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HOKKAIDO
FMJ 17D16N Autumn Journey Across Hokkaido (DRIVE)
Departure date:02 Oct, 2022 (Sun) Drive Tour
Day 00 (Sun, 02 Oct'22)
Assemble at Singapore Changi Airport for your flight to Haneda.
Day 01 (Mon, 03 Oct'22)
Singapore – Haneda – Chitose – Furano
(-/-/Dinner)
Hotel: New Furano Prince Hotel (Hot Spring) or similar
(Car pick up at New Chitose Airport)
Begin your trip with a hearty meal of charcoal-grilled wagyu beef at Log House Wagyu Bibi Restaurant before moving on to the Chitose Aquarium nearby. Located right on the Chitose River, an underwater observation room offers a view of wild salmon migrating upstream.
Day 02 (Tue, 04 Oct'22)
Furano – Biei – Sounkyo
(Breakfast/-/Dinner)
Hotel: Sounkyo Choyotei Hotel or similar
Tamatsukuri Grand Hotel Choseikaku
(Hot Spring) or similar
Pay a visit to Farm Tomita and admire its rows of colourful flowers with the ruggedly beautiful Tokachi Mountain Range as a backdrop. Then, head over to the mystical Shirogane Blue Pond where its blue water is juxtaposed against sombre grey trees and lush forests.
Day 03 (Wed, 05 Oct'22)
Sounkyo – Abashiri
(Breakfast/-/Dinner)
Hotel: Hokuten no Oka Abashiriko Tsuruga Resort (Hot Spring) or similar
Tamatsukuri Grand Hotel Choseikaku
(Hot Spring) or similar
Mt Kurodake is one of the earliest places to welcome autumn colours in Japan. Taking the Kurodake Ropeway this morning, you can see the colourful trees covering the mountain and a spectacular view of the gorge below. At Sounkyo Gorge, see the silvery thin rivulets of Ginga and the powerful burst of Ryusei as the characteristic waterfalls thunder 90m down a rocky cliff.
Day 04 (Thu, 06 Oct'22)
Abashiri – Mashu – Shiretoko
(Breakfast/-/Dinner)
Hotel: KITAKOBUSHI SHIRETOKO Hotel & Resort (Hot Spring) or similar
Tamatsukuri Grand Hotel Choseikaku
(Hot Spring) or similar
Stop by Mt Iou, an active volcano peppered with vents emitting plumes of smoke and sulphur and marvel at its unique barren landscape dotted with yellow. Next, visit one of the clearest lakes in the world, Lake Mashu, and enjoy spectacular views of the clear water and surrounding sheer cliffs that can be seen from the observatory.
Day 05 (Fri, 07 Oct'22)
Shiretoko
(Breakfast/-/Dinner)
Hotel: KITAKOBUSHI SHIRETOKO Hotel & Resort (Hot Spring) or similar
A UNESCO World Heritage Site, the Shiretoko Five Lakes look whimsically like a god’s handprint and can be visited via an elevated boardwalk and trails which protect the fragile ecosystems. Make a trek around the lakes and enjoy the abundant nature, wildlife and fantastic scenery.
Day 06 (Sat, 08 Oct'22)
Shiretoko – Shibetsu – Akan
(Breakfast/-/Dinner)
Hotel: Akan Yuku no Sato Tsuruga (Hot Spring) or similar
Tamatsukuri Grand Hotel Choseikaku
(Hot Spring) or similar
This morning, travel along the 738m high scenic Shiretoko Pass connecting Rausu and Shari, one of the first few places in Japan to see autumn colours. Moving on to Shibetsu Salmon Science Museum, see the largest collection of salmon species in Japan and learn all about this fish which can be seen swimming upstream in the Shibetsu River.
Day 07 (Sun, 09 Oct'22)
Akan
(Breakfast/-/Dinner)
Hotel: Akan Yuku no Sato Tsuruga (Hot Spring) or similar
Take a sightseeing cruise out onto Lake Akan today and leisurely admire the scenic surrounds. The cruise makes a stop at Churui Island in the middle of the lake, where you can see and learn about the native marimo, moss balls which can only be found in a few lakes around the world.
Day 08 (Mon, 10 Oct'22)
Shiretoko – Ikeda – Tokachi
(Breakfast/-/Dinner)
Hotel: Tokachigawa Onsen Daiichi Hotel (Hot Spring) or similar
Known as the five-coloured lake, Lake Onneto was formed by the eruption of Mt. Meakan and boasts impressive waters which change colour from shades of blues to greens depending on sunlight and temperature. Next, head to Ikeda Wine Castle, a winery housed in a building resembling an old European castle, to learn about the unique winemaking process and sample some local Tokachi wine.
Day 09 (Tue, 11 Oct'22)
Tokachi
(Breakfast/Lunch/Dinner)
Hotel: Tokachigawa Onsen Daiichi Hotel (Hot Spring) or similar
Join us in Follow Me Japan’s special activity! Be introduced to the warmth and passion of the people of Tokachi on our Tokachi Activity Day, a hit with our holidaying crowd. See Hokkaido from the eyes of the locals and experience the real Hokkaido on this day!
Day 10 (Wed, 12 Oct'22)
Tokachi – Noboribetsu
(Breakfast/-/Dinner)
Hotel: Noboribetsu Daiichi Takimotokan (Hot Spring) or similar
Stop by at Lake Shikotsu to enjoy scenic views around the second deepest lake in Japan. This caldera lake’s crystal-clear waters often act as a mirror reflecting the mountains that surround it. Continue on to Noboribetsu Hell Valley, the source of Noboribetsu’s hot spring waters. With patches of barren landscape, clouds of steam spouting from vents, flowing streams of hot spring water and the heavy smell of sulphur permeating the air, it is easy to see why this place is called “hell valley”.
Day 11 (Thu, 13 Oct'22)
Noboribetsu – Onuma – Hakodate
(Breakfast/-/Dinner)
Hotel: Hanabishi Hotel (Hot Spring) or similar
Take in the sights at Onuma Quasi-National Park this morning. Selected as one of Japan’s New Three Best Views, the sight of Mt Komagatake reflected on the still waters of the lake on a clear day is sure to take your breath away.
The unique star-shaped, western-style citadel of Fort Goryokaku was built during the Edo Period and now serves as a public park. Ascending the Goryokaku Tower next to it, get an aerial view of the fort along with panoramic views of Hakodate and its surrounds.
Day 12 (Fri, 14 Oct'22)
Hakodate
(Breakfast/Lunch/Dinner)
Hotel: Hotel Majestic or similar
Take part in a special Hakodate Activity today! The gateway of Hokkaido and one of the first places in Japan to open to international trade, Hakodate has a unique history which melds Japanese, foreign and native Ainu influences. Connect with some of the locals here and experience their hospitality!
Day 13 (Sat, 15 Oct'22)
Hakodate – Rusutsu
(Breakfast/-/Dinner)
Hotel: Rusutsu Resort (Hot Spring) or similar
Before heading up to Rusutsu, take a trip to the Hakodate Morning Market. Over 250 shops and restaurants offer fresh seafood, vegetables, fruits, and souvenirs at this lively market. Try some of the specialties such as fresh sashimi from squid which you catch yourself!
Day 14 (Sun, 16 Oct'22)
Rusutsu – Sobetsu – Rusutsu
(Breakfast/-/Dinner)
Hotel: Rusutsu Resort (Hot Spring) or similar
Visit the Shikotsu-Toya National Park to see Mt Usu, an active volcano that stands at 737m high. Take the Mt Usu Ropeway up the mountain for a panoramic view of the spectacular landscapes, along with neighbouring Showa Shinzan and Lake Toya. Later, go apple picking at one of Hokkaido’s many fruit farms and enjoy the fruit at its best, right in the orchard itself!
Day 15 (Mon, 17 Oct'22)
Rusutsu – Otaru – Sapporo
(Breakfast/-/-)
Hotel: Keio Plaza Hotel Sapporo or similar
(Car return at Sapporo Station)
Take a walk at Shinsen Marsh, located on a plateau 750m above sea level. It encompasses a variety of flora coloured by the season, which reflect spectacularly on its clear water, making it one of the most beautiful marshes in the area. Tour Otaru next, famous for its sushi street, charming buildings, whimsical music box museums and delectable desserts. Spend some time exploring the historical streets of Hokkaido’s former major herring centre and terminal station for Hokkaido’s first railroad.
Day 16 (Tue, 18 Oct'22)
Sapporo
(Breakfast/-/-)
Hotel: Keio Plaza Hotel Sapporo or similar
Free and easy day in Sapporo.
Day 17 (Wed, 19 Oct'22)
Sapporo – Chitose – Haneda – Singapore
(Breakfast/-/-)
Flight back to Singapore.
DRIVE TOUR
Assemble date: 02 Oct 2022, Sun (SO14549)
Flight schedule: (for suggestion only, not included in tour price)
02 Oct JL 36 Singapore - Haneda
2150 / 0550+1
03 Oct JL 509 Haneda - New Chitose
0930 / 1100
19 Oct JL 524 New Chitose - Haneda
1900 / 2040
20 Oct JL 35 Haneda - Singapore
0005 / 0615
1st & 2nd passenger
S: Vitz / Passe / Tank / Roomy / Yaris
Adult twin $8,750; Adult single $12,650
A: Aqua / Axio / Corolla / Fielder
Adult twin $8,950; Adult single $13,000
B: Prius / Fielder HV / Yaris HV / Corolla Touring HV
Adult twin $9,200; Adult single $13,500
WS: Sienta / Wish / Sienta HV
Adult twin $9,200; Adult single $13,500
WB: Estima / Vellfire / Alphard
Adult twin $10,150; Adult single $15,350
3rd & 4th passenger
(sharing same car with 1st & 2nd passenger)
Adult twin $7,950; Adult triple $7,600
Child twin $7,950; Child with bed $6,550; Child no bed $2,900
Tour price includes:
Hotel accommodation as stipulated in itinerary
Meals as stipulated in itinerary
FMJ driving guidebook (1 per car)
ETC card and Japan Handphone (1 per car)
Car rental with insurance coverage
Tour price excludes:
Air ticket
Airport taxes & fuel charges
Parking & Entrance fees to sightseeing spots
Petrol or Oil refilling
Application fee for IDP
Visa application fee (if any)
Beverage during meals (own payment)
Corkage charge (if any)
Any other charges not stated as included
Remarks:
English Voice-over GPS Navigation system subject to availability.
The prices are subject to change upon fluctuations of currency exchange rates.
Flight schedule and the sequence of the itinerary are subject to change with or without prior notice to ensure the smooth running of the tour.
Minimum group size to confirm tour is 10 adults/children with bed.
Child no bed will be served simple meals.
Please refer to booking form for further terms and conditions.
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