In the Path of the Crane (Unspoilt Hokkaido) Itinerary
Tour description Hokkaido’s grand mountain scenery is alive with unique and varied wildlife; red crowned cranes stand sharply against the landscape, Stellar’s sea eagles soar up rocky peninsulas, herds of Sika deer, red fox and Japanese ‘snow monkeys’ will delight the animal lovers among you. The fascinating and remote Sado Island – once place for exiled poets and priests – sports its own unique culture, along with the easy pace of island life and the fresh food. It is also Japan’s last haven for the endangered Crested Ibis bird, which has recently been reintroduced back into the wild.
2010 Departures: 01 Jan - 31st Dec Prices from:
£3429* per person twin sharing
* Price includes: Return economy flights on Japan Airlines, UK & Japan airport taxes, one-way public airport bus transfer, 12 nights accommodation, twin share (room only for 08 nights) 4 nights in a Japanese Ryokan with dinner and breakfast, 07 day Japan rail-pass, sightseeing as detailed and Hakone Pass.
Supplement will apply for travel 12th Jul - 25th Dec 2010
Single supplement per person Day 1 Day 2/4 Day 5/6 Day 7
London Osaka Sapporo
Sapporo (Hokkaido)
Toya Lake Hakodate £765 Weekend supplement per person £70 (Fri-Sun) Depart London Heathrow Airport for Sapporo with Japan Airlines via Osaka Kansai.
Arrive at Chitose International Airport and make your own way to Sapporo city for a stay of three nights. Accommodation: Monterey Hotel or similar.
Take the train to Toya Lake, one of Hokkaido’s prettiest lakes for a stay of two nights Accommodation: Prince Hotel or similar.
Take the train to Hakodate, enjoy the exhilarating atmosphere of various cultures. Accommodation: Kokusai Hotel or similar.
Day 8/9 Kakunodate By train to Kakunodate, famous for its Samurai and merchant quarters for a stay of two nights. Accommodation: Bukeyashiki Hotel or similar.
Day 10/12 Sado Islands By train and ferry to Sado Islands for a stay of three nights. Accommodation: Yoshida-ya Hotel or similar.
Day 13/14 Takayama Day 15 Day 16 Day 17
Day 18 Day 19
Day 20
Day 21 Day 22
40 Kanazawa Kyoto Kyoto
Kyoto Tokyo
Tokyo Tokyo
Tokyo London
On to Takayama in the Japanese Alps for a stay of two nights Accommodation: Hida Hotel Plaza.
By train to the picturesque town of Kanazawa on the Japan Sea coast. Accommodation: ANA Hotel or similar.
Travel by train on to the ancient capital of Japan Kyoto for a stay of three nights Accommodation: Rihga Royal Hotel or similar.
Morning tour of Kyoto this includes Nijo Castle and Golden Pavilion. Accommodation: Rihga Royal Hotel or similar.
Free to enjoy Kyoto. Accommodation: Rihga Royal Hotel or similar.
By train to the capital city Tokyo for a stay of three nights stay. Accommodation: Keio Plaza Hotel or similar.
Discover Hakone at leisure by using the Hakone Pass. Accommodation: Keio Plaza Hotel or similar.
Free to enjoy Tokyo. Accommodation: Keio Plaza Hotel or similar.
Depart on a non-stop Japan Airlines flight from Tokyo Narita to London Heathrow, same day arrival.
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