Hokkaido and Okinawa, two Japans
Snow and lavender fields in the north, tropical islands in the south. For families who have already done Tokyo, Kyoto and Osaka.
- Duration
- 10 nights, 11 days
- Route
- Hokkaido, Okinawa
- Best for
- Returning visitors who want a completely different Japan.
- Stays
- Hotel category chosen with you before confirmation.
Highlights
- Hokkaido for snow or lavender, depending on season
- Okinawa beaches and coral reefs
- Domestic flights arranged between north and south
Day by day
A sample plan. We adjust the order, pace and hotels to your dates, the season and who is travelling.
Day 1Arrive in Sapporo
Fly into New Chitose Airport, usually connecting through Tokyo, and transfer to Sapporo.
Overnight: Sapporo
Day 2Sapporo
Odori Park, the clock tower and the city’s markets. In February the Sapporo Snow Festival fills the city; in summer the parks are in bloom.
Overnight: Sapporo
Day 3Otaru
A day by the Otaru canal, its glass workshops and music-box museum.
Overnight: Sapporo
Day 4Furano or the snow
In summer, the lavender and flower fields of Furano and Biei (lavender peaks in July). In winter, a snow day at a ski resort, with lessons for first-timers.
Overnight: Furano or ski resort
Day 5Hokkaido countryside
A second day in the countryside: the Blue Pond at Biei in summer, or snow activities and a hot spring in winter.
Overnight: Furano or ski resort
Day 6Fly to Okinawa
Domestic flight from Sapporo to Naha, then to your beach hotel.
Overnight: Naha
Day 7Naha and Shuri
Shuri Castle park and Kokusai Street in Naha.
Overnight: Naha
Day 8North Okinawa
Drive north to the Churaumi Aquarium, one of the largest in the world, and the Kouri Island bridge.
Overnight: North Okinawa
Day 9Beach day or Junglia
A beach day, or the new Junglia nature theme park in the north of the island.
Overnight: North Okinawa
Day 10The Kerama Islands
A boat trip to the Kerama Islands for snorkelling over coral reefs (weather permitting).
Overnight: North Okinawa
Day 11Depart
Transfer to Naha Airport for your flight home, usually connecting through Tokyo or Osaka.
Included
- Private vehicle and guide for your group only
- Itinerary, pace and hotels adjusted to you before confirmation
- Vegetarian and Jain meal planning in advance
- On-trip support from the Ninja Helpdesk in Hindi and Gujarati
Not included
- International flights (quoted separately, or bundled if you prefer)
- Japan visa fees (Bluedust can handle the application)
- Shopping and personal expenses
When to go
This route works all year, but it feels different in every season. The busiest months are March, April, November; for those, plan four to six months ahead. See Japan month by month.
Questions about this journey
Is the price fixed?
No. It scales with season, hotel category and group size. The figure shown is an honest starting point, not a final quote.
Can we change this itinerary?
Yes. Dates, pace, hotels and inclusions are adjusted with you before anything is confirmed.
Do prices include visa and flights?
No, but both can be quoted separately or bundled. Bluedust handles visa applications and books flights alongside the trip if you’d like.
Can meals be vegetarian or Jain?
Yes. We plan meals in advance and brief restaurants on your requirements. Choice is wide in the cities and narrower in rural areas, and we’ll tell you where before you book.
