BRIDGE ME TO JAPAN: 8 Days 6 Nights | Hakodate, Noboribetsu, Sapporo Snow Festival & Otaru
Explore Hokkaido, Japan
Discover the winter wonders of Hokkaido, Japan with an exciting 8 Days 6 Nights journey featuring Hakodate, Noboribetsu, Sapporo and Otaru. Experience the beautiful landscapes of northern Japan, explore cultural attractions and enjoy the festive atmosphere of the Sapporo Snow Festival, one of Hokkaido's most celebrated winter events.
Begin your journey in Hakodate, with visits to the historic Kanemori Red Brick Warehouses, Hachimanzaka Slope and Mt. Hakodate Ropeway. Continue to Noboribetsu to explore the cultural village of Date Jidaimura and the remarkable geothermal scenery of Jigokudani Hell Valley. Enjoy scenic stops at Silo Observatory and Rusutsu Ski Resort before continuing your winter adventure.
Experience the famous Asahiyama Zoo Penguin Parade, discover the seasonal attractions of the Sapporo Snow Festival and explore Otaru Canal, Kitaichi Glass, the Otaru Music Box Museum and Shiroi Koibito Park. This Hokkaido holiday combines winter scenery, Japanese culture, festive celebrations and memorable sightseeing experiences.
January 31 – February 7, 2027
Advertised as a Hokkaido Snow Festival departure.
USD 2,288 per person
USD 2,388 per person
USD 2,488 per person
USD 2,588 per person
USD 2,688 per person
Room Basis: Twin / double sharing.
Minimum Group to Operate: 20 passengers.
Airline: Japan Airlines (JL)
Outbound — Manila to Tokyo Haneda
Flight: JL078
Date: January 31 – February 1, 2027
Route: MNL–HND
Departure: 23:30
Arrival: 04:25 (+1 day)
Connecting Flight — Tokyo Haneda to Hakodate
Flight: JL585
Date: February 1, 2027
Route: HND–HKD
Departure: 07:35
Arrival: 08:55
Return — Sapporo New Chitose to Tokyo Haneda
Flight: JL530
Date: February 6, 2027
Route: CTS–HND
Departure: 21:15
Arrival: 23:00
Connecting Flight — Tokyo Haneda to Manila
Flight: JL077
Date: February 7, 2027
Route: HND–MNL
Departure: 01:50
Arrival: 05:45
Baggage: Check-in baggage and hand carry included; the flyer does not specify weight allowances.
Schedule Note: The Day 7 narrative says departure from Hakodate, but the published return flight departs from New Chitose (CTS). Confirm the correct airport.
Hakodate
- Hotel WBF Grande Hakodate
- Hakodate Kokusai Hotel or similar
Lake Toya
- Sun Palace
- Mansenkaku
- Sekisuitei or similar
Sapporo
- Abest Sapporo
- Mystays
- Hotel JAL City Sapporo Nakajima Park
- T-Mark Omori or similar
Accommodation Basis: Twin / double sharing.
Important: The flyer advertises an 8 Days 6 Nights tour but lists only 5 hotel nights under Inclusions. The number of included hotel nights must be confirmed before publishing.
- Roundtrip airfare via Japan Airlines.
- Check-in baggage with hand carry.
- 5 nights hotel accommodation, as printed under Inclusions (twin / double sharing).
- Private coach transportation.
- Meals as specified in the itinerary.
- Fully loaded tours.
- English-speaking tour guide.
- Filipino tour escort.
Goryokaku Tower Photo Stop
Enjoy a scheduled photo stop at Goryokaku Tower in Hakodate.
Kanemori Red Brick Warehouses & Hachimanzaka
Explore Hakodate's historic red brick warehouse district and picturesque Hachimanzaka slope.
Hakodate Orthodox Church
Visit the historic church if access is permitted and the site is open.
Mt. Hakodate Ropeway
Enjoy the Mt. Hakodate ropeway experience and scenic views, subject to weather and operations.
Noboribetsu Date Jidaimura
Discover a Japanese historical theme village in Noboribetsu.
Jigokudani Hell Valley
Experience Noboribetsu's striking geothermal landscape with steaming volcanic vents.
Silo Observatory Deck
Visit the scenic observation point overlooking the Lake Toya area.
Rusutsu Ski Resort
Visit Rusutsu Ski Resort. Ski suits and equipment are not included.
Mitsui Outlet Park
Enjoy scheduled shopping time at Mitsui Outlet Park.
Asahikawa Sake Brewery
Visit a sake brewery in the Asahikawa area.
Asahiyama Zoo Penguin Parade
Visit Asahiyama Zoo and enjoy the scheduled penguin parade experience, subject to zoo operations and conditions.
Nanda Crab Buffet
Enjoy the advertised unlimited seafood dinner at Nanda Crab Buffet.
Sapporo Snow Festival
Enjoy free time to experience the Sapporo Snow Festival, as advertised in the itinerary.
Otaru Canal, Kitaichi Glass & Music Box Museum
Explore Otaru's famous canal, glassware shops and music box attractions.
Shiroi Koibito Park
Enjoy a scheduled shopping visit to Shiroi Koibito Park.
- Airline taxes.
- Travel insurance.
- Japan visa.
- Tipping.
- Ski suit and ski equipment at Rusutsu Ski Resort.
The flyer does not specify amounts for airline taxes, visa fees, insurance or tipping.
Advertised Program: Japan Group E-Visa Guaranteed — Terms and Conditions Apply.
- Tour code: BT104JW.
- Travel dates: January 31 – February 7, 2027.
- Published starting rate is based on 40 or more passengers.
- Minimum 20 passengers are required to operate the tour.
- Hotel accommodation is based on twin / double sharing.
- The flyer lists 5 hotel nights under Inclusions despite advertising 8 Days 6 Nights.
- Flight JL530 is scheduled from New Chitose (CTS), while the Day 7 narrative mentions Hakodate departure.
- Snow Festival access and activities depend on the event's official schedule and local conditions.
- Ski suit and equipment are not included at Rusutsu Ski Resort.
- Airline taxes, travel insurance, Japan visa and tipping are excluded.
- The flyer does not specify reservation deposits, payment deadlines or cancellation terms.
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- Tour arrangements may change due to weather, ferry schedules, airline operations, or local conditions.
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- WHY VISIT HOKKAIDO?
- Mt. Hakodate Ropeway, Hakodate
- Kanemori Red Brick Warehouses, Hakodate
- Noboribetsu Date Jidaimura, Noboribetsu
- Jigokudani Hell Valley, Noboribetsu
- Silo Observatory, Lake Toya
- Rusutsu Ski Resort, Rusutsu
- Asahiyama Zoo, Asahikawa
- Sapporo Snow Festival, Sapporo
- Otaru Canal, Otaru
- Shiroi Koibito Park, Sapporo
Remarks: Suggested attractions may or may not be included in the base tour package. Please refer to Tour Highlights for the scheduled visits and activities. The Rusutsu Ski Resort visit excludes ski suits and equipment. Winter sightseeing, penguin parade operations, ropeway services and festival activities depend on local weather and operating conditions.
- SUGGESTED TOP ATTRACTIONS
- Christmas Tree, Biei, Hokkaido
- Takushinkan, Biei, Hokkaido
- Chiyoda Farm, Biei, Hokkaido
- Blue Pond, Biei, Hokkaido
- Shirahige Waterfall, Biei, Hokkaido
- Hokkaido Jingu, Sapporo
- Asahiyama Memorial Park, Sapporo
- Sapporo Beer Museum, Sapporo
- Odori Park, Sapporo
- Otaru Canal, Otaru (Optional Tour)
Remarks: Suggested attractions may or may not be included in the base tour package. Please refer to Tour Highlights for confirmed sightseeing visits and experiences covered by the package. Otaru Canal is part of the separately priced Otaru One-Day Tour at USD 160 per person and is not included in the base itinerary. Winter scenery, snowfall, accessibility and the appearance of natural attractions depend on local weather conditions.