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Summer Flower Vacation in Hokkaido 11 Days

[Sample] Summer Flower Vacation in Hokkaido 11 Days

Summer in Japan, from mid-June to early September, is generally hot and humid, and foreign visitors to major Japanese cities such as Tokyo and Osaka are usually surprised to find the heat and humidity beyond their imagination. However, summer in Hokkaido, the northernmost island of Japan, is from late June to August and is very pleasant, making it a very popular summer retreat in Japan. The lavender field in Furano is a famous tourist destination, and the best time to see lavender is usually from mid to late-July. There are also beautiful and colorful flower fields in Biei near Furano, and many tourists from all over the world come to see this beautiful scenery.

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Day Activity / Accommodation
1
Sapporo (Arrival) - Asahikawa
  • Arrive at New Chitose Airport [CTS] via Tokyo - Haneda International Airport [HND] or Narita International Airport [NRT]
  • Transfer to Asahikawa [approx. 2.5 hours]
  • Sightseeing in Asahikawa: Otokoyama Sake Brewing Museum, Asahikawa Ramen Village
  • Suggested Dinner: Asahikawa Ramen
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Asahikawa
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ASAHIKAWA - FURANO – BIEI - ASAHIKAWA
  • Day trip to Furano/Biei area: Zerubu-no-Oka, Shikisai-no-Oka, Shirogane Blue Pond, Shirahige Falls, Farm Tomita
    • **INFO** The best flower season at Zerubu-no-Oka: lavenders and petunias from June to July, marigolds, salvias and lupines from August to September. Lavenders in Furano: start turning a beautiful purple color around the end of June, and fully cover the garden from mid to late July.
  • Suggested Lunch: lunch at Furano Marche
  • Transfer to Asahikawa
  • Suggested Dinner: Genghis Khan BBQ, grilled lamb and vegetables
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Asahikawa
3
ASAHIKAWA – NAYORO – OKOPPE – MONBETSU - ABASHIRI
    • Transfer to Nayoro [approx. 1.5 hours]
    • Sun Pillar Park
      • **INFO** About 500 million sunflowers bloom in Nanayo. The Nayoro Sunflower Festival is held from late-July to Mid-August.
    • Transfer to Okoppe town [approx. 1 hour]
    • North Plain Farm Milk Hall
    • Suggested Lunch: lunch in Milk Hall
    • Michinoeki Monbetsu
    • Lake Notoro Coral Grass
      • **INFO** Between late-August and mid-September, stop by at Lake Notoro which is turned red by the coral grass.
    • Suggested Dinner: Seafood
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Abashiri
4
ABASHIRI – SHIRETOKO
  • Sightseeing in Shiretoko: Shiretoko Five Lakes hiking, Rausu Shiretoko Visitor Center, Michinoeki Shiretoko-Rausu, Shiretoko Nature Cruise
  • **INFO** The best season to see the amazing view of the Lakes is from mid-April to mid-November.
  • Suggested Lunch: Okhotsk Atka mackerel
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Shiretoko
5
SHIRETOKO – TESHIKAGA – KAWAYU
    • Sightseeing in Shiretoko area: Mt. Io
    • Sightseeing in Teshikaga area: Lake Mashu, Lake Kussharo (Sunayu, sand bath)
    • Suggested Lunch: Teshikaga Ramen
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    Kawayu Hot Spring
    6
      KAWAYU – AKAN
      • Sightseeing in Akan area: Lake Akan Cruise, Ainu Kotan
      • Traditional dance show at Ainu Theater, Ikoro
      • Suggested Lunch: Ainu cuisine
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      Akan
      7
      AKAN – IKEDA TOWN – OBIHIRO - TOKACHIGAWA
      • Sightseeing in Tokachi area: Ikeda Wine Castle, Manabe Garden
      • Free time at Obihiro Station
      • Suggested Lunch: Pork bowl, Obihiro’s speciality
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      Tokachigawa Hot Spring

      8
      TOKACHIGAWA – TOMAMU
      • Transfer to Shintoku town [approx. 1 hour]
      • Sahoro Resort Bear Mountain
      • Karikachi Observation Deck
      • Transfer to Tomamu
      • Hoshino Resort Tomamu
      • Suggested Lunch: lunch at Hotaru Street
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      Tomamu

      9
      TOMAMU – SAPPORO
      • Unkai gondola ride / Unkai Terrace of Hoshino Resort Tomamu
      • Transfer to Sapporo [approx. 2 hours]
      • Sightseeing in Sapporo: Sapporo Beer Museum, Shiroi Koibito Park, JR Tower Observatory T38
      • Suggested Lunch: at Sapporo Beer Museum
      • Suggested Dinner: crab
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      Sapporo
      10
      SAPPORO – OTARSU – SAPPORO
      • Transfer to Otaru [approx. 1 hour]
      • Sightseeing in Otaru: fish market, Music Box Museum, Otaru Canal, Kitaichi Glass, Sakaimachi shopping street
      • Suggested Lunch: Sushi
      • Transfer to Sapporo [approx. 1 hour]
      • Sightseeing in Sapporo: Odori park, Sapporo Odori Beer Garden
      • Suggested Dinner: at Beer Garden
        • **INFO** Sapporo Odori Beer Garden is held from mid-July to mid-August. You can enjoy various kinds of beer and food.
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      Sapporo
      11
      Sapporo - New Chitose (Departure)
      • Transfer to New Chitose Airport [CTS]
      • Fully enjoy the spectacular scenery of Hokkaido in summer, when it's the most pleasant climate of the year.
      • View beautiful flower fields unique to this season, such as lavender, sunflowers, and coral grass.
      • Enjoy the great nature of Shiretoko, registered as a UNESCO World Natural Heritage Site.
      • Experience hot springs with a variety of spring qualities and benefits, such as Utoro hot spring, Kawayu hot spring, Akanko hot spring, and Tokachigawa hot spring.
      • Learn about Ainu culture and eat their food by visiting Lake Akan Ainu Kotan.
      • Visit the sea of clouds terrace, beer garden, and many other fun activities unique to this time of the year.
      • Enjoy delicious local delicacies, such as "Genghis Khan," grilled mutton and vegetables, sushi, ramen, beers, and sweets.

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