Tour Hokkaido & Tohoku - 9 Days

Meals

We take great pride in arranging and sharing great culinary experiences with you. Our development team samples each meal before presenting them to our guests. On this trip, you will have a chance to taste Taiwanese delicacies including Din Tai Fung dumplings, Ami-style tribal cuisine, Beef Noodles Soup, and much more. Day 1 Dinner: Local Specialty Day 2 Breakfast: Hotel Buffet Lunch: Sushi & Udon Lunch Dinner: Crab Feast Day 3 Breakfast: Hotel Buffet Lunch: Lamb Shabu Shabu (hot pot) Dinner: Kaiseki Banquet Dinner Day 4 Breakfast: Hotel Buffet Lunch: Hamburger Lunch Set Dinner: Seafood Buffet Day 5 Breakfast: Hotel Buffet Lunch: Receive 2,000JPY for Lunch at a Local Eatery of Your Choice (Recommendations Provided) Hotel Buffet Day 6 Breakfast: Hotel Buffet Lunch: Local Specialty Dinner: Hotel Buffet Day 7 Breakfast: Hotel Buffet Lunch: Japanese Curry Lunch Set Dinner: Kaiseki Banquet Dinner Day 8 Breakfast: Hotel Buffet Lunch: Tofu Pot & Grilled Teppanyaki Set Dinner: Buffet with Performance Day 9 Breakfast: Hotel Buffet Lunch: Receive 2,000JPY for Lunch at a Local Eatery of Your Choice (Recommendations Provided)

Accommodation

Luxury Accommodations When the hotel listed in the brochure is not available, a hotel within the same stratum will be substituted without prior notice. Star-ratings may differ from country to country. Supera Tours Inc. does its best to maintain current information, however is not responsible for any inaccuracies, changes in description details or amenities, or images provided by third parties. Night 1: Sapporo Grand Hotel or HR Tower Hotel Nikko Sapporo Night 2: Sapporo Grand Hotel or HR Tower Hotel Nikko Sapporo Night 3: Sai-ichi Takimotokan Night 4: Yunokawa Prince Hotel-Nagisatei (Oceanfront rooms with open-air bath) Night 5: Oirase Keiryu Hotel or Towada Hotel or Towada Princess Hotel Night 6: Oirase Keiryu Hotel or Towada Hotel or Towada Princess Hotel Night 7: Shion Hotel - Lakeside Ryokan Night 8: Hotel Taikanso (Ryokan Overlooking Matsushima Bay)

Guide

Our tours are fully escorted by charismatic and knowledgeable trained guides

Transport

Transport is included

Insurance

All Supera guests are included in a Medical Protection program which includes: •Emergency Medical - $50,000 (secondary) •Emergency Medical Evacuation - $250,000 To help protect against unexpected surprises or cancellations, a separate comprehensive insurance plan is also recommended.

Others

Supera Tours Inc. reserves the right to substitute hotels, alter the itinerary, withdraw any tour, and make any desirable alteration for the convenience of the operation of tours without prior notification. Supera Tours Inc. reserves the right to cancel the tour prior to departure for any reason. Liability for such cancellation is limited to a full refund of the money received by Supera Tours Inc., and this will constitute full settlement with the tour member. High-quality headsets to hear our tour guide’s presentation clearly. A comprehensive travel insurance plan for you to travel with a peace of mind. Bottled water is provided throughout the entire trip.

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Optional

Optional experiences are available on this tour for an additional cost and will be provided to you with your finalised travel documents.

Flights

International flights are not included. Competitive airfares available for our guests from the US or Canada. Please inquire separately at time of booking. If you are flying from outside the US or Canada, please book airline tickets separately.

Others

Not Included in the Land Tour Price Airport pickup and sendoff for pre/post tour. Gratuities to your Tour Director, driver, and ships’ crew. Suggested at $50.00 per person at the end of the tour. Laundry, in-room telephone international roaming; minibar; alcohol, beverages at hotel, ship, or restaurant. Porterage at airports; excess baggage fees; and all other items of a personal nature not outlined in the tour itinerary. Amendments after Departure The cost of any changes or additions will be at the local rate at the time of the amendment, not per the Supera Tours Inc. website or brochure, and must be borne by the passenger. Changes are subject to a $50 processing fee plus any associated costs charged by suppliers such as airlines, rail companies, or hotels. Unutilized Service Any unutilized tour features either on air transportation or for land arrangements are non-refundable and non-exchangeable.

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Day 1 Day 1: Arrive In Sapporo
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Day 1: Arrive In Sapporo

“Yokoso" or "Welcome" to Japan! A Supera Tours Representative will meet you at the arrivals gate and escort you to the hotel. Take today to rest up or explore the city of Sapporo on your own before official plans begin.

Dinner: Hokkaido Seafood

Hotel: Renaissance or Keio Plaza (Walking distance from city center)
Day 2 Day 2: Otaru - Sapporo - Sakaimachi - Sapporo
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Day 2: Otaru - Sapporo - Sakaimachi - Sapporo

Otaru: Walk along the charming Otaru Canal, the symbol of the city.
Sakaimachi: Explore Otaru’s local specialties. Visit one of the largest museum shops at the Music Box Museum and the famous glass blowing factory, Kitaichi Garasukan.
Sapporo City Tour: Explore Hokkaido’s largest city including Hokkaido University, Old City Hall, Tokeidai, and Odori Park.
Tanukikoji: Stroll through one of Sapporo’s oldest shopping districts dating back from the late 1800s for local delicacies and souvenirs.
Day 3 Day 3: Sapporo - Shiraoi - Noboribetsu Garden
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Day 3: Sapporo - Shiraoi - Noboribetsu Garden

Hokkaido Shrine: Known as one of the best cherry blossom viewing spots.
Okurayama: Explore the site of the 1972 Olympics including the Sapporo Winter Sports Museum. Ride the chairlift to the top of the Okurayama Observatory for a spectacular view of Sapporo.
Shiraoi Ainuzoku Village: Learn about the Ainu culture and history.
Noboribetsu Ryokan: Enjoy a complete Hot Spring cultural experience. Relax with a soak in the baths, delicious dinner and traditional tatami-floored guest rooms.
We will be taking rail transportation on Day 6 and Day 9 where luggage space is extremely limited onboard and cannot accommodate large suitcases. We will be shipping your large luggage (1 piece per person) tomorrow directly to Narita airport, your final destination upon conclusion of the tour. If you are extending your stay in Japan, your luggage will be shipped to your desired location within Japan. This evening, please prepare a small carry-on with personal items that you will need for the rest of the tour. We apologize for the inconveniences.
Day 4 Day 4: Noboribetsu Onsen - Lake Toya -Hakodate
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Day 4: Noboribetsu Onsen - Lake Toya -Hakodate

Jigokudani "Hell Valley": See the sulfuric smoke rising out of the natural earth during free time.
Lake Toya Sights: Cruise along the stunning lake setting before riding the Usuzan Cable Car for impressive lake views and Mt. Shyowashin-zan.zan.Shyowashin-zan.
Onuma Semi-National Park: See Hokkaido’s geological treasures.
Hakodate Cable Car: Take in aerial views of Hakodate’s unique nightscape.
Yunokawa Prince Hotel Nagisatei: Our oceanfront hotel features breathtaking views of Hakodate City and Tsugaru Strait as well as in room Japanese spas.
Day 5 Day 5: Yunokawa Onsen - Aomori - Lake Towada
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Day 5: Yunokawa Onsen - Aomori - Lake Towada

Hakodate
Morning Market: Browse fresh produce and chat with friendly shopkeepers.
Goryokaku Tower: Ascend to 300ft to see the star-shaped Goryukaku Fort, Mt. Hakodate, and Hakodate city at your feet.
Seikan Underwater Train: Board the Seikan Underwater train and whiz through Tsugaru Strait in one of the most impressive engineering feats of the 20th century.
Towada-Hachimantai National Park: Hike through this famous national park, best known as one of the spots to view fall foliage and the breathtaking Oirase Keiryu Falls.
Jogakura Bridge: To get the best sense of one of Japan’s longest arch bridges, it’s best to visit on foot and take in the beauty of the valley below.
Day 6 Day 6: Lake Towada
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Day 6: Lake Towada

Oirase Stream:
The Oirase-gawa River starts from Lake Towada-ko, and the most beautiful section is called the Oirase Mountain Stream. The stream is well known for its forest scenery and rushing waterfalls, some featuring names such as "white silk" or "twin dragons" evocative of their individual character.gawa River starts from Lake Towada-ko, and the most beautiful section is called the Oirase Mountain Stream. The stream is well known for its forest scenery and rushing waterfalls, some featuring names such as "white silk" or "twin dragons" evocative of their individual character.
Our stay here means we can take ample time to enjoy the falls, rocks, ponds, and views up close without rushing through.
Day 7 Day 7: Towada Onsen - Morioka - Lake Tazawa Ko - Kakunodate - Tsunagi Onsen
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Day 7: Towada Onsen - Morioka - Lake Tazawa Ko - Kakunodate - Tsunagi Onsen

Lake Towada Onsen: Soak in the mineral-rich waters.
Morioka Handicraft Village: Explore traditional Tohoku handicrafts.
Lake Tazawa-ko: Take in the splendor of the sapphire blue waters of Japan’s deepest lake.
Kakunodate Town: Relive the lives of the Samurai at the Bukeyashiki Samurai residence.
Day 8 Day 8: Tsunagi Onsen - Hiraizumi - Matsushima Bay
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Day 8: Tsunagi Onsen - Hiraizumi - Matsushima Bay

Chuson-ji Temple: Explore Hiaizumi history and the Golden Hall of this scenic temple.
Matsushima Bay: Feed seagulls while you cruise the famous Matsushima Bay.
Matsushima: Freely explore Matsushima attractions such as the Godaido Hall, seafood market, and Zuigan-ji Temple. Visit the Kanrantei style Tea House and try various tea at your leisure.
Hotel Taikanso: Our bay front hotel provides impressive rooms with views of Matsushima Bay, famously ranked as one of Japan’s three best views for centuries.
Day 9 Day 9: Matsushima Sendai Tokyo Narita (Nrt) Board Flight After 4:30Pm
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Day 9: Matsushima Sendai Tokyo Narita (Nrt) Board Flight After 4:30Pm

Board the Shinkansen Bullet Train from Sendai to Tokyo Station.
Tokyo: Tour ends in Tokyo for guests with post-tour extensions.
Transfer from Tokyo to Narita Airport.
"Sayonara!" or "Goodbye!" Our journey has come to an end, we hope to you see again soon!

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Hokkaido & Tohoku - 9 Days

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Itinerary of your trip Hokkaido & Tohoku - 9 Days

Day 1: Arrive In Sapporo

Day 2: Otaru - Sapporo - Sakaimachi - Sapporo

Day 3: Sapporo - Shiraoi - Noboribetsu Garden

Day 4: Noboribetsu Onsen - Lake Toya -Hakodate

Day 5: Yunokawa Onsen - Aomori - Lake Towada

Day 6: Lake Towada

Day 7: Towada Onsen - Morioka - Lake Tazawa Ko - Kakunodate - Tsunagi Onsen

Day 8: Tsunagi Onsen - Hiraizumi - Matsushima Bay

Day 9: Matsushima Sendai Tokyo Narita (Nrt) Board Flight After 4:30Pm

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