• Accommodations in 3 Star hotels including all taxes, fees and breakfast every morning (contact us regarding accommodation upgrades)
    • Sapporo: Western-style hotel such as Keio Plaza Hotel Sapporo
    • Sounkyo Onsen: Japanese-style ryokan such as Northern Lodge
    • Akanko: Japanese-style ryokan such as New Akan Hotel
    • Abashiri: Japanese-style ryokan such as Hotel Abashirikoso
    • Shiretoko: Japanese-style ryokan such as Shiretoko Daiichi Hotel
  • Detailed, easy-to-follow directions on how to travel between cities
  • Bi-lingual maps, addresses and phone numbers for all your lodging
  • English-speaking emergency contact number in Japan
  • Suggested train schedules including train schedules for 2 hours prior and 2 hours after the suggested time to allow you to choose your own times
  • Reserved seat train tickets on the following segments:
    • Sapporo to Asahikawa
    • Kitami to Abashiri
  • Bus reservations on the following segments:
    • Sounkyo Onsen to Lake Akan
    • Lake Akan to Kitami
  • Drift Ice Sightseeing Cruise (winter only)
  • Flight from Memanbetsu Airport to New Chitose Airport
  • Breakfast every day
  • Electronic version of itinerary
  • A copy of our “Gaijin on Getas” tour handbook (this is the same popular handbook our escorted tour members receive) which contains 180 pages of Japan travel tips, Japanese language tips, Japanese customs and etiquette and Japanese history to prepare you properly for your trip and allow you to enjoy Japan even more after you arrive.
  • Baggage transfer forms (We will provide the necessary forms in Japanese to transfer your main baggage ahead, allowing you the freedom of traveling light. The service provided will only work overnight, so you will need to travel with an overnight bag. The actual transfer fees are not included and will be paid by you at the time of transfer. These fees normally run between 1,250 Yen and 1,750 Yen.)

What’s Not Included

  • Airfare to/from Sapporo is not included (only the flight from Memanbetsu Airport to New Chitose Airport is included)
  • Local transportation (subways, buses, taxis, etc.)
  • All admission fees
  • Lunches and dinners (except where noted)
  • Desserts at any included meals (except where noted)
  • Drinks other than water and tea at any included meals (except where noted)
  • A printed itinerary is not included