9-Hour Ainu Culture and Jozankei Onsen Tour from Sapporo
About This Tour
Discover the cultural and natural beauty of Hokkaido on this full-day guided tour from Sapporo. Visit the Ainu Culture Promotion Center to learn about the tradi...
Duration: 9 Hours · Tour type: Shared · Activity level: Moderate · Accommodation: Not included · Transport: Included · Wheelchair access: Yes · City: Sapporo · Languages: English
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What's Included
- All transportation for the full-day tour
- All applicable admission fees to the Ainu Culture Promotion Center and Jozankei hot spring facilities
Not Included
- Lunch or dinner
- Accommodation
- Snacks or drinks
- A foot towel to dry your feet after a footbath (guests should bring a small foot towel)
Itinerary
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1Day 01
Ainu Heritage and Jozankei Onsen Escape
Enjoy a perfect blend of cultural discovery and natural relaxation on this guided day tour from Sapporo. Meet your guide at 9:00 a.m. at the South Exit of Sapporo Station in front of the circular white stone structure. Travel by bus through Hokkaido's scenic countryside toward the city's outskirts. Arrive at the Ainu Culture Promotion Center and explore the museum's exhibits and multimedia presentations. Learn about the traditions, lifestyle, and spiritual beliefs of the Ainu, Hokkaido's indigenous people. Continue to the Jozankei Information Museum and gain insight into the region's local history and hot spring culture. Enjoy a local lunch at a restaurant in the Jozankei area, offering seasonal dishes and regional specialties. Take a guided walk through the picturesque town of Jozankei, known for its natural beauty and hot spring heritage. Relax with a free footbath experience in one of the town's open-air public spots. Experience a full Japanese onsen (hot spring) bath at a well-established Jozankei hot spring hotel. Choose from multiple bathing options, including indoor and open-air baths with forest or mountain views. Soothe your muscles in the therapeutic sodium-chloride waters, known for easing fatigue and body aches. Enjoy peaceful moments in the sauna, jet bath, or footbath area during your 1-1.5 hour stay. Return to Sapporo by bus and conclude the tour at Sapporo Station around 5:00 p.m.
Meeting Point
Meeting point: Inside Sapporo Station at the South Doors, in front of the white circular stone structure. · Tour start: Sapporo, Hokkaido, Japan — Tour ends at the same location as the start point.
