Seasonal Scenery: Lake Notoro “Coral Grass”, Shikisai no Oka, Asahidake Ropeway
Unique Experiences: Shiretokok Sightseeing Ship Aurora “Rusha Bay Route”, Salmon Watching Tour, Craft Experience at Engasu Mori no Ohotsku
Sightseeing & Shopping Experiences: Engaru Town Buried Cultural Properties Centre, Taushubetsu Observation Deck, Okhotsk Ryu-hyo Museum, Oshinkoshin Falls, Blue Pond, Lake Mashu Daiichi Observatory, Mt. Io “Atosa-nupuri”, Sunayu, Lake Kussharo, Bihoro Pass, Biei Shirogane Blue Pond, Asahikawa Ramen Village
Hotel: Hotel Abashirikoso or similar / Western room
Meal: Meal on Board / - / D
Upon arrival at Memanbetsu Airport, coach transfer to Lake Notoro (能取湖). Here, admire the famous coral grass, which turns the lakeside into a stunning crimson-red landscape during autumn. Afterwards, proceed to Abashiri for hotel check-in and dinner [Kaiseki].
Day 3 Abashiri – Shiretoko 網走 - 知床
Hotel: Kiki Shiretoko Natural Resort or similar / Japanese Western room
Meal: B / L / D
After breakfast, visit Tentozen Observatory (天都山展望台) for sweeping views of Abashiri and the Sea of Okhotsk. Next, explore the Okhotsk Ryu-hyo Museum (オホーツク流氷館) to learn about the region’s drift ice and marine ecosystem. Continue to Oshinkoshin Falls (オシンコシンの滝), known as the “Twin Beauties Waterfall” due to its split cascades. After lunch [Japanese Cuisine] at a local restaurant, embark on the Shiretoko Sightseeing Ship Aurora – Rusha Bay Route (知床観光船オーロラ), cruising along dramatic cliffs, marine caves, and untouched coastal wilderness. Finally, transfer to the hotel for check-in and dinner [Buffet].
Day 4 Shiretoko – Kussharo 知床 – 屈斜路
Hotel: Kussharo Prince Hotel or similar / Western room
Meal: B / L / D
This morning, join a Salmon Watching Tour, a seasonal highlight where wild salmon return upstream to spawn, offering a rare glimpse into Shiretoko’s natural ecosystem. After lunch [Japanese Cuisine] at a local restaurant, visit Lake Mashu Daiichi Observatory (摩周湖第一展望台) for panoramic views of one of Japan’s clearest lakes. Thereafter, continue to Mt. Io “Atosa-nupuri” (硫黄山) to observe active volcanic fumaroles and vibrant sulfur deposits. Finally, stop by Lake Kussharo (屈斜路湖) and experience the natural hot-sand bath Sunayu (砂湯) before transferring to the hotel for check-in and dinner [Buffet].
Day 5 Kussharo – Engaru 屈斜路 – 遠軽
Hotel: Maure Villa or similar / Western room
Meal: B / - / D
After breakfast, travel to Bihoro Pass (美幌峠) and enjoy breathtaking views overlooking Lake Kussharo. Afterwards, proceed for lunch [Yakiniku] at a local restaurant. Next, take part in a hands-on Craft Experience at Engasu Mori no Okhotsk (えんがる森のオホーツク). Thereafter, visit the Engaru Town Buried Cultural Properties Centre (遠軽町埋蔵文化財センター), showcasing ancient obsidian tools and artifacts dating back over 20,000 years. Finally, check in to your forest retreat hotel and enjoy a Japanese-Western fusion course dinner.
Day 6 Engaru – Asahikawa 遠軽 – 旭川
Hotel: Art Hotel Asahikawa or similar / Western room
Meal: B / - / D
After breakfast, enjoy a Fruit Picking Experience, sampling fresh seasonal produce. Next, head to Asahikawa Ramen Village (旭川ラーメン村), where lunch is at your own leisure with eight famous ramen shops to choose from. Afterwards, ride the Asahidake Ropeway (旭岳ロープウェイ), ascending into Daisetsuzan National Park — Japan’s earliest autumn foliage region. Finally, transfer to the hotel for check-in and dinner [Japanese Course].
Day 7 Asahikawa – Biei – Sapporo 旭川 – 美瑛 – 札幌
Hotel: Sapporo Stream Hotel or similar / Western room
Meal: B / L / D
After breakfast, visit Biei Shirogane Blue Pond (青い池), famed for its striking cobalt-blue waters. Next, enjoy lunch at a local restaurant. Thereafter, explore Shikisai no Oka (四季彩の丘), featuring rolling hills and seasonal flower landscapes. Finally, transfer to Sapporo for hotel check-in, followed by a Crab Course dinner at a local restaurant.
Day 8 Sapporo - Tokyo 札幌 - 東京
Hotel: Grand Nikko Tokyo Daiba or similar / Western room
Meal: B / - / -
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After breakfast, free & easy at your own leisure until departure.
Day 9 Tokyo 東京
Hotel: Grand Nikko Tokyo Daiba or similar / Western room
After breakfast, free & easy at your own leisure until departure.
Bid farewell to Tokyo as we proceed to the airport and take the flight back to Singapore. We hope that you have enjoyed this vacation with JTB and we look forward to bringing you to your next holiday destination.
Day 11 Singapore 東京 - 新加坡
Arrive in Singapore
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