7 Days                             Hokkaido

Departure Dates: 21 Jul, 01, 19 Aug, 01, 15, 22 Sep, 27 Oct 2008

Seasonality	Adult S$		Child S$
	Single	Twin / Triple	Twin / Triple	w/o Bed
Weekday / Weekend	2508	2148	2008	1708

Estimated Airport Taxes : SGD455 / Adult , SGD442 / Child

   Tour Highlights :

Haneda , Otaru Canal, Kitaichi Glass & Box Museum, Furano, Ginga Falla, Ryusei Falls, Kushiro Marsh Observatory, Lake Mashu, Lake Kusshard, Lake Akan, Otokoyama Sake Factory, Meiji Clock Tower, Odori Park, Underground Shopping Mall, Susukino, Ramen Street, Ainu Folk Village, Noboribetsu Spa Valley, Mt Showa Shinzan, Bear Ranch, Lake Toya

  Itinerary :

• Day 01 Singapore - Hokkaido (JL 710 via Tokyo - connect domestic flight to Sapporo ) (Meals on board)
  • Meet our tour representative at the JAL counter (Changi Airport, Terminal 1), two hours before flight departure. Have a pleasant flight to Hokkaido (via Tokyo)
• Day 02 Domestic Flight : Haneda - Chitose - Otaru Canal - Kitaichi Glass & Box Museum (D)
  • Guide will meet upon arrival in Narita Airport, transfer to Haneda airport connect domestic flight to Chitose. Upon arrival, proceed to Otaru Canal which will take you into the rich past of Hokkaido. The rustic charm of the canal area will capture your heart. Next we will visit the famous Kitaichi Glass Complex reputed for its antique lamps and hand blown glassware. Also, the tour will take you to Otaru Orgel Doh, a red brick building housing the Otaru Music Box Museum for over a century.
  • Hotel : APA Hotel or similar
• Day 03 Furano - Ginga Falls - Ryusei Falls (B / L / D)
  • After breakfast, start your day to Furano. Furano welcomes you with beautiful wide space of natural wonders. Soak in the plentiful and colourful summer sights. In sounkyo area, the largest hot spring area in Daisetsuzan, you will meet marvel at the Ginga * Ryusei Falls - locally cherished as "the husband and wife" falls. View the graceful 120 meter high waterfalls that flow like shining silver threads. Enjoy photo taking to your heart contents. At day's end, we will stay at the Sounkyo Hotspring Hotel. Relax yourself in the traditional hot spring or " Onsen " available in the hotel
  • Hotel : Sounkyo Hot Spring Hotel or similar
• Day 04  Kushiro Marsh Observatory - Lake Mashu - Lake Kusshard - Lake Akan( B / L / D )
  • This morning, we will visit Japan's largest marshland, Kushiro, Marsh stretches out over the majority of the Kushiro Plain. We will travel to the beautiful of Lake Mashu - one of the world's clearest, most transparent lakes. The lake fame in the 1960s with the hit song, " The Mists of Lake Mashu", and in 2001, was desi " Hokkaido Heritage " site. Next we will visit Lake Kussharo, where you'll be able to view the magnificient lake as you immerse in the arms of Mother Nature. Lastly proceed to Lake Akan, where you can put on the Japanese " Yukata " and enjoy a sumptuous dinner. Tonight, soak into one of the " onsen " within the hotel
  • Hotel : Akan View Hotel or similar
• Day 05  Otokoyama Sake Factory - Sapporo Meiji Clock Tower - Odori Park - Underground Shopping Mall - Susukino - Ramen Street ( B / L / D )
  • After breakfast, we will tour Otokoyama Sake Factory which has a 330 year history of brewing some of the best sake in Japan. It has won the gold prizes in the various contest. Then its time to pause at the Sapporo Meiji Clock Tower before heading for Odori Park - the symbol of Sapporo City. Centrally located, it is a beautiful place with lots of flowerbeds and serves as the venue for the annual Sapporo Snow Festival. Shopping is next! Let's go to the Underground Shopping Mall and take in the bright lights of Susukino, the entertainment area of Sapporo. Oh yes! The Ramen Street awaits you as well, Ramen anyone?
  • Hotel :APA Hotel or similar
• Day 06 Ainu Folk Village - Noboribetsu Spa Valley - Mt Showa Shinzan - Bear Ranch - Lake Toya
  • After breakfast, we head for the traditional Ainu Folk Village - for culture, handicrafts and souvenirs to take home. Noboribetsu Spa Valley holds scenic beauty as well as open areas to view sulphrous fumes spewing out of crevices. Nearby, the area around Mt Showa Shinzan is an exciting place to take in more great sights. There is a ropeway to the summit for a panoramic view of the surrounding areas. There are some nice shops and a small museum showcasing the history of the volcanic area of Showa Shinzan. Feed the bears at the Bear Ranch - the bears will be waving for your attention. Next, Lake Toya beckons with her splendors - her calm and scenic lake area. You will marvel at a group of small islands. Nakano-shima, " Floating " in the lazily in the middle of Lake Toya. Take in all the views and bring home some great photos of the lake.
  • Hotel : Sun Palace or similar
• Day 07  Hokkaido - Singapore ( JL 711 via Tokyo )
  • Time to say " SAYONARA " to Hokkaido. This morning is free and easy till transfer to Chitose Airport for your flight back to Singapore via Tokyo.

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