Summer Beauty in East South Hokkaido & North Japan 10D7N

JL036  SIN-HND 2150-0550
JL507  HND-CTS 0855-1030

Hotel: Art Hotel Asahikawa or similar / Western room

Meal: Meal on Board / L / D

Upon arrival at Chitose Airport, coach transfer to lunch [Chirashi-sushi] at a local restaurant. After lunch, transfer to Hokuryu Sunflower Village (北竜町ひまわりの里) for sunflower viewing. It is the biggest sunflower field in Japan. The flower season just started and the entire gently-sloping hill will be covered by 1.3 million sunflowers. Finally, transfer to Asahikawa for hotel check in. Tonight, enjoy your dinner [Japanese Cuisine] at the hotel restaurant.

Hotel: Sapporo Stream Hotel or similar / Western room

Meal: B / L / D

After breakfast, visit the Hills of Zerubu (ぜるぶの丘)🌸. Located on the hills of Route 237, this park is filled with various flowers such as lavender, poppies and sunflowers, which will be in full bloom during your summer visit. The 8-hectare park is perfect for a leisure stroll amongst the flowers, or you can rent an ATV buggy to tour the vast grounds. Next, head to Blue Pond (青い池), a man-made pond feature in Biei. The blue color comes from the aluminium in the water from the nearby hot springs which reflects the color of the blue sky, and the sulphur and lime have turned the pond bed white, which further complements the blue water. Next, proceed to a local restaurant for lunch [Buffet]. After that, transfer to Farm Tomita (ファーム富田)🌸, one of Hokkaido’s premier flower farms. You will be able to see the famous “Rainbow field” created by rows of different-coloured flowers along the gentle rolling hills at Tomita Farm. Tonight, enjoy your dinner [Crab Course] at a local restaurant, before transferring to the hotel for check in.

Hotel: The Windsor Hotel Toya Resort & Spa or similar / Western room

Meal: B / L / D

After breakfast, visit Lake Shikotsu (支笏湖), one of two caldera lakes of the Shikotsu-Toya National Park. Formed by a huge volcanic eruption thousands of years ago, it is the second deepest lake in Japan. This afternoon, your lunch [Sukiyaki] will be served at a local restaurant. After lunch, enjoy a Fruit Picking Experience at a fruit orchard. Next, we will board the Lake Toya Cruise (洞爺湖汽船). The second caldera lake of the Shikotsu-Toya National Park, which you will be having a leisure cruise around the islands located in the middle of the lake. Finally, transfer to the hotel for check in. Tonight, enjoy your dinner [Course Menu] at the hotel restaurant. This evening, you can enjoy the spectacular firework display that lights up Lake Toya, right from the hotel!

Hotel: Century Marina Hakodate or similar / Western room

Meal: B / - / D

This morning, let’s start your day at Lake Onuma (大沼).Located in Onuma Park which is designated as a quasi-national park, it is known for its picturesque, island dotted lakes and majestic volcano – Mt. Komagatake. Thereafter, transfer to Hakodate and visit the Kanemori Red Brick Warehouse（金森赤レンガ倉庫）. The former port warehouses have been redeveloped into a shopping, dining and entertainment complex. Here, you will find trendy souvenirs, fashion and dessert shops. Lunch will be under your own arrangement here today. Next, transfer to the hotel for check in and enjoy some leisure time before dinner [Western-Style Meal] at a local restaurant. After dinner, we will take a trip to the peak of Mt. Hakodate for one of Japan’s top 3 night views! Spot the colorful city lights, vast view of Hakodate bay and even Onuma from the highest point of the observation deck! Finally, return to the hotel.

Hotel: ANA Crowne Plaza Resort Appi Kogen or similar / Western room

Meal: B / - / -

This morning, enjoy free and easy time before we board the Shinkansan from Hakodate to Aomori. Lunch will be under your arrangement during your leisure time. Upon arrival at Aomori, take part in one of the largest summer festivals of Japan – the Aomori Nebuta Festival (ねぶた祭)! The annual Japanese fire festival gathers over 3 million international and domestic visitors every year. Massive lantern floats designed based on kabuki theatre or mythical stories are paraded through the city of Aomori, while dancers, musicians and large taiko drums flank the parade. Dinner will be under your own arrangement here before heading to the hotel for check in.

Hotel: ANA Crowne Plaza Resort Appi Kogen or similar / Western room

Meal: B / L / -

This morning, transfer to Lake Tazawako (田沢湖). Another caldera lake located south of the Towada-Hachimantai National Park. Some local symbols located around the lake are the Goza no Ishi Shrine and the famous golden statue of Tatsuko. According to legends, Tatsuko was a girl praying for beauty forever but was instead cursed, turned into a dragon and sunk to the bottom of the lake. After that, lunch [Kiritanpo] will be served at a local restaurant.Following that, we will proceed to Akita for the Akita Kanto Festival (竿燈まつり). Translated to Pole Lantern Festival, performers balance long bamboo poles with paper lanterns attached with impressive skill, gradually adding extensions to the pole, up to 12 metres. Some ways performers balance the poles are one-handed, forehead, shoulder and hip. This festival, alongside the Aomori Nebuta Festival makes up the Three Great Festivals of the Tohoku Region. Dinner will be under your own expense here before transferring back to the hotel.

Hotel: ANA Crowne Plaza Resort Appi Kogen or similar / Western room

Meal: B / L / D

Begin your day with a visit to Koiwai Farm (小岩井農場), a sustainable, eco-friendly farm renowned for its commitment to reducing environmental impact while producing high-quality dairy products. Explore the farm’s scenic landscapes and learn about its educational initiatives. Here, we will also have our lunch [Yakiniku] at its local restaurant. Next, journey to Chuson-ji Temple (中尊寺), home to the breathtaking Konjikido (金色堂), a serene, mountaintop temple dating back to the 12th century. Marvel at the magnificent golden pavilion that glows with historical significance and spiritual tranquility. After that, proceed back to the hotel [Buffet] for dinner at the hotel restaurant.

Meal: B / L / -

After breakfast at hotel, we will depart for Oirase Keiryu (奥入瀬渓流), a stunning mountain stream in Aomori Prefecture. The serene Oirase Gorge is home to over a dozen waterfalls, each cascading into the stream amidst lush greenery, creating an awe-inspiring natural landscape. Today, we will have our lunch at a local restaurant in Lake Towada (Towada Local Cuisine). Next, embark on a scenic Lake Towada Cruise, where you’ll experience breathtaking views of the surrounding mountains, lush green forests, and rugged cliffs. Sail around the jagged peninsula and witness the stunning natural beauty of the area from the water.

JL150 AOJ-HND 2045-2205
JL035 HND-SIN 0005-0615

Bid farewell to Japan 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.

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