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Tokyo, Japan
Flight LGH - HND
Arrive 7:35 AM 31/10 Terminal 3
Have a shower outside T3 arrivals
Fly 10AM to Sapporo Terminal 2 or 1
Look: Sapporo, Noboribetsu, Jozankei
Look: Fukuoka Hakata, Beppu
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Sapporo, Japan
Arrive to Sapporo 31/10 11:35AM
(New Chitose) 1h train
Check in hotel, Day in Sapporo
• Tenjin:
• Sapporo City Government Building:
• Nijo Market: Walk a short distance to Nijo Market, known for its fresh seafood and local produce. Stroll the stalls
• Sapporo Clock Tower: Visit this iconic red-brick building that’s one of Sapporo’s most famous historical landmarks.
• Odori Park & Sapporo TV Tower:
Take a stroll through Odori Park (a central, well-kept green space
• Sapporo Beer Museum:
Learn about the history of one of Japan’s most famous beers at this museum housed in a historic red-brick building. End your visit with a brief tasting session.
• Susukino District:
Explore Susukino—the bustling entertainment and shopping district of Sapporo.
DAY 2 01/11
Daytrip from Sapporo → Jozankei
(Bus takes 1h or car rent)
Nipponrental (40-50£), europcar, klook, budgetcars(35£) trip (35-40£)
• Hoheikyo Dam & Lake Sapporo:
Head to Hoheikyo Dam, where you can ride the local electric bus (or walk) up to view the dam and the reservoir (Lake Sapporo) below. ~1.5H
• Jozankei Shrine & Kappa Buchi:
Next, visit the quaint Jozankei Shrine along with the nearby Kappa Buchi (a small, local pool area linked to local folklore). ~1H
• Day-use onsen
https://jozankei.jp/en/oneday/grand-blissen/
https://jozankei.jp/en/oneday/hoheikyo-onsen/
• Futami Suspension Bridge:
This red, scenic bridge offers picturesque views of the surrounding river and forest. It’s a great spot for a leisurely walk and some memorable photos. ~0.5H
• Foot spa
https://jozankei.jp/en/oneday/jozan-gensen-park/
https://jozankei.jp/en/oneday/taro-no-yu/
https://jozankei.jp/en/oneday/kokoro-no-sato/
Taro no yu
• potentially drive to lake Toya, for an evening walk before heading back
DAY 3 02/11
Sapporo → Lake Shikotsu → Noboribetsu (Overnight Stay)
• Depart from Sapporo
• Lake Shikotsu 1.5H
Walk along Shikotsu Kohan (scenic caldera lakefront with clear blue water).
Take a sightseeing boat or rent a kayak.
• Visit Marukoma Onsen for an open-air bath overlooking the lake.
Afternoon
• Drive to Noboribetsu 1H
• Jigokudani (Hell Valley) 2H
Walk among steaming volcanic vents and sulfur springs.
• Oyunuma Pond & Footbath 1H
Relax in a natural hot spring footbath in the forest.
• Soak and eat in Day-use onsen :
https://noboribetsu-spa.jp/en/oneday/oneday018/
https://noboribetsu-spa.jp/en/oneday/oneday015/
Noboribetsu Grand hotel / noboribetsu sekisuitei / hotel yumoto noboribetsu
• Explore Noboribetsu machi
Evening:
• Check-in at Manseikaku onsen
• Enjoy a Dinner & Onsen.
DAY 4 03/11
Day in Sapporo
Fly to Fukuoka 6:25PM (set off 4PM)
http://yumoto-noboribetu.com/en/
https://www.japan-guide.com/e/e6745.html
https://jozankei.jp/en/oneday/
https://www.city.noboribetsu.lg.jp
https://www.laketoya.com/en/stay/
https://travel.rakuten.com/contents/usa/en-us/guide/toyako-onsen-guide/
I think I have shortlisted onsen in Noboribetsu:
TAKIMOTOKAN
YUMOTO
SEKISUITEI
And a footbath where we see one
Jozankei wise, likely a footbath, HONEYKYO/ GRAND BLISSEN / FURUKAWA
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Fukuoka, Japan
Fly 3/11 to Fukuoka in the evening 9pm
(Train to the city 15mins) check in, dine
Karatsu kunchi festival - 2/11-4/11
Otabisho Shinko (The procession of hikiyama floats to Nishinohama Beach, where they are hauled across the sand to traditional music).
November 4th: Yokujitsusai (The concluding day of the festival).
DAY 1 4/11
Fukuoka Tenjin or Hakata area.
• Explore Kushida Shrine:
Begin your day with a visit to Kushida Shrine, a historic site nestled in the heart of the city that offers insight into Fukuoka’s traditions.
• Canal City Hakata:
Stroll through this expansive shopping and entertainment complex. Enjoy the unique waterways, browse local boutiques, and perhaps catch a short performance or event.
• Tenjin Underground Shop & Area
Explore the bustling streets and underground shopping arcades of Tenjin
• Hakata Machiya Folk Museum
Get a glimpse of local history and traditional crafts in this compact museum located in the historic district.
• Yatai Stalls: Head out for dinner at one of Fukuoka’s famous yatai (street food stalls) in the Nakasu or Tenjin area. Enjoy a lively local dining experience with a variety of small plates
• Day-Use Onsen: Hakata Spa or similar local day-use baths to relax before your journey.
(Spend 1 hour soaking and refreshing.)
• Evening Stroll: Meander through illuminated streets or along the waterfront at Momochi Seaside Park before returning to your hotel.
DAY 2 5/11
Daytrip from Fukuoka to Beppu
Scenic Hot Springs & Onsen
https://inner-japan.com/oita?fbclid=PAZXh0bgNhZW0CMTEAAaYcfCtOlRZcIfJe75hWdkHXVrvM7Jv_BEix502BJuFC_oJqhY3cQA2qfJg_aem_h8ueM-fmrO6tIpMBJBa66A
Maybe stop by Mamedamachi or Yufuincho
Car rental : Klook(50£) Nissan station rent(60£), sixt (60£) times(60ish) europcar(40£) trip (30-40£)
(Rent a car at train station and drop off at the airport or go by train)
Or fun car : (roughly same price, a bit more)
https://www.omoren.com/en/shop/detail/22
Beppu hells tour:
https://www.bokai.jp/sightseeing/en/jigoku_meguri/
• Jigoku Meguri (Hells of Beppu):
Explore two of Beppu’s famous “hells”:
• Umi Jigoku (Sea Hell): Admire its striking cobalt-blue water.
• Kamado Jigoku (Boiling Pot Hell): Witness bubbling geothermal activity up close.
• Oniishibozu Jigoku:
Explore this area known for its mysterious, swirling, and eerie hot spring pools.
(Spend around 1.5-2 hours here.)
https://www.bokai.jp/sightseeing/en/
• Mt Tsurumi: Take a cable car ride to the summit of Mt. Tsurumi. Enjoy panoramic views of Beppu Bay, the surrounding mountains, and the city below.
• Kannawa District: Wander through this historic hot spring district, where traditional onsen establishments line narrow streets. Enjoy the atmospheric blend of old Japan with modern touches.
• Day-Use Onsen:
https://enjoyonsen.city.beppu-jp.com/food-and-shopping/
- Hyotan Onsen
A popular day-use facility where you can enjoy multiple baths with varying temperatures and outdoor settings.
https://www.hyotan-onsen.com/english/sp/onsen/family.html
- Myoban Onsen
Offers a more intimate experience with unique mineral compositions and a quieter ambiance.
https://www.e-ebisu.biz/yuya.php#kazoku
Return to Fukuoka
DAY 3 6/11
Fly to Osaka 10:50AM
Beppu :
Mugen no sato, Tanayu, Ebisu, kamioka hozanso onsen, hyotan,
Myoban(yu no sato) onsen,
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Osaka, Japan
6/11 check in osaka, day in osaka
7/11 Daytrip to Kyoto
8/11 Daytrip to Arima onsen / Awaji island
8/11 seki post town / imaicho
9/11 Osaka
10/11 12pm (set off 10:30) Fly to Tokyo
tsumago juku?
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Tokyo, Japan
10/11 arrive lunch to Tokyo
11/11 Daytrip to Kamakura
12/11
13/11
14/11
15/11 Shopping and city centre
16/05 Fly from HND to LHR 9:05AM
Other activities : Loft shop in shibuya
Kakuchi Ueno sake festival
https://tokyocheapo.com/events/kakuuchi-liquor-festival/
Katsushika food festa (shin koiwa station)
15-16/11
https://www.magical-trip.com/media/japanese-regional-food-festivals-2025-in-tokyo-dates-locations-and-must-try-dishes/amp/