7D HOKKAIDO WINTER WONDERLAND
DAY 1 : SINGAPORE - TOKYO (NARITA)
Begin your vacation with a pleasant flight to the northern island of Japan, Hokkaido. You will be making a transfer for your domestic fl ight in Tokyo to Hokkaido.
(Meal on board)
Day 2 : NARITA�CHITOSE�LAKE TOYA
Upon arrival, be greeted by our tour guide who will show you the wonders of Japan, transfer for flight to Hokkaido. We will first take a leisure drive to Noboribetsu where you can find the famous Jigokudani. also known as the Hell Valley. Walk through the sulphurous valley and you can see boiling ponds and steaming streams. Mt Showa is an interesting landform that was raised from a farmland after two years of volcanic activities. Thereafter proceed to Bear Ranch where besides feeding the 200 bears, you can catch some shows and performances of
the bears. (Lunch/Dinner)
Day 3 : LAKE TOYA�ASAHIKAWA
Rise and shine for a brand new morning as we make our way to Shiraoi Ainu Village to catch an insight of the lives of the aborigines of Hokkaido through their houses, embroidery and weaving. Proceed to Asahikawa, the second largest city in Hokkaido. Proceed to the famous
Hokkaido Ramen Village where the entire place is dominated by ramen stalls and get to taste famous Hokkaido Ramen tonight. Thereafter proceed to Asahikawa shopping street where you are able to get the best bargains. (Breakfast/Lunch/ Ramen Dinner)
Day 4 : ASAHIKAWA�LAKE AKAN
This morning after breakfast, we continue our journey to Sounkyo Gorge, situated at the foot of Mt Daisetsu-zan National Park. This gorge consists of many cliffs, 100metres tall. Sounkyo Gorge has many waterfalls, Ryusei-no-taki Falls and Gingano- taki Falls, also known as Shooting Star Falls and Milky Way Falls respectively are very popular. At both waterfalls, water falls directly over the cliff, giving them a sense of power. Obako and Kobako are
said to be the most beautiful places in the gorge. Obako features wide rock faces that
resemble Byobu (folding screens). Next, we head to the Kita Kitsbe Fox Village where you will get to see the famous Hokkaido fox well known for its fur. Lake Akan, a lake of mystery and beauty is well known for �marimo� curious looking spherical moss which is a natural monument and unique to the lake. We will stop by to take pictures of the breathtaking overview of Lake Mashu and Lake Kussharo.
(Breakfast/Lunch/Dinner)
Day 5 : LAKE AKAN�SAPPORO
After breakfast we make our way to Otokoyama Sake Brewery Museum, which has a 330-year history of brewing some of the best sakes in Japan. Get to sample different types of sweet and bitter sake. Proceed to a Chocolate factory to view the making of famous Hokkaido chocolate. The city of Sapporo awaits us. The famous and must go Odori Park, a park bustling with people and activities, is also the venue of the Sapporo Snow Festival where you can find 300 snow statues and ice sculptures. A great view of Sapporo TV tower can
also been seen here. Next is the Tokeidai Clock Tower which was built in 1878 and is a magnifi cent Russian style monument.
(Breakfast/Lunch/Dinner)
DAY 6 : SAPPORO�OTARU�CHITOSE
This morning, we make our way to Otaru, known as the most romantic town in Japan and a lively town famous for its canals. Lining Otaru Canal are many shops selling authentic Japanese dolls and paperware. These quaint shops evoke the romantic atmosphere of this enchanting town. Visit the Kitachi Glass shop, reputed for its unique lamps and hand-blown glassware. Next to it is the Otaru Music Box Museum, where you can see the beautifully crafted music boxes and enjoy the heavenly music. Proceed to JR Tower, one of the newest
shopping mall where you can find fashion and accessories. Tonight, be amazed by the neon lights as dusk falls as we make our way to Susukino street, one of the largest entertainment district in Hokkaido with nearly five thousand shops and restaurants.
(Breakfast/Hokkaido Crab Lunch/Dinner)
After breakfast, transfer to the airport for your flight home. We hope you have had an
exciting holiday with SA tours.
(Breakfast/Meals on board)
i think i'm going to freeze to death.
According to this website, it's coldest in Jan/Feb...
the max temperature is like... -3 degrees?
GEE. I really have a bad treshold for coldness....
but i'm looking forward to the trip. =)
i'm finally going to the airport as a passenger, not a staff.
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