can be arranged to suit your experience and preferred language.
After the Slopes
Slow down with a warm meal and time to unwind. An onsen stay can be recommended around your preferences; activities remain subject to snow, weather and instructor availability.
Day 4 · Volcanic Landscapes
Continue to Lake Toya for broad lake views and the volcanic scenery around Mount Usu. Take the ropeway when operating, with the day adjusted to visibility and winter conditions.
Around the Lake
Spend a gentler afternoon around the lake. Showa Shinzan Bear Ranch may be included on request, before an evening of regional dining and a personally selected lakeside stay.
Day 5 · Noboribetsu & Winter Lights
Travel via Noboribetsu for Edo-period streets at Date Jidaimura or the volcanic landscapes of Jigokudani, depending on your interests and conditions. Continue to Lake Shikotsu; visit its ice festival when your dates coincide with the event.
Day 6 · Lake Shikotsu & Departure
Enjoy a quiet morning by the lake before your transfer to New Chitose Airport. Departure arrangements and the final programme will be planned around your onward flight and winter road conditions.
This is a suggested itinerary, not a fixed departure. Snow, weather, winter road conditions and seasonal opening schedules may affect the final programme. Ski lessons and special visits require advance arrangements. Lake Shikotsu Ice Festival is included only when operating during your travel dates.
Destination photographs: ginza evening — Kakidai (CC BY-SA 3.0); ginza night — R2d2ki (CC BY-SA 3.0); niseko snow — MIKI Yoshihito (CC BY 2.0); niseko mountains — ShakyIsles (CC BY-SA 4.0); lake toya winter — 洞爺湖町 (CC BY 4.0); shikotsu ice — t-konno (CC BY-SA 3.0); shikotsu lights — t-konno (CC BY-SA 3.0); noboribetsu valley — Calistemon (CC BY-SA 4.0). Images resized and cropped for display.
