Date	Place and Hotel ♨=onsen	Activity	B	L	D
May. 16 (Fri.)		Depart Honolulu to Narita airport.
17 (Sat.)	NARITA ART HOTEL♨	Arrive at Narita airport, then we go to the hotel.
18 (Sun.)	SENDAI JAL CITY HOTEL	From the hotel we go to Narita Airport train station. We take a Narita express and H5 series Tohoku Shinkansen to Sendai station. Lunch is the best-selling (over 24,000 per day) Ekiben Shumai bento in Japan. After arrive Sendai Station we go to see the Sendai Aoba Festival, is one of Sendai’s three major festivals. We can see sights reminiscent of a picture scroll panorama, including a procession of gallant warriors clad in armour, a children’s parade in which the mikoshi portable shrine of Aoba Shrine that enshrines Date Masamune is carried, 11 gorgeous festival floats drive through the streets, and a large crowd dances the Suzume Odori. Then we go to the hotel	×	×
19 (Mon.)	YAMAGATA HOTEL YUSA♨	From the hotel we go to Zao Kokeshi Museum, is boasts a collection of kokeshi dolls 5,500 strong the largest in Japan. Experience kokeshi doll painting and create your own original kokeshi doll. Then we go to the Mt. Zao to see the Okama, is a crater lake. It is also known as “Goshikinuma” (lake of five colors) for the changes in the colors of the water surface from the intensity of light. Okama is a popular sightseeing spot that is representative of Zao. After lunch we visit The Bunshokan, is a brick building dating from 1916 constructed in the English neo-Renaissance Style and giving them a feel of the good old Taisho days (1912 to 1926). Then we go to the hotel. If you want to go, I'll take you to Costco.	×	×	×
20 (Tue)	SAKATA ROUTE INN	From the hotel we go on a Mogami river boat ride, the fresh green colors leaves are beautiful. After lunch we go to Sakata festival to see Oiran Dochu, is a procession-reenactment of processions done by the oiran, the courtesans in Edo Period. Another highlight is the four giant lions with a length and width of 2 meters and a body of 10 meters are stunning. Furthermore, lionets and adorable baby lions join in with lion families parading through the town.	×	×
21 (Wed.)	AKITA HOTEL METROPOLITAN	From the hotel, we visit the Kamo Aquarium, is an aquarium famous for its impressive collection of jellyfish. After lunch we visit the TDK Museum, is exhibit with household appliances and cassette tape players from a previous era to a cutting-edge digital theater. The main attraction is the Interactive Magnetic Field Theater by teamLab. This amazing interactive space was created in collaboration with teamLab, an interdisciplinary group of ultra-technologists active in Japan and around the globe. Then we go to the hotel.	×	×
22 (Thu.)	AOMORI JAL CITY HOTEL	From Akita station, we ride one of the most beautiful train rides in Japan, the Resort Shirakami train. Travels between Akita Station and Juniko Station (Dep.8:19 Arr.10:25), following the scenic coastline of northern Tohoku. After arriving at the station, head to Shirakami Sanchi, Japan's first world natural heritage site. Here, large area of primeval natural forest, mainly Japanese Beech, have remained in a “pure forest” state. We go to see the Aoike Pond. With water so clean that it appears to be a deep cobalt blue, this pond is a wonder for the eyes. Although it is 10-meters deep, visitors can see the fallen trees that scatter the pond’s floor, along with small fish swimming about. Then we short walk through the natural beech forest. After lunch we go to Kizukuri Station. The outside wall is a unique station with a giant replica of a clay figurine. Then we go to the hotel.	×	×
23 (Fri.)	MUTSU GRAND HOTEL	From the hotel we go to the Kanita Port to ride Ferry to go Wakinosawa Port. Tsugaru Peninsula to Shimokita Peninsula. After arriving at Wakinosawa Port, we changed boats and headed to Japan's last unexplored area, Hotokegaura. Nearly 20 million years ago, deep sea volcanic activity created a precipice of green volcanic tuff around the current village of Sai in the Shimokita peninsula. After lunch we go to Mt. Osorezan, is ranked along with Koyasan and Hieizan as one of Japan's three most sacred places. It was discovered over 1000 years ago by a Buddhist priest in search of a sacred mountain that resembles the world of Buddha. It is said to be the closest place to the afterlife, with landscapes of hell and paradise. Then we go to the hotel.	×	×	×
24 (Sat.)	HACHINOHE GROND SUNPIA♨	From the hotel we go to see the Yokohama Nanohana Fields. The vast landscape is nothing short of spectacular, with rape blossoms blooming all over the place like a yellow carpet. Then we go to the Oirase Gorge, is one of the most beautiful river valleys in Japan, with vibrant and fast flowing water. It is famous for its autumn leaves, but the scenery during this time of fresh greenery is also spectacular. After lunch we enjoy excursion boat on Lake Towada, beautiful during fresh green season. Then we go to the hotel.	×	×	×
25 (Sun.)	MORIOKA RICHMOND HOTEL	Before breakfast we go to Tatehana Wharf Morning Market, it is an extra-large morning market in Japan. A stunning sight to see the market filled with around 300 stalls and tens of thousands of customers. It is also called the town that haunts on Sunday morning. Afterwards, return to the hotel and have breakfast we go to Kabushima. There are 30,000 to 40,000 of the black-tailed seagulls, and the island is covered with them. Kabushima Shrine, which sits at the top of the island, is worshiped for its blessings of increasing popularity ‘stock’ and assets. After lunch we visit the Ryusendo Cave, it is one of the Three Great Limestone Caves in Japan and a national natural monument. In the cave, fresh spring water forms deep underground lakes. The lakes are illuminated, making the water appear a vivid and ethereal blue. Then we go to the hotel. For dinner, enjoy yakiniku and cold noodles at Morioka's famous restaurant Pyon-Pyon Sha.	×	×	×
26 (Mon.)	MORIOKA RICHMOND HOTEL	From the hotel we go to see the Dragon Eye, is a mysterious sight caused by a natural phenomenon of Kagami-Numa Lake, located near the summit of Mt. Hachimantai from late May to early June. The snow falls and piles up over the lake during winter. When the spring comes and it starts to thaw, the snow in the middle creates a ring. Then the sunlight and the color of the sky shines on it, creating the Dragon Eye. Then we go to the lake Shuusen to see a submerged forest. This is a scenery that can only be enjoyed during this period from May to mid-June. Next, we go to see Akita dogs and have lunch. After lunch we visit Morioka Handcrafts Village, a group of first-class craftsmen continues to create authentic products. Next go to the AEON MALL. Enjoy shopping at Daiso, Uniqlo, Muji, and Super Market. Then we go to the hotel.	×	×
27 (Tue.)		From the hotel we go to Morioka station. We take a H5 series Tohoku Shinkansen to Tokyo station After arriving at Tokyo station, we visit Tokyo Station Gallery. Since establishment, has become known as an art museum with unique exhibitions and brick wall that embody the history of Tokyo Station. After that, we have free time. We can go to Ramen Street, Okashi Land, Character Street, Daimaru, and more in Tokyo station. If you are not interested in shopping, we recommend taking a walk to the Imperial Palace. It takes about 10 minutes on foot. Then we ride Narita Express train and go to Narita airport for your departure.	×

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