Discover the natural beauty of Hokkaido, Japan’s most northern Island, at your own pace. This is a region known for its beautiful nature, wild flowers, bird life, lakes and mountains. Drive along small country roads inaccessible by large tour coaches, as you enjoy the breath-taking natural countryside.Looking for something different? Why not try one of our JTB drive packages! Make your own personal itinerary and travel at your own pace where you can meet the locals and share experiences.

Suggested Itinerary

DAY 1: OTARU

A small harbour city known for its glasswork and Sake distilleries . Its beautifully preserved canal area and interesting herring mansions make Otaru a pleasant place to explore. An additional sightseeing option is to continue passed Otaru to the Shakotan Peninsula for spectacular ocean views.

DAY 2: NOBORIBETSU ONSEN

Hokkaido’s famous hot spring resort offering as many as 11 different kinds of thermal waters that are considered among Japan’s best! The town consists of numerous Japanese style accommodations with open air baths.

DAY 3: LAKE TOYA

Many of the properties in this area have lake views . Enjoy a relaxing time and even see nightly fireworks from May to October .

DAY 4-5: HAKODATE

This port city was one of the first to open to foreign trade and many of the warehouses from that era have been converted into shops and cafes. The night view from
Mt Hakodate is considered one of the top in Japan and the star shaped Fort Goryokaku is a unique sightseeing spot . From Hakodate the bullet train connects Hokkaido with Japan’s main island Honshu .