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Hokkaido Icebreaker 6D5N Tour via ANA (No Shopping)
Out Manila · ANA
Winter Hokkaido: Monbetsu Garinko icebreaker drift-ice cruise, Sounkyo Icefall Festival, Asahiyama Zoo and Sapporo, with a crab buffet and onsen stay.
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Tour dates
2027 · from Manila
Departures from Manila, Feb 2–7 2027 to Feb 2–7 2027. The rate changes by date: an amount on a date is added to the base rate per pax. Seats are limited and confirmed at booking.
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Quotation
per person
Tour rate
per pax
Adult & child with bedtwin sharing
$2,288
Child without bed (2–5 yrs)hotel breakfast not included, can be paid on site
$2,088
Not in the tour rate
per pax
Tips for driver and guideUSD 30 per person (collected with the tour fee)
USD 30
Philippine travel taxPHP 1,620 per person (collected with the tour fee)
PHP 1,620
Single supplementUSD 350 per person
USD 350
About this package
6 days 5 nights
A six-day winter tour of Hokkaido flying ANA from Manila, timed with the Sounkyo Icefall Festival and the Sapporo Snow Festival at Odori Park. See drift ice from the Monbetsu Garinko icebreaker, visit Asahiyama Zoo’s penguin parade, enjoy an onsen dinner at Sounkyo and an all-you-can-eat crab buffet in Sapporo. Hotels range from 3.5 to 5 stars and the package has no shopping stops.
Airfare
Hotel
Meals
Transport
Tour guide
Entrance fees
Sightseeing
Baggage
Duration
6 days 5 nights
Departure
Manila (NAIA)
Flight
ANA via Tokyo Narita
Baggage
23 kg checked baggage
Hotels
5 nights 3.5★ to 5★
Meals
Daily breakfast + 7 meals
Transport
Private coach
Guide
English-speaking
Your route
ManilaDay 1
1BibaiSnowland
2SounkyoIcefall, onsen
3MonbetsuIcebreaker ship
4AsahikawaAsahiyama Zoo
5SapporoOdori Park
6Lake ShikotsuIce Festival
ManilaDay 6
OutboundMNL NRT
NH2155 / NH820 09:45–15:05 or 17:50–19:40 local time
ReturnCTS NRT
NH2154 / NH819 13:35–15:20 or 18:05–22:05 local time
Connections via Tokyo Narita (NRT) in both directions. Flight times are confirmed with your booking. +1 = arrives the next day.
BBreakfast included.LLunch not included.DDinner not included.
Meals: B breakfast · L lunch · D dinner · crossed out = not included. Orange = sightseeing stop · bold = shop visit included in the tour.
What’s covered
Inclusions
5 nights’ hotel accommodation, twin sharing, with daily hotel breakfast
Sightseeing tours as specified, with all entrance fees needed
Private coach with English-speaking tour guide
Meals as listed
Round-trip airfare via ANA with 23 kg checked baggage
Exclusions
Personal expenses such as telephone calls, minibar, etc.
Tips for driver and guide: USD 30 per person (collected with the tour fee)
Philippine travel tax: PHP 1,620 per person (collected with the tour fee)
Single supplement: USD 350 per person
Travel insurance
Covid-related procedures
Extra baggage allowance
Japan visa
Hotels
or similar
Day 1: 3.5★ hotel or similar (Sapporo)
Day 2: 4★ hotel or similar (Sounkyo, onsen)
Day 3: 4★ hotel or similar (Asahikawa)
Day 4–5: 5★ hotel or similar (Sapporo)
Important notice
please read
All services are on a private basis. In case of crowded groups or special circumstances, the order of attractions may be adjusted without prior notice.
All rooms are twin sharing by default. Triple rooms are not guaranteed; if none is available, guests share with others or pay the single supplement.
If the hotels above are not available at the requested time, they will be replaced by similar ones.
Tour days run a maximum of 10 hours, including travel time.
The icebreaker may not see drifting ice, and if the weather is bad the ship may not be allowed to sail.
Bibai Snowland: snow tubing is included; other snow activities are at your own expense. Odori Park Snow Festival runs Feb 4–11. Lake Shikotsu Ice Festival runs early to late February.
No-shopping package.
Private tour basis: private coach with English-speaking guide.
Tour order of attractions may be adjusted without notice in case of crowds or special circumstances.
Single supplement USD 350 per person.
Child without bed (2–5 years old) pays a lower rate and does not include hotel breakfast (can be paid on site).
Tips for guide and driver USD 5 per person per day x 6 days = USD 30 per person, collected with the tour fee.
Baggage: 23 kg checked baggage included.
Only one departure listed: Feb 02–07.
Where you’ll go
14 stops
1
New Chitose Airport
Sapporo's main airport, where the English-speaking guide meets the group.
2
Bibai Snowland
A snow playground in Bibai with snow tubing included and other snow activities at own cost.
3
Sounkyo Icefall Festival
A winter festival in Sounkyo gorge with large ice structures and lights.
4
Ginga Falls
One of a pair of waterfalls near Sounkyo, visited together with Ryusei Falls.
5
Ryusei Falls
One of a pair of waterfalls near Sounkyo, visited together with Ginga Falls.
6
Crab Claw Statue
A giant crab claw monument in Monbetsu, a well-known photo stop.
7
Monbetsu Icebreaker
An icebreaker ship cruise to watch drifting sea ice off the Monbetsu coast.
8
Asahiyama Zoo
A famous Asahikawa zoo, visited for the Penguin Parade.
9
Odori Park
Sapporo's central park and the main site of the Sapporo Snow Festival.
10
Tanukikoji Shopping Street
A long covered shopping arcade in downtown Sapporo.
11
Hill of the Buddha
A Sapporo site with a large Buddha statue, designed by architect Tadao Ando.
12
Shiroi Koibito Park
A chocolate-themed attraction in Sapporo by the maker of the Shiroi Koibito cookies.
13
Mitsui Outlet Mall
An outlet shopping mall near Sapporo with free time for shopping.
14
Lake Shikotsu
A caldera lake near Chitose, known for its winter Ice Festival.
Know before you go
Japan tips
Practical tips for Japan, from entry rules to what to eat. General guidance for a Philippine traveller — rules and prices change, so confirm the latest before you fly. Need a hand with the visa or tickets? Our team is glad to help.
Entry requirements
Tourist visa required
Philippine passport holders need a Japan short-stay tourist visa before travel — our ticketing desk can guide you through the documents. Passport valid for the whole stay. No vaccinations are required.
Money
Yen (¥); carry cash
Cards are widely accepted, but Japan still loves cash — keep some for small shops, shrines and buses. Get a Suica or Pasmo IC card for trains and convenience stores. Do NOT tip; it can cause confusion. Budget roughly ₱3,000–5,000 a day for meals and extras.
Weather & what to pack
Cool at Mt. Fuji; check your month
Tokyo is mild in spring and autumn, hot and humid in summer, and cold in winter; Mt. Fuji’s fifth station is always chilly and windy. Bring layers, a warm jacket for Fuji, comfy walking shoes and a compact umbrella.
Getting around
Trains run on time
Japan’s trains and subways are punctual and reach everything; tap in with a Suica or Pasmo card. Google Maps gives exact platforms and times. Your package includes airport transfers and coach transport on tour days.
Language
Japanese; some English
City signs are bilingual and staff are helpful, though spoken English is limited. Useful words: Konnichiwa (hello), Arigatō (thank you), Sumimasen (excuse me). Google Translate’s camera reads menus for you.
Culture & etiquette
Quiet and orderly
Keep phone calls off the trains, avoid eating while walking, queue neatly and take your rubbish with you. Remove shoes where indicated, bow slightly in greeting, and never tip — a little politeness is deeply appreciated.
Safety & health
Among the world’s safest
Crime is extremely low and lost items are often handed in. Tap water is safe to drink. Emergencies: police 110, ambulance and fire 119. Carry your passport, as it is your official ID while in Japan.
Connectivity
Pocket Wi-Fi or eSIM
Rent a pocket Wi-Fi or buy a Japan eSIM for reliable data; free Wi-Fi exists but is patchy. Handy apps: Google Maps, Google Translate, Japan Travel by Navitime, and your Suica in Apple or Google Wallet.
Must-see sights & food
Mt. Fuji, Shibuya, sushi
See Mt. Fuji and Lake Kawaguchi, Tokyo’s Sensō-ji temple, the Shibuya crossing and Yokohama’s bay. Eat sushi, ramen, tempura and okonomiyaki — and grab snacks from any convenience store.
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