Driving in Hokkaido
Renting a car and touring is easy in Hokkaido – probably easier than anywhere else in Japan for foreign visitors. With access to big national parks limited to sometimes lengthy train and bus connections, driving is the most convenient way to get around in a short time.
All the main tourist areas, national parks and cities have clear English signage. It would also help if you can read some Kanji as some local place names have unusual pronunciations because they are actually based on Ainu words and not Japanese!
Renting a Car
Tourist require an international driver’s license plus a valid licensed from your home country to rent a car in Japan. Please note that only international driver’s licenses issued by Geneva Convention Signatory nations are recognized by Japan.
Before you leave for Hokkaido, please check the expiry date of your international driver’s license.
Important information will be provided in English. This includes safety tips, parking rules, etc. The rental car shop will also explains how to use the car navigation system – MAPCODE. By using the Car Navigation System and MAPCODE, you can enjoy your trip more easily. MAPCODE – an up-to ten-digit number, provides positional data for many places around Japan. It can be used for not only a MAPCODE-capable car navigation system, but also a cellular phone, personal computer and PDA. The car navigation system is a useful system which guides you to your destination with a single push on the touch screen.
7 Days Self-Drive Explore Wakkanai + 2 Islands Adventure with Complimentary 4 Days-45°N Pass
TRAVEL PERIOD: Jun-Sep 2016
| DAY | ITINERARY | Overnight Place | HOTEL/ Room Type | MEAL PLAN |
| 1 | Airport – Wakkanai | Wakkanai | Pension Arumeria | Dinner |
| Arrive in Wakkanai Airport, Pick up your rental Car at Airport and drive to Hotel | or Similar/ Standard Western | |||
| 2 | Wakkanai | Wakkanai | Wakkanai Grand | Breakfast |
| Self-Drive Sightseeing in Wakkanai (Cape Noshaapu, Ororonline, Cape Soya, Soya Hills, Fukukou Market) | Hotel or similar/ Standard Western | |||
| 3 | Wakkanai – Rishiri Island | Rishiri Island | Rishiri Marine | Breakfast, |
| Depart by Ferry at 07:15am or 10:50am to Rishiri Island (about 1hr 50mins) for sightseeing (Senhoushipark, Otatomari marsh, Shiroikoibito hills, Hime marsh etc) | Hotel or similar/ Standard Western or Japanese | Dinner | ||
| 4 | Rishiri Island – Rebun Island | Rebun Island | Hotel Rebun or | Breakfast, |
| Depart by Ferry at 09:20am or 1:05pm to Rebun Island (about 45 mins) for sightseeing (Cape Sukoton, Cape Sukai, Momoiwa/ Nekodai, Kitano Kanaria Park etc) | similar/ Standard Japanese | Dinner | ||
| 5 | Rebun Island – Wakkanai – Asahikawa | Asahikawa | Smile Hotel | Breakfast |
| Depart by Ferry at 08:45am or 12:25pm to Wakkanai (about 2hrs) then continue drive to Asahikawa (about 245km, 4hrs) | Asahikawa or similar / Standard Western | |||
| 6 | Asahikawa – Sapporo (137km, 1hr 50min) | Sapporo | Sapporo Aspen | Breakfast |
| Continue self-drive journey to Sapporo for sightseeing (Shiroibito Park, etc) and return rent-a-car at Sapporo | Hotel or similar/ Standard Western | |||
| 7 | Sapporo – New Chitose Airport | Breakfast | ||
| Take Airport Rapid Train to New Chitose Airport (37 mins) for your flight home |
Above hotels are subjected to availability upon reservation and might be changed to similar range hotel.
7 Days Self-Drive Explore Wakkanai + 2 Islands Adventure with Complimentary 4 Days-45°N Pass
LAND Price per person in SGD Tour Code: JPN-WSDN_A7
| Term A: SEP except 12,13,28,29,30 | Adult Per Person Price | |||
| Car Type | 2 pax Sharing | 3 pax sharing | 4 pax sharing | 5 pax sharing or more |
| S: (AUG 30, 31 : ADD $120 EXTRA in total) | 1671 | 1319 | NIL | NIL |
| Passo/Vitz | ||||
| 1000-1300cc | ||||
| Capacity 5pax | ||||
| Recommended: 2-3 pax | ||||
| A: (AUG 30, 31 : ADD $175 EXTRA in total) | 1819 | 1399 | NIL | NIL |
| Corolla | ||||
| 1500 cc | ||||
| Capacity 5pax | ||||
| Recommended: 2-3 pax | ||||
| WS: (AUG 30, 31 : ADD $150 EXTRA in total) | 1889 | 1459 | 1459 | 1289 |
| 1800 cc | ||||
| Wish/ISIS | ||||
| Capacity: 7pax | ||||
| Recommended: 4-5pax | ||||
| WA: (AUG 30, 31 : ADD $350 EXTRA in total) | 2089 | 1589 | 1559 | 1369 |
| 2000cc | ||||
| Noah | ||||
| Capacity 8pax | ||||
| Recommended: 5pax | ||||
| WB: (AUG 30, 31 : ADD $360 EXTRA in total) | 2189 | 1659 | 1609 | 1399 |
| 2400cc | ||||
| Alphard /Estima | ||||
| Capacity: 8pax | ||||
| Recommended: 5pax | ||||
BLACK OUT DATES 12,13,28,29 & 30 Sep 2016 (if insisted rates will be check on ad hoc basis)\
Please contact us for child price.
LAND Price includes
- 6 Nights Accommodation
- Daily Breakfast + 3 Dinners
- 6 Days Car Rental (Pick-up at Wakkanai & drop-off charge at Wakkanai-Sapporo)
- English GPS Navigator System
- Complimentary 4 Days 45°N PASS which includes the ferry fare
- Basic Car Insurance
- Detailed Car-Rental Procedure in Japan
- Briefing before departure
Price excludes
- All airfare + taxes
- All Other Rail Pass
- Other transport not mentioned
- All other meals not mentioned
- All other entrance fees not mentioned
- Fuel surcharges, car petrol, highway toll fee, parking fee
- Travel insurance
7 Days Self-Drive Explore Wakkanai + 2 Islands Adventure with Complimentary 4 Days-45°N Pass
LAND Price per person in SGD Tour Code: JPN-WSDN_B7
| Term B: AUG 2-4,13,15-29 | Adult Per Person Price | |||
| Car Type | 2 pax Sharing | 3 pax sharing | 4 pax sharing | 5 pax sharing or more |
| S | 1889 | 1509 | NIL | NIL |
| Passo/Vitz | ||||
| 1000-1300cc | ||||
| Capacity 5pax | ||||
| Recommended: 2-3 pax | ||||
| A | 2059 | 1619 | NIL | NIL |
| Corolla | ||||
| 1500 cc | ||||
| Capacity 5pax | ||||
| Recommended: 2-3 pax | ||||
| WS | 2119 | 1669 | 1649 | 1469 |
| 1800 cc | ||||
| Wish/ISIS | ||||
| Capacity: 7pax | ||||
| Recommended: 4-5pax | ||||
| WA | 2409 | 1859 | 1799 | 1589 |
| 2000cc | ||||
| Noah | ||||
| Capacity 8pax | ||||
| Recommended: 5pax | ||||
| WB | 2519 | 1929 | 1849 | 1629 |
| 2400cc | ||||
| Alphard /Estima | ||||
| Capacity: 8pax | ||||
| Recommended: 5pax | ||||
Please contact us for child price.
LAND Price includes
- 6 Nights Accommodation
- Daily Breakfast + 3 Dinners
- 6 Days Car Rental (Pick-up at Wakkanai & drop-off charge at Wakkanai-Sapporo)
- English GPS Navigator System
- Complimentary 4 Days 45°N PASS which includes the ferry fare
- Basic Car Insurance
- Detailed Car-Rental Procedure in Japan
- Briefing before departure
Price excludes
- All airfare + taxes
- All Other Rail Pass
- Other transport not mentioned
- All other meals not mentioned
- All other entrance fees not mentioned
- Fuel surcharges, car petrol, highway toll fee, parking fee
- Travel insurance
7 Days Self-Drive Explore Wakkanai + 2 Islands Adventure with Complimentary 4 Days-45°N Pass
LAND Price per person in SGD Tour Code: JPN-WSDN_C7
| Term C: AUG 5-8, 14 | Adult Per Person Price | |||
| Car Type | 2 pax Sharing | 3 pax sharing | 4 pax sharing | 5 pax sharing or more |
| S | 1939 | 1559 | NIL | NIL |
| Passo/Vitz | ||||
| 1000-1300cc | ||||
| Capacity 5pax | ||||
| Recommended: 2-3 pax | ||||
| A | 2109 | 1669 | NIL | NIL |
| Corolla | ||||
| 1500 cc | ||||
| Capacity 5pax | ||||
| Recommended: 2-3 pax | ||||
| WS | 2179 | 1719 | 1699 | 1519 |
| 1800 cc | ||||
| Wish/ISIS | ||||
| Capacity: 7pax | ||||
| Recommended: 4-5pax | ||||
| WA | 2469 | 1909 | 1849 | 1639 |
| 2000cc | ||||
| Noah | ||||
| Capacity 8pax | ||||
| Recommended: 5pax | ||||
| WB | 2569 | 1979 | 1899 | 1679 |
| 2400cc | ||||
| Alphard /Estima | ||||
| Capacity: 8pax | ||||
| Recommended: 5pax | ||||
Please contact us for child price.
LAND Price includes
- 6 Nights Accommodation
- Daily Breakfast + 3 Dinners
- 6 Days Car Rental (Pick-up at Wakkanai & drop-off charge at Wakkanai-Sapporo)
- English GPS Navigator System
- Complimentary 4 Days 45°N PASS which includes the ferry fare
- Basic Car Insurance
- Detailed Car-Rental Procedure in Japan
- Briefing before departure
Price excludes
- All airfare + taxes
- All Other Rail Pass
- Other transport not mentioned
- All other meals not mentioned
- All other entrance fees not mentioned
- Fuel surcharges, car petrol, highway toll fee, parking fee
- Travel insurance
A deposit of S$ 500 per person is required upon confirmation and the balance must be paid in full 30 days prior to the departure date. Non-payment by required date may result in the cancellation of your booking and subjected to cancellation charges.
7 Days Wakkanai Self-Drive Experience with 45N Pass Reservation
(1) By Cash
Payment can by made in cash at our shop in Novena Square or cash deposit to our bank details as per below.
(2) By Cheque or bank transfer
Account Name X-TREKKERS ADVENTURE CONSULTANT PTE LTD”
Bank Name: Overseas Chinese Banking Corporation (OCBC code 7339)
Bank Branch: Clementi Branch (Branch code 522)
Account No: 522-076249-001
For Overseas remittance, All wire transfer fees are to be borne by you.
Beneficiary Bank Oversea-Chinese Banking Corporation Limited Singapore
SWIFT Code: OCBCSGSG
CHIPS UID 010275
As soon as the payment is made, please send the bank-in slip or receipt by email (info@x-trekkers.com).
(3) By Credit Card/ Paypal
For credit card (VISA and MASTERCARD ONLY) payment in our shop, please add 2.5% Convenient Fee.
For online payment below, please add 4% Convenient Fee.
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