Japan 11 Tage Active Northern Japan: Winter in Tokyo & Hokkaido. Aktivreise in internationaler Gruppe

Winter in Japan is pure magic – crisp air, glowing cityscapes, and landscapes dusted in snow. Imagine the iconic red of Asakusa Temple peeking through a fresh white blanket, or Tokyo’s streets twinkling with festive lights. Now, trade the crowds for Hokkaido’s pristine wilderness, where untouched powder makes it feel like you have the whole place to yourself. Trek through national parks on snowshoes, dive into the rich traditions of the Ainu Indigenous community, and warm up with some of the best food you’ve ever tasted after a day of adventure. If Japan in winter isn’t on your bucket list yet, it absolutely should be.

• Adventure through bright and bustling Tokyo during the winter

• Snowshoe through pristine snow in Hokkaido’s untouched landscapes

• Sample Japan’s world renowned food like local specialty ramen and the oldest beer in Japan in Sapporo

Reiseverlauf:

wichtige Infos zur Rundreise

Früheste Abreise ab: 00:01 Uhr

Tokyo

Welcome to Japan! Arrive at anytime. Then meet your group and CEO this evening for a welcome meeting.

Event: Anreise und Begrüßungstreffen (1.0h)

Tokyo

Today you have the chance to see the biggest city in Japan on a tour with your CEO. See highlights of this amazing city like Asakusa Sensoji Temple and Asakusa neighbourhood, Nakamise shopping street and the Imperial Palace. In the afternoon, spend your time in Tokyo how you’d like. Opt to visit cool neighborhoods like Akihabara or Harajuku. Find some green space in the famous Ueno Park. Or connect with Japanese history at Meijii Shrine. (F) (A)

Event: Besichtigung des Tempels Senso-ji
Event: Spaziergang im Ostgarten des Kaiserpalastes
Freizeit: Tokyo

Optionale Ausflüge:
Besuch in Akihabara (**)
Besuch in Harajuku (**)
Besuch im Ueno-Park (**)
Besuch des Meiji-Schreins (Meiji Jingu) (**)

Tokyo / Shiretoko

There’s no time to waste as you join your fellow travelers in the morning and head towards the airport to board your flight to Memanbetsu airport in Hokkaido. Upon arrival, head to your hotel outside Shiretoko National Park and enjoy dinner together with your CEO and travel mates. (F) (A)

Transport: Tokyo – Hokkaido (1.75h)

Shiretoko

After a filling breakfast, depart the hotel en route to the Five Lakes area of Shiretoko National Park. This area is famous for its namesake five lakes that were formed years ago by the eruption of Mount Lo. In the winter, this park is completely blanketed in perfectly white snow and the lakes freeze over. Strap on some snowshoes and hike through the park and over the lakes. In the evening, enjoy a free afternoon to explore Shiretoko. (F) (A)

Event: Snowshoeing in Shiretoko Five Lakes
Freizeit: Shiretoko

Shiretoko

Another morning snowshoe hike in the UNESCO World Heritage Site of Shiretoko Peninsula awaits. Embark on a guided four hour snowshoe trek through the Primeval Forest area of the park. Be sure to bring binoculars if you are a keen animal enthusiast, as there is ample opportunity to spot various species from the Steller’s sea eagle to Japanese deer and maybe even a flying squirrel. The scenery is equally as dramatic as you witness the cliff edges hang over the turquoise water of the sea. In the afternoon, take a short walk to the Furepe Waterfall, a waterfall of icicles cascading into the Okhotsk Sea. (F) (A)

Event: Snowshoeing in Primeval Forest
Event: Snowshoe to Furepe Waterfall

Shiretoko / Akan-ko

Depart Shiretoko this morning and head slightly inland towards Lake Akan. En route stop to visit active volcano Mt Lo, which sits inside the Kussharo caldera. Watch the sulfurous smoke and steam dramatically rise from the wintery craggy landmass. From there, continue on to the shore of Lake Kussharo, where you can take a moment to get your hands dirty digging into the sandy shore and actually hitting hot spring water. Dig your own personal Onsen! Yet another sign of the volcanic activity still present underground in this area. Make a final stop at the observatory deck to take in views of Lake Kussharo and Lake Mashu before continuing on your overnight stay at a Ryokan. After a dinner with your fellow travelers, enjoy a cultural performance in tribute to the history of the local Ainu people of the region. Akan Yukar Lost Kamuy is a presentation of Ainu ancient ceremonial dance, contemporary dance and digital art. (A)

Transport: Shiretoko – Akan Mashu National Park (2.0h)
Event: Sulphur Mountain & Lake Kussharo
Event: Lake Mashu Observatory Deck
Event: Ryokan Stay
Event: Ainu Kotan – Ainu Culture Dance

Akan-ko / Asahikawa

Enjoy a leisurely start to the morning to spend the morning hours enjoying the Ryokan hot springs a second time. Or choose to join your CEO for a walk around Lake Akan. Then make your way towards Asahikawa. Don’t fill up too much during the day, because dinner this evening is the famous Asahikawa ramen. This ramen is famed throughout Japan as one of the best in the country. (F) (M) (A)

Transport: Akan-ko – Asahikawa
Event: Ramen Dinner in Asahikawa

Asahikawa

It’s time to rise and shine and strap on those hiking boots once again. This morning, head to the Daisetsuzan Asahidake Ropeway. Board the ten minute gondola ride up to the start of the walk. Spend a couple of hours exploring the area on foot, and hope for glimpses of the mountain ranges as the fog comes and goes. (F)

Event: Daisetsuzan Asahidake Ropeway & Hike (1.5h)

Asahikawa / Sapporo

Sapporo, the capitol of Hokkaido, is home to some of the island’s most interesting spots. With a day at leisure, choose to join your CEO on a walking tour of Otaru, a nearby town full of historical gems to explore. Or, choose to explore the Hokkaido Jingu shrine, a shinto shrine honoring 4 deities.

Transport: Asahikawa-eki – Sapporo Station
Freizeit: Sapporo

Optionale Ausflüge:
Hokkaido Jingu Shrine (**)
Walking Tour of Otaru (**)

Sapporo

Spend today getting well acquainted with the city of Sapporo, home of the world famous beer. Begin your day with a visit to the Nijo Market. Walk through the stalls full of fresh seafood, most caught right of the coast of Hokkaido. You’ll see crabs, fish and things you may have never seen before like fresh urchin and fish eggs. Afterwards, head to the home of the first Japanese made beer, Sapporo Beer Museum, and sample beer that can only be found at this location. (F)

Event: Nijo Market
Event: Führung im Sapporo Biermuseum

Sapporo

Depart at any time. (F)

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Fahrplan-, Flugplan-, Hotel- und Programmänderungen bleiben ausdrücklich vorbehalten.

(**) Von G Adventures organisierte Programme sowie Aktivitäten. Diese sind nicht im Reisepreis enthalten und müssen vor Ort gebucht werden. Änderungen vorbehalten.

(F=Frühstück,M=Mittagessen,A=Abendessen)

Leistungen:

Dein Welcome-Moment: Anreise und Begrüßungstreffen
Dein Local-Living-Moment: Ryokan Stay, Fukui
Dein Foodie-Moment: Ramen Dinner in Asahikawa, Asahikawa. Asakusa Senso-ji Temple. Nakamise shopping street. Imperial Palace visit. Free time in Tokyo. Snowshoeing in Shiretoko Five Lakes.Primeval Forest & to Furepe Waterfall. Free time in Shiretoko & Sapporo. Sulphur Mountain Visit. Lake Kussharo Hot Spring Beach. Lake Mashu Observatory Deck visit. Traditional Ryokan stay and onsen hot spring. Local Ramen speciality dinner. Daisetsuzan Asahidake Ropeway & Hike. Nijo Market Visit. Sapporo beer tasting. Transport to/from included activities. Internal airfare.
Unterbringung: Hotels (9nts), Ryokan stay (1nt).
Transport: Plane, private vehicle, local train, walking, snowshoes.
Mahlzeiten: 8 Frühstück, 1 Mittagessen, 6 Abendessen

Aufpreis für Einzelzimmer – nur wenn explizit gewünscht:
Ansonsten wird das Zimmer mit einem gleichgeschlechtlichem Zimmerpartner geteilt

27.01.2026 -10.03.2026 EUR 1379

Gruppengröße: Adventure through bright and bustling Tokyo during the winter, Snowshoe through pristine snow in Hokkaido’s untouched landscapes, Sample Japan’s world renowned food like local specialty ramen and the oldest beer in Japan in Sapporo.