Explore eastern Hokkaido's natural wonders, such as Kushiro Marsh, Lake Akan, and red-crowned cranes. Take in the drift ice of the Sea of Okhotsk, the pristine wilderness of Shiretoko, and the mountainous scenery of the Daisetsuzan Mountains.
Rental Car Throughout the Trip
Day 1
Kushiro Airport
Kushiro City
Discover the Untamed Nature and Wildlife of the Kushiro Wetlands
Tourist Attractions
● Kushiro Sunset & Nusamai Bridge — Photo Spot
● Kushiro City Red-crowned Crane Natural Park - Hiking
● Hosooka Observatory
● Kushiro Wetland Canoeing
● Kushiro Wildlife Conservation Center - Behind-the-Scenes Tour (English Available)
● Tsurui-Ito Tancho Sanctuary
● Kirakotan Cape
● Miyajima Cape
● Mount Tarumae
Experience eastern Hokkaido' s natural beauty, from the sunset over Kushiro City to hiking and canoeing through the vast Kushiro Wetlands.
Robatayaki, Kattedon & Local Game Cuisine
Overnight in Kushiro - Night 1
Day 2
Kushiro City
Lake Akan
Discover Ainu Culture Amid Lakes and Forests
Tourist Attractions
● Lake Akan Sightseeing Cruise & Marimo Exhibition and Observation Center
● Bokke Nature Trail — Hiking
● Lake Akan Ainu Kotan - Ikor & Village Walk
● Akan International Crane Center "GRUS" - Guided Hiking Tour (English Available)
● Mount Oakan
Enjoy the landscapes of Lake Akan and its surrounding forests while discovering the region's wildlife and culture, including red-crowned cranes, marimo, and Ainu traditions.
Overnight at Akan Lake Onsen — Night 2
Day 3
Lake Akan
Shiranuka
Obihiro
Explore Landscapes Shaped by the Sea and the Land
Tourist Attractions
● Roadside Station Shiranuka Koitoin-kan & Koitoi Coast
● Shiranuka Ainu Museum "Pokoro"
● Shiranuka Coastline & Natural Landscapes
● Local Food & Culinary Culture of Shiranuka
● Odoroki no Mori Labo — Blueberry Picking
● Vast Snowfields of Tokachi
● Hot Springs
Travel from the coastline to the vast Tokachi Plain. Experience the local food culture and Ainu heritage of Shiranuka while discovering the distinctive nature and communities of eastern Hokkaido.
Tokachi Cuisine & Local Specialties of Shiranuka
Overnight in Obihiro - Night 3
Day 4
Obihiro
Ozora & Okhotsk Area
Take in Vast Landscapes and Spectacular Lake Views
Tourist Attractions
● Bihoro Pass
● Memanbetsu Lakeside Campground
● Banei Horse Racing
● Tokachigawa Onsen
● Shikaribetsu Kotan
Travel from Tokachi to the Okhotsk region, taking in sweeping views of snow-covered landscapes, lakes, and mountains from Bihoro Pass.
Overnight in the Ozora / Okhotsk Area — Night 4
Day 5
Ozora & Okhotsk Area
Venture into the Untamed Nature of Shiretoko
Tourist Attractions
● Shiretoko Five Lakes
● Wildlife Viewing
● Cape Notoro
● Lake Abashiri Night Kayaking
Experience the wild beauty of Hokkaido through the Okhotsk Sea and the pristine landscapes of Shiretoko.
Overnight in the Ozora / Okhotsk Area - Night 5
Day 6
Ozora & Okhotsk Area
Asahikawa
From the Okhotsk Coast to the Daisetsuzan Mountains
Tourist Attractions
● Explore Asahikawa City
From Okhotsk to the Daisetsuzan Area - Enjoy Vibrant
Autumn Colors Across the Mountains.
Overnight in Asahikawa - Night 6
Day 7
Asahikawa
Asahikawa Airport
Experience the Daisetsuzan Mountains and Winter Activities
Tourist Attractions
● Daisetsuzan / Mount Asahidake Trekking
● Blue Pond
Enjoy the final experiences of your Hokkaido journey against the backdrop of the majestic Daisetsuzan
Mountains.
Asahikawa Airport - OUT
Full length of the Kussharo Caldera Trail (KCT), a magnificent trail in eastern Hokkaido woven by volcanoes and lakes
Kushiro Marsh, Japan's largest wetland, where diverse life thrives across a vast landscape
Temperature at the Kitami Mid-Winter Yakiniku Festival, a winter tradition where people gather around sizzling grilled meat on a bitterly cold night
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