9D6N Flower Story @ Hokkaido

HIGHLIGHTS

Assemble dates:

10 MAY 2024

15 MAY 2024

Price: S$4,788

Taxes & Fuel Surcharge: S$530*

Seasonal Scenery:

Higashi Motoko Shibazakura Park, Koshimizu Primeval Flower Garden, Lake Saroma Wakka Flower Garden, Kamiyubetsu Tulip Park, Shikisai no Oka, Farm Tomita

Unique Experience:

Shiretoko Cruise (Kamuiwakka Falls Route), Chocolate Making Experience

Sightseeing & Shopping Experience:

Abashiri Prison Museum, Road to Heaven, Oshinkoshin Falls, Cape Puyuni Observatory, Milk Road, Kaiyoudai Observation Tower, Mt Io, Lake Kussharo Sunayu, Lake Mashu, Blue Pond, Campana Rokkatei (Tea Time), Royce Cacao & Chocolate Town

Hotel / Ryokan Stays:

04 nights authentic Japanese Onsen experience at Abashiri, Shiretoko, Lake Kussharo & Sounkyu. 02 nights centrally located hotel in Sapporo

ITINERARY

Day 1 Assemble at Changi Airport for Check in

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Day 2 Memanbetsu Airport – Abashiri 女満別 - 網走

Hotel: Hotel Abashirikoso or similar / Japanese or western room

Meal: Meal on Board / - / D

Upon arrival at Memanbetsu Airport, coach transfer to Higashi Mokoto Shibazakura Park (東藻琴芝桜公園) ✿. Shibazakura in Japanese means grass cherry blossoms blooming on the ground. During middle of May to early June, the tiny flowers will blossom and covers the whole park in a bright pink. After that, transfer to the hotel for check in. Tonight, enjoy your dinner [Kaiseki] at the hotel restaurant.

Day 3 Abashiri – Shiretoko網走 - 知床

Hotel: Kiki Shiretoko Natural Resort or similar / Japanese or Japanese Western room

Meal: B / L / D

After breakfast, visit the Abashiri Prison Museum (博物館網走監). Built by prisoners incarcerated about 100 years ago, it is now an Important Cultural Property of Japan and known as the world’s oldest and largest wooden prison buildings. The museum illustrates the daily life of prisoners and exhibits the original buildings such as the main building, law court, bath house and punishment chamber. Next, we will visit Koshimizu Primeval Flower Garden (小清水原生花園) ✿. Here, there are over 200 types of flowers blooming in May and June, such as Siberian lilies and beach roses. Thereafter, proceed to a local restaurant for lunch [Grilled Local Fish Set]. After lunch, drive along the Road to Heaven (天に続く道). A popular photo spot with a mystic view as the road runs straight into the horizon and looks like it is going up to the sky. You will arrive at Oshinkoshin Falls (オシンコシンの滝), one of Japan’s best waterfalls. It is also nicknamed ‘Sobi no Taki’ which means twin beauties waterfall as the stream spilts into 2 falls. You can experience the powerful falls up close by climbing up the stairs to the observation deck. Following that, we will visit the Cape Puyuni Observatory (プユニ岬). The observatory deck offers views of the town and harbor of Utoro and magnificent sunsets. Wild animals such as Hokkaido deer and sea eagles are common sights here as well. Finally, transfer to hotel for check in. Tonight, enjoy your dinner [Buffet] at the hotel.

Day 4 Shiretoko – Lake Kussharo 知床 - 屈斜路湖

Hotel: Kussharo Prince Hotel or similar / Western room

Meal: B / L / D

After breakfast, let’s start our day with the Shiretoko Cruise – Kamuiwakka Falls Route (知床観光船). The sightseeing cruise will bring you towards the end of the earth, as Shiretoko is located at the most northern tip of Japan. Get to see the dramatic coastline of tall cliffs and waterfalls as well as variety of wildlife such as brown bears, deer, foxes and more. This afternoon, lunch [Sushi, Soba & Tempura] will be served at a local restaurant. After lunch, we will drive along another scenic road – Milk Road (ミルクロード). The nickname comes from the road’s history of serving as a hauling route for milk from the farms in the valley. The drive is lined with idyllic green pastures and farmlands at the foot of the Aso caldera. You will arrive at Kaiyodai Observatory Tower (開陽台). Located at an altitude of 270m, the tower offers endless views of the meadow and horizon. Next, visit Mt. Io (硫黄山). Standing at 512m, the active volcano spews sulfurous steam from over 1,500 fumaroles. Here, you can also try eggs cooked in sulfurous hot spring water from Kawayu Onsen. Thereafter, transfer to Lake Kussharo Sunayu Onsen (屈斜路湖 砂湯). The beach along Lake Kussharo has a unique feature, hot springs below the sand. Dig a hole in the sand and watch it fill up with hot spring water, or just enjoy the warm sand and scenery! At the end of the day, transfer to hotel for check in. Tonight, enjoy your dinner [Buffet] at the hotel.

Day 5 Lake Kussharo – Sounkyo 屈斜路湖 - 層雲峡

Hotel: Sounkaku or similar / Western room

Meal: B / L / D

This morning, visit Lake Mashu Observatory (摩周望台). The lake is one of Hokkaido’s finest natural sights with enchanting clear waters, fresh greenery that peaks in summer and breathtaking scenery. In the early mornings, the lake is engulfed in a sea of clouds that is a must see of the dream-like phenomenon. Proceed to a local restaurant for lunch [Yakiniku]. After lunch, continue your journey to Lake Saroma Wakka Wild Flower Garden (ワッカ原生花園) ✿. This is the largest coastal grassland in Japan that is home to over 300 species of wildflowers that colors the plain in a rainbow of colors. Breathe in the fragrance of flowers and the sea breeze, look out for wild birds and let nature refresh you. Next, the spring wonderland Kamiyubetsu Tulip Park (かみゆうべつチューリップ公園) ✿ awaits you! In May, the rainbow tulip field filled with over a million tulips of 120 different kinds is a beautiful spectacle for your eyes. Transfer to hotel for check in and enjoy dinner [Kaiseki] at the hotel restaurant.

Day 6 Sounkyo - Sapporo 層雲峡 - 札幌

Hotel: Keio Plaza Hotel Sapporo or similar / Western room

Meal: B / L / D

After breakfast, let’s start your day at Shikisai no Oka (四季彩の丘) ✿. Translated to Four Seasons Hill, the flower garden is carpeted with flowers along the hills. A feast for your eyes of various flowers such as tulips, lupine, lavender, sunflowers and dahlias. After that, visit Blue Pond（青い池）. It is a naturally blue colored pond formed by the minerals found in the water. The pond has an enchanting and eerie appearance with the bared dead trees in the middle. Lunch [Buffet] is served at a local restaurant. Next, visit Farm Tomita (ファーム富田) ✿, one of Hokkaido’s premier flower farms. You will be able to see the famous “Rainbow field” created by rows of different-colored flowers along the gently rolling hills at Tomita Farm. Next, stop for tea time at Campana Rokkatei (カンパーナ六花亭). You can shop for sweets exclusively sold in Furano or just simply enjoy the view of grapevines sprawling across the rolling hillsides. Next, transfer to Sapporo for hotel check in. After check in, we will proceed for dinner [Teppanyaki] at a local restaurant before finally heading back to the hotel.

Day 7 Sapporo 札幌

Hotel: Keio Plaza Hotel Sapporo or similar / Western room

Meal: B / L / -

This morning, visit Royce Cacao & Chocolate Town (ロイズカカオ&チョコレートタウン). The newly opened experiential building brings you on a chocolate journey from the cultivation of cacao to chocolate production through the factory tour. During the tour, you will also get to enjoy a Chocolate Making Experience. Next, lunch [Crab Course] will be served at a local restaurant before transferring to back to the hotel. The rest of the day will be free and easy at your leisure and dinner will be under your own arrangement.

Day 8 Sapporo – Chitose – Singapore 札幌 - 千歳 - 新加坡

Meal: B / - / -

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On this final day, free and easy time until time for departure. Lunch & dinner is on your own arrangement. Thereafter, you will depart for Singapore from New Chitose Airport.

Bid farewell to Hokkaido as we depart for Singapore. We hope that you have enjoyed this vacation with JTB and we look forward to helping you create your next perfect moments, always!

Day 9 Singapore新加坡

Arrive Singapore