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16 DAYS
16 DAYS ADVENTURE TOURING
15 NIGHTS HOTEL/TRADITIONAL INN
15 BREAKFASTS AND 7 DINNERS
IMAGE: Mt Fuji framed by cherry blossoms
japan northern explorer
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a captivating journey to the rugged region of northern japan
WHEN TO GO
highlights
• Explore old and modern neighbourhoods of Tokyo
• Visit the old castle town of Hirosaki and the
first Western‐style fortress in Hakodate
• Cruise secluded Matsushima Bay, one of Japan’s top three scenic spots
• Explore UNESCO World Heritage shrines and temples of Nikko
• Discover the unique culture and history of Sado Island
• Walk ancient secluded forest and mountain trails
• Discover the heritage of foreign and Japanese
explorers who opened the Hokkaido frontier
• Soak in the lively atmosphere of the young city of Sapporo
• Marvel at the famous peak of Mount Fuji
• Soak in hot spring baths
brief itinerary
DAY 1 | Arrive Tokyo 2 | Kamakura day trip 3 | Tokyo, transfer to Nikko 4 | Shrines and temples in Nikko 5 | Transfer
Sado Island 6 | On Sado Island 7 | Ferry to Niigata, flight to Sapporo 8 | In Sapporo 9 | Train to Hakodate 10 | In Hakodate 11 | Hakodate to Hirosaki 12 | In Hirosaki 13 | Transfer to Matsushima 14 | Cruise Matsushima Bay 15 | To Mt Fuji
16 | Morning at Mt Fuji, transfer back to Tokyo, trip concludes inclusions
MEALS: 15 breakfasts and 7 dinners ACCOMMODATION: 15 nights in comfortable hotel and ryokan accommodation on a twinshare basis GUIDES: expert bilingual guide TRANSPORT: internal flight Niigata/Sapporo valued at USD$363 • Japan Rail pass for use from day 3 EQUIPMENT: medical kit PLUS: Pass • sightseeing and entry fees as listed in itinerary
J F M A M J J A S O N D
TRIP CODE: TNR
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