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HOKKAIDO
FMJ 9D8N Autumn Drive in South Hokkaido (DRIVE)
Departure date:23 Oct, 2024 (Wed) Drive Tour
Day 01 (Wed, 23 Oct'24)
Singapore – Haneda
(-/-/-)
Hotel: The Royal Park Hotel Haneda or similar
Arriving in Haneda today, get a good rest and prepare for the journey ahead.
Day 02 (Thu, 24 Oct'24)
Haneda – Chitose – Niseko
(Breakfast/-/Dinner)
Hotel: Chalet Ivy Hirafu (Hot Spring) or similar
(Car pick up at New Chitose Airport)
Start your journey 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.
After lunch, head to Lake Shikotsu to enjoy scenic views around the second deepest lake in Japan. This caldera lake’s crystal-clear waters often act as a mirror reflecting the snow-capped mountains that surround it. Take a relaxing stroll along its shores and surround yourself with the grandness of nature at this photogenic location.
Day 03 (Fri, 25 Oct'24)
Niseko – Shakotan Peninsula – Niseko
(Breakfast/-/Dinner)
Hotel: Chalet Ivy Hirafu (Hot Spring) or similar
Driving round the scenic Niseko Panorama Line, drop by Shinsen Marsh, arguably the most beautiful of the many marshes and ponds around the Niseko Mountains, located on a plateau 750m above sea level. Taking a boardwalk through pathways of grass, birch, pine trees and other plants, the refreshing sight of the beautiful marsh opens out before you, reflecting the surroundings in its clear water.
As you head along the coastal roads of the beautiful Shakotan Peninsula later, make a stop at Cape Kamui to take in its spectacular views of the magnificent cliffs jutting out into the sea. The picturesque rugged coast of the cape is breath-taking against the crystal-clear water in the shade of “Shakotan blue”.
Day 04 (Sat, 26 Oct'24)
Niseko – Hakodate
(Breakfast/-/Dinner)
Hotel: La Vista Hakodate Bay (Hot Spring) or similar
Take in the sights at Onuma Quasi-National Park this morning. Selected as one of Japan’s New Three Best Views, the sight of Mt Komagatake reflected on the still waters of the lake on a clear day is sure to take your breath away. This is all the more so when the surrounding trees are awash in the red and yellow hues of this season.
The unique star-shaped, western-style citadel of Fort Goryokaku was built during the Edo Period and now serves as public park. Ascending the Goryokaku Tower next to it, get an aerial view of the fort along with panoramic views of Hakodate and its surrounds.
Later, take a stroll around the sloping streets of Motomachi, the former foreign settlement area. The historical buildings here bear testament to the varied backgrounds of their builders with old churches and consulates creating a picturesque landscape.
As the sun sets, take a ride up Mt Hakodate on the Hakodate Ropeway to see one of the three best night views in the world! Enjoy the aerial views of the bay and colourful trees covering the mountain on your way to the breath-taking panorama from the top.
Day 05 (Sun, 27 Oct'24)
Hakodate – Lake Toya
(Breakfast/-/Dinner)
Hotel: The Lake View Toya Nonokaze Resort (Hot Spring) or similar
Start your morning with a trip to the Hakodate Morning Market. Over 250 shops and restaurants offer fresh seafood, vegetables, fruits, and souvenirs at this lively market. Have a seafood rice bowl – freshly caught seafood over steaming hot rice, for breakfast at one of the restaurants for the perfect start to the day.
Enjoy a sweet treat at Lake Hill Farm, a gelato shop and restaurant on a small hill. Serving up 20 varieties of gelato made using milk from the farm itself, try the seasonal flavours made using locally produced fruits and vegetables.
In the evening, catch the long running Lake Toya fireworks display and street illuminations around the hot spring town. A nightly event which runs for 20 minutes, colourful fireworks are set off above the lake and can be enjoyed from the comfort of your room, or the rooftop hot spring bath.
Day 06 (Mon, 28 Oct'24)
Lake Toya – Noboribetsu – Lake Toya
(Breakfast/-/-)
Hotel: The Lake View Toya Nonokaze Resort (Hot Spring) or similar
Taking advantage of the autumn harvest season, go apple picking at one of Hokkaido’s many fruit farms! Choose your perfect, crisp Hokkaido apple from the trees and eat it at its best, right in the orchard itself!
Stopping by at the Noboribetsu Hell Valley, you can see the source of Noboribetsu’s hot spring waters. With patches of barren landscape, clouds of steam spouting from vents, flowing streams of hot spring water and the heavy smell of sulphur permeating the air, it is not difficult to understand why this place is called “hell valley”.
At the tip of the Etomo Peninsula, Cape Chikyu is a scenic cape where you can feel the roundness of the earth. Looking out at the endless sea from the observatory, this is one of the few places where you can observe a slight curve in the horizon.
Day 07 (Tue, 29 Oct'24)
Lake Toya – Sapporo
(Breakfast/-/-)
Hotel: Sapporo Grand Hotel or similar
(Car return in Sapporo)
Hoheikyo Dam is a beautiful arched dam surrounded by primeval forest that can only be accessed by riding an electric bus through a one kilometre tunnel. This place is rich with stunning scenery and especially popular for autumn foliage viewing. Vibrant reds and yellows of the season create a wonderful juxtaposition against the sombre grey concrete that can be viewed through gaps in the dam wall.
Head to Otaru next and spend some time leisurely wandering its quaint streets. A former major herring centre and the terminal station for Hokkaido’s first railroad, the charming buildings that line the streets now house whimsical music box museums, patisseries selling mouth-watering creations, and intricate glassware ornaments. Also worth checking out is Otaru’s sushi street, where only the freshest seafood makes it to the menu in every sushi restaurant along the row.
Day 08 (Wed, 30 Oct'24)
Sapporo
(Breakfast/-/-)
Hotel: Sapporo Grand Hotel or similar
A free and easy day in Sapporo awaits you! As Japan’s fifth largest city, Sapporo has developed rapidly into a bustling metropolis. Options for shopping are abundant, both above and underground, with multi-storey department stores such as Daimaru and Tokyu lining the streets, and a network of stores offering souvenirs, apparel, footwear, cosmetics, electronics, and more, underground. When you are satisfied with your shopping spree, head to one of the many eateries to have a steaming bowl of Hokkaido’s signature miso ramen, soup curry, or Genghis Khan barbeque to complete your Hokkaido experience.
Day 09 (Thu, 31 Oct'24)
Sapporo – Chitose – Haneda – Singapore
(Breakfast/-/-)
Flight back to Singapore
DRIVE TOUR
Assemble date: 23 Oct 2024, Wed (SO15282)
Flight schedule: (for suggestion only, not included in tour price)
23 Oct SQ 632 Singapore - Haneda
0800 / 1555
24 Oct NH 55 Haneda - Chitose
0900 / 1035
31 Oct NH 58 Chitose- Haneda
1130 / 1305
31 Oct SQ 633 Haneda - Singapore
1640 / 2320
1st & 2nd passenger
S: Yaris / Passe / Roomy
Adult twin $5,700; Adult single $8,450
A: Aqua / Corolla / Yaris HEV / Corolla Sport / Corolla Touring
Adult twin $5,800; Adult single $8,600
B: Prius / Corolla HV / Corolla Touring HV / Corolla Sport HEV
Adult twin $5,900; Adult single $8,850
WA: Noah HEV / Voxy HEV / Esquire
Adult twin $6,300; Adult single $9,700
WB: Estima / Vellfire / Alphard
Adult twin $6,500; Adult single $10,250
3rd & 4th passenger
(sharing same car with 1st & 2nd passenger)
Adult twin $4,800; Adult triple $4,500
Child twin $4,800; Child with Bed $4,300; Child no Bed $2,100
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 applicable to children up to 5yrs old and price include child meals only
Child no bed will be served simple meals.
Please refer to booking form for further terms and conditions.
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