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

Intro
Introduction
Day 1
Tokyo
Tokyo
Optional Activities
- Welcome meeting at 6 pm
- Optional dinner with group
- Explore Shinjuku's Omoide Yokocho for local street food
Landmarks
Shinjuku
Omoide Yokocho
Day 2
Tokyo to Aomori
Tokyo to Aomori
Included Activities
- Shinkansen (bullet train) to Aomori
- Leader-led orientation walk
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
Hirosaki - Aomori
Hirosaki - Aomori
Included Activities
- Visit Tsugaru-han Neputa Village
- Visit Hirosaki Park
- Visit Fujita Memorial Garden
Landmarks
Tsugaru-han Neputa Village
Hirosaki Park
Fujita Memorial Garden
Day 4
Aomori to Hakodate
Aomori to Hakodate
Meals
Lunch (Fresh seafood including kaisendon (seafood donburi) at the fish market)
Included Activities
- Hakodate city walking tour
- Visit fish market for lunch
- Visit Goryokaku Tower
- Visit Goryokaku national historic site
Landmarks
Goryokaku Tower
Goryokaku
Day 5
Hakodate to Noboribetsu
Hakodate to Noboribetsu
Included Activities
- Train to Noboribetsu
- Jigokudani (Hell Valley)
Landmarks
Jigokudani
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
- Train and bus to Lake Shikotsu
- Lake Shikotsu canoe cruise
- Kaiseki dinner
Landmarks
Lake Shikotsu
Day 7
Lake Shikotsu to Asahikawa
Lake Shikotsu to Asahikawa
Included Activities
- Travel to Asahikawa
- Leader-led orientation walk
Optional Activities
- Visit Otokoyama Sake Brewing Museum
- Walk along Heiwa Dori Shopping Street
- Visit Alley Furarito for dining and izakaya
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
- Private transfer to Asahidake Ropeway
- Mt. Asahi Ropeway
- Blue Pond (Aoike)
Optional Activities
- Try Furano wine and cheese for dinner
Landmarks
Asahidake Ropeway
Mt. Asahi
Blue Pond
Day 10
Furano to Sapporo
Furano to Sapporo
Included Activities
- Tomita Farm
- Train to Sapporo
Optional Activities
- Try Sapporo beer and miso ramen at a local restaurant
Landmarks
Tomita Farm
Sapporo
Day 11
Sapporo to Otaru
Sapporo to Otaru
Meals
Dinner (Sapporo's signature Genghis Khan barbecue lamb dinner)
Included Activities
- City walking tour of Otaru
- Genghis Khan lamb dinner in Sapporo
Optional Activities
- Visit Otaru Music Book Museum
Landmarks
Otaru
Otaru Music Book Museum
Day 12
Sapporo
Sapporo
Meals
Breakfast

Landmarks
Shinjuku
Omoide Yokocho

Landmarks
Sannai Maruyama Archaeological Site
Aomori Museum of Art
Aomori Nokkedon

Landmarks
Tsugaru-han Neputa Village
Hirosaki Park
Fujita Memorial Garden

Landmarks
Goryokaku Tower
Goryokaku

Landmarks
Jigokudani
Shikotsu-Toya National Park

Landmarks
Lake Shikotsu

Landmarks
Otokoyama Sake Brewing Museum
Heiwa Dori Shopping Street
Alley Furarito

Landmarks
Kawamura Kaneto Ainu Museum

Landmarks
Asahidake Ropeway
Mt. Asahi
Blue Pond

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Tomita Farm
Sapporo

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Otaru
Otaru Music Book Museum

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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
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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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