Date	Place and Hotel ♨=onsen	Activity	B	L	D
Oct. 9 (Thu.)		Depart Honolulu to Haneda Airport.
10 (Fri.)	HANEDA HOTEL VILA FONTAINE♨	After arriving at Haneda Airport, then we go to the hotel in the airport terminal.
11 (Sat.)	HAKODATE LAGENT HOTEL♨	From Haneda airport we fly to Hakodate airport by airplane. After arrive the airport we visit Hakodate Morning Market for lunch and shopping. At Donburi Yokocho, you can enjoy carefully selected seafood bowls. There are restaurants where you can enjoy barbecued seafood such as scallops and squid. After lunch we go to Goryokaku, it is a western-style fort completed almost 150 years ago, designated in Japan as a special historic site. After that we go to the hotel, in the evening drive up to Mt.Hakodate and see the night view.	×
12 (Sun.)	TOYAKO ONSEN SUN PALACE HOTEL♨	From the hotel we visit to Shikabe town, which is famous for its seafood and hot springs. After touring Shikabe fishing port we experience weaving protective nets for ``Garasu Ukidama'', which were all made by fishermen and used to float fishing nets and serve as markers in the past. We can take the completed floating balls home. For lunch, we experience steam cooking using the steam from the hot springs. Choose your favorite ingredients, put them in the steamer, and steam them yourself. After lunch we go to Mt. Usu Ropeway. From the base of the mountain, take a 6-minute ropeway ride to the summit. As you ascend, be on the lookout for Lake Toya and Mount Yotei, two incredible sights. Once we arrive at the top, take in the panoramic views of Mount Showa Shinzan. Then we go to the hotel.	×	×	×
13 (Mon.)	BIEI PARK HILLS HOTEL♨	From the hotel we go to the Upopoi National Ainu Museum and Park. Japan’s northernmost national museum and the first one dedicated to the history and culture of the indigenous Ainu people. Then we visit Mukawa town, which is famous for Shishamo (kind of smelt fish). October is the season for shishamo fishing, so you can only see shishamo dried in bamboo blinds during this time. Lunch is Shishamo cuisine. After lunch we visit the Shikisai no Oka, we can ride the tractor bus. It is filled with the rich fragrance of flowers and offers spectacular views of the hills, Mt. Daisetsu, and the flower garden. Then we go to the hotel.	×	×	×
14 (Tue.)	ASAHIKAWA HOTEL WBF GRANDE♨	From the hotel we go to see the Shirahige Waterfalls. An underground river from Mt. Tokachi tumbles down, creating a magnificent waterfall. The Biei River below is also known as the Blue River for its shining, cobalt blue hue. Next go to see Aoi-Ike (Blue Pond), originally built as a man-made pond and the Blue Pond has become Biei's most popular tourist attraction because of its magical color. Then we go to Asahikawa Ramen Village, there are about 8 ramen shops representing Asahikawa. Please choose your favorite ramen for lunch. After lunch we visit the Otokoyama Sake Brewery & Museum, famous sake known worldwide and within Japan. Then we go to the hotel. There is Aeon Mall near the hotel, so you can enjoy shopping and dinner at the restaurant.	×	×
15 (Wed.)	OBIHIRO GARDEN HOTEL♨	From the hotel we go to the Sounkyo gorge in Daisetsuzan National Park. We see Ginga no Taki (Milky Way Falls) and Ryusei no Taki (Shooting Star Falls) These two beautiful waterfalls, selected as one of the top 100 waterfalls in Japan, are the representative scenic spots of Sounkyo gorge. And we go to see the Obako, is a beautiful rock formation along the river that is said to resemble folding screens. The power of the huge rock walls is truly impressive. Then we go to the observation deck of Mikuni Pass, is the highest mountain pass (3736 ft. above sea level) among the national highways in Hokkaido. It is especially beautiful during the season when the sea of trees is colored with autumn leaves, and the scenery is exceptional. After lunch we visit the Ryugetsu Sweetpia Garden, a Hokkaido confectionery shop and factory. The most popular items are An Bata San, and Sanporoku.Enjoy shopping after the factory tour. Then we go to the hotel.	×	×
16 (Thu.)	SAPPORO MYSTAYS HOTEL♨	From Obihiro station we ride the limited express train “Ozora” to Sapporo station. (Dep.10:03 Arr. 12:29) Enjoy dynamic Hokkaido scenery as the train takes you through snow shelters, tunnels and curves along the Yubari River. Lunch on the train is Obihiro Station's most popular eki-ben: Buta Don (Pork bowl). Pulling the string attached to the side of the Ekiben, it heats the contents. After arrive Sapporo station we go to the visit the Okurayama Ski Jump Stadium. We take a lift to the top of the mountain for spectacular views of downtown Sapporo. Next go to Ario Shopping Mall. Enjoy shopping for souvenirs at supermarkets and other locations. Dinner is at Sapporo Beer Garden Restaurant, a specialty of Hokkaido, Genghis Khan you grill lamb meat & vegetables on a metal skillet and will include beer unlimited. Then we go to the hotel in Sapporo.	×	×	×
17 (Fri.)	SAPPORO MYSTAYS HOTEL♨	From the hotel we go to Otaru. We visit Music Box Museum & Shops and Kitaichi Glassware Shops. Next enjoy a rickshaw tour, have become a popular way for tourists to tour Otaru's local hotspots. After ride a rickshaw Then We visit to the Stained Glass Museum in Otaru Art Village and view the beautiful pieces of art which are displayed under soft lighting. Lunch is Kaiten-Sushi using fresh seafood ingredients. After lunch, we will take a boat on the Otaru Canal. This is a 40-minute boat trip that takes you to unique spots that can only be seen by boat. After sightseeing in Otaru, return to the hotel.	×	×
18 (Sat.)		After checking out of hotel we go to Nijo Ichiba (Market), known for it's huge range of freshly caught raw produce & it's eating stalls. You can buy dried seafood, dried scallops, etc. to bring home. Then we go to Costco for shopping. Finally we go to Shin-Chitose airport to Honolulu.	×

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