TOUR ITINERARY
4 SEP (FRI) HONOLULU,
Leave Daniel K. Inouye International Airport. A meal and snack will be served aboard the flight. Free Movies and Drinks.
5 SEP (SAT) CHITOSE,
ANA CROWNE PLAZA HOTEL CHITOSE
Arrive at Haneda International Airport and after clearing government formalities, transfer to your connecting flight to Chitose Airport in Hokkaido. Upon arrival, go directly to the hotel in Chitose city by bus (15 minutes from the airport). We will stay 2 nights at hotel located right next to Aeon Shopping Mall.
6 SEP (SUN) CHITOSE,
ANA CROWNE PLAZA HOTEL CHITOSE
Japan’s northernmost prefecture “Hokkaido” is an attractive and beautiful land with amazing National Parks. Each of Hokkaido’s National Parks offers different charms. Today we will visit Shikotsu-Toya National Park which is an ideal place to experience the rugged splendor of Hokkaido. Its most prominent feature is Lake Shikotsu which is praised as Japan’s most striking caldera lake. Spectacular views of the quiet crystal-clear blue lake and encircled active volcanoes are called “Natural Museum of Volcanic Activity.” After enjoy entrancingly beautiful lake scenery, we will visit Northern Horse Park a popular Horse-themed park offering interaction with horses in the great nature of Hokkaido. About 80 horses, including retired racehorses and ponies, live freely on the premises surrounded by a rich variety of natural landscapes. The park will give you a chance to be in close contact with nature and horses. We will enjoy watching “Happy Pony show” a fun and enchanting entertainment show entertained by lovely ponies. For those who wish to, can enjoy feeding at stable. After going back to the hotel, enjoy shopping!
7 SEP (MON) ASAHIKAWA,
HOTEL WBF GRANDE ASAHIKAWA (ONSEN) ♨
Visit Historical Village of Hokkaido, an open-air museum of about 60 relocated and faithfully restored typical buildings that represent the history of Hokkaido from 1868 to the 1920s when Hokkaido's development was carried out on a large scale. You will step back in time to the pioneering era in Hokkaido while wandering the streets. Buildings are not only the exteriors preserved, but many interiors are furnished to reflect daily life of the time. You can immerse yourself in the customs and culture of early settlers of Hokkaido. Later head to hidden local spot Sunagawa called and loved as “Hokkaido's Dessert Town.” Famous sweets shops are lined up along the Sunagawa Sweets Road. We will visit an Apple Pie Shop which is baking the one of the best 3 Apple pies in Hokkaido. The crispy, crunchy, flaky, and buttery scented dough goes perfectly with large, sweet, and delicious local apples. You will get a chance to taste fresh Apple pie whose expiration date is only one day. You have to visit here to taste such a yummy pie! Then head to Asahikawa, Hokkaido’s 2nd largest city in the center of Hokkaido. We will stay 2 nights at hotel located close to Asahikawa train station and Aeon Shopping Mall. After hotel arrival, tour guide will take you Holo-Holo around the hotel. You can also enjoy a relaxing soak in Onsen Hot Spring bath.
8 SEP (TUE) ASAHIKAWA,
HOTEL WBF GRANDE ASAHIKAWA (ONSEN) ♨
Today, we will head to Daisetsuzan National Park, Hokkaido’s 2nd largest National Park that preserves a mountainous area of virtually unspoiled wilderness. Iconic Mt Asahidake is the highest peak in Hokkaido at a towering 7,513 ft. We will ride an Asahidake Ropeway as we make our way up 5,249 ft. to the main peak of Taisetsu Mountain range which is called the “Roof of Hokkaido.” From this breathtaking vantage point, you can look down at the superb view of Mt. Asahidake reflected on the Sugatami Pond below. Later, we will visit newly opened in 2024 Otokoyama Sake Park. Otokoyama Brewery has a Sake-brewing tradition for over 360 years and has won many gold medals in Japan and foreign liquor competition. Thus, they are called "Best Sake brewery in Hokkaido." At their new facility, you can taste not only their Fresh Sakes but also Iced Rice Latte using special Sake rice fermented syrup, Shaved ice and Coffee that made from water used for brewing their Sakes. Later visit Ueno Farm, one of the best Greenery and Flower Gardens known as a “Hokkaido Garden.” You can explore beautiful flowering gardens which includes a wild garden with a small pond, a European style garden with 360° panoramic view of the farmland from the top of the hill, etc. Later visit Tsuboya Kibana-no Mori. This complex facility is operated by a long-established Asahikawa confectionery shop that specializes in chocolates and pastries. You will get a chance to buy their signature almond cookie which has a distinctive crispy texture and sanded with white chocolate. A shop assembling a collection of select craft goods created in Asahikawa, a city long known for its woodworking. After going back to the hotel, it will be your Free Time to continue shopping or relax at the Onsen Hot Spring bath with Jet bath, Electric bath, etc.
9 SEP (WED) WAKKANAI,
WAKKANAI GRAND HOTEL (ONSEN) ♨
Head to Wakkanai the northernmost city of Japan with full of great nature comprised of the Japan Sea and the Okhotsk Sea with the greenery vast land. On the way, there is Nayoro city which is the biggest producer of Mochi rice in Japan. We will stop at the Mochi Rice Village offers local Nayoro Mochi, Mochi rice, Daifuku mochi, mochi ice cream, etc. Don’t miss out on this great opportunity to try their delicious “Soft Daifuku” which has 19 different flavors! Later visit Sturgeon Aquarium located by Teshio river where Sturgeon used to run up the river. You will get an up close view of the prehistoric Sturgeon that have been in existence for 120 million years ago. We will also visit Reindeer Farm where they raise 60 reindeers brought from Finland. You can try feeding them if you wish to. Then proceed to Wakkanai while passing Rishiri-Rebun-Sarobetsu National Park, the northernmost National Park in Japan. Our hotel is in the downtown area of the city. Enjoy the relaxing Onsen Hot Spring bath and a delicious Sukiyaki Kaiseki dinner with crab in the evening.
10 SEP (THU) RISHIRI ISLAND,
ISLAND INN RISHIRI (ONSEN) ♨
Today we will have an interesting journey to the Northernmost Island in Japan "Rebun Island" often called "the undiscovered retreat of Hokkaido." Upon arrival to the island by ferry, we will transfer by bus to South of the island which characterized by a scenic steep coastline. Visit the observatory look down island’s most popular landmark Neko (Cat) Rock and Momo (Peach) Rock distinctively shaped huge rocks that look like a Cat and Peach. Then go to Cape Sukoton, the northernmost viewpoint where you can overlook Soya Strait and the uninhabited island called "Sea lion Island." Also visit Cape Sukai, known as the best viewpoint to witness the magnificent beauty but mysterious unexplored region of Rebun’s blue sea and sheer cliffs. Then catch a ferry to Rishiri Island with the National Park’s iconic symbol Mt. Rishiri towering at 5,646 feet in the center of the island. After arrival we will go to hotel located close to a park that offer amazing scenery. Enjoy relaxing soak in the Onsen Hot Spring bath and Open-air bath that overlooks the Japan Sea and Rebun Island. In the evening enjoy delicious Buffet dinner with many fresh local seafood, Konbu seaweed, vegetables, etc.
11 SEP (FRI) WAKKANAI,
WAKKANAI GRAND HOTEL (ONSEN) ♨
This Northernmost National Park is blessed with wild, untamed nature which providing the dynamic and diverse landscapes. Today we will explore around the fascinating Rishiri Island that offers tranquil, peaceful, lovely sea and mountain views. Visit Senhoushi Misaki Park which provides the best view of Mt. Rishiri often called “Northern most Mt. Fuji” and oddly shaped rocks. At the store you can purchase famous Rishiri Konbu that is one of the best three Konbu seaweeds in Japan. The exquisite quality is used by many top-quality Japanese restaurants. Next, we will visit the biggest pond on the Island along with the best scenic spot Otatomari Pond. The view of the clear blue waters of the pond with Mt. Rishiri as backdrop is just splendid. Then we will catch a ferry going back to Wakkanai. Upon arrival, visit Karafuto (Sakhalin) Museum to learn about Sakhalin Island (Current Russian held territory) which used to be inhabited by the indigenous people of Japan and was also jointly possessed by Japan and Russia in the past.
12 SEP (SAT) LAKE SAROMA,
LAKE SAROMA TSURUGA RESORT (ONSEN) ♨
Today we will visit Cape Soya, the Northernmost Tip of Japan that is surrounded by the ocean on three sides. You will see a monument that indicates Cape Soya as Japan’s Northernmost piece of real estate. On a clear day you can see actual Sakhalin Island (Russian-held island) located only 26 miles away. Later we will drive along the Okhotsk sea to Engaru to visit its famous Cosmos Festival. A mind-blowing 10 million Cosmos flowers will be in bloom across the huge park. Enjoy dynamic floral scenery created by colorful Cosmos flowers in an impressive number of varieties. Then proceed to Japan’s third largest lake, the picturesque Lake Saroma. The lake surface is a uniquely beautiful blue color which described as “Saroman Blue.” Our accommodation tonight is a nice resort hotel that faces the lake. You will admire the beautiful blue lake from your room. Enjoy delicious buffet dinner featuring local sea foods, etc., and enjoy a relaxing soak at the Onsen Hot Spring bath and Open air Rotenburo bath with a beautiful lake view.
13 SEP (SUN) LAKE KUSSHARO,
KUSSHARO PRINCE HOTEL (ONSEN) ♨
It will be the most beautiful season to visit Lake Notori. We will see the Crimson Coral Grass that spreads throughout the lakeside like a red carpet. Depending on the climate of the year, Lake Notori could assemble the brightest and biggest collection of this very rare plant that can only be seen during this time of season. Later go to Abashiri, “City of Drift Ice” that drift ice arrives on its coastline from the far-off Arctic Ocean in winter. We will visit Okhotsk Ice Floe Museum. You can experience the beautiful World of Drift Ice through the new 3-D projection mapping with the illusionary effect of light and sound. You can enter the 5 degree F freezing experience room where you will get a chance to see and touch real drift ice. Here you can feel how cold it can be in Abashiri in winter. Later go to Mt. Tento located in the center of Abashiri Quasi-National Park. We will visit its Flower Garden if timing is right, you will see the Heavenly Views of colorful seasonal flowers such as Marigold, Cockscomb that will be in bloom throughout the huge garden. Then proceed to Akan-Mashu National Park via Bihoro Pass that overlooks the beautiful Lake Kussharo, Japan’s biggest caldera lake which offers stunning views of untouched natural scenery. Our hotel is located by the lake and one of the top resort hotels in eastern Hokkaido. Enjoy a relaxing soak at the Hot Spring bath and Open air Rotenburo bath.
14 SEP (MON) OBIHIRO,
HOTEL NIKKO NORTH LAND OBIHIRO
Today, you will be able to feel the dynamism of an active volcano “Mt. Io” or “Sulfur Mountain.” We will visit 2023 renewal opened Mt. Io MOKMOK Base. Here you can see Mt Io's dramatic steaming volcanic vents up close. More than 1,500 bright yellow vents of all sizes continuously spew volcanic gases, making for an otherworldly sight. Enjoy the dramatic volcanic mountain landscape at this steaming National Park. If you wish to, you can try famous boiled egg cooked in hot spring water source. Then head to Kushiro Marsh National Park that preserve Japan’s largest wetland and marsh habitat which is registered under the Ramsar Convention. We will visit the Observatory where you can see Japan’s most amazing wetlands that once was completely under the ocean. Then we will head to Tokachi area to visit the newly renovated Wine Castle to see the process of the making the local “Tokachi Wine” which has recently received high appraisal throughout the world. Try tasting the famous Tokachi Wine and various sweets using rich and fresh farm products that are popular in Obihiro. Tonight's hotel is located right next to the Train Station and its shopping building. Within easy walking distance to the supermarket. Enjoy shopping after hotel check in.
15 SEP (TUE) SAPPORO,
SOLARIA NISHITETSU HOTEL SAPPORO
Exploring Hokkaido by train is another delightful way to enjoy the biggest prefecture in Japan. We will walk to Obihiro station to ride the Express Train “Ozora.” This train is very popular for tourists that travel around Hokkaido. During comfortable ride, you will enjoy the spectacular views of the vast open green fields against the background of the beautiful mountain which belong to Hidaka sanmyaku National Park. After we will get off the train, transfer by bus to Sapporo, the capital and largest city in Hokkaido. The city is called “A Northern Paradise” which has all the charms of a small town, great natural landscapes, and the entertainment of a big city. The city offers a perfect blend of urban excitement and natural beauty. We will stay at hotel located easy walking distance to Sapporo train station with a department store and underground shopping mall. After hotel check in, tour guide will take you shopping area.
16 SEP (WED) SAPPORO / HONOLULU,
At checkout time our agent will come to tape and tie-up our boxes and take down baggage to be checked in. We will leave the hotel by bus to Chitose Airport to catch domestic flight to Haneda Int’l Airport. Upon arrival at Haneda, transfer to International Airline Flight to Honolulu. Arrive in Honolulu the same morning, 16 SEP (Wednesday). After clearing U.S. Customs, proceed home. (Lunch & Dinner will be at your own expense.)
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