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Sapporo & Otaru Extension

  • Duration
    4 days
  • Tour Type
    Tour Extension
  • Tour Style
    Classic
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In Japan's northern island of Hokkaido, take some time to explore the beauty of Sapporo, home of the 1972 winter Olympics. Enjoy the taste of the famous Sapporo Beer and Nikka Whiskey.

  • Included Meals
    Breakfasts: 3
  • Physical Rating 1Learn More
    X A reasonable level of fitness is required and you should expect to be on your feet for much of the day. You’ll be getting on and off coaches, trains or boats and walking around the sights, often including steps, plus occasional longer walks. Download the detailed tour dossier for details of your chosen tour. Learn More
    Walking, some steps and time on your feet
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Tour Itinerary

  • Day 1
    ARRIVE SAPPORO
    DAY 1: ARRIVE SAPPORO

    Travel to Sapporo, capital of Japan's Hokkaido Island. Upon arrival, you will be met and transferred by public transport to your hotel. The rest of the day is at leisure.

  • Day 2
    SAPPORO DAY TRIP
    DAY 2: SAPPORO DAY TRIP

    Your guide will meet you at your hotel in Sapporo and together using public transport, take a tour of Sapporo starting with a visit to the Hokkaido Museum (closed Mondays) and Nijo Market. Also visit the famous Sapporo Beer Museum (three tastings included) and journey on the Moiwayama Ropeway. If the ropeway is suspended, head to the observation deck at JR Tower before returning to your hotel.

    • Breakfast
  • Day 3
    OTARU DAY TRIP
    DAY 3: OTARU DAY TRIP

    Your guide will meet you at your hotel in Sapporo and together you will transfer to Okurayama and take to the summit of the Okurayama ski jump by chair lift to enjoy the breathtaking surroundings (weather permitting). Next, travel to the pretty port town of Otaru and enjoy some free time to walk along the canal. Your final stop will be Yoichi, where you will visit the Nikka Whiskey factory (three tastings included) before returning to your hotel.

    • Breakfast
  • Day 4
    DEPART SAPPORO
    DAY 4: DEPART SAPPORO

    Your day is at leisure until the time comes to transfer independently to the airport for your onward flight.

    • Breakfast
City Average Temperate Monthly Rainfall
  • Sapporo
  • -4°c
  • 114mm
City Average Temperate Monthly Rainfall
  • Sapporo
  • -3°c
  • 94mm
City Average Temperate Monthly Rainfall
  • Sapporo
  • 1°c
  • 78mm
City Average Temperate Monthly Rainfall
  • Sapporo
  • 7°c
  • 57mm
City Average Temperate Monthly Rainfall
  • Sapporo
  • 13°c
  • 53mm
City Average Temperate Monthly Rainfall
  • Sapporo
  • 17°c
  • 47mm
City Average Temperate Monthly Rainfall
  • Sapporo
  • 21°c
  • 81mm
City Average Temperate Monthly Rainfall
  • Sapporo
  • 23°c
  • 124mm
City Average Temperate Monthly Rainfall
  • Sapporo
  • 18°c
  • 135mm
City Average Temperate Monthly Rainfall
  • Sapporo
  • 12°c
  • 109mm
City Average Temperate Monthly Rainfall
  • Sapporo
  • 5°c
  • 104mm
City Average Temperate Monthly Rainfall
  • Sapporo
  • -1°c
  • 112mm
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Places Visited: Sapporo Otaru

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