Festival and seasonal trips

Hokkaido Snow Festival

Sapporo's February Snow Festival, Otaru's canal and a day on the slopes, with Tokyo to finish.

Trip at a glance

Duration7 days / 6 nights
Starts inSapporo & Hokkaido
RouteSapporo & Hokkaido · Tokyo
Places2 destinations
CountryJapan
Ideal forFestival and seasonal trips, Family holidays
Trip stylePrivate, customisable
Package codeNX-O2HJ7U

Best time to visit: December to February for snow; July for lavender

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Sapporo Snow Festival – Sapporo & Hokkaido

Senso-ji, Asakusa – Tokyo

Trip overview

Sapporo's February Snow Festival, Otaru's canal and a day on the slopes, with Tokyo to finish.

The route spends 4 nights in Sapporo & Hokkaido and 2 nights in Tokyo, so you get time for the main sights without changing hotels every day. It suits festival and seasonal trips and family holidays, and every day can be shortened, swapped or extended.

Highlights

Sapporo Snow FestivalOtaru canalNisekoShibuya CrossingSenso-ji, AsakusaMeiji Shrine

Day-by-day itinerary

Day 1Arrive in Sapporo & Hokkaido

Arrive via New Chitose Airport (CTS) and transfer to your hotel
Check in and settle in
Later: Snow festival

Day 2Sapporo & Hokkaido: Seafood markets and Otaru canal

Seafood markets
Otaru canal: Historic canal town

Day 3Sapporo & Hokkaido: Niseko and Furano lavender fields

Niseko: World-class powder skiing
Furano lavender fields: Summer flowers

Day 4Sapporo & Hokkaido: Mount Moiwa and Skiing

Mount Moiwa: Night views
Skiing

Day 5Sapporo & Hokkaido to Tokyo

Fly from Sapporo & Hokkaido to Tokyo (flight timings confirmed in your quote)
Check in at your Tokyo hotel
Sushi breakfast at Toyosu or Tsukiji Outer Market

Day 6Tokyo: Shibuya Crossing and Senso-ji, Asakusa

Shibuya Crossing: World's busiest pedestrian crossing
Senso-ji, Asakusa: Tokyo's oldest temple

Day 7Depart from Tokyo

Breakfast and hotel check-out
Transfer to Narita (NRT) and Haneda (HND) airports for your journey home

How this version is planned

Dates confirmed against the official festival calendar each year
Hotels booked early, as festival weeks sell out
Viewing spots and timings planned with local contacts
Daily drives kept short, with stops for children
Family rooms, connecting rooms or extra beds requested and confirmed in the quote

This is a suggested itinerary. Sightseeing order may change with opening days, weather and local conditions; your final plan is in your written quote.

Good to know

Sapporo & Hokkaido: Book Snow Festival hotels many months ahead.
Tokyo: Get an IC card (Suica or Pasmo) for trains and convenience stores.

At a glance

Duration: 7 days / 6 nights
Route: Sapporo & Hokkaido, Tokyo
Ideal for: Festival and seasonal trips, Family holidays
Best time: December to February for snow; July for lavender; Late March to May and October to November
Trip style: Private, customisable
Package code: NX-O2HJ7U

Plan this trip

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Prices depend on dates, hotel category and group size, so we quote each trip individually.

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Typically included

Hotel stay for 6 nights with daily breakfast (hotel category as per your quote)
Airport transfers and sightseeing as per the itinerary (private or shared, stated in your quote)
Entry tickets for the sightseeing listed in your quote
Visa documentation guidance before you travel
Trip support from our Chennai team on WhatsApp

Not included

International flights unless added to your quote
Visa fees and travel insurance
Lunch and dinner unless stated
Optional activities and personal expenses
City or tourism taxes payable at hotels where applicable
GST and TCS as applicable under Indian tax rules

Final inclusions are listed in your written quote.

FAQs

Questions about this trip

Can I change this itinerary?

Yes. This is a private, customisable itinerary. We can add or remove nights, change hotels, swap sightseeing and adjust the pace before you book.

When is the best time for this trip?

Sapporo & Hokkaido: December to February for snow; July for lavender. Tokyo: Late March to May and October to November.

How do I start the trip from Chennai?

The trip begins in Sapporo & Hokkaido (New Chitose Airport (CTS)). We can add return flights from Chennai or any other city to your quote.

How much does this package cost?

We quote each trip individually because the price depends on travel dates, hotel category, room sharing and group size. Request a quote and we send a price on WhatsApp.

What documents do I need?

A passport valid for at least six months beyond your return date is commonly required. Visa and entry rules for Indian citizens vary by country and change, so we confirm the current requirements from official sources when you book.

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