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By kansai holiday
Free cancellation available
Price is AU$6,444 per traveller* *Get a lower price by selecting multiple travellers
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Features

  • Free cancellation available
  • 6d
  • Mobile voucher
  • Instant confirmation
  • Selective hotel pickup

Overview

  • Explore Eastern Hokkaido on a 6-day private vehicle tour designed for first-time visitors, families, and small groups. Travel from New Chitose Airport to Kushiro, then discover Kushiro Wetland, Lake Mashu, Lake Kussharo, Lake Akan, Abashiri, Shiretoko, Furano, and Sapporo without planning trains or buses. Days 2–5 include up to 8 hours of vehicle service; Day 1 is the airport-to-Kushiro travel day and Day 6 is the Sapporo-to-New Chitose Airport drop-off. This is a driver-only service; a licensed guide and guaranteed English-speaking driver are not included. Contact us at least 24 hours ahead with flights, hotels, passenger and luggage details, and preferred stops. Default route: CTS–Kushiro–Akan/Mashu/Kussharo–Abashiri–Shiretoko–Furano–Sapporo–CTS. Tickets, meals, accommodation, and optional activities are self-paid. Seasonal attractions and routes may change due to weather, wildlife, road access, or operating conditions.

Activity location

  • New Chitose Airport
    • 987-22 Bibi
    • 066-0012, Chitose, Hokkaido, Japan

Meeting/Redemption Point

  • New Chitose Airport
    • 987-22 Bibi
    • 066-0012, Chitose, Hokkaido, Japan

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HOKKAIDO 6D5N CAR TOUR MAX9

  • Activity duration is 6 days6d
    6d

6D5N PRIVATE CAR ONLY: 6-day Hokkaido private car service for up to 9 guests. Driver only; no guide or English-speaking driver.
MAX9 / UP TO 10 SUITCASES: Up to 10 suitcases. Daily sightseeing service up to 10 hours. No guide or English driver included.
Pickup included

Price details
AU$6,444.00 x 1 TravellerAU$6,444.00
Total
Price is AU$6,444.00

HOKKAIDO 6D5N CAR TOUR MAX13

  • Activity duration is 6 days6d
    6d

6D5N PRIVATE CAR ONLY: 6-day Hokkaido private car service for up to 13 guests. Driver only; no guide or English-speaking driver.
MAX13 / LUGGAGE LIMIT APPLIES: Up to 6 suitcases with 10–11 guests; carry-on luggage only at 13 guests. No guide or English driver included.
Pickup included

Price details
AU$6,873.60 x 1 TravellerAU$6,873.60
Total
Price is AU$6,873.60

HOKKAIDO 6D5N CAR TOUR MAX18

  • Activity duration is 6 days6d
    6d

6D5N PRIVATE COASTER ONLY: 6-day Hokkaido private Coaster service for up to 18 guests. Vehicle and driver only; no guide included.
MAX18 / UP TO 30 SUITCASES: Up to 30 suitcases. No guide. Non-refundable within 72 hours.
Pickup included

Price details
AU$11,885.60 x 1 TravellerAU$11,885.60
Total
Price is AU$11,885.60

What's included, what's not

  • Inclusions
    Air-conditioned vehicle.
  • Inclusions
    Parking fees for the arranged route.
  • Inclusions
    Private vehicle service throughout the confirmed 6-day route
  • Inclusions
    Basic route support based on selected duration and confirmed stops.
  • Inclusions
    Hotel pickup and drop-off along the confirmed route
  • Inclusions
    90 minutes of free airport waiting time
  • Inclusions
    Fuel fees.
  • Inclusions
    One baby infant seat is provided free of charge per booking.
  • Inclusions
    Highway tolls for the arranged route.
  • Inclusions
    30 minutes of free waiting time from the scheduled pickup time.
  • Exclusions
    Meals and drinks.
  • Exclusions
    Personal expenses.
  • Exclusions
    Admission tickets.
  • Exclusions
    The second and subsequent baby infant seat costs JPY 2,000.
  • Exclusions
    Night service from 22:00 to 07:00 incurs an additional fee of JPY 2,000 for all services
  • Exclusions
    Overtime fee for vehicles up to 13 seats: JPY 5,000 per hour.
  • Exclusions
    Overtime fee for 18-seat vehicles and 44-seat buses: JPY 10,000 per hour.
  • Exclusions
    Accommodation

Know before you book

    • Suitable for all physical fitness levels

Activity itinerary

Day 1: New Chitose Airport to Kushiro

  • 2 stops
  • Meals: Not included
  • Accommodation: Not included

New Chitose Airport (Pass by)

Meet your driver at New Chitose Airport and begin your journey across Hokkaido to Kushiro. Relax in your private vehicle while your driver handles the long-distance journey east. A short rest stop may be arranged along the way if needed.

Kushiro

  • 45m
If arrival time allows, enjoy a short stop in central Kushiro for a walk, dinner, or photos before checking in. Sightseeing on Day 1 depends on the actual flight arrival time and road conditions.

Day 2: Kushiro Wetland – Lake Akan – Lake Mashu – Lake Kussharo

  • 4 stops
  • Meals: Not included
  • Accommodation: Not included

Hosooka Observatory

  • 50m
Enjoy wide views across Kushiro Wetland, one of Japan’s largest marshlands. See the winding Kushiro River, open grasslands, and natural scenery from a panoramic viewpoint before continuing deeper into eastern Hokkaido.

Lake Mashu First Observatory

  • 45m
Look down over the deep blue waters and steep volcanic caldera of Lake Mashu. On clear days, enjoy dramatic views across one of eastern Hokkaido’s most famous lakes. Fog and visibility are natural conditions and cannot be guaranteed.

Lake Kussharo

  • 45m
Stop beside Lake Kussharo and enjoy the broad lakeside scenery. At Sunayu, naturally heated water rises beneath the sand, creating one of the area’s most unusual geothermal landscapes.

Akan Lake

  • 1h
End the day beside Lake Akan with time for a lakeside walk, photos, local shopping, or a relaxing evening around Akanko Onsen before checking in.

Day 3: ake Akan – Abashiri – Shiretoko

  • 4 stops
  • Meals: Not included
  • Accommodation: Not included

Abashiri Prison Museum

  • 1h 15m
  • Admission ticket not included
Explore historic prison buildings and learn how Abashiri Prison became closely connected with Hokkaido’s early development. The open-air museum preserves former prison buildings and offers a cultural contrast to the natural scenery of the trip.

Oshinkoshinno Falls

  • 30m
Stop at one of Shiretoko’s best-known roadside waterfalls and enjoy a close view of water cascading down the rocky mountainside before continuing towards Utoro.

Shiretoko Peninsula

  • 45m
Arrive on the western side of the UNESCO-listed Shiretoko Peninsula and enjoy the coastal scenery around Utoro. Take time for photos, refreshments, or a short walk before checking in.

Kamuiwakkano Falls

  • 45m
When seasonal road access and vehicle conditions allow, travel deeper into Shiretoko towards the Kamuiwakka area. Guests who wish to join the stream-climbing activity must reserve separately and meet the activity requirements.

Day 4: Shiretoko – Furano

  • 2 stops
  • Meals: Not included
  • Accommodation: Not included

Shiretokogo Lake

  • 1h 30m
Walk through one of Shiretoko’s most iconic natural areas and enjoy views of lakes, forests, mountains, and wildlife habitat. The available walking route depends on the season, weather, trail conditions, and wildlife activity.

Furano

  • 1h
After your chosen Shiretoko activity, continue west to Furano. This is a long-distance travel day, so the priority is to reach Furano comfortably and safely. Enjoy the evening at your own pace after hotel check-in.

Day 5: Furano – Sapporo

  • 4 stops
  • Meals: Not included
  • Accommodation: Not included

Farm Tomita

  • 1h
Walk through one of Furano’s most famous flower farms and enjoy seasonal fields, rural scenery, local products, and photo opportunities. Flower varieties and blooming conditions vary naturally by season and cannot be guaranteed.

Shikisai no Oka

  • 1h
  • Admission ticket not included
Enjoy broad views across colourful flower fields and the rolling countryside of Biei. The appearance of the fields changes throughout the year, so scenery depends on the season and weather.

Blue Pond

  • 30m
Take a short walk to Biei’s distinctive Blue Pond, known for its unusual water colour and surrounding forest scenery. Water colour and reflections vary with light and weather conditions.

Shirahige Falls

  • 25m
View the clear streams of Shirahige Falls flowing from the volcanic rock into the blue river below before beginning the drive to Sapporo.

Day 6: Sapporo – New Chitose Airport

  • 1 stop
  • Meals: Not included
  • Accommodation: Not included

New Chitose Airport Onsen (Pass by)

Meet your driver at your Sapporo hotel and travel directly to New Chitose Airport according to your confirmed departure flight. Please provide your flight number and preferred pickup time in advance.Arrive at New Chitose Airport with your luggage and continue independently to check-in, shopping, dining, or other airport facilities.

Location

Activity location

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    New Chitose Airport
    • 987-22 Bibi
    • 066-0012, Chitose, Hokkaido, Japan

Meeting/Redemption Point

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    New Chitose Airport
    • 987-22 Bibi
    • 066-0012, Chitose, Hokkaido, Japan

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