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Start
TOKYO
Destinations
11
End
SAPPORO
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Itinerary
Day 1: Tokyo arrival.
Welcome
to Japan! Transfer by coach (SHUTTLE BUS) to hotel.
18H30.- Meeting
with guide. Late in the afternoon, we will pay a visit to this fascinating
country by taking a trip on the metro (tickets
included) to the Shinjuku district
and see the crowds of people who use this modern and efficient collective
transport system. Then we will take a walk around an
hour to the restaurant. Shinjuku is one of the most important nightlife districts. Dinner included and
return to hotel by metro with our
guide.
NOTE: This visit may
take place on the day of arrival or after the panoramic city tour next day,
depending on the passenger flight arrival times.
Day 2: Tokyo.
08.00 hrs.- In the morning, we take part in a 5-hour trip with our guide to see this amazing city, with its hustle and bustle and extremely modern districts that coexist with quiet, peaceful areas. Brief stop at the Zojoji Temple to make a beautiful photograph of the Tokyo Tower. Pay attention to the hundred of Jizos, stone traditional protecting deities who guide us on our travels, give power to those who are weak (such children) and those in dangerous places, and who are dressed including hats, robes and windmills. Then we head to the junction of Shibuya, a junction that is said to be the most crowded in the world. The Meiji Temple is dedicated to the Emperor Meiji, his wife, and their spirits. We continue on our bus along the elegant street of Omotesando. We will edge the most beautiful part of the Imperial Palace and the gardens. Stop to visit the famous Nijubashi Bridge. We will pass through the district of Akihabara, the “electric town” with icons from the popular Japanese Manga and Anime culture and then see Kokugikan, the Sumo stadium, home of this Japanese sport. We will also visit the Buddhist temple of Sensoji, the oldest and most important temple in Tokyo, with its 55-metre high pagoda. Then we will have some free time to visit the traditional commercial street of Nakamise in the district of Asakusa. Lunch included in a local restaurant. Return to hotel.
Free time in the afternoon.
Day 3: Tokyo - Nikko - Sendai.
Total distance: 425km.
Note: We recommend to bring comfortable shoes since in Nikko we will have to walk.
08.00hrs- We leave Tokyo for Nikko.
10.30hrs- NIKKO. Arrival to this fantastic where we will visit the impressive Nikko Toshogu Shrine with the room of the crying dragon. We will also visit the Taiyuinbyo Mausoleum, set in an impressive, peaceful site, followed by a walk near the river, in Kannanga Fuchi, under the watchful eye of hundreds of Jizo statues!
Free time in the city centre for lunch and a stroll.
15.30hrs- Nikko, departure.
19.45hrs- SENDAI, arrival to this modern, bustling city with over 1 million inhabitants. Passengers can explore the city and have dinner in its busy, thriving centre.
Day 4: Sendai - Matshushima - Hiraizumi - Morioka.
Total distance: 217km.
Landscapes of forests and mountains, wonderful in the area of the thousand islands.
08.00hrs-We depart for the marvellous city of Matsushima.
08.30hrs-MATSHUSHIMA, a city on the “Thousand Islands” Bay in the Pacific Ocean and considered one of the most attractive cities in Japan. After arriving, we will visit a magnificent “tea house” overlooking the sea and enjoy a cup of traditional tea while our guide tells us about the city. Then we will go on a 50-minute cruise (included).
11.00hrs- Departure. Lunch included.
14.00hrs.- HIRAIZUMI to visit its temples and the UNESCO World Heritage Site of Takkoku no Iwaya, carved in the rock in 801, followed by a visit to the magnificent Buddhist temples of Chusonji. We take time to relax in the gardens of Motsuji temple, where passengers can take part in a Zen ceremony (admission included).
17.15hrs- We tren carry on to Morioka.
18.45hrs- MORIOKA, the pleasant capital of Iwate province, where we settle in at our hotel and have some free time to explore.
Day 5: Morioka - Hirosaki - Aomori - Hakodate.
Total distance: 197km.
Note: We recommend you to wear warm clothing to enjoy the deck of the boat.
07.30hrs-
Departure. In a region of beautiful scenery we travel to Hirosaki.
09.30hrs- HIROSAKI. Ancient capital cultural
during the Edo period with its castle of the seventeenth century. We will visit its castle in a beautiful park where more than 2,500 cherry trees blossom in the spring.
10.30hrs- Departure.
11.40hrs- AOMORI, the provincial capital, located on Mutsu Bay. Time for visit to Nebuta Museum where we will learn about the Japanese festival tradition, which reminds us of the Carnival, with its vivid, painted floats. Lunch included.
Then we board the ferry to HOKKAIDO Island, the departure of the ferry is scheduled at 14.20hrs. The crossing takes just over three and a half hours.
18.00hrs- HAKODATE –Arrival-. Before going to our hotel, we will ascend Mount Hakodate, which has wonderful views. We make the descent by cable car. Time in the beautiful city pedestrian centre in which to admire the influence of other cultures in the city (Russian Orthodox and Christian churches).
Day 6: Hakodate - Onuma - Noboribetsu - Sapporo.
Total distance: 338km
Landscapes: Beautiful landscapes. Impressive volcanic areas.
Note: We recommend wearing comfortable shoes for walking through the Hell’s Valley.
In the morning we visit the impressive and busy fish market. Then we climb the GORYOKAKU Tower with its impressive views, from where we can make out the star-shaped fortress of Hakodate. Then we will take a stroll through the castle area before continuing our journey.
11.00hrs- Departure.
11.45hrs- ONUMA. Free time in this wonderful tourist site, with its countless small islands in which to explore the islands, go on a boat trip and have lunch included.
13.45hrs- Departure. Our journey takes us towards the ocean.
16.15hrs- NOBORIBETSU, an impressive volcano site, where we can walk amidst geysers in Jigoku Dani (Hell’s Valley), admire the hot spring lake of Oyunuma and follow the path next to the hot spring to the site of the footbath.-
18.30hrs- Departure.
20.15hrs- SAPPORO.- At the end of the day, we arrive at this beautiful city, the capital of North Japan.-
Day 7: Sapporo - Otaru - Sapporo.
Total
distance: 120 km.
08.30hrs- City tour (included)
stopping at the clock tower and Odori Koen avenue-park, dominated by the
telecommunications tower. We will enjoy for an hour the beautiful Shinto shrine
of Hokkaido Jingu. The visit includes a ceremonial Kito (prayer session) in
which we give thanks for the journey.
11.00hrs- At the surronding of Sapporo, we visit the Ainu
Cultural Museum, with information about the Ainu culture, a people of
Eskimo origin that lived in the North of Japan.
12.15hrs- We continue to Otaru.
13.00hrs- OTARU, arrival to this
small city with a European air and streets filled with shops, an old canal and
tiny museums. Lunch included.
15.30hrs-Departure. We return to
Sapporo at about 16.30hrs. Free time in the afternoon in Sapporo.
Day 8:
After breakfast, end of our services.
Price includes
Included
- Europamundo General Services: Travel by bus with English speaking guide, basic travel insurance and breakfast buffet.
- Includes arrival transfer
- City tour in: TOKYO, SAPPORO
- Excursion: Otaru in SAPPORO
- Boat: Cruise in Matshushima in MATSUSHIMA
- Evening transfer: Shinjuku in Tokyo in TOKYO
- Ticket admission: Metro in TOKYO, Zojoji Temple, Meiji Temple, Sensoji Temple in TOKYO, Tshogu Temple in Nikko in NIKKO, Traditional tea in Matshushima in MATSUSHIMA, Chusonji, Zen practice in Montsuiji, Takkoku no Iwaya Temple in HIRAIZUMI, Castle in HIROSAKI, Nebuta Museum in Aomori in AOMORI, Goryokaku Tower in Hakodate in HAKODATE, Sanctuary of Hokkaido Jingu and Kito prayer session, Ainu Cultural Center in SAPPORO
- Ferry: Aomori Hakodate (Hokkaido Island) in AOMORI
- Funicular: Hakodate Mountain in HAKODATE
- 5 Lunch included in: TOKYO, MATSUSHIMA, AOMORI, ONUMA, SAPPORO
- 1 Dinner Included in: TOKYO
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Planned Hotels
JAPAN
SHINAGAWA PRINCE HOTEL
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334401
10-30 Takanawa 4-chome, Minato-ku , 108-8611 , TOKIO , JAPON
METROPOLITAN EAST
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222682525
Miyagi ken Sendai city Aoba-ku central 1-1-1 , 980-848 , SENDAI , JAPON
HOTEL METROPOLITAN NEW WING
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196251211
Iwate, Morioka, Moriokaekimaekitadori 2-27, Japan , 020-0033 , MORIOKA , JAPON
HAKODATE KOKUSAI
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138235151
s-yoyaku@hakodate-kokusai.jp
040-0064 Hokkaidō, Hakodate, Otemachi 5-10 , 040-0064 , HAKODATE , JAPON
ANA CROWNE PLAZA SAPPORO
****
0112214411
junichi.yokoya@ihg.com
1-2-9 Nishi, Kita 3-jo, Chuo-ku, Hokkaido, Sapporo-shi CP 060-0003 , 060-0003 , SAPPORO , JAPON
DAIWA ROYNET SENDAI
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222937055
1 Chome-2-37 Tsutsujigaoka, Miyagino Ward, Sendai , 983-0852 , SENDAI , JAPON
