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¡E Hokkaido Deluxe Tour ¡E 6 Days |
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| ¡iHighlight¡j |
Visit Sapporo, Asahikawa,Ice Museum, Asahiyama Zoo, Sonkyo, Otaru, Lake Toya, Noboribetsu, Ainu-Village and Odori Park. |
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¡¹¡yHokkaido¡zthe northernmost of Japan's four main islands, has a landscape strikingly different from that of any other place in Japan. With more than 77,700 sq. km (30,000 sq. miles) and accounting for 22% of Japan's total landmass, it has only 5% of its population. In other words, Hokkaido has what the rest of Japan doesn't -- space. The least developed of Japan's four islands, it's your best bet for avoiding the crowds that plague Japan's more well-known playgrounds during peak travel season.
Hokkaido's main tourist season is in August, when days are cool and pleasant with an average temperature of 70¢XF (21¢XC). While the rest of the nation is afflicted by the rainy season, Hokkaido's summers are usually bright and clear. |
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| ¡¹¡ySapporo Beer Museum¡zHokkaido is the birthplace of beer in Japan. "Sapporo Beer", one of the oldest and still most popular beer brands in Japan, has been brewed in Sapporo since 1877. It is now brewed and sold internationally. The Sapporo Breweries, the oldest of Japan's four leading breweries, opened the Sapporo Beer Museum in 1987 in a Meiji Period red brick factory building. The museum introduces the history of beer in Japan and the process of beer making. Tasting of various types of beer is possible at a small fee. Next to the museum stands the Sapporo Beer Garten which consists of three spacious beer halls. |
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| ¡¹¡yLake Toya¡zLake Toya (Toyako) is part of the Shikotsu-Toya National Park. Besides the beautiful lake, the area offers hiking, fishing and camping opportunities, as well as hot springs and close up views of one of Japan's most active volcano's, Mount Usu (Usuzan), which most recently erupted in the year 2000. |
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Day 1 |
Depart the U.S.A for Hokkaido and enjoy excellent in¡V flight service. Midnight flight passengers please depart 1 day earlier.
Breakfast¡Gxxx¡@ Lunch¡Gon the plane¡@¡@Dinner¡Gon the plane
Hotel¡Gon the plane |
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Day 2 |
Upon arrival at Asahikawa Airport (AKJ), we shall transfer to the hotel, dinner will be served.
Breakfast¡Gxxx¡@ Lunch¡Gxxx¡@¡@Dinner¡GJapanese cuisine
Hotel¡GChitose Nikko Hotel or similar |
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Day 3 |
| ¡÷ Sapporo - Sapporo Beer Museum - Asahikawa Ice Museum - Asahiyama Zoo - Sounkyo |
Today we shall visit Sapporo-the hub of Hokkaido. Our first stop is the famous Asahi Beer Factory, brewer of the popular Asahi Beer; enjoy a sample of this local lager. Thereafter we shall visit the Asahikawa Ice Museum and marvel at the beauty and mystery of snow, enjoy ice with themes for all the types of displays and projections throughout the museum. We shall proceed to visit the Asahiyama Zoo which has been the one of the most visited zoos among in Japan since its opening.Visitors can view birds flying freely in a huge cage, the zoo continued to install new facilities including Polar Bear Aquatic Park, a "Walking Through" Penguin Aquarium, an Orangutan Trapeze, and a Seal Aquarium which is famous for the seal's characteristic of swimming vertically through its cylindrical water tank. This is definitely an eye-opener for animal lovers. In the evening we shall proceed to the magnificent Soukyo Gorge/Waterfall, renowned for its grandeur. Its attractions include the Supernova Waterfall and the Comet Waterfall, known as Ryusei No Taki and Ginga No Kaki. Tonight we shall enjoy a delicious Hokkaido seafood dinner and unwind at the hot spring hotel.
Breakfast¡GIn the hotel¡@ Lunch¡GJapanese cuisine¡@¡@Dinner¡GJapanese cuisine
Hotel¡GSounkyo Kanko Hot Spring Hotel or similar |
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Day 4 |
| ¡÷ Otoru - Glass factory - Music Box - Mt. Showa - Lake Toya |
Today¡¦s highlight is Otauru, which is a traditional fishing village as well as a fishing hub. Its architecture style is a combination of 19th century Western and Japanese influence, it also exhumes romanticism akin to a foregn town. We shall visit the Sakaimachi Kitaichi Garasuken and the Music Box Museum. Be mesmerized by Mt. Showa, formed after an earthquake in 1944; it emerged from the ground and having experienced several other earthquakes, it is now what is known as an active volcano standing 407 feet. Thereafter we shall proceed to Lake Toya, famous for its hot springs throughout Japan. Enjoy a relaxing hot spring bath tonight.
Breakfast¡Ghotel¡@ Lunch¡GJapanese cuisine¡@¡@Dinner¡GJapanese cuisine
Hotel¡GLake Toya Hot Spring Hotel or similar |
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Day 5 |
| ¡÷ Noboribetsu Hell Valley - Ainu Village - Takeidai - Odori Park - Okurayama |
Our highlight today is Noboribetsu Hell Valley, marvel at the dream-like smoky ashesSurrounding the valley, as you walk around it be mesmerized by its mythical atmosphere. Thereafter we shall proceed to the exciting Ainu Village, a treat (admission) which is on the house. You shall be greeted by the natives of Hokkaido, the Ainu tribe, in the manner of an insightful Ainu performance. Thereafter we shall proceed to Odori Park, the venue for the 1972 Winter Olympics.
Breakfast¡Ghotel Lunch¡GJapanese cuisine¡@Dinner¡GJapanese cuisine
Hotel¡GChitose Nikko Hotel or similar |
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Day 6 |
| ¡÷ Departure from Hokkaido - U.S.A. |
After breakfast we shall transfer to the airport for the flight home. Sayonara!
Breakfast¡GIn the hotel¡@Lunch¡Gxxx¡@¡@Dinner¡Gxxx
Fly back to home |
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Tour Date & Price *** Cherry blossom season +$50 *** |
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| ¡÷ Hot deals ! seats are limited ! Please reserve ASAP. ( Flight ticket price is based on depart from LAX / SFO ) |
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Departure Date |
Adult |
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Land Only |
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10/14, 10/28, 11/18/2008 |
$ 1,499 up + Q + tax |
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+ $ 350 up |
$ 899 up |
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| * Q ¡÷ Fuel Surcharge |
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| ¡E Exclusive Itinerary includes Round-trip Air via Asiana Airlines. |
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| ¡E Tour Price¡G |
Deluxe Hotels with 2 nights traditional hot spring hotel. |
| Daily Meals ( Japanese-styled / Western-styled Buffet / Chinese ) and Admissions¡A Licensed and insured tour buses. |
| LICENSED, KNOWLEDGEABLE & PROFESSIONAL Chinese and English-speaking guide. |
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| ¡E Tour fee include¡GRound trip trans - pacific air ticket + Transportation + Deluxe 5* Hotel + Fine meal daily + experienced and knowledgeable tour guide + Admission. |
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| ¡ETour fee Exclude¡GTax + Personal expense + Tips for tour guide and Drivers. |
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¡E For Reservation / General booking regulations / Responsibility, Please refer to Choicest Holiday Inc General booking regulations.
¡E We recommend passenger to buy extra travel insurance (ex: Travel Guard) to prohibit tour canceled or delay under any situation.
¡E We reserved the rights to modify the itinerary or cancel trip without liability.
¡E Tour fees subject to change without notice. |
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