11D8N Hokkaido Autumn Melody + 2N Tokyo

HIGHLIGHTS

Assemble date:

30 SEP 2024

05 OCT 2024

08 OCT 2024

09 OCT 2024

Price: S$5,288

Taxes & Fuel Surcharge: S$540*

Autumn Leaves Viewing:

Lake Akan Cruise, Lake Onneto, Fukuhara Sanso, Lake Shikotsu & Lake Shikotsu Visitor Center, Kyogoku Fukidashi Park, Hokkaido University, Hoheikyo Dam

Unique Experiences:

Unkai Terrace "Sea of Clouds", Sheep Dog Show at Rusutsu, Grape Picking Experience

Sightseeing & Shopping Experiences:

Akan International Crane Center, Otaru Sakaimachi Street, Otaru Wine Gallery, Shiroi Koibito Park, Mitsui Outlet Park

Special Gourmet Delights:

Sumptuous Japanese multi-course dinner Japanese Kaiseki or buffet in Ryokans/Hotels, local delights at a restaurant

Hotel / Ryokan Stays:

03 nights of authentic Japanese Onsen experience at Lake Akan, Tomamu & Rusutsu. 05 nights in centrally located hotels in Otaru, Sapporo & Tokyo

ITINERARY

Day 1 Assemble at Changi Airport for Check in

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Hotel: Hoshino Resorts Tomamu The Tower or similar / Western room

Meal: B / L / D

After breakfast, we will be taking the Lake Akan Cruise (阿寒観光汽船) which will bring you around the lake, Takiguchi and the Marimo Exhibition and Observation Centre. Takeguchi is a scenic spot on the bay where you can see various flowers and beautiful autumn foliage. The lake is also one of the few natural habitats of marimo (algae balls). Thereafter, move to Lake Onneto (オンネトー) ✿, where you can enjoy the untouched nature with the warm hues of autumn, with Mt. Meakandake and Mt. Akan in the background. Nearby, there is a hot spring and waterfall as well. Next, proceed to a local restaurant for lunch [Specialty: Pork Bowl]. After lunch, visit Fukuhara Sanso (福原山荘) ✿. The 8.5-hectare garden is open to the public for one month only, in autumn. The 300 Japanese maple trees here fill the garden with a beautiful red carpet. Finally, transfer to Tomamu for hotel check in. Enjoy the evening at your own leisure and dinner will be at the hotel restaurant with meal coupon.

Day 2 Kushiro – Lake Akan 釧路 - 阿寒湖

Hotel: Akan Yuku no Sato Tsuruga or similar / Japanese room

Meal: Meal on Board / - / D

Upon arrival at Kushiro Airport, coach transfer to Akan International Crane Center (阿寒国際ツルセンター グルス). Specializing in the research and protection of the endangered Japanese Cranes, you can watch them up close and learn more about these rare and majestic birds. Next, transfer to the hotel for check in. Tonight, enjoy your dinner [Buffet] at the hotel restaurant.

Day 3 Lake Akan – Tomamu 阿寒湖 - トマム

Hotel: Hoshino Resorts Tomamu The Tower or similar / Western room

Meal: B / L / D

After breakfast, we will be taking the Lake Akan Cruise (阿寒観光汽船) which will bring you around the lake, Takiguchi and the Marimo Exhibition and Observation Centre. Takeguchi is a scenic spot on the bay where you can see various flowers and beautiful autumn foliage. The lake is also one of the few natural habitats of marimo (algae balls). Thereafter, move to Lake Onneto (オンネトー) ✿, where you can enjoy the untouched nature with the warm hues of autumn, with Mt. Meakandake and Mt. Akan in the background. Nearby, there is a hot spring and waterfall as well. Next, proceed to a local restaurant for lunch [Specialty: Pork Bowl]. After lunch, visit Fukuhara Sanso (福原山荘) ✿. The 8.5-hectare garden is open to the public for one month only, in autumn. The 300 Japanese maple trees here fill the garden with a beautiful red carpet. Finally, transfer to Tomamu for hotel check in. Enjoy the evening at your own leisure and dinner will be at the hotel restaurant with meal coupon.

Day 4 Tomamu – Rusutsu トマム - 留寿都

Hotel: Rusutsu Resort Hotel & Convention or similar / Western room

Meal: B / L / D

Today, let’s start our day with an inspiring morning at Unkai Terrace (雲海テラス) , nestled within the dynamic sea of clouds. Unkai Terrace, located at Tomamu Resort, offers close-up views of the breathtaking passing sea of clouds, a phenomenon visible only under specific weather conditions. Then, enjoy breakfast before checking out from the hotel and stop for lunch [Hokkai Chirashi Sushi Jyu] at a local restaurant. After lunch, visit Lake Shikotsu (支笏湖) ✿, one of the deepest and clearest lakes in Japan. Surrounded by mountains, it is a sanctuary for wild birds. Autumn is one of the best seasons to visit as you can catch autumn foliage of the Shikotsu-Toya National Park. Lake Shikotsu Visitor Center (支笏湖ビジターセンター) serves as an educational hub and gateway to the natural wonders of Lake Shikotsu and its surrounding area. Visitors can explore interactive exhibits and displays that highlight the unique ecology, geology, and cultural significance of Lake Shikotsu. Following that, you will be transferring to Rusutsu for hotel check in. Today, you will be catching a Sheep Dog Show! During the show, 2 Australian Sheepdogs will effectively herd the large flock of Rusutsu sheep, demonstrating great skills and training. Tonight, dinner [Buffet] will be served at the hotel restaurant.

Day 5 Rusutsu – Otaru 留寿都 - 小樽

Hotel: Grand Park Otaru or similar / Western room

Meal: B / - / D

After breakfast, first stop we will visit the Kyogoku Fukidashi Park (ふきだし公園) ✿. The famous ice-cold pristine waters flow from Mt. Yotei and is often collected by visitors. Flowing out to form 2 ponds, they beautifully reflect the colors and shapes of autumn leaves. Next, the grape orchard is waiting for you! Enjoy a Fruit Picking Experience of grapes that are just in season. Spend the afternoon at Otaru Sakaimachi Street (小樽境町通り), an attractive preserved merchant street. The Western-style buildings dating back to the late 1800s have been converted to restaurants, cafes, souvenir shops, boutiques, and museums. Lunch will be under your own arrangement here. After that, transfer to the Otaru Wine Gallery (北海道ワイン株式会社). The winery showcases the production process, from cultivating grapes to bottling the finished wine. You can also sample and purchase unique wines made here. Dinner [Kaiseki] will be at a local restaurant before transferring to the hotel for check in.

Day 6 Otaru – Sapporo 小樽 - 札幌

Hotel: Sapporo Stream Hotel or similar / Western room

Meal: B / L / D

After breakfast, visit the Shiroi Koibito Park (白い恋人パーク). The theme park is by Ishiya, the local chocolate company who makes the famous souvenir cookies from Hokkaido. After lunch [Kaiseki] at a local restaurant, you will visit Hokkaido University (北海道大学) ✿. On its campus is the famous Ginkgo Avenue that allows visitors to walk through a tunnel of abundant golden Ginkgo trees and enjoy their glowing nature. Next, visit Hoheikyo Dam (豊平峡ダム) ✿. Enjoy the view of golden trees along the mountain valleys and blue lake. This arch concrete dam, which is 102.5 meters tall, was complete in 1972 to utilize the Toyohira River, located in the Minami-ku area of Sapporo, for hydroelectricity and to control its flooding. The resulting reservoir was named Jozan Lake and it holds approximately 30 times the volume of Sapporo Dome in water. Finally, transfer to Sapporo for the hotel check in. Tonight, dinner [Crab Course] will be served at a local restaurant before taking a short walk back to the hotel.

Day 7 Sapporo 札幌

Hotel: Sapporo Stream Hotel or similar / Western room

Meal: B / - / -

After breakfast, coach transfer to Mitsui Outlet Park (三井アウトレットパーク). Enjoy shopping at the largest outlet mall in Hokkaido where there are more than 180 international and local brands selling the latest products. Lunch will be under your own arrangement here before transferring back to the hotel. The rest of the day will be free at your own leisure.

Day 8 Sapporo - Tokyo 札幌 - 東京

Hotel: Grand Nikko Tokyo Daiba or similar / Western room

Meal: B / - / -

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After breakfast, free & easy at your own leisure until departure.

Bid farewell to Sapporo as we proceed to the airport and take the flight to Tokyo. After arrival, transfer to the hotel and the rest of the evening is free and easy.

Day 9 Tokyo 東京

Hotel: Grand Nikko Tokyo Daiba or similar / Western room

Meal: B / - / -

After breakfast, enjoy a full free and easy day!'

Day 10 Tokyo – Singapore 東京 - 新加坡

Meal: B / - / -

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After breakfast, free & easy at your own leisure until departure.

Bid farewell to Tokyo as we proceed to the airport and take the flight back to Singapore. We hope that you have enjoyed this vacation with JTB and we look forward to bringing you to your next holiday destination.

Day 11 Singapore 新加坡

Arrive in Singapore