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FMJ 8D7N Tohoku Spring Drive (DRIVE) ** FULLY BOOKED **
Departure date:13 Apr, 2024 (Sat) Drive Tour
Day 01 (Sat, 13 Apr'24)
Singapore – Haneda
(-/-/-)
Hotel: Haneda Excel Hotel Tokyu or similar
Day 02 (Sun, 14 Apr'24)
Haneda – Yamagata – Tendo Onsen
(Breakfast/-/Dinner)
Hotel: Yubo Ichiraku (Hot Spring) or similar
(Car pick up at Yamagata Airport)
One of Yamagata’s top cherry blossom viewing spots, Kajo Park is home to about 1,500 cherry blossom trees of 20 varieties. Built around the ruins of Yamagata Castle, one of the top 100 castles in Japan, the large park is now a popular public space located next to train tracks where passing trains can be seen with the flowers.
Day 03 (Mon, 15 Apr'24)
Tendo Onsen – Sendai
(Breakfast/-/-)
Hotel: Hotel Metropolitan Sendai or similar
Capture the famous view of “a thousand cherry trees at a glance” and the snow-capped peaks of the Zao Mountain Range at the Funaoka Castle Ruins Park. A slope car ride through a beautiful tunnel of cherry blossoms will culminate in a breath-taking view of the mountain range and a sea of precious pink blossoms below.
Day 04 (Tue, 16 Apr'24)
Sendai
(Breakfast/-/-)
Hotel: Hotel Metropolitan Sendai or similar
Shop to your heart’s content at Sendai Izumi Premium Outlets, an outlet mall surrounded by the natural settings of the Sendai-Izumi Park town. Modelled after an American town, this upscale outlet mall is where you can find brand name items at discounted prices.
Shizuoka – Ito
(Breakfast/-/Dinner)
Hotel: Hoshino Resorts KAI Ito (Hot Spring) or
Day 05 (Wed, 17 Apr'24)
Sendai – Hanamaki Onsen
(Breakfast/-/Dinner)
Hotel: Hotel Koyokan (Hot Spring) or similar
Kitakami Tenshochi Park is one of the top three sakura-viewing spots in Tohoku and one of the top 100 in Japan. Over 10,000 cherry trees line the Kitakami River forming a sakura tunnel of over 2km. These fragile pink blossoms spread over an area of 293 hectares, equivalent to 62 Tokyo Domes.
Day 06 (Thu, 18 Apr'24)
Hanamaki Onsen – Appi Kogen
(Breakfast/-/Dinner)
Hotel: ANA Crowne Plaza Resort Appi Kogen (Hot Spring) or similar
Iwachu is the most famous and respected producer of Nanbu cast ironware known for its quality, craftsmanship and durability. Created by experts in a lengthy process, ironware here is made mostly by hand to ensure superior standards and come in beautiful designs and vivid colours. Observe the production process for yourself and see how this increasingly popular ironware is made.
Take a stroll around the charming streets of Kakunodate and soak in the atmosphere of this former castle town and samurai stronghold. Built with two distinct areas, the samurai district and merchant district, the town has not changed much since its founding in 1620. Admire the old samurai houses along with the bountiful cherry blossom trees that surround them.
Make a stopover at Matsubokkuri for some home-made gelato this afternoon. Featuring seasonal flavours made with ingredients supplied by local farms, savour the creamy and delicious gelato amid the beautiful natural surrounds of this quaint shop.
Day 07 (Fri, 19 Apr'24)
Appi Kogen – Oirase
(Breakfast/-/Dinner)
Hotel: Hoshino Resorts Oirase Keiryu Hotel (Hot Spring) or similar
The volcanic plateau of Hachimantai stands at 1,613 metres above sea level and many scenic roads run through the area. Take one of them on the way to Oirase and marvel at the scenery as you drive through the snow corridor of the Hachimantai Aspite Line.
Make a stop at the Hakkatoge Observatory for a panoramic view of Lake Towada, the largest caldera lake on the main island of Japan. Situated at a height of 631m, the observatory is considered the best of the viewpoints in the area as it provides a clear, panoramic view of the lake, the forested cliffs of the caldera’s rim, and the surrounding mountain ranges.
Flowing along the floor of the Oirase Gorge, the Oirase River winds through a pristine forest made up of towering white cedar, Japanese beech and maple trees. Take your time to stroll through the forested paths and bask in the fresh air, lovely greens of the foliage and the clear river water as you follow the river round its bends.
Tonight, you will stay at Oirase Keiryu Hotel, the only hotel situated along the Oirase River. Surrounded by healing nature and gorgeous scenes, relax and refresh yourself at this peaceful accommodation.
Day 08 (Sat, 20 Apr'24)
Oirase – Aomori – Haneda – Singapore
(Breakfast/-/-)
(Breakfast/-/-)
(Car return at Aomori Airport)
One of Japan’s 100 famous mountains, Mt Hakkoda consists of a few volcanic peaks surrounded by expanses of greenery. Take the Hakkoda Ropeway up the side of the mountain for breath-taking panoramic views of fresh greens and snow caps covering the mountainous landscape.
Home to the three-storey Hirosaki Castle, a historical monument, Hirosaki Park is a large park in the middle of the city. Home to over 2,500 cherry trees which cover the park in gorgeous pink blossoms each spring, it is easy to see why this is one of the most popular cherry blossom-viewing spots in Tohoku, and perhaps Japan.
DRIVE TOUR
Assemble date: 13 Apr 2024, Sat (SO15143)
Flight schedule: (for suggestion only, not included in tour price)
13 Apr SQ 632 Singapore - Haneda
0800 / 1555
14 Apr JL 175 Haneda - Yamagata
0715 / 0815
20 Apr JL 148 Aomori - Haneda
1740 / 1900
20 Apr SQ 633 Haneda - Singapore
2255 / 0455+1
1st & 2nd passenger
S: Vitz / Passe / Tank / Roomy / Yaris
Adult twin $5,200; Adult single $7,100
A: Aqua / Axio / Corolla / Fielder
Adult twin $5,300; Adult single $7,300
B: Prius / Fielder HV / Yaris HV / Corolla Touring HV
Adult twin $5,500; Adult single $7,700
WS: Sienta / Wish / Sienta HV
Adult twin $5,850; Adult single $8,400
WB: Estima / Vellfire / Alphard
Adult twin $6,100; Adult single $8,900
3rd & 4th passenger
(sharing same car with 1st & 2nd passenger)
Adult twin $4,350; Adult triple $4,300
Child twin $4,350; Child with Bed $3,900; Child no 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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