A course to experience Ainu culture and visit some of Hokkaido's best hot spring resorts

A course to experience Ainu culture and visit some of Hokkaido's best hot spring resorts
  • Spring
  • Summer
  • Autumn
  • Winter
Days required
3 days and 2 nights
Main methods of transportation
Car

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.
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Start
Day1
About 40 minutes by car from New Chitose Airport

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
*Long-term closure from March 1 (Sat.) to 10 (Mon.), 2025
About 30 minutes by car

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
Day2

Walking around Noboribetsu Onsen Town

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.

About 50 minutes by car

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
About 5 minute by car

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
虻田郡洞爺湖町洞爺湖温泉
Telephone Number
0142-75-2446
Day3
About 60 minutes by car

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.

About 10 minutes by car

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.

About 140 minutes by car

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.

Goal
  • Upopoy National Ainu Museum and Park
  • Noboribetsu Hot Spring [Accommodation]
  • Walking around Noboribetsu Onsen Town
  • Lake Toya Walk
  • Lake Toya Hot Spring [Accommodation]
  • niseko nature stay "KANRO no MORI"
  • Niseko Takahashi Dairy Farm
  • New Chitose Airport Onsen

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