Niseko · 13-18 Jul
Five prepaid nights at Chatrium. Outdoor adventure, local villages, proper hikes when the mountain opens, and a different onsen each day.
Shared family plan · updated 14 July
Choose tomorrow by tonight
Each day offers a few realistic bundles—not an overwhelming wish list. Pick one and the wake-up time, driving, onsen and what you give up are visible before you commit.
Right now: Chatrium Niseko is booked through Saturday morning. Furano/Biei lodging for 18-20 July is still urgent. K's House Asahidake is booked 20-24 July.
Booked transport and beds are fixed. Outdoor plans remain weather-flex until the morning check.
Explore Activities
This is the same activity set used by the day plans. Filter by geographic cluster, then mark what matters; the preference travels with the shared link.
Our Remaining Route
The spine is fixed around paid stays and flights; daily choices flex inside it.
Furano / Biei · 18-20 Jul
Two open nights across Marine Day. Lavender, melon, rolling farm roads, Blue Pond and Shirahige Falls. Book now.
Asahidake / Higashikawa · 20-24 Jul
K's House is booked. Use three flex days for one design day and two possible mountain days, assigned by live weather.
Tokyo · 24-30 Jul
TeamLab, friends, design, a children-led day and the Sumida River fireworks on Saturday evening, then Narita for the flight home.
Practical
Use This On The Road
The page will keep this panel focused on the next fixed trip event based on the date and time.
Hokkaido Car Help
Toyota SientaSafety, police, then Toyota
- Stop safely. Check everyone and prevent further danger.
- Call 119 if anyone is injured.
- Call police on 110, even for a scratch or minor collision. A police accident report is required for insurance.
- Call Toyota Suzuran. Do not settle privately with another driver. Keep every towing/payment receipt and sign Toyota's accident report.
Ambulance / fire119
Police110
Toyota Suzuran · 08:00-22:000123-24-0100
English inbound · 09:00-17:00011-558-2288
VehicleToyota Sienta HEV · gasoline
PlateSapporo 509 re 24-26
Rental no.3338812
ToCoo refTC-260709-001300
Breakdown, flat tire, lockout
Call Toyota first. For JAF roadside help, give the car type, plate, exact location, problem, and loaned-card membership number.
- JAF 24/7
- +81 3 5730 0111 · foreign languages
- JAF member
- 9929 0715 0446
- Card
- Loaned card 109 / Suzuran; keep it in the car. Loss or damage: JPY 2,000.
- After hours
- 0120-119-110 in Japan · Tokio Marine roadside line
JAF provides basic roadside service. Tire repair or replacement, parts, fuel, ditch recovery, and excess towing can still be chargeable.
Coverage and remaining exposure
Booked: Toyota compensation coverage waives the JPY 50,000 property and vehicle deductibles. For an eligible accident, ToCoo T.A.S. covers N.O.C. and accident-related towing up to JPY 100,000.
- Police and Toyota must be contacted, and Toyota must issue its accident report. Submit any T.A.S. reimbursement claim within 60 days after return.
- Towing may need to be paid first. Keep the towing receipt; T.A.S. covers towing only when the same incident also incurs N.O.C.
- Insurance can be denied for an unauthorized or unlicensed driver, alcohol, an unauthorized rental extension, or other rental-agreement violations.
- Flat-tire repair/replacement, hubcaps, wrong fuel, battery service, lockout/key loss, parking/traffic penalties, and prohibited-use damage remain outside T.A.S.
- If an accident makes the car unusable, Toyota says the rental ends with no refund or guaranteed replacement vehicle.
Toyota's base sheet lists N.O.C. at JPY 20,000 if the car returns under its own power or JPY 50,000 if it does not; our T.A.S. is the separate protection for that charge.
Return and refuel · Jul 24
- Return
- Jul 24 at 10:00 · outlet, not airport terminal
- Flight
- ADO 020 at 12:20; Toyota requires return at least 2 hours before departure.
- GPS phone
- 0123-24-0100
- Mapcode
- 113 774 654*44
- Fuel
- Fill gasoline in Chitose city and keep the receipt for staff.
- Airport
- Free shuttle after return, every 10-15 minutes.
Parking ticket
Go to the police station shown on the ticket, complete the procedure, pay the fine, and bring the police documents plus payment receipt to Toyota at return.
If this is not completed before return, Toyota lists an additional JPY 25,000 charge for an ordinary vehicle, or JPY 30,000 for larger classes.
Actions And Risks
3 activePrint the driving translation
Print at a FamilyMart, Lawson, or Ministop. Current printing code: QUK4WE5Z5G, valid Jun 29 – Jul 6 JST (covers the Jul 4 pickup). If it ever rejects, get the refreshed code from the Driving-Japan status page/email. Physical printout required.
Sesoko Dcottage payment
The free-cancellation window ended Jun 28. Confirmation showed paid JPY 0 with JPY 205,840 upcoming, so confirm at check-in on Jul 4 how and when payment is settled.
Confirm at check-in
Booking 6265493113
Hokkaido lodging
Chatrium Niseko is booked and paid Jul 13-18; K's House is booked Jul 20-24. Only Furano/Biei Jul 18-20 remains open. Jul 18 is the Hill of the Buddha transfer; Otaru and Kamui are removed to avoid the backtrack.
Chatrium booked
2 nights Furano / Biei
Hill Jul 18
K's booked
Register Toyota 24/7 support
The counter handout says advance contact registration is mandatory for browser-phone and WhatsApp support. Register once, then keep the Car help tab available offline.
Day Flow
Auto-opens next dayThu Jul 2Amsterdam → Tokyo
13:55
KLM KL0861 departs Amsterdam Schiphol
AMS → Tokyo Narita. Booking Y9JH24. Economy Light; no checked bags included. Schiphol is a one-terminal airport; use the KLM app/airport boards for departure hall and gate.
internationalcarry-on only
Fri Jul 3Narita → Okinawa / Naha
10:25
Arrive Tokyo Narita on KLM KL0861
Separate-ticket connection. KLM/SkyTeam is expected at Narita Terminal 1 North Wing; collect bags if any and move to Peach domestic check-in. Confirm terminal in KLM app/airport screens.
connection buffer
14:30
Peach MM507 departs Narita for Okinawa
NRT → OKA, arrives 17:35. Booking EVSDHV. Seats: Romain 22C, Agnese 22E, Sofia 22D, Filipa 22F. Peach domestic departures are in Narita Terminal 1 domestic area; verify in Peach app/boards.
Peach7 kg carry-onNRT T1 domestic
evening
THE NEST Naha
One night in Naha. Confirmation 1703960439510941579. Address: 1-6-1 Nishi, Naha, Okinawa 900-0036. At the desk: photo ID matching Agnese's name plus the check-in number from the Booking.com PDF.
paidAgnese guest name
Sat Jul 4Naha → Sesoko / Motobu
08:30
Print driver-license translation if not already done
Kiosk code: QUK4WE5Z5G (valid to Jul 6 JST) at FamilyMart, Lawson, or Ministop. Physical printout required for rental driving.
must do before drivingcode QUK4WE5Z5G
10:00
Pick up Times car at Naha Airport
Reservation 202601293299. Shuttle stop No. 11. Bring license, passport, and printed translation. Car GPS mapcode: 33 124 756*27. If there is an accident: police 110, emergency 119, Times support +81-50-3786-2858.
paidbooster seats x2mapcode 33 124 756*27
15:00-21:00
Check in: Sesoko Dcottage Motobu
Two-Bedroom House. Confirmation 6265493113. Requested arrival 16:00-17:00.
parkinglaundry
Jul 4-10Okinawa base
base
Sesoko / Motobu stay
Six nights. Kitchen, laundry, private parking, sea view. Good base for aquarium, beaches, snorkeling/boat day, and slower jet-lag recovery.
nature basekidsideas below
Fri Jul 10Okinawa → Hokkaido
10:00
Return Times car at Naha Airport
Same station as pickup: Times Car Rental Naha Airport. Refuel regular gasoline in Naha city, put the receipt in the yellow file, and return about 2 hours before flight. Car GPS mapcode: 33 124 756*27.
same as pickupmapcode 33 124 756*27gas receipt
10:35
Peach app check-in opens for MM272
App check-in runs from 120 to 30 minutes before departure. Do it right after returning the car.
phone admin
12:35
16:05
Arrive New Chitose / Sapporo
Hokkaido rental car pickup is booked for 18:00 at Toyota Rent a Car New Chitose Airport Suzuran. Return flight to Tokyo/Haneda is booked for Jul 24.
car bookedlodging open
18:00
Pick up Toyota Hokkaido rental car
ToCoo ref TC-260709-001300. Toyota Rent a Car New Chitose Airport Suzuran. Check in at domestic terminal 1F Arrival Lobby (Center), then free shuttle about 9 minutes. Phone 0123-24-0100.
Sienta classjunior seats x2T.A.S. included
Jul 10-24Hokkaido
open
Slow road-trip / nature chapter
Actual activity-led sequence: Hotel Hanabi Lake Toya complete Jul 13; Niseko Jul 13-18; Hill of the Buddha transfer Jul 18; Furano/Biei Jul 18-20; then booked K's House Asahidake Jul 20-24. Otaru/Kamui are skipped to avoid the backtrack.
south then northcar bookedK's booked
Fri Jul 24Hokkaido → Tokyo / Haneda
10:00
Return Toyota Hokkaido rental car
Same outlet as pickup, not the airport terminal. Toyota requires return at least 2 hours before ADO 020 / HD20. GPS mapcode 113 774 654*44. Fill gasoline in Chitose, keep the receipt, then take the free shuttle.
same outletflight buffer
12:20
AIRDO ADO 020 / HD20 departs New Chitose for Haneda
CTS → HND, arrives 14:00. Booking EMEHVA. Fare DO Value 14. Use New Chitose domestic terminal / AIRDO counters; Haneda Terminal 2 is confirmed. Confirmation email shows Sofia 25B and no seat number for Romain/Agnese/Filipa, so re-check seats at online check-in.
paid2 checked bags eachHND T2seat check
14:00
Tokyo/Kanto final chapter begins
Likely Shibuya friends base, then Disney/culture/decompression and final positioning for NRT.
friends / DisneyNRT positioning later
Wed Jul 29Tokyo / Kanto
06:15
KLM online check-in opens for KL0862
Opens 30 hours before the 12:15 departure. Economy Light skipped paid seats, so use check-in to grab the best free family seating.
phone adminseats
Thu Jul 30Tokyo → Amsterdam
12:15
KLM KL0862 departs Tokyo Narita
NRT → AMS, arrives 19:10 in Amsterdam. Booking Y9JH24. Expected Narita Terminal 1 North Wing; confirm in KLM app/airport boards before final Tokyo positioning.
international returnNRT T1 expected
Hokkaido Planner
Lodging openActivity week south, warm-ridge week north
After today's Nakajima Island loop, drive from Lake Toya to Niseko/Hirafu for Jul 13-18. On Jul 18 stop at Hill of the Buddha en route to Furano/Biei for two nights, then use the booked K's House stay Jul 20-24 for repeated Asahidake chances.
Niseko preserves real mountain days while adding rafting, adventure, indoor climbing, and onsen when wet.
Five Niseko nights let weather choose among mountains, rafting and indoor options; Furano/Biei then gets its own activity-led two-day block.
Chatrium Niseko Jul 13-18 and K's House Jul 20-24 are secured. Confirm only Furano/Biei Jul 18-20.
Jul 13-18
Niseko / Hirafu
Rafting, adventure, onsen, Annupuri/Iwaonupuri/Chisenupuri if conditions allow.
Jul 18 transfer
Hill of the Buddha
Early Niseko departure, one architecture-landscape stop, then continue north without the Otaru/Kamui backtrack.
Jul 18-20
Furano / Biei
Farm Tomita early, Biei countryside, Blue Pond/Shirahige and one farm or melon stop; lodging still open.
Jul 20-24
K's House / Asahidake
Booked for JPY 151,200; four ropeway/Sugatami chances, then early CTS departure.
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Route and activity clusters
This is a schematic planning map, not navigation. Tap a base to highlight the activity menu, then open the exact Google Maps links below.
Toya closeout
Furano / Biei / K's
Niseko
Hill / transfer
Niseko / Hirafu activity base
Five nights and four full days for rafting, adventure and local mountain days; weather selects the activity, not the base.
Jul 13 · Lake Toya → NisekoNakajima loop first; skip Usu in the low ceiling
Hotel Hanabi is complete today. Do the official 7.6 km Nakajima Island loop if the Forest Museum confirms the full trail and the return boat timing; allow more than the official three hours with children and wet ground. Skip the Usu ropeway while the summit is hidden, then drive to Niseko in daylight.
Confirm the trail gate and last practical return boat before setting out. If timing is tight, take the shorter marked route rather than rushing the 7.6 km circuit.
Jul 18-24 · north blockFurano/Biei first, then booked K's House Jul 20-24
Jul 18-20 Furano/Biei lodging is being booked. K's House is booked Jul 20-24 for JPY 151,200 in the mountain-view Japanese quadruple room with private bathroom.
Use only if the live camera, ropeway, mountain forecast, and visitor center agree that conditions are safe that morning. The family baseline is the ropeway/Sugatami loop, not a summit.
Heavy rain, poor visibility, and recent higher-trail bear reports make this a no-plan for now. Reconsider only after a clear day-of go from the visitor center and with proper equipment.
Tokachidake is at volcanic alert Level 2 with mountain-access restrictions, so it is not the Asahidake fallback. Tokachidake Onsen and Fukiage Onsen may remain roadside options if official access stays open.
Choose one flower site: Farm Tomita early for 60-90 minutes, then prioritize Biei countryside or cycling, Blue Pond plus Shirahige Falls, and one farm or melon stop. Skip Shikisai if Tomita is done.
Jul 13-18 · Chatrium Niseko / HirafuBooked and paid; five nights, four full activity days
Booked direct for JPY 150,480: air-conditioned 81 m² two-bedroom suite with one king, two twins, two bathrooms and kitchenette. Check-in from 15:00; checkout by 10:00. The prepaid stay is non-refundable. Let each morning's weather select rafting, adventure, mountain hiking, indoor climbing or onsen.
Likely the first activity to pre-book once lodging dates are fixed. Verify exact age/height/weight rules before paying.
Filipa is 120 cm, which likely clears many thresholds, but checkout rules decide. Good contrast after hiking days.
Annupuri from Goshiki Onsen is the 4-5h anchor; Iwaonupuri is the shorter volcanic option. Yotei only to stations 4-6, never the summit. Morning-of go/no-go.
The Hotel Hanabi stay ends Jul 13. Today's low ceiling makes Nakajima Island the better Toya closeout than the Usu ropeway; then use the full Niseko base for Niseko-led activities.
Jul 18 · Hill of the Buddha transferNiseko to Furano/Biei; Otaru and Kamui removed
Leave Niseko early, make Hill of the Buddha the one deliberate architecture-landscape stop, then continue to the Furano/Biei lodging. This keeps the day long but coherent and removes the Otaru/Shakotan backtrack.
Keep the visit focused so the family still reaches Furano/Biei with daylight and energy for dinner/check-in.
The coast remains attractive, but it loses against four full Niseko days and a proper Furano/Biei block once the drive and backtrack are counted.
Do not add Moerenuma, shopping or a second city stop. The value is the Hill itself and arriving north without turning the transfer into an exhausting itinerary.
Selective culture / design optionsUse on transfer days only if they fit the route
Hokkaido is not Kyoto. Keep culture/design high quality and opportunistic rather than making the route serve weak attractions.
This is the one Sapporo-side architecture-landscape stop on the Niseko to Furano/Biei transfer. Do not add Moerenuma on the same day.
Use a low-cloud day for Kita no Sumai Sekkeisha and Asahikawa Design Center (closed Tuesdays). Time & Style has a Higashikawa factory, not an Asahikawa flagship; arrange a direct visit for Jul 22 or 23.
Okinawa Ideas
Jul 4-10 ideas, not bookingsSesoko / Motobu activity menu Auto-collapses after Hokkaido arrival; reopen for references, memories, or backup links.
Marine safety / reset rhythm
July is Habu jellyfish season. Prefer managed netted beaches for easy family swimming; for unnetted snorkeling use long-sleeve rash guards, full swim leggings/tights, and reef shoes. Buy white vinegar for the car kit and follow local/lifeguard first-aid guidance. Early jet-lag wakeups can become cool sunrise walks on the Sesoko coast.
Easy swim / reset
Use for low-friction beach time. Sesoko Beach is the easiest sanctuary if the managed swimming area, lifeguards, and jellyfish net are operating.
Aquarium / Ocean Expo anchor
Strong family anchor near Motobu. Keep Churaumi for peak heat hours or rain; pair with Ocean Expo Park, Emerald Beach, or Bise if energy allows.
Scenic / culture loop
Good half-day from Sesoko/Motobu: castle ruins plus Kouri Bridge and Kouri Island. Keep it relaxed rather than packing the day too tightly.
Water / boat day
Keep this as a planned-energy day. Minna Island is the premium short-hop option from Toguchi Port; Gorilla Chop is the shore-snorkel candidate with facilities. Check weather, ferry/boat times, and child-friendly snorkeling conditions before committing.
Yanbaru jungle / hiking
Use when the family wants a break from salt water. Hiji is the classic boardwalk waterfall walk; ASMUI/Daisekirinzan is the sacred-rock and banyan-tree option near Cape Hedo; Gesashi is the calm mangrove boardwalk/kayak option.
Rain / kids fallback
Use when beach or boat conditions are poor, or when the day needs an easier structured stop.
Long north nature day
Best as a single bigger outing, not stacked with aquarium or boat plans. Keep a weather and tiredness veto; the goal is contrast from beaches, not a forced checklist.
References
Tap to expandKLM international flightsBooking Y9JH24 · AMS/NRT round trip
- Passengers
- Romain, Agnese, Sofia, Filipa
- Fare
- Economy Light
- Bags
- No checked bags. Carry-on: 55 x 35 x 25 cm plus accessory, 12 kg combined.
- Terminals
- Schiphol departure hall/gate from KLM app. Narita is expected Terminal 1 North Wing for KLM/SkyTeam; verify on boarding pass and airport boards.
- Check-in
- Starts 30 hours before departure.
Japan domestic flightsPeach + AIRDO · includes checked bags
- Jul 3
- MM507 NRT 14:30 → OKA 17:35, ref EVSDHV
- Jul 10
- MM272 OKA 12:35 → CTS 16:05, ref H2QEYY
- Jul 24
- AIRDO ADO 020 / HD20 CTS 12:20 → HND 14:00, ref EMEHVA
- Peach bags
- 1 checked bag per passenger; carry-on up to 2 items / 7 kg total.
- AIRDO bags
- 2 free checked bags per passenger; 1 free carry-on per passenger. Large cabin bags may need to be checked because onboard storage is limited.
- Terminals
- MM507: Narita Terminal 1 domestic / Peach area. MM272: Naha domestic / Peach area; New Chitose arrival at Domestic Terminal Building. ADO 020: use New Chitose domestic terminal / AIRDO counters; Haneda Terminal 2 is confirmed. Verify in airline apps and airport screens.
- Check-in
- Peach app check-in from 120 to 30 min before. AIRDO online check-in from 24h before; if online check-in fails, use airport counter, pass security 20 min before departure, and reach gate 10 min before.
- AIRDO seats
- Confirmation email shows Sofia 25B; Romain, Agnese, and Filipa show no seat number. Re-check seat assignment at online check-in.
Hokkaido Toyota rental carJul 10-24 · ToCoo TC-260709-001300
- Company
- TOYOTA Rent a Car via ToCoo
- Outlet
- New Chitose Airport Suzuran, same pickup and return
- Pickup
- Jul 10 18:00, flight MM272. Domestic terminal 1F Arrival Lobby (Center), then free shuttle about 9 minutes.
- Return
- Jul 24 10:00, flight ADO020 / HD20.
- Vehicle
- Toyota Sienta HEV, gasoline. Plate: Sapporo 509 re 24-26. Rental no. 3338812.
- Options
- ETC card reader, junior seat x2, English GPS, compensation coverage, ToCoo T.A.S. for N.O.C. and towing.
- Cost
- JPY 255,750 rental total + JPY 20,925 T.A.S. = JPY 276,675 practical total.
- JAF card
- Loaned roadside card 109, member 9929 0715 0446. Keep it in the car; JPY 2,000 if lost or damaged.
- Return GPS
- Phone 0123-24-0100 · mapcode 113 774 654*44. Refuel in Chitose and keep the receipt.
- Coverage
- Compensation coverage plus T.A.S. for N.O.C. and towing. This is not zero-liability; open Car help for exclusions and the required incident sequence.
- Phone
- 0123-24-0100
THE NEST NahaJul 3-4 · confirmation 1703960439510941579
- Guest name
- Agnese Bockane
- Room
- Superior Twin with bathroom, Non Smoking
- Price
- €153.04 paid
- Counter
- Photo ID matching the guest name plus the check-in number from the Booking.com PDF
- Address
- 1-6-1 Nishi, Naha, Okinawa 900-0036
- Phone
- +81 98 869 8015
Sesoko Dcottage MotobuJul 4-10 · confirmation 6265493113
- Unit
- Two-Bedroom House
- Price
- JPY 205,840 incl. VAT and cleaning fee
- Payment
- Confirmation showed upcoming payment JPY 205,840; paid JPY 0.
- Cancel
- Free until Jun 28 23:59 local time; from Jun 29 cost JPY 195,840.
- Contact
- +81 80 3443 8762
- GPS
- N 026° 38.735, E 127° 52.010
Times Car RentalNaha Airport · reservation 202601293299
- Pickup
- Jul 4 10:00, Naha Airport station
- Return
- Jul 10 10:00, same Naha Airport station
- Class
- C-3 compact, automatic
- Options
- ETC device, multilingual GPS, booster seat x2, Super Safety Package
- Price
- JPY 60,500 paid by credit card
- Mapcode
- 33 124 756*27 (for the car GPS)
- Counter
- 0570-00-1536, 457-1 Kagamizu, Naha-shi. Shuttle stop No. 11.
- Accident
- Police 110; emergency 119; Times Accident/Roadside Assistance +81 50 3786 2858.
- Return fuel
- Fill regular gasoline in Naha city, keep the receipt in the yellow file, and hand it to staff.
- If there is an accidentCall police and Times support before leaving. If a Japanese emergency call does not connect from roaming, borrow a phone or use a public phone.
- Insurance warningIf the accident is not reported, rental insurance may not apply. Travel-agency insurance may require paying at the store first, then claiming later.
- Parking / return rulesIllegal parking can trigger a JPY 30,000 charge if a ticket is issued. Business hours are 09:00-18:00; no key drop-off box.
Driving documentsBring these together for rental pickup
- Printing code QUK4WE5Z5G. Valid Jun 29 – Jul 6 JST at FamilyMart / Lawson / Ministop kiosks; refreshed weekly on the Driving-Japan status page.
- Original French driver license. The translation alone is not enough.
- Physical printed Japanese translation. Driving-Japan says PDF/photo is not valid.
- Passport. Keep it with the license and printed translation for rental pickup.
- Printing instructions: Driving-Japan convenience-store guide.
Emergencies and essentialsKeep handy; hopefully never needed
- Police
- 110
- Fire / medical
- 119
- Visitor line
- +81 50-3816-2787 (JNTO 24/7, English)
- Insurance
- Annual Dutch travel/cancellation policy; check terms before claiming.
- Documents
- Passports travel with the license and printed translation on car days.
People and calendarFamily calendar is the operating calendar
- Adults
- Romain De Dion; Agnese Bockane
- Children
- Sofia De Dion; Filipa De Dion
- Calendar
- Family calendar has trip block, KLM, Peach, THE NEST, Sesoko, Times car, and print-translation reminder. Add AIRDO ADO 020 if it is not already in the calendar.
Open Planning Gaps
Hokkaido now ends Jul 24 at Haneda. Tokyo/Kanto has Jul 24 evening plus five full days before the Jul 30 Narita return.
CTS → Haneda is booked. AIRDO ADO 020 / HD20, Jul 24 12:20 → 14:00, booking EMEHVA. Seat assignment still needs a check because only Sofia 25B appears in the confirmation email.
Hotel Hanabi is complete; Chatrium Niseko Jul 13-18, K's House Jul 20-24 and the car are booked. Only Furano/Biei Jul 18-20 remains open.