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SEASONAL TOURS
HOKKAIDO
FMJ 11D10N Hokkaido Floral Fairytale (DRIVE) (**FULLY BOOKED**)
Departure date:22 May, 2023 (Mon) Drive Tour
Day 00 (Mon, 22 May'23)
Assemble at Singapore Changi Airport for flight to Haneda.
Day 01 (Tue, 23 May'23)
Singapore – Haneda – Chitose
(-/-/-)
Hotel: ANA Crowne Plaza Chitose or similar
(Car pick up at Chitose Airport)
Start your Hokkaido holiday with a delicious meal of barbequed meats at the cosy Log House Wagyu Bibi Restaurant. Feast on juicy, tender wagyu beef and more at this table barbeque restaurant, guaranteed to satisfy your taste buds.
Yuni Garden is the largest herb garden in Japan that comes complete with old manors and long vistas. With thoughtful landscaping presenting a well-manicured, English-style garden, it contains 230 kinds of herbs in 10 gardens and flowers that bloom in each season. Walk around and enjoy the flowers and herbs in this beautiful garden this afternoon.
Day 02 (Wed, 24 May'23)
Chitose – Asahikawa
(Breakfast/-/-)
Hotel: Hoshino Resorts OMO7 Asahikawa or similar
More often seen in pictures, you can see the real Shirogane Blue Pond for yourself today. The azure blue of the water is caused by its mineral composition and makes a fascinating sight juxtaposed against its sombre grey trees and lush forests.
Housed in a traditional style building built in 1909, Takasago Sake Brewery will provide insight into the evolution of sake culture through its collection of antique posters, artefacts and bottles. Complete your sake experience by tasting the various sake produced at the brewery.
Day 03 (Thu, 25 May'23)
Asahikawa – Abashiri
(Breakfast/-/Dinner)
Hotel: Hokuten no Oka Lake Abashiri Tsuruga Resort (Hot Spring) or similar
Flowers are the theme of today and we will start off at Takinoue Park. In time for the Shibazakura (moss phlox) festival, you will be treated to a carpet of pretty pink, white and purple flowers covering the 100,000m2 hillside. Smell the sweet fragrance of the flowers and enjoy the peaceful surroundings, including a view of the snow-capped Daisetsuzan Mountain Range, as you meander round the walking paths.
In the afternoon, tulips take over at Kamiyubetsu Tulip Park. Marvel at the sight of 1.2 million tulips of 120 varieties at the Tulip Fair in this sprawling park. The brightly coloured tulips are arranged beautifully, creating flower rainbows and designs in the huge fields. Go up to the windmill observation tower in the middle of the flower fields for a panoramic view.
Day 04 (Fri, 26 May'23)
Abashiri – Shiretoko
(Breakfast/-/Dinner)
Hotel: KITAKOBUSHI SHIRETOKO Hotel & Resort Main Building (Hot Spring) or similar
Continuing your enjoyment of flowers, the first stop today will be at Higashimokoto Shibazakura Park. Started from just a handful of plants by a single farmer, the park now spans 10ha with millions of moss phlox covering an entire hillside. About 70% of the flowers are hand planted by the owner himself, and some areas even include designs made from the different coloured flowers. As a unique feature, it is possible to drive a go kart round a course that winds through the flower fields.
Make a quick stop at Sunayu along the shores of Lake Kussharo and soak your feet in a hot spring foot bath on the beach! Hot springs run under the sand here and visitors can dig their own personal footbaths in the sand, or use the one built on the beach. Rest your feet while you enjoy the view of the lake and surrounding mountains.
One of Japan’s 100 best waterfalls, Oshinkoshin Waterfall is a spectacular waterfall next to a coastal road. It is also known as “Twin Beauties Waterfall” as its stream splits into two partway down the approximately 80m drop. Climb the stairs next to the falls to get up close to this powerful waterfall.
Day 05 (Sat, 27 May '23)
Shiretoko
(Breakfast/-/Dinner)
Hotel: KITAKOBUSHI SHIRETOKO Hotel & Resort Main Building (Hot Spring) or similar
A UNESCO World Heritage Site, the Shiretoko Five Lakes were formed by the eruption of Mt. Iou and look whimsically like a god’s handprint. Visitors can go up to the lake via an elevated boardwalk used to protect the fragile ecosystems. From here, you can enjoy views of the lake, Sea of Okhotsk and surrounding mountains.
Learn more about Shiretoko’s wildlife on a Night Safari this evening. Get a guided introduction to the wild animals which inhabit Shiretoko before taking a ride into the forest to see if you can spot any of them!
Day 06 (Sun, 28 May'23)
Shiretoko – Akan
(Breakfast/-/Dinner)
Hotel: Akan Yuku no Sato Tsuruga Komorebi (Hot Spring) or similar
As we leave the lakes this morning, we will drive along the Shiretoko Pass, one of the top three scenic driving routes in Japan. This 738m high pass connects Rausu and Shari and provides splendid views of Mt. Rausu, Shiretoko’s highest mountain, and Kunashiri Island along the way.
Have some delicious yoghurt gelato at La Laiterie Nakashibetsu later in the day. Nakashibetsu is known for dairy products and those sold at La Laiterie use fresh milk free of additives. You can try a range of ice creams, yoghurt drinks, and even cheese at this shop.
Day 07 (Mon, 29 May'23)
Akan
(Breakfast/-/Dinner)
Hotel: Akan Yuku no Sato Tsuruga Komorebi (Hot Spring) or similar
Take a sightseeing cruise out onto Lake Akan today and leisurely admire the scenic surrounds. The cruise makes a stop at Churui Island in the middle of the lake, where you can see and learn about the native marimo, moss balls which can only be found in a few lakes around the world.
You will have some free time to explore the town of Akankohan this afternoon. Take a walk along Lake Akan to see the bubbling mud pools called bokke, or wander round Akanko Ainu Kotan, an Ainu settlement just a short walk away from your accommodation. Here, you can find many traditional Ainu crafts which are considered iconic souvenirs of Hokkaido and experience a bit of their culture through museums and performances.
Day 08 (Tue, 30 May'23)
Akan – Tokachi
(Breakfast/-/Dinner)
Hotel: Tokachigawa Onsen Daiichi Hotel Toyotei (Hot Spring) or similar
Also known as the five-coloured lake, Lake Onneto was formed by the eruption of Mt. Meakan. Its water changes colour depending on sunlight and temperature, going from a gleaming bottle green to a deep azure through the course of a day. Get a unique view of the lake when we stop by here this morning.
Next, head to Ikeda Wine Castle, a winery housed in a building resembling an old European castle. See the displays on grape cultivation and wine-making, and visit the aging room where barrels and bottles of wine are matured. Of course, samples of Tokachi wine are available to try too.
Day 09 (Wed, 31 May'23)
Tokachi – Sapporo
(Breakfast/Lunch/Dinner)
Hotel: Keio Plaza Hotel Sapporo or similar
(Car return in Sapporo City)
Part of the rewards of travelling is to get to know people from other countries and walks of life. Be introduced to the warmth and passion of the people of Tokachi on our Tokachi Activity Day, a hit with our holidaying crowd. See Hokkaido from the eyes of the locals and experience the real Hokkaido on this day!
Day 10 (Thu, 01 Jun'23)
Sapporo
(Breakfast/-/-)
Hotel: Keio Plaza Hotel Sapporo or similar
Free and easy
Day 11 (Fri, 02 Jun'23)
Sapporo – Chitose – Haneda – Singapore
(Breakfast/-/-)
Flight back to Singapore
DRIVE TOUR
Assemble date: 22 May 2023, Mon (SO14790)
Flight schedule: (for suggestion only, not included in tour price)
22 May SQ 636 Singapore - Haneda
2250 / 0645+1
23 May NH 59 Haneda - Chitose
1000 / 1135
02 Jun NH 76 Chitose - Haneda
1830 / 2005
02 Jun SQ 635 Haneda - Singapore
2255 / 0455+1
1st & 2nd passenger
S: Vitz / Passe / Tank / Roomy / Yaris
Adult twin $6,850; Adult single $9,150
A: Aqua / Axio / Corolla / Fielder
Adult twin $6,950; Adult single $9,350
B: Prius / Fielder HV / Yaris HV / Corolla Touring HV
Adult twin $7,150; Adult single $9,750
WS: Sienta / Wish / Sienta HV
Adult twin $7,250; Adult single $9,950
WB: Estima / Vellfire / Alphard
Adult twin $7,750; Adult single $10,950
3rd & 4th passenger
(sharing same car with 1st & 2nd passenger)
Adult twin $6,250; Adult triple $6,050
Child twin $6,250; Child W/Bed $5,150; Child N/Bed $1,950
Tour price includes:
Hotel accommodation as stipulated in itinerary
Meals as stipulated in itinerary
FMJ driving guidebook (1 per car)
ETC card and Japan Handphone (1 per car)
Car rental with insurance coverage
Tour price excludes:
Air ticket
Airport taxes & fuel charges
Parking & Entrance fees to sightseeing spots
Petrol or Oil refilling
Application fee for IDP
Visa application fee (if any)
Beverage during meals (own payment)
Corkage charge (if any)
Any other charges not stated as included
Remarks:
Flower-viewing, sightseeing and activities are subject to weather conditions.
English Voice-over GPS Navigation system subject to availability.
The prices are subject to change upon fluctuations of currency exchange rates.
Flight schedule and the sequence of the itinerary are subject to change with or without prior notice to ensure the smooth running of the tour.
Minimum group size to confirm tour is 10 adults/children with bed.
Child no bed will be served simple meals.
Please refer to booking form for further terms and conditions.
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