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2016 HOKKAIDO YOSAKOI
SORAN SUMMER FESTIVAL
Enjoy the combined energy of the dynamic “Yosakoi” dance
from Kochi/Shikoku Island and the rhythmical
“Soran” music of Hokkaido!
9 Nights / 11 Days • June 02 – 12, 2016 • Tour Manager: Sharon Miyashiro
Escorted from Honolulu • English-Speaking Licensed Local Guide
and 18 Meals (9 Breakfasts, 3 Lunches & 6 Dinners)
Visit:
Lake Shikotsu • Noboribetsu • Otaru • Asahikawa
Sounkyo • Abashiri • Lake Akan • Tokachigawa • Sapporo
Tour Highlights:
Lake Shikotsu • Shiraoi Ainu Museum • Jigokudani • Otaru Canal
Otokoyama Sake Brewery • Ginga Ryusei Waterfall • Sounkyo Onsen
Kitami Peppermint Museum • Abashiri Prison • Lake Akan Cruise
Marimo Moss Museum • Lake Onneto • Hokkaido Shrine • Sapporo Beer Museum
Yosakoi Soran Festival with Main Stage Admission Tickets (3 days)
COSTCO Membership Store
Hands-On Experiences:
Music Box Making • Sake Tasting • Beer Tasting
Japanese Cuisine Highlights:
Kaiseki – Traditional Multi-Course Dinners (2)
Crab Feast & Seafood Buffet • Salmon Teppanyaki Lunch
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9-NIGHT HOTEL
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Otokoyama Sake Brewery for a quick tour and tasting of sake and other
tasty products. Our destination for the day is Sounkyo, a hot sprIng resort
nestled in the middle of Sounkyo Valley. Enjoy a gourmet dinner buffet at your
hotel. SOUNKYO CHOYO RESORT HOTEL (1 Night) (B, L, D)
HOKKAIDO
Sapporo
Abashiri
Asahikawa
Sounkyo
Otaru
Shikotsu
Noboribetsu
Lake Akan
Tokachigawa
Chitose
Airport
JAPAN
PACIFIC
OCEAN
2016 HOKKAIDO YOSAKOI SORAN SUMMER FESTIVAL
DAY-BY-DAY ITINERARY:
Day 1: Thur, June 2 – HONOLULU – CHITOSE. Depart Honolulu via HAWAIIAN
AIR FLT #441 at 12:30pm.
Day 2: Fri, June 3 – CHITOSE. Arrive Chitose International Airport at 5:00 pm.
After entry formalities, walk to your hotel located within the terminal. A bento
dinner will be provided. AIR TERMINAL HOTEL (1 Night) (D)
Day 3: Sat, June 4 – CHITOSE – LAKE SHIKOTSU – NOBORIBETSU ONSEN.
After a sumptuous breakfast at your hotel, enjoy a full day of sightseeing. Lake
Shikotsu is located in southwestern Hokkaido, west of the city of Chitose. It is a
crater lake that was formed over 40,000 years ago by volcanic activity, and it has
a maximum depth of 363 meters, making it the second deepest lake in Japan.
Stop at a local restaurant and enjoy a Salmon Teppanyaki Lunch. We continue
our journey to the town of Shiraoi, visiting Porotokotan (Shiraoi Ainu
Museum), an outdoor reproduction of an Ainu Village. Enjoy a traditional Ainu
song and dance performance. Jigokudani or “Hell Valley” is a spectacular,
appropriately named valley just above the town of Noboribetsu Onsen, which
displays hot steam vents, sulfurous streams and other volcanic activity. It is a main
source of Noboribetsu’s hot spring waters. This evening enjoy a soak in the hot
springs and enjoy a deluxe buffet at hotel. DAINI MEISUITEI (1 Night) (B, L, D)
Day 4: Sun, June 5 – NOBORIBETSU ONSEN – OTARU. This morning we
visit Otaru, which served as a major trade and fishing port in the 1800s.
The Otaru Canal makes for a pleasant stroll. We will stop at the Otaru Music
Box Museum to make our very own music box. We will also visit Kitaichi Glass
Company. Ride the Tenguyama Ropeway to the top of the mountain. Enjoy
spectacular views. Enjoy a seasonal, multi-course traditional Kaiseki dinner at Otaru
Kihinkan before checking into your hotel. HOTEL NORD OTARU (1 Night) (B, D)
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Day 5: Mon, June 6 – OTARU – ASAHIKAWA – SOUNKYO ONSEN. First stop is at
the Sunagawa Highway Oasis, a shopper’s paradise on the way to Asahikawa.
For lunch enjoy a bowl of famous Asahikawa Ramen. Next we stop at the
Day 6: Tue, June 7 – SOUNKYO ONSEN – ABASHIRI. Visit, Ginga Ryusei
Waterfall. The word “Ginga” means “the Milky Way” and the word “Ryusei”
means “a shooting star”. It was peppermint that built Kitami’s economy in the
early days. During the peak production in 1938/1939, Kitami’s peppermint
accounted for approximately 70% of the global market and became globally
recognized as a special produce of Kitami and of Japan. Adjacent to the
Kitami Mint Museum stands the Mint Distillation House where you
can enjoy the aroma of freshly made mint. We arrive in Abashiri and visit
Abashiri Prison. Enjoy lunch at the prison cafeteria. This evening marvel
at the variety and quality of items served with your second Kaiseki dinner.
ABASHIRI KOSO HOTEL (1 Night) (B, L, D)
Day 7: Wed, June 8 – ABASHIRI – LAKE AKAN – TOKACHIGAWA ONSEN.
Today we’re in for a real treat! The sightseeing boat around Lake
Akan is Akan’s most popular tour. From the boat you can see the unspoiled
primitive forest that shows natural beauty in each season. At the Spherical
Moss Exhibition and Observation Center on Churui Island, you can
see real Moss Ball known as Marimo, a natural treasure in Japan. Lake
Onneto is about 25 minute drive from Lake Akan and part of Akan National
Park. While it isn’t as famous with tourists as some of the other lakes in the
area like Lake Mashu or Lake Akan, it certainly should be! This evening soak
your body in the healing hot springs of Tokachigawa and enjoy a
bountiful buffet of local and seasonal vegetables and other specialties.
TOKACHIGAWA DAIICHI HOTEL (1 Night) (B, D)
Day 8: Thu, June 9 – TOKACHIGAWA ONSEN – SAPPORO. Now we make
way to Sapporo. First stop in Sapporo is Hokkaido Shrine. The Meiji Emperor
decided on a policy of developing Hokkaido in 1869. This famous Shinto shrine
was erected in 1871. Sapporo Beer has been brewed in Sapporo since 1877.
The Sapporo Beer Museum opened in 1987 in a former brewery from the
Meiji period. It’s time for the Yosakoi Soran Summer Festival! Reserved
tickets for the main stage performance are included for your maximum
enjoyment. SAPPORO GRAND HOTEL or similar class (3 Nights) (B)
Day 9: Fri, June 10 – SAPPORO. Full Day at Leisure – Explore the endless
shopping opportunities in Sapporo! Enjoy a second night of Yosakoi Soran
Summer Festival! Reserved tickets for the main stage performance are
included for your maximum enjoyment. (B)
Day 10: Sat, June 11 – SAPPORO. Another Full Day at Leisure in Sapporo!
Hokkaido is world-famous for the freshest seafood! Enjoy a third night of
Yosakoi Soran Summer Festival! Reserved tickets for the main stage performance
are included for your maximum enjoyment. (B)
Day 11: Sun, June 12 – SAPPORO – CHITOSE AIRPORT – HONOLULU.
Morning at leisure. We now make our way back to Chitose. One last shopping
stop at the AEON Mall and COSTCO Membership Store before checking
in for our flight home. Depart via HAWAIIAN AIR FLT # 442 at 8pm. Arrive
Honolulu, same day at 8:55 am. Aloha and Welcome Home! (B)