Sapporo Snow Festival & Hokkaido Highlights

This quick five-day trip to the famous Sapporo Snow Festival is one of the most unique specifically-winter tours we offer. 

Explore the celebrated snow and ice sculptures created for this amazing event (held yearly since 1950), visit a light festival in the coastal town of Otaru, hike to see the geysers in Jigokudani, and opt to enjoy hot springs with a stay in Noboribetsu. Opt to stick around post-tour and take advantage of the chance to ski in winter-perfect Hokkaido. This tour is the ideal add-on to any winter travel in this part of the world.

 

Itinerary

Day 1 Sapporo
Arrive at any time.

Day 2 Sapporo
Take an orientation tour of the city before spending the day at the Sapporo Snow Festival. In the evening, depart for Otaru to experience this town's Snow Light Path Festival. Head back to Sapporo for the night.

Day 3 Sapporo/Noboribetsu
Travel to nearby Noboribetsu. Go for an easy hike through Jigokudani Park to view the scenery and geysers, or opt to visit the onsen town's spas. Enjoy a stay at a traditional inn for the night, complete with dinner dressed in a provided yukata (cotton kimono).

Day 4 Noboribetsu/Sapporo
Enjoy a free day to visit the snow festival or explore more of Sapporo.

Day 5 Sapporo
Depart at any time.

 

Trip Specifics

• Duration: February 5 days 
• Start/Finish: Sapporo to Sapporo
• Price: From £1199
• Trip Code: AJHW