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90-Day Comprehensive Japan Sakura Blossom & Hokkaido Tour with Local Desserts

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Day 1: Sapporo & Otaru

Sapporo, Japan on May 18, 2025

9:00am

Maruyama Park Cherry Blossoms

Begin your Hokkaido tour by enjoying late sakura at Maruyama Park, surrounded by tranquil greenery and seasonal blooms.
JPY0, 2h0m

11:30am

Breakfast at Kinotoya Bake

Taste Hokkaido’s famous melon bread and creamy puffs at Kinotoya Bake, known for its fresh bakery delights.
JPY500, 1h0m

1:00pm

Trip to Otaru

Take a 30-minute train ride to Otaru, a picturesque canal city famed for charming sakura trees along the canal and historic glass crafts.
JPY640 round trip, 4h0m

3:00pm

Otaru Canal & Dessert Sampling

Walk along Otaru Canal’s scenic cherry blossom paths and sample signature sweets like cream puffs and seaweed jelly desserts.
JPY800, 1h30m

6:00pm

Dinner at Sapporo Beer Garden

Return and enjoy Jingisukan (grilled mutton) paired with fresh Sapporo beer in a lively atmosphere.
JPY3500, 2h0m
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Day 2: Hakodate Exploration

Hakodate, Japan on May 19, 2025

7:00am

Breakfast at Hotel Sapporo

Start early with a hearty Japanese breakfast before traveling to Hakodate.
Included, 1h0m

8:30am

Train to Hakodate

Take the scenic 3.5-hour Limited Express train ride to Hakodate along Hokkaido’s southern coast.
JPY8700, 3h30m

12:15pm

Lunch at Hakodate Morning Market

Savor fresh seafood bento and sakura-themed sweets at this lively market near the port.
JPY1500, 1h0m

1:30pm

Motomachi & Cherry Blossoms

Walk through charming Motomachi’s historic district with beautiful sakura-lined streets and Western-style buildings.
JPY0, 2h0m

3:45pm

Mount Hakodate Ropeway

Take the ropeway to Mount Hakodate and enjoy panoramic views with late cherry blossoms in the evening light.
JPY1280 round trip, 1h0m

6:00pm

Dinner at Lucky Pierrot

Enjoy Hakodate’s quirky but delicious burgers with cherry blossom-inspired sides at this local chain.
JPY1200, 1h0m
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Day 3: Furano & Biei

Furano / Biei, Japan on May 20, 2025

7:00am

Breakfast at Hotel Hakodate

Enjoy a quick breakfast before your train travels toward central Hokkaido.
Included, 1h0m

8:00am

Train to Furano

Ride 4 hours by train to Furano, famous for pastoral landscapes and spring flowers including cherry blossoms.
JPY9800, 4h0m

12:30pm

Lunch at Piazza Restaurant

Indulge in fresh farm-to-table dishes featuring local produce of Furano near the flower fields.
JPY1700, 1h0m

2:00pm

Visit Shikisai no Oka Flower Garden

Stroll through breathtaking seasonal flowers, including sakura and early summer blooms in wide colorful fields.
JPY500, 1h30m

3:45pm

Drive to Biei Blue Pond & Sakura Views

Short drive to Biei to experience the surreal Blue Pond with cherry blossoms nearby for unique photo opportunities.
JPY0, 2h0m

6:00pm

Dinner at Local izakaya in Biei

Enjoy regional Hokkaido dishes highlighting fresh mountain produce and seasonal plum-flavored sweets.
JPY3000, 2h0m
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Day 4: Asahikawa & Zoo

Asahikawa, Japan on May 21, 2025

7:30am

Breakfast at Hotel

Start the day with a Japanese-style breakfast in Biei before transfer to Asahikawa.
Included, 1h0m

9:00am

Travel to Asahikawa

Short 30-minute train ride to Asahikawa, known for its zoo and spring cherry blossoms.
JPY600, 30m

9:45am

Asahiyama Zoo Visit

Explore one of Japan’s most famous zoos where animals play against spring sakura backdrops.
JPY1000, 3h0m

1:00pm

Lunch at Asahikawa Ramen Village

Try Asahikawa’s famous soy-based ramen alongside sakura mochi dessert specialties.
JPY1200, 1h0m

2:30pm

Natura Center Park & Sakura Walk

Enjoy the peaceful park lined with cherry trees adjacent to the city’s nature learning center.
JPY0, 1h30m

4:30pm

Return to Sapporo

Train back to Sapporo (1.5 hours) to prepare for next day departure to Tokyo.
JPY3000, 1h30m

7:00pm

Dinner at Susukino

Explore Hokkaido’s nightlife area for local seafood and sakura-flavored desserts in izakayas.
JPY3500, 2h0m
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Day 5: Fly to Tokyo

Sapporo to Tokyo, Japan on May 22, 2025

8:00am

Breakfast

Enjoy your last breakfast in Hokkaido with fresh dairy and sakura-themed sweets.
Included, 1h0m

10:00am

Flight to Tokyo Haneda

Fly from New Chitose to Tokyo Haneda to begin the Honshu leg of your cherry blossom adventure.
JPY12000, 1h30m

12:30pm

Check-in & Lunch near Ueno Park

Enjoy lunch featuring seasonal sakura bento boxes to prepare for sightseeing.
JPY2000, 1h0m

2:00pm

Ueno Park Cherry Blossom Viewing

Explore one of Tokyo’s best cherry blossom destinations, filled with rich cultural sites and blooming sakura.
JPY0, 2h0m

4:30pm

Dessert at Saryo Tsujiri

Sample exquisite matcha and sakura parfaits near Ueno, perfect for springtime in Tokyo.
JPY800, 45m

7:00pm

Dinner at Toriyoshi Shoten

Enjoy grilled yakitori and sakura-themed drink specials to end your first Tokyo day.
JPY3500, 2h0m
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