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9-Day Zen & Wellness Post-Tour: Hokkaido & Hakone

Northern Japan and onsen culture: an alternative to the classic Golden Route.

  • Dates13–21 Sep 2027
  • Duration9 days · 8 nights
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Sapporo TV Tower and Odori Park Photo: @ultratunafish / Unsplash
Otaru Canal Photo: @sugarman_joe / Unsplash
Torii gate on Lake Ashi, Hakone Photo: @farisck92 / Unsplash
Pier on Lake Ashi, Hakone Photo: @taisiat / Unsplash
Tokyo Tower at dusk Photo: @thetalkinglens / Unsplash
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Sapporo TV Tower and Odori Park
Photo: @ultratunafish / Unsplash

About this trip

This extension shows a different side of Japan. In Sapporo and Otaru you discover Hokkaido’s open spaces, regional culture and food, from Odori Park and the Clock Tower to Otaru Canal, Nijo Market and the evening view from Mt. Moiwa. The tour ends in Hakone, with volcanic scenery, Lake Ashi and a night at a hot-spring hotel.

For agencies, it is a ready model for repeat Japan visitors, food and culture lovers, incentive groups and clients looking for something beyond the Golden Route. Domestic flights, private transfers, guided sightseeing and Halal-friendly meals are included.

Your routeTokyo · Sapporo · Otaru · Hakone
  1. Arrive atNarita International Airport (NRT)
  2. Tokyo
    4 nights
  3. Sapporo
    3 nights
  4. Otaru
    Visit
  5. Hakone
    1 nights
  6. Fly home fromHaneda (HND) or Narita (NRT) Airport, Tokyo
Part of The International Tourism Summit – Asia: Conference & B2B Networking, Tokyo 2027 Includes the full fair programme on the first days.
  • Summit & B2B in TokyoThe full summit programme comes first: conference, B2B meetings, city tours and the farewell party.
  • Sapporo & OtaruOdori Park, the Clock Tower, Otaru Canal, glass workshops and the Music Box Museum.
  • Hokkaido flavoursNijo Market, the Sapporo Beer Museum and Shiroi Koibito Park.
  • Hakone onsenA night at a hot-spring hotel, Lake Ashi and Owakudani.

Day-by-day itinerary

Days marked "Fair programme" are shared with all hosted buyers of the event.

  1. 1 Day 1 · Mon 13 Sep Fair programme Arrival in Tokyo

    Welcome to Japan! Our team meets you at Narita International Airport and transfers you to your 4-star hotel in Tokyo. In the evening, all hosted buyers come together for a welcome dinner of international and Japanese cuisine. Overnight in Tokyo.

    Overnight in Tokyo

  2. 2 Day 2 · Tue 14 Sep Fair programme Conference & B2B networking

    The summit day: opening ceremony, ITSAJ Conference 2027 sessions and your pre-scheduled B2B meetings, with a working lunch. In the evening, the gala dinner with DJ performance and entertainment. Overnight in Tokyo.

    • Breakfast
    • Registration
    • Opening ceremony
    • Lunch break
    • ITSAJ Conference 2027 & B2B networking
    • Coffee break
    • B2B networking
    • Gala dinner

    Overnight in Tokyo

  3. 3 Day 3 · Wed 15 Sep Fair programme Tokyo city tour

    A full day discovering Tokyo with professional guides, from its historic temples to its neon-lit streets, with lunch at a local restaurant. The evening is free to enjoy the hotel; dinner is included. Overnight in Tokyo.

    • Pick-up for the city tour
    • Tokyo city tour
    • Lunch at a local restaurant
    • Sightseeing continues
    • Transfer back to the hotel

    Overnight in Tokyo

  4. 4 Day 4 · Thu 16 Sep Fair programme Yokohama harbour & farewell party

    A guided day in Yokohama, with its cosmopolitan bay and historic port, and lunch at a local restaurant. Back in Tokyo, the farewell dinner party closes the summit with a Pink & White dress code. Overnight in Tokyo.

    • Departure for Yokohama Harbour
    • Harbour sights
    • Lunch at a local restaurant
    • More of the harbour
    • Transfer back to the hotel
    • Farewell dinner party

    Dress code for the farewell party: pink and white.

    Overnight in Tokyo

  5. 5 Day 5 · Fri 17 Sep Tokyo – Sapporo by air

    After check-out, transfer with your English-speaking guide to Haneda Airport for the flight to Sapporo New Chitose. Lunch at a local restaurant, then discover Sapporo: Odori Park, Sapporo TV Tower, the Former Hokkaido Government Office Building and the Clock Tower. Dinner at a local restaurant (Japanese/Italian buffet). Overnight in Sapporo.

    Flight: Tokyo Haneda (HND) – Sapporo New Chitose (CTS). Included in the package.

    Overnight in Sapporo

  6. 6 Day 6 · Sat 18 Sep Full-day Otaru excursion

    A full day in Otaru: the Otaru Canal, the Music Box Museum and local glass workshops, with a seafood or buffet lunch. Back in Sapporo, the evening view from the Mt. Moiwa Ropeway (weather permitting) and dinner at a Turkish restaurant. Overnight in Sapporo.

    Overnight in Sapporo

  7. 7 Day 7 · Sun 19 Sep Sapporo culture and food

    Visit the Historical Village of Hokkaido, the Sapporo Beer Museum and Shiroi Koibito Park, with lunch at an Indian restaurant, then continue to Nijo Market. Dinner at a local restaurant (Japanese/Italian buffet). Overnight in Sapporo.

    Overnight in Sapporo

  8. 8 Day 8 · Mon 20 Sep Sapporo – Shizuoka by air – Hakone

    After breakfast, fly from New Chitose to Shizuoka and transfer to the Hakone area, with lunch on the way. Check in at the hotel and enjoy free time in the onsen. Dinner at the hotel. Overnight in Hakone.

    Flight: Sapporo New Chitose (CTS) – Shizuoka (FSZ). Included in the package.

    Overnight in Hakone

  9. 9 Day 9 · Tue 21 Sep Hakone – Tokyo and departure

    A morning at Lake Ashi and Owakudani (weather and time permitting), then transfer to Haneda or Narita Airport for your onward flight.

Where you stay

Hotel names are confirmed to approved participants and may be replaced by similar hotels.

Tokyo4 nights
4-star hotel in Tokyo ★★★★
Hakone1 nights
Hot-spring hotel

What's included

Included

  • Arrival transfer from Narita International Airport
  • 4 nights at a 4-star hotel in Tokyo
  • Welcome dinner, gala dinner with DJ and entertainment, and farewell dinner party
  • Conference and B2B meeting badges
  • Guided Tokyo city tour and Yokohama harbour tour
  • 3 nights in Sapporo and 1 night at a hot-spring hotel in Hakone
  • 8 breakfasts, 8 lunches and 8 dinners
  • Domestic flights Tokyo Haneda – Sapporo and Sapporo – Shizuoka
  • Private transfers and an English-speaking guide
  • Sightseeing in Sapporo, Otaru and Hakone as per the itinerary
  • Departure transfer to Haneda or Narita Airport

Not included

  • International flights
  • Tips and gratuities
  • Travel insurance (all types)
  • Visa fees
  • Personal expenses such as alcoholic beverages, soft drinks, laundry and telephone charges
  • Any services not listed as included

Good to know

  • Send your flight detailsFlight tickets must be submitted at least 3 weeks before the event; otherwise the complimentary airport transfers are not provided.
  • Halal-friendly mealsHalal and vegetarian options are arranged at the meals of the tour.
  • Weather-dependent visitsMountain, ropeway and lake visits depend on weather and operating conditions.

Frequently asked questions

Who can apply as a hosted buyer?

Tour operators, travel agencies, MICE professionals and tourism decision-makers. We select hosted buyers by professional experience, purchasing potential and interest in the destinations represented.

Are flights included?

International flights are not included. Please send us your flight tickets at least 3 weeks before the event so we can arrange your airport transfers; without them the complimentary transfers are not provided.

How do the B2B meetings work?

Registered participants review company profiles and request meetings in our online pre-appointment system. At the summit, hosted buyers visit exhibitors at their tables or stands according to their schedule, and there is time for unscheduled meetings too.

Can I extend my trip?

Yes. Three FAM tours include the full summit programme and continue across Japan: Hokkaido & Hakone (9 days), Mt. Fuji to Kyoto via Hiroshima (9 days), and the Japan Alps & Kanazawa (10 days). You choose one instead of the main programme.

Is there a dress code?

Only for the farewell dinner party on 16 September: pink and white.

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