I noticed that Hotel Information is not provided on the itinerary but Day 5 and Day 6 accommodations are Ryokan style hotel - bathroom and shower are separate from the room. Are the rest of the nights in more traditional hotels that would include bathroom/shower?

Accommodation on this trip will be in - Hotel (9 nights), Ryokan Hotel (2 nights) Day 1 - Tokyo: Comfort Hotel ERA Tokyo Higashi Kanda Day 2 & 3 - Aomori: Sunroute Aomori Day 4 - Hakodate: Hotel Resol Hakodate Day 5 - Noboribetsu: Park Miyabitei Day 6 - Shikotsuko: Marukoma Onsen Ryokan Day 7 & 8 - Asahikawa: Hotel Amanek Asahikawa Day 9 - Furano: La Vista Furano Hills Day 10,11 & 12 - Sapporo: Comfort Hotel ERA Sapporo North

It says here 12 days- $3,866.00 On the side panel it says $6,660.00 I would like to book a tour to Japan.

Thank you for your interest in joining Northern Japan & Hokkaido Adventure for your upcoming trip to Japan. We are excited to start the planning phase with you and are happy to answer any questions. We are pleased to offer a complimentary hold on the trip for 48 hours, after which a deposit of 400 is required to confirm your space.

I am guessing we don't have showers in the room

During your stay in traditional Japanese accommodations like ryokans or minshukus, rooms often do not have private showers or bathrooms. These properties typically offer shared bathing facilities.

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Itinerary

Day 1
Tokyo
Tokyo
Optional Activities
- Optional dinner with fellow travellers
- Explore Shinjuku's Omoide Yokocho (Memory Lane) for local street food
Landmarks
Shinjuku
Day 2
Tokyo to Aomori
Tokyo to Aomori
Included Activities
- Leader-led orientation walk in Aomori
Optional Activities
- Visit Sannai Maruyama Archaeological Site
- Visit Aomori Museum of Art
- Build your own seafood rice bowl at Aomori Nokkedon market
Landmarks
Sannai Maruyama Archaeological Site
Aomori Museum of Art
Aomori Nokkedon
Day 3
Aomori to Hirosaki
Aomori to Hirosaki
Included Activities
- Tsugaru-han Neputa Village visit
- Hirosaki Park
- Fujita Memorial Garden
Landmarks
Tsugaru-han Neputa Village
Hirosaki Park
Fujita Memorial Garden
Day 4
Aomori to Hakodate
Aomori to Hakodate
Meals
Lunch (Lunch at local fish market with fresh seafood options)
Included Activities
- City walking tour in Hakodate
- Fort Goryokaku visit and Goryokaku Tower
Optional Activities
- Try oysters (kaisuke) or seafood donburi (kaisendon) at the fish market
Landmarks
Goryokaku
Goryokaku Tower
Day 5
Hakodate to Noboribetsu
Hakodate to Noboribetsu
Included Activities
- Noboribetsu Hell Valley (Jigokudani) visit
- Onsen baths at ryokan hotel
Landmarks
Jigokudani (Hell Valley)
Shikotsu-Toya National Park
Day 6
Noboribetsu to Lake Shikotsu
Noboribetsu to Lake Shikotsu
Meals
Dinner (Kaiseki dinner—traditional Japanese fine dining multi-course experience)
Included Activities
- Lake Shikotsu canoe cruise
- Kaiseki dinner
Landmarks
Lake Shikotsu
Day 7
Lake Shikotsu to Asahikawa
Lake Shikotsu to Asahikawa
Included Activities
- Leader-led orientation walk in Asahikawa
Optional Activities
- Visit Otokoyama Sake Brewing Museum
- Walk along Heiwa Dori Shopping Street
- Explore Alley Furarito for casual dining or izakaya options
Landmarks
Otokoyama Sake Brewing Museum
Heiwa Dori Shopping Street
Alley Furarito
Day 8
Asahikawa
Asahikawa
Included Activities
- Kawamura Kaneto Ainu Museum guided tour
- Ainu dumpling making demonstration
Landmarks
Kawamura Kaneto Ainu Museum
Day 9
Asahikawa to Furano
Asahikawa to Furano
Included Activities
- Mt Asahi Ropeway
- Blue Pond (Aoike) visit
Optional Activities
- Try Furano wine and cheese for dinner
Landmarks
Mt Asahi
Asahidake Ropeway
Blue Pond (Aoike)
Day 10
Furano to Sapporo
Furano to Sapporo
Included Activities
- Tomita Farm visit
Optional Activities
- Try Sapporo beer and miso ramen at a local restaurant
Landmarks
Tomita Farm
Day 11
Sapporo to Otaru
Sapporo to Otaru
Meals
Dinner (Genghis Khan (barbecue lamb) farewell dinner in Sapporo)
Included Activities
- Sapporo Genghis Khan (barbecue lamb) farewell dinner
Optional Activities
- Visit Otaru Music Book Museum
- Explore Otaru during Snow Light Path Festival (February)
Landmarks
Otaru Music Book Museum
Day 12
Sapporo
Sapporo
Meals
Breakfast

Landmarks
Shinjuku

Landmarks
Sannai Maruyama Archaeological Site
Aomori Museum of Art
Aomori Nokkedon

Landmarks
Tsugaru-han Neputa Village
Hirosaki Park
Fujita Memorial Garden

Landmarks
Goryokaku
Goryokaku Tower

Landmarks
Jigokudani (Hell Valley)
Shikotsu-Toya National Park

Landmarks
Lake Shikotsu

Landmarks
Otokoyama Sake Brewing Museum
Heiwa Dori Shopping Street
Alley Furarito

Landmarks
Kawamura Kaneto Ainu Museum

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Mt Asahi
Asahidake Ropeway
Blue Pond (Aoike)

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Tomita Farm

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Otaru Music Book Museum

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November 7th, 2025
Yuki Nakano was the best tour guide to show Japan's cultural sites and experiences. She took her time with our group...
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Claire
November 7th, 2025
The tour guide Mami was fantastic. She brought us to a lot of Shrine and Temples but we also had a lot of free time...
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Leslie
Asked on May 5th, 2026
I noticed that Hotel Information is not provided on the itinerary but Day 5 and Day 6 accommodations are Ryokan style hotel - bathroom and shower are separate from the room. Are the rest of the nights in more traditional hotels that would include bathroom/shower?
Accommodation
- Intrepid TravelOperator•Written May 2026
  Accommodation on this trip will be in - Hotel (9 nights), Ryokan Hotel (2 nights)
  
  Day 1 - Tokyo: Comfort Hotel ERA Tokyo Higashi Kanda
  Day 2 & 3 - Aomori: Sunroute Aomori
  Day 4 - Hakodate: Hotel Resol Hakodate
  Day 5 - Noboribetsu: Park Miyabitei
  Day 6 - Shikotsuko: Marukoma Onsen Ryokan
  Day 7 & 8 - Asahikawa: Hotel Amanek Asahikawa
  Day 9 - Furano: La Vista Furano Hills
  Day 10,11 & 12 - Sapporo: Comfort Hotel ERA Sapporo North
M
Maria
Asked on November 1st, 2025
It says here 12 days- $3,866.00 On the side panel it says $6,660.00 I would like to book a tour to Japan.
Price / Availability
Tour Details
- Intrepid TravelOperator•Written November 2025
  Thank you for your interest in joining Northern Japan & Hokkaido Adventure for your upcoming trip to Japan. We are excited to start the planning phase with you and are happy to answer any questions. We are pleased to offer a complimentary hold on the trip for 48 hours, after which a deposit of 400 is required to confirm your space.
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Grace
Asked on July 6th, 2025
I am guessing we don't have showers in the room
Accommodation
- Intrepid TravelOperator•Written July 2025
  During your stay in traditional Japanese accommodations like ryokans or minshukus, rooms often do not have private showers or bathrooms. These properties typically offer shared bathing facilities.

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