9D TOHOKU + AOMORI

Begin your vacation with a pleasant flight to Tokyo, Japan. (For morning departures, check into Narita hotel upon arrival)

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After breakfast, enjoy a Sendai Matsushima Cruise Ride, a tone of the three most beautiful locations in Japan. Visit Godaido, a must-see symbol of Matsushima with its prominent location overlooking Matsushima Bay. Shop to your heart’s content at Sendai Mitsui Outlet Park with a diverse array of shops, eateries and is famous for having Tohoku’s biggest Ferris wheel — “Port Flower”.

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Mt.Zao is one of Tohoku's most prominent mountains. Within the mountain lies Okama Crater (Oct~Nov), a breathtaking caldera lake famous for its changes in colour. The deep, water-filled crater is similar in shape to an “okama” cooking pot, thus its name .During winter, the trees are glazed with ice, becoming “Snow Monsters” Ropeway (Dec -Feb), a very rare but worthy sight in Japan. Next, proceed to Ginzan Onsen Old Town, a small hotspring old town at Yamagata which was originally a silvermine, but now is Japan's prettiest onsen town with historic ryokans lined up along the river. This town was made famous by the NHK television drama “Oshin”. Visit Fox Village. Also known as Kitsune Mura, it is a tourist attraction and sanctuary for foxes in Shiroishi, Miyagi where visitors can feed and interact with foxes. 

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In the morning, visit Oyasukyo Daifunto, a ravine where 98℃ boiling waterspouts from cracks in the cliff ‘s walls. Enjoy a boat ride along Geibikei Gorge. Next, experience and taste 'flying dango', kakko dango.

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This morning, stop for photos at scenic Lake Towada in Aomori, complete with stunning views. Next, see Oirase Stream, a picturesque mountain stream that flows through the picturesque Oirase Gorge.(Breakfast/Lunch/Dinner)

Autumn Bonus (Oct~midNov): Hakkoda Ropeway, which offers superb views of the natural scenery of the Hakkoda Mountain Range as it climbs 650m up MountTamoyachi.

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In the morning, visit Sannai-Maruyam a site, an archaeological site and museum located in the Maruyama and Yasuta neighbourhoods, containing the ruins of a very large Jōmon period settlement. For lunch, experience creating your own Nokke-don at Furukawa Fish Market. In the afternoon, proceed to AEON Mall, the hottest spot in Akita city to shop! 

Autumn Bonus(Oct~midNov): Enjoy Apple-picking as Aomori has the best apples in Japan!

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This morning, visit Kakunodate, a small town with a well-preserved Samurai District in Akita. Proceed to Lake Tazawa, a scenic caldera lake that has not been overly developed and retains a natural and rustic atmosphere. The must-see Statue of Tatsuko is a golden female statue which stands against the back drop of Lake Tazawa. Tonight, transfer to the airport for a domestic flight to Tokyo. Upon arrival in Tokyo, catchy our flight home.

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Arrive in Singapore. We hope you have had an exciting holiday with SA Tours!