Active Northern Japan: Tokyo & Hokkaido

Tokyo’s sleek, buzzing vibe is unmatched, and you could easily get lost in its magic for weeks. But why stop there? This 10-day adventure kicks off with the best of Tokyo before taking you far off the beaten path to Hokkaido. Lace up your boots for epic hikes through Shiretoko National Park, and dive deep into the culture of Japan’s Indigenous Ainu people. After a week of trekking through breathtaking landscapes, unwind in a traditional Japanese onsen and raise a glass to one unforgettable journey.
Highlights
Explore the highlights of Tokyo, Hike the Five Lakes of Shiretoko and visit Furepe Waterfall, Take the gondola up Asahidake and sample local Sapporo beer.
Accommodation
Hotels (9nts), Ryokan stay (1nt)
Group Leader
CEO (Chief Experience Officer) and local guides throughout.
Group Size Notes
Max 16, avg. 14
Meals Included
10 breakfasts, 1 lunch, 5 dinners
What's Included
Your Welcome Moment: Welcome Moment - Meet Your CEO and Group
Your Local Living Moment: Ryokan Stay, Akan-ko
Your Foodie Moment: Ramen Dinner in Asahikawa, Asahikawa. Asakusa Senso-ji Temple. Nakamise shopping street. Imperial Palace visit. free time in Tokyo. Shiretoko Five Lake trek. Furepe waterfall hike. Primeval Forest hiking. Sulphur mountain visit. Lake Kussharo hot spring beach. Lake Mashu Observation Deck. Akan Ryokan stay. Asahikawa Ramen dinner. Asahidake Ropeway. Sugatami Pong hike. free time in Sapporo. Nijo Market visit. Sapporo Beer Museum and beer sample. CEO. all transportation between activities.
- Adventure and Active
- Hiking and Trekking
- National Parks and Preserves

We’ve been the leaders in small group adventure travel for 30+ years. How’d we get here? By listening to our travellers and giving them what they want: flexible itineraries, freedom to explore, smaller groups, safety and peace of mind, and locally based guides who show you your destination in a way you’d miss travelling any other way.
The trip of your dreams doesn’t need a Hollywood-sized budget or years of planning. Simply join a small group of like-minded travellers that, like you, are eager to experience all the things that make our world worth exploring.
Our guides are all CEOs.
At G Adventures, we don’t have tour guides — we have Chief Experience Officers. Our founder, Bruce Poon Tip, gave up his title as CEO because he felt they needed a proper title to reflect how integral they are to giving you an exceptional travel experience. (But don’t worry, they won’t be using any office attire or business jargon.)
Locally based = local experts.
Our CEOs are locally based, meaning they know the area you’re exploring like the back of their well-travelled hand. They plan visits around the best times to visit (or avoid) the most popular spots, can help you choose local restaurants, and generally give you great tips on the best things to experience. And since they usually speak the local language, they are your go-to resource for anything that comes up.
Local support. All. The. Time.
All CEOs are supported by our local operations teams 24/7. If something comes up that your CEO can’t help you with (however unlikely that is), the team nearby is there to support them in keeping you safe and happy.
Your experience is their focus.
We want you to have the time of your life — that’s why we hire the smartest, friendliest, bestest CEOs around. It’s their mission to make sure you return home feeling like your life has truly been changed.
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Itinerary
Day | Destination | ||
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1 | Tokyo | ||
2 | Tokyo | ||
3 | Tokyo/Shiretoko | ||
4 | Shiretoko | ||
5 | Shiretoko | ||
6 | Shiretoko/Akan-ko | ||
7 | Akan-ko/Asahikawa | ||
8 | Asahikawa | ||
9 | Asahikawa/Sapporo | ||
10 | Sapporo | ||
11 | Sapporo |