Experience Shibazakura and Kamiyubetsu Tulips in 2 days

What's Included

Meeting and pickup

Itinerary

Day 1
Higashimokoto Shibazakura Park
4 stops
1
After meeting your tour conductor, you will board the coach and begin your journey toward Eastern Hokkaido. The drive to our first stop takes about 240 minutes including short restroom breaks along the expressway, and you can expect to arrive around noon. This roadside station is a comfortable place to stretch your legs and enjoy lunch at your own expense. There are easy counter-style options and regional snacks that highlight Okhotsk flavors. If it rains, the indoor spaces are cozy and convenient; if it is clear, step outside and feel the crisp mountain air that signals you are nearing the flower hills. After this free-time lunch stop, we continue our floral journey deeper into the Okhotsk region.
1 hour • Admission ticket free
2
From Engaru, the coach continues about 100 minutes to Higashimokoto Shibazakura Park, where a magnificent pink carpet of moss phlox stretches over an impressive 10,000 square meters. The park offers sweeping views of the hills, all covered in a rich blanket of vibrant flowers. As the Shibazakura blooms, the surrounding landscape transforms into a stunning sea of pink, set against the fresh spring sky. It’s an unmissable experience, perfect for those who love both nature and photography. This gorgeous display is best viewed from mid-May to early June, depending on the weather.
1 hour • Admission ticket included
3
After your visit to the first magnificent park, it is about 60 minutes by coach to Abashiri. If you book a "Single room in Abashiri City" option, you will stay at Toyoko Inn Okhotsk Abashiri Ekimae or a similar class such as Hotel Route-Inn Abashiri Ekimae located near the station for easy access to local dining. Rooms are Western-style single rooms with private bath and toilet, Wi‑Fi, and practical layouts designed for a comfortable rest. Dinner is not included at these properties, so you can explore casual restaurants at your own pace, and breakfast is a buffet the next morning. The Route‑Inn includes a public bath for a relaxing soak after your flower day, while the Toyoko Inn does not have a large bath or open-air bath.
15 hours • Admission ticket included
4
If you choose Abashiri Kanko Hotel option for your accommodation, the coach brings you to a classic hilltop setting overlooking the Abashiri area. Rooms are available in Japanese tatami, Western twin, or mixed Japanese‑Western styles, all with private bath and toilet. Dinner is included here and is a highlight, featuring an Okhotsk set meal with half a snow crab and a 90‑minute all‑you‑can‑drink plan, adding a celebratory touch to your evening. Breakfast is a generous buffet. The hotel offers a large public bath and an open-air bath where you can unwind in the northern air before turning in.
15 hours • Admission ticket included
Day 2
Kamiyubetsu Tulip Park & Shibazakura Takinoue Park
3 stops
5
After breakfast, you depart Abashiri around 8:00 and travel approximately 90 minutes across open farmland and rolling low hills to Kamiyubetsu Tulip Park, where you’ll be greeted by a sea of over 700,000 tulips in more than 200 varieties. As you stroll through the park, you'll be surrounded by the vibrant colors of tulips, ranging from deep reds to sunny yellows and delicate pastels. The sight of these well-manicured fields, bursting with color, is one of Hokkaido’s most enchanting spring displays. The tulips create a vibrant mosaic on the land, filling the air with a sense of wonder and joy. Peak bloom is also from mid-May to early June, with nature putting on a spectacular show.
1 hour • Admission ticket included
6
From Kamiyubetsu it is about 45 minutes to Mombetsu, a proud port on the Okhotsk coast. Lunch features the popular crab bowl, served warm over rice to highlight the region’s sweetness and briny depth.
50 minutes • Admission ticket free
7
The afternoon continues with a drive of about 40 minutes inland to Shibazakura Takinoue Park. What began decades ago with just a single mikan-crate of seedlings has grown—through local dedication—into roughly 100,000 square meters of blooming pink moss phlox spread across gentle hills. The typical peak is mid-May to early June, and the bloom forms textured bands of magenta, rose, and white. Paths weave between the color fields, and from certain viewpoints you can survey the entire hillside like a living tapestry. After your visit, the coach turns back toward Sapporo. The return journey takes about 220 minutes including breaks, with an evening arrival planned at the Sapporo Station North Exit around 19:00, subject to traffic and road conditions.
1 hour • Admission ticket included

Additional info

• Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
• Public transportation options are available nearby
• Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
• Suitable for all physical fitness levels
• Minimum numbers apply. There is a possibility of cancellation after confirmation if there are not enough passengers to meet requirements. In the event of this occurring, you will be contacted and offered an alternative or full refund
• Infant (0-2 years old) are free of charge with no arrangement. Child (3-5 years old) rates apply, only bus seat is included

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