Northern Japan
10 Days Hokkaido & Tohoku
Hokkaido Highlight
* Otaru Canal, * Jigokuadiani (Hell Valley), * Lake Toya
* Onuma National Park,* Mt Showa Shizan
* Hakodate "Million Dollar Night View by cable car
Tohoku Highlight
* Seikan Undersea Train,*Hachimantai National Park, *Oirase Keiryu Falls
* Morioka Handicraft Village, *Bukeyashiki Samurai Residences
* Matsushima Bay
Tour itinerary
Day 01 Depart Canada
Day 02 Arrive Sapporo (-/-/D)
* Meet upon arrival and transfer to hotel. Free at leisure
* If arrival after 7pm, will refund JPY3000 per person to cover cost of dinner
* Please arrange own dinner
Hotel : Sapporo Grand Hotel
Day 03 Sapporo - Otaru - Sakaimachi-Sapporo (B/L/D)
* Otaru: Walk along the charming Otaru Canal (symbol of the city).
* Sakaimachi: Explore Otaru's local specialities, Music Box Museum, famous Glass blowing factory,
Kitaichi Garasukan* Sapporo CityTour : Hokkaido University,Old City Hall, Tokeidai and Odori Park,
* Tanukikoji: Sapporo oldest shopping district dating back from late 1800s.
Day 04 Sapporo-Shiraoi-Noribetsu Onsen (B/L/D)
* Hokkaido Shrine: Best viewing spot for Cherry Blossom.
* Okurayama: 1972 Olympic site and Sapporo Winter spot Museum.*Okurayama Observatory
for spectacular view of Sapporo city.
* Shiraoi Ainuzoku Village
* Evening,enjoy a complete Hot Spring cultural experience. Relax with a soak in the baths,
enjoy delicious dinner,
Hotel: Noribetsu Grand Onsen (Mountain View)
Day 05 Sapporo-Shiraoi-Noribetsu Onsen (B/L/D)
* Jigokudani "Hell Valley" - see the sulfuric smoke rising out of the natural earth.
* Lake Toya: Cruise along the stunning lake,by Usuzan Cable car to Mt Shyowashin-zan for
an impressive lake view.
* Onuma Semi-National Park: see Hokkaido's geological treasures
* Hakodate Cable Car : an aerial views of Hakodate's unique nightscape.
Hotel: Yunokawa Prince Hotel Nagisatei (oceanfront hotel features breathtaking views of
Hakodate city and Tsugaru Strait)
Day 06 Yunokawa Onsen - Aomori - Lake Towada (B/L/D)
* Hakodate Morning Market: Browse fresh produce and chat with friendly shopkeepers
* Goryokaku Tower : Ascend to 300ft to see an aerial view of the star-shaped Goryukaku Fort,
Mt. Hakodate,and Hakodate city.
* SeiOnuma Semi-National Park: see Hokkaido's geological treasures
* Hakodate Cable Car : an aerial views of Hakodate's unique nightscape.
* Kaiseki Banquet Dinner
Hotel: Oirase Keiryu Hotel or Towada Hotel or Towada Princess Hotel
Day 07 Lake Towada (B/L/D)
* Qirase Stream: The Qirase-gawa River starts from Lake Towada-ko and the most beautiful section
called the Qirase Mountain Stream.It is well known for its forest scenery and rushing waterfalls,
some featuring names such as " white silk" or twin dragons" evocative of their individual character.
Our stay means we can take ample time to enjoy the falls, rocks, ponds and views up close
without rushing through.
Hotel: Qirase Keiryu Hotel or Towada Hotel or Towada Princess Hotel.
Day 08 Towada Onsen - Morioka - Lake Tazawa-ko- Kakunodate - Tsunagi Onsen (B/L/D)
* Lake Towada Onsen: Soak in the mineral rich waters
* Morioka Handicraft Village: Explore traditional Tohoku handicrafts
* LakeTazawa-ko:Take in the splendor of the sapphire blue waters of Japan's deepest lake.
* Kakunodate Town: Relive the lives of the Samurai at the Bukeyashiki Samurai residence.
* Dinner: Kaiseki Banquet Dinner
Hotel: Shion Hotel .
Day 09 Tsunagi Onsen-Hiraizumi-Matsushima Bay (B/L/D)
* Chuson-ji Temple:Explore Hiraizumi history and the Golden Hall of this scenic temple.
* Matsushima Bay:Feed seagulls while you cruise the famous Matsushima Bay.
* Matsushima: Freely explore Matsushima attractions such as the Godaido Hall,seafood market and
Zuigan-ji Temple.Visit the Kanrantei style Tea House and try various tea at your leisure.
* Buffet Dinner with performance
Hotel: Hotel Taikanso (overlooking Matsushima Bay)
Day 10 Matsushima -Sendai-Tokyo-Narita (B/L/-)
Board flight after 4:30pm to next destination
* Board the Shinkansen Bullet Train from Sendai to Tokyo Station
* Tour ends in Tokyo for guest with post-tour extension
* Transfer from Tokyo to Narita Airport for your departure flight home.
* Lunch: Receive 2,000 JPY for lunch at airport.
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