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7D Hokkaido Delights
TOUR
HIGHLIGHTS
- Otaru
Canal
- Kitaich
Glass Complex
- Otaru
Orgel Doh
- Tokachigawa
Hot Spring Resort
- Tokachigawa
Bridge
- Ikeda
Wine Castle
- Kushiro
Marshlands National Park
- Japanese
Crane Reserve
- Sapporo
TV Tower
- Odori
Park
- Shiraoi
Ainu Village
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Bear Ranch
- Mt.
Showa
- Noboribetsu
Hot Spring Resort
- Lake
Toya
- Onuma
Park
- Fort
Goryokaku
- Motomachi
- Waterfront
Warehouse
- Mt.
Hakodate
- Hakodate
Morning Market
- Asakusa
Kannon Temple
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Day
1: Singapore / Hokkaido (via Tokyo) ( Breakfast
on board )
Assemble at Singapore Changi International Airport
Terminal 1, for your pleasant flight to Sapporo
- capital of Hokkaido.
Day
2: Haneda / Chitose / Shiraoi Ainu Village /
Tokachikawa Hot Spring Resort (L/D)
Arrive at Tokyo - Narita International Airport
and transfer to Haneda Airport for a domestic
flight to Chitose Airport - Hokkaido. Upon arrival
proceed for lunch, then en-route to Tokachikawa
Hot Spring Resort, known for water rich in minerals
absorbed from vegetation. In the evening, you
will get to put on the Japanese Yukata and enjoy
a sumptuous Japanese set or buffet dinner. Tonight
pamper yourself in one of the fantastic indoor/outdoor
hot spring bath "onsen" within the hotel.
Accommodation : Tokachigawa Hotel/Sahoro Resort
or similar
Day
3: Sapporo / Otaru City Tour
(B/L/D)
After breakfast, a short drive to Tokachikawa
Bridge where you will have a close-up view of
the beautiful Swans* which fly from Siberia
during winter. Drive towards Kushiro Marshland,
visit Kushiro Marsh Observatory where you can
see the magnificent view of the marshland. Next
on the list is Akan Japanese Crane Observation
Center, where you can have a good sites to view
the graceful Tancho* (Japanese crane). At the
adjacent nature centre, you can learn about
life and habits of the cranes. Proceed on to
Lake Akan, this evening, you will get to put
on the Japanese Yukata and enjoy a sumptuous
buffet dinner. Tonight pamper yourself in one
of the fantastic indoor/outdoor hot spring bath
"onsen" within the hotel.
*The Swans and Cranes fly from
Siberia during winter season only. Behold the
rare sight form November to March.
Accommodation : Akan View Hotel or similar
Day
4: Lake Akan / Otaru / Sapporo (B/L/D)
Morning sightseeing includes a visit to the
beautiful harbor city - Otaru, with a glorious
history and is famous for its historic "Otaru
Canal", gas lamp arts and glass arts. You can
have a good view of the nostalgic and romantic
Otaru Canal, the road along which are decorated
with various gas lamps and stone-made warehouses
have become various beautifully-designed restaurants
and shops. Visit Kitaichi Glass Industrial Art
Gallery that sells a great variety of glass
art works and glassware.
Next will be Otaru Music Box Museum, where you
can see beautiful crafted music boxes and enjoy
they heavenly music. En-route to Sapporo, a
stop at the Odori Park to view the Sapporo TV
Tower, drive pass the Tokeidai "Clock Tower"
symbol of Sapporo and finally the Tanukikojo
Shopping Arcade, the largest shopping mall in
Hokkaido, for a great shopping spree.
Accommodation : Keio Plaza Hotel Sapporo or
similar
Day
5: Sapporo / Shiraoi Ainu Village / Mt Showa-Shinzan
/ Bear Ranch / Mt Hakodate (B/L/D)
After breakfast, proceed to visit Shiraoi Ainu
Village to get a better picture of the Ainu
lifestyle through the display of their precious
heirlooms and household utensils, traditional
embroidery, song and dance. Next proceed to
Mt. Showa-Shinzan, an active volcano that suddenly
thrust skyward from a farm south of Lake Toya
in December 1943. The reddish brown massif now
towers 407 meters above sea level and constantly
emits smoke. Next to Mt Showa-Shinzan is the
Bear Ranch, about 100 bears, including Ezo grizzlies
native to Hokkaido, will greet you together
with cute cubs. Seat back and relax as we journey
to Hakodate. After dusk, the night view of Mt.
Hakodate* (weather permitting) from the 334
meter-high mountaintop is as dazzling as a jewel
which is beyond any description.
Accommodation: Hotel Hakodate Royal or similar
Day
6: Hakodate / Tokyo City Tour (B/D)
Rise and shine as we visit the Hakodate Morning
Market, dealing with great variety of farm produce
and marine products. Please don't miss the chance
of pleasing your eyes and tongue. You will surely
have a good enjoyment of Japanese traditional
culture and eating culture there. Then proceed
to Hakodate Airport for your flight to Tokyo.
Upon arrival, we will visit the oldest temple
in Tokyo - Asakusa Kannon Temple, famous for
its huge Japanese lantern on the Kaminarimon
Gate, is the representative sightseeing spot
of this temple. Leading to this temple is Nakamise
Dori, lthe colorful shopping arcade is a marvelous
place to buy souvenirs. Next proceed to Ueno
- Ameya Yokocho Alley, Tokyo's most famous flea
market to shop for local products.
Accommodation: Crowne Plaza Metropolitan - Tokyo
or similar
Day
7: Tokyo / Singapore (B)
This morning free at leisure till your transfer
to Narita International Airport for your flight
back to Singapore with sweet memories.
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Seasonality
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Adult
Twin/Triple Child Twin
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Single
Room
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CWB
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CNB
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Low
Season
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1698
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2148
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1448
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1250
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High
Season
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1798
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2248
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1473
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1275
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(Above prices are subject to changes with
or without prior notice)
Low
Season 01 October - 17 November, 31 December
2005 - 25 January, 02 February - 23 March
2006
High Season 18 November - 30 December 2005,
24 - 31 March 2006
Chinese New Year 26 January - 01 February
2006 (Surcharge: S$300 per person)
Tour Conditions
| Validity |
The
tour price is valid from 01 October 2005
until 31 March 2006. |
| Group
Size |
The
minimum size of group is 10 adults. |
| Infant |
A
tour price for infant is 10% of normal
adult airfare. |
| Deviation |
A
deviation is permitted within Japan (a
domestic airfare per sector is 50% of
normal airfare). |
| Extension
of Stay |
An
extension of stay is subject to the confirmation
of flight and hotel reservation (if required). |
| Room
Capacity |
The
maximum capacity of a hotel room is 4
persons (including infant). |
| Terms
and Conditions |
All
passengers are required to sign the "Tour
Conditions" form. Tour booking will only
be processed with duly signed "Tour Conditions"
form. |
| Incentive
Group |
At least 30 adults per group are required
for an exclusive incentive group departure. |
| Visa
Requirement |
All non-Singaporean passport holders must
have a valid entry visa for Japan (if
required) before tour booking is processed. |
Note:
All tour conditions are subject to change
without prior notice.
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