A course to experience Ainu culture and visit some of Hokkaido's best hot spring resorts
- Spring
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- Autumn
- Winter
- Days required
- 3 days and 2 nights
- Main methods of transportation
- Car
[3 days/2 nights] From New Chitose and Sapporo Okadama Airports, near Sapporo, we will stop at Upopoy National Ainu Museum and Park, which has Hokkaido's first national museum, to learn about Ainu culture. After that, you will visit Noboribetsu Hot Spring and Lake Toya Hot Spring, two of the best hot spring resorts in Hokkaido. This is a course that can be enjoyed by the whole family.
- * The spots and experience menus introduced in the course are subject to change. Please check the official website for the latest information.
- * Please note that the text shown on this page includes machine translations.
Upopoy National Ainu Museum and Park
Panoramic view：image photo
restaurant：image provided／The Foundation for Ainu Culture
Upopoy is the first national museum in Hokkaido. It is a national center for learning and communicating Ainu history and culture. The restaurant offers creative cuisine using traditional Ainu dishes, cooking methods, and ingredients.
*Advance reservations are required for admission to Upopoy and the museum (from 14 days prior to the planned visit).
- Address
- 白老町若草町2-3
- Telephone Number
- 0144-82-3914
- Open
- 9:00-18:00(Depends on the season)
- Closed
- Mondays, New Year holidays, early March
Noboribetsu Hot Spring [Accommodation]
Noboribetsu Hot Spring is one of the most famous hot spring resorts in Japan, with as many as nine different types of hot springs. Its sulfuric aroma and spring quality are among the most popular in Japan. We hope you will enjoy the various qualities of these springs.
- Address
- 登別市登別温泉町
- Telephone Number
- 0143-84-3311
Noboribetsu Onsen Hot Spring Walk
In Noboribetsu's hot spring resort area, you can enjoy picking out souvenirs, Noboribetsu Jigokudani, and the natural footbath at Oyunuma River. There are also statues of demons here and there, and it is fun to look for them as you stroll around. A short distance away, there are also theme parks such as Noboribetsu Bear Park.
Lake Toya Walk
There are many ways to enjoy Lake Toya, such as canoeing or strolling around. From Usuzan Ropeway, a 10-minute drive away, you can look down on Lake Toya and enjoy the beauty of nature.
- Address
- 洞爺湖町・壮瞥町
- Telephone Number
- 0142-75-2446
Lake Toya Hot Spring [Accommodation]
Some facilities at Lake Toya Hot Spring allow you to enjoy the lake view while bathing in the hot spring. If you stay overnight, you can enjoy the difference between the view seen in the morning from the hot spring and the view seen in the evening. Every year, the "Lake Toyako Long Run Fireworks Display" is held every day from summer to fall. This event can be enjoyed at night as well.
- Address
- 洞爺湖町洞爺湖温泉
- Telephone Number
- 0142-75-2446
niseko nature stay "KANRO no MORI"
Niseko Kelp Hot Springs are rich in metasilicic acid, which helps the skin produce collagen and keeps the skin fresh. The faint smell of sulfur is relaxing.
Niseko Takahashi Dairy Farm
Niseko Takahashi Dairy Farm sells products made from fresh milk, such as baumkuchen and ice cream. There is also a restaurant, and we recommend the buffet restaurant with fresh vegetables and pizzas made with their own cheese.Yotei and enjoy a relaxing lunch with a view of Mt.
New Chitose Airport Onsen
The indoor and outdoor baths are spacious and relaxing to relieve travel fatigue. Relaxation rooms are also available. It is also recommended for those who have a little time to spare until boarding time.
