HOKKAIDO
3 DaysMICHINOKU
3 DaysHoshino Resorts Stay in Hokkaido

Picturesque Sakura in Tohoku

Enjoy a two-night stay at the popular Hoshino Resorts in Hokkaido. At Tomamu, you
can experience the spectacular sight of the “sea of clouds” spreading out below you,and at Furano and Biei you can view the extensive flower fields, with their beautiful
colors that change with the seasons. With a visit to Asahiyama Zoo included too, thistour is ideal for families.

Day 1| Haneda Airport -Asahiyama ZooMeals: Breakfast: × Lunch: × Dinner: ○Hotel: Hachimantai Mountain Hotel & Spa

Kitakami Tenshochi ParkDay 2| Hachimantai Onsen (hot springs) resort -- Hirosaki Park (one of the best places inthe Tohoku Region for viewing cherry blossom, with around 2,600 cherry trees in bloom)- The world’s longest cherry tree-lined avenue (“Necklace Road”) Iwakiyama-jinja Shrine (shrine visit) - Tazawako-kogen Onsen (hot springs) resort(overnight)

Day 2| Asahikawa -- Biei and the “Patchwork Road” (enjoy the beautiful scenery of the Biei
hills through the bus window) - Shirogane Blue Pond (a mysterious cobalt-bluepond) - Furano (flower fields, with scenery that changes with the seasons) Tomamu (overnight)* We are scheduled to arrive in Tomamu at 16:30. Your hotel is a hotel resort that is set in the midst of
marvelous natural scenery. Special features include the “Minamina Beach” indoor wave pool and“Kirin-no-Yu” hot spring baths; use of these is free for hotel guests! For dinner, you will have a 2,500
yen meal coupon that can be used to eat at whichever of the hotel’s restaurants and cafés you prefer.
FuranoMeals: Breakfast: ○ Lunch: × Dinner: ○Hotel: Hoshino Resorts Tomamu The Tower

Meals: Breakfast: ○ Lunch: × Dinner: ○Hotel: Plaza Hotel Sanrokuso or similar

Hirosaki ParkDay 3| Tazawako-kogen Onsen (hot springs) resort -- Lake Tazawa - Kakunodate(beautiful cherry trees set against the black walls of the town’s historic houses) Hiraizumi - Genbi Gorge - Sendai Station - [“Yamabiko” Shinkansen
high-speed train] - Tokyo Station

Day 3| Tomamu (in the early morning, you can take the gondola up to the Unkai Terrace, which

has spectacular views! Enjoy the “Cloud Pool,” a huge “hammock” in the sky where it
feels as though you are floating above the clouds.) - Obihiro and the White Birch
Tree Avenue (Tokachi’s most famous scenic spot) - Rokkatei Obihiro Main Store(enjoy confectionery products that are only available here, and which are so exquisitely
made that they have to be consumed within three hours) - Ban-ei Horse Ranch
Tokachi (view imposing Ban-ei draft horses up close) - Tokachi- Obihiro Airport- Haneda Airport

Meals: Breakfast: ○ Lunch: × Dinner: ×KakunodateSea of clouds

Recommendations

Meals: Breakfast: ○ Lunch: × Dinner: ×- In Kakunodate—known as the “Little Kyoto of the Michinoku region” because of its wealth of traditional culture—
you can enjoy strolling along streets of historic samurai houses lined with beautiful cherry trees!
- Hirosaki Park is one of the finest places in the Tohoku region for viewing cherry blossom!
The Park’s 2,600 exquisitely-cultivated cherry trees provide the perfect setting for Hirosaki Castle!

Recommendations*The best time of year for viewing cherry blossom in this region is late April to early May.

Tour price: JPY 52,900 – JPY 94,900* The above price does not include the cost of
the English guide.

Departure dates: From May to late September

6The Tohoku region in northern Japan has many places that are famous in Japan for
their beautiful cherry blossom. With the opportunity to view cherry blossom amidst
gorgeous scenery and a historic atmosphere, this is the classic Japan experience. You
will also get to visit some “secret” cherry blossom spots that few people know about.

- [“Yamabiko” Shinkansen high-speed train] - Sendai Station- Aobayama Park (this park is famous as a great place to view cherry blossom,with Edo Higan and Yamazakura cherry trees) - Kitakami Tenshochi Park (with itscherry tree lined avenue, this park is ranked as one of the Top 100 best places in Japan
to view cherry blossom) - Morioka and the Ishiwarizakura (“Rock-breaking CherryTree”) - Grand Farming Koiwai and its “Lone Cherry Tree” - Hachimantai
Onsen (hot springs) resort (overnight)* We will be staying at the Hoshino Resorts OMO7 Asahikawa, which opened in April 2018. Staying at
this hotel—which is designed to provide an in-depth, unforgettable tourist experience, with many playful
touches—really enhances the tour! You can enjoy looking round the town of Asahikawa with one of theOMO Rangers, who are expert local guides, and who can introduce you to all the best places to eat.

- Spend two nights at the popular Hoshino Resorts. This tour package is very
popular; last year, around 1,000 customers chose this package.
- Have a truly magical experience viewing the “sea of clouds” at Hoshino Resorts
Tomamu Unkai Terrace!

* The above price does not include the cost of the English guide.

Departure dates: From April to early May

Day 1| Tokyo Station -- New Chitose Airport - Otaru (we will spend 120 minutes inthis historic harbor town; you can stroll along the canal, and look round the seafood andconfectionery shops, etc.; you can decide yourself what you want for lunch, for example
the famous Otaru sushi, etc.) - Asahiyama Zoo - Asahikawa (overnight)

Meals: Breakfast: × Lunch: × Dinner: ×
Hotel: Hoshino Resorts OMO7 Asahikawa

Tour price: JPY 47,900 – JPY 84,900