Goto Islands, NagasakiCoast & islands
The Goto Islands
Five days through Fukue, Naru, Hisaka and Kamigoto, linking island landscapes with the history of the Hidden Christians.
Two to four guests, private
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Hokkaido
Hokkaido: from Furano to the northern islands
A private journey for two to four guests, with two nights in Furano, one in Wakkanai, two on Rebun and one on Rishiri. It links flower country with the far north, balancing island walks with regional food and time to take in the landscape.
- Area
- Hokkaido
- Length
- Seven days, six nights
- Group
- Two to four guests, private
The route at a glance
- New Chitose
- Furano and Biei
- Wakkanai
- Rebun
- Rishiri
- New Chitose
Day by day
This is a sample itinerary, subject to feasibility and availability. We confirm hosts, accommodation, transport and activities for each request before travel.
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Arrive in Hokkaido and continue to Furano
Meet the private car and accompanying guide at New Chitose. Continue to the Furano area for lunch, the flower fields around Farm Tomita and, if arranged, a visit connected with local wine. Stay in Furano.
Day 2
Biei’s landscapes
Spend the day around Biei, considering the Blue Pond, Shirahige Falls, flower gardens and the patchwork countryside. Return towards Furano, with Ningle Terrace as an evening option.
Day 3
North to Wakkanai
Set aside the day for the long drive north, with breaks along the way. Visit Cape Soya and the Wakkanai area as arrival time and weather allow, then stay overnight near the next day’s ferry connection.
Day 4
Cross to Rebun
Take the ferry to Kafuka on Rebun. A privately guided nature walk around the Momoiwa–Shiretoko route introduces the island’s landscapes; the length is chosen for the guests’ fitness and conditions. Stay on Rebun.
Day 5
Rebun’s northern capes
Explore towards Cape Sukoton and Cape Sukai, with local seafood and the Kita no Canaria Park among the options. Experienced walkers may discuss a longer cape route; a gentler day keeps more time for stops and views.
Day 6
Across to Rishiri
Cross by ferry to Oshidomari on Rishiri. Consider a half-day island circuit around Himenuma, Otatomari Pond and the coast, with an optional sea-urchin experience if a host is available. Stay on Rishiri.
Day 7
A last island morning
Choose a short walk or an introduction to Rishiri kelp culture before the planned flight to New Chitose. Seasonal flights and weather determine the connection; allow flexibility in onward arrangements.
Adapting the journey
By rail to the north
Discuss travelling via Asahikawa and the limited-express service to Wakkanai instead of the long road transfer.
More time on Rishiri
Add an island night if guests want to discuss a longer mountain route with a specialist guide.
Add Otaru
Extend before or after the journey with an Otaru stay, checking transport connections for the chosen dates.
Notes for planners
- Season
- Plan for June to September, particularly early to mid-July. Flowering, seasonal services and accommodation opening dates must be checked each year.
- Walking
- Choose routes for the guests’ fitness, footwear and weather. Longer walks are optional; guides decide what is suitable on the day.
- Long transfer
- Furano to Wakkanai is a substantial travel day. Discuss the guests’ tolerance for road travel and whether an extra night would help.
- Ferries and flights
- Fog, wind and sea conditions can affect connections. We plan alternatives and discuss a buffer before any international flight.
- Hosts and stays
- Guide languages, local experiences and rooms are confirmed per request. Accommodation styles differ between the mainland and the smaller islands.
- Rates
- Quoted per request, with summer availability, transport and the guiding arrangement taken into account.
A different way to spend your time
A few more starting points, each with its own rhythm.
Shape this journey for your clients
Send us your dates, group size and a little about your guests. We will reply by email.