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Hidden Wonders of North Japan

14 days
From Tokyo to Otaru
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City & Culture
Immerse yourself in rich history and local traditions
Partially Guided
Independent travel, featuring selected guided excursions
Low Intensity
Travelers can expect some light physical activities
Guided in English
Group Size 10 - 50
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Itinerary

  1. Day 1

    Tokyo

    Tokyo
    Meals
    Dinner (Welcome reception and dinner)
    Landmarks
    Imperial Palace
    Hie Jinja Shrine
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  2. Day 2

    Tokyo

    Tokyo
    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner (Scenic Freechoice Dining: Choose from Ninja Akasaka (ninja-themed restaurant), Nobu Tokyo (fusion Japanese and Peruvian cuisine), or Izakaya Nightlife (traditional Japanese Yaki-tori and Kushiyaki dinner with drinks at local bars))

    Included Activities

    • Visit Tokyo Sky Tree, the world's tallest tower at 634 meters
    • Interactive private group demonstration and lesson in playing Taiko drums with Taiko Masters
    Landmarks
    Tokyo Sky Tree
  3. Day 3

    Tokyo to Ouchijiuku to Aizu-Wakamatsu

    Tokyo to Ouchijiuku to Aizu-Wakamatsu
    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch (Local Soba Noodles), Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Shinkansen journey to Koriyama
    • Visit preserved Edo postal town of Ouchijiku
    • Learn about Sake brewing at Suehiro Brewery
    • Relax in open-air bath overlooking Aga River
    Landmarks
    Suehiro Brewery
    Ouchijiku
  4. Day 4

    Aizu-Wakamatsu to Sendai

    Aizu-Wakamatsu to Sendai
    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch (Local Sendai beef sirloin lunch), Dinner (Scenic Freechoice Dining: Choose from Local Izakaya (eating and drinking like a Sendai local in atmospheric back-alleys of Bunka-yokocho and Iroha-yokocho) or Japanese BBQ (Yakiniku - grilled barbecue meat in the heart of Sendai City))

    Included Activities

    • Paint your own Akabeko 'red cow' traditional Japanese toy at a local home
    • Visit rebuilt Aizu Bukeyashiki Samurai Mansion

    Optional Activities

    • Sendai City Museum of History and Folklore: Learn about the history of the Date Clan in the Edo period, view Date Masamune's armour, weaponry and works of art encompassing 400 years of Sendai history
    • Kirin Brewery: Historical brewery tour with production methods demonstration, taste malt, touch hops, smell aroma, and end with a toast
    Landmarks
    Aizu Bukeyashiki Samurai Mansion
    Sendai City Museum of History and Folklore
    Kirin Brewery
  5. Day 5

    Matsushima

    Matsushima
    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch (Local street food), Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Paint your own wooden Kokeshi doll
    • Visit Zuigangi Temple, one of Tohoku's most famous Zen temples dating back to 828
    • Visit Entsuin Temple, built in 1647 as a mausoleum
    • Cruise around 200 small islands in Matsushima Bay
    • Japanese tea and traditional snack at Kanrantai Tea House overlooking the bay
    Landmarks
    Matsushima Bay
    Zuigangi Temple
    Entsuin Temple
    Kanrantai Tea House
    Itinerary Image 1
  6. Day 6

    Sendai to Nobiru to Hanamaki

    Sendai to Nobiru to Hanamaki
    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner (Traditional Kaiseki dinner with private Shishi-odori performance while wearing provided onsen Yukata)

    Included Activities

    • Visit Disaster Recovery Memorial Museum for the 2011 tsunami
    • Visit scenic Genbikei Gorge
    • Visit Chusonji Temple, established in 850
    • Visit Konjikido, a gold-covered hall dating back to 1124
    • Private performance of Shishi-odori while enjoying traditional Kaiseki dinner
    • Experience full Japanese onsen hot spring resort
    Landmarks
    Disaster Recovery Memorial Museum
    Genbikei Gorge
    Chusonji Temple
    Konjikido
  7. Day 7

    Hanamaki to Towada City to Lake Towada

    Hanamaki to Towada City to Lake Towada
    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Walk around hot springs and volcanic landscapes of Towada-Hachimantai National Park
    • Walk along main street of Towada City admiring street art
    • Visit Towada Art Centre featuring international and Japanese artists
    Landmarks
    Towada-Hachimantai National Park
    Towada Art Centre
    Lake Towada
    Oirase Keiryu
  8. Day 8

    Lake Towada

    Lake Towada
    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch (Lunch overlooking Lake Towada), Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Walk along Oirase stream via Deai-bashi Bridge
    • Lunch overlooking Lake Towada at Yasumiya
    • Cruise on Lake Towada, the largest caldera lake on Honshu Island

    Optional Activities

    • Oirase Lamp Workshop: Create your own gourd lamp at the Oirase Stream Museum, using a gourd grown in the Oirase River waters as the lampshade and hand-creating your own light pattern design
    • Oirase Walking Trail: Explore Oirase Stream and Gorge with your Tour Director on hiking trails in the area
    Landmarks
    Deai-bashi Bridge
    Yasumiya
    Oirase Stream Museum
    Oirase Stream and Gorge
  9. Day 9

    Lake Towada to Hirosaki to Aomori

    Lake Towada to Hirosaki to Aomori
    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Visit Hirosaki Castle and botanical gardens
    • View giant papier-mâché doll floats at Rassera Land used in the Aomori Nebuta Festival
    Landmarks
    Hirosaki Castle
    Rassera Land
    Itinerary Image 1
  10. Day 10

    Aomori to Hakodate

    Aomori to Hakodate
    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Visit Jomon Museum
    • Visit Sannai-Maruyama Archaeological Site dating back to late early to middle Jomon period (5500-4000 years ago)
    • Shinkansen journey through undersea Seikan Tunnel
    • Walk through Motomachi Neighbourhood with historical buildings
    Landmarks
    Jomon Museum
    Sannai-Maruyama Archaeological Site
    Motomachi Neighbourhood
  11. Day 11

    Hakodate

    Hakodate
    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner (Dinner in one of Hakodate's beer halls)

    Included Activities

    • Visit 107m tall Goryoki Tower for views of Mt. Hakodate, Tsugaru Strait and Yokotsu mountain range
    • Walk through Goryoki Park and visit old Hakodate Magistrate office
    • Travel up Mt. Hakodate Ropeway at dusk for night views over the city
    • Dinner in one of Hakodate's beer halls

    Optional Activities

    • Early morning visit to Fish Market to try fresh squid for breakfast
    Landmarks
    Hakodate Fish Market
    Goryoki Tower
    Goryoki Park
    Hakodate Magistrate office
    Kanemori Red Brick Warehouses
    Mt. Hakodate Ropeway
  12. Day 12

    Hakodate to Sapporo

    Hakodate to Sapporo
    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner (Dinner at Ramen Yokocho serving Sapporo's famous ramen)

    Included Activities

    • Travel by Super Hokuto Limited Express train to Sapporo
    • Visit Historic Village of Hokkaido open air museum with approximately 60 buildings from Meiji and Taisho Periods (1868-1926)
    • Visit Ramen Yokocho in Susukino serving Sapporo's famous ramen
    Landmarks
    Historic Village of Hokkaido
    Ramen Yokocho
  13. Day 13

    Sapporo to Otaru

    Sapporo to Otaru
    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner (Farewell meal at the Sapporo Beer Museum with fellow travellers)

    Included Activities

    • Walk through Sakaimichi Street, preserved merchant street in central Otaru
    • Learn how to create and cook traditional Japanese sweets known as wagashi
    • Free time in historic Otaru Canal area with museums, shops and restaurants
    • Farewell meal at Sapporo Beer Museum with fellow travellers

    Optional Activities

    • Shiroi Koibito Park: Indulge your sweet tooth at this theme park by Ishiya chocolate company, visit the chocolate factory, shop and museum, and try making Sapporo's famous Shiroi Koibito cookie (two thin butter cookies with white chocolate layer)
    • Sapporo Olympic Museum: Visit sites of the 1972 Winter Olympics, take a ski lift to Okurayama Observatory (former ski jump at the games), and wander through the museum highlighting Sapporo's Olympic connection, athletes and history
    Landmarks
    Sakaimichi Street
    Otaru Canal
    Shiroi Koibito Park
    Sapporo Olympic Museum
    Okurayama Observatory
    Sapporo Beer Museum
  14. Day 14

    Sapporo

    Sapporo

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