Japan Hokkaido Asahikawa Otaru Lavender 5 Days 3 Nights GOJP9500

02.00 hrs. Depart for New Chitose Airport, Hokkaido, Japan, Flight No. XJ620 (Hot meal and drinks are served on board (promotion price does not include meals on board)
10.40 hrs. Arrive at New Chitose Airport, Hokkaido, Japan after completing customs procedures (Japan time is 2 hours ahead of Thailand. Please adjust your watch for convenience in scheduling an appointment)
* Very important Japan does not allow fresh food such as meat, vegetables, and fruits to be brought into the country. Violators will be fined and arrested.
Noon Have lunch as a bento on the bus for a faster journey (1)
Take you to Biei City (approximately 2.30 hours), a small town surrounded by beautiful landscapes of mountains and vast rice fields. In winter, the scenery is different. It will be full of white snow alternating with leafless pine trees, giving a different kind of romantic atmosphere. But if you come in October, you will also see the changing leaves showing their colors in the mountains. Take you to Shirahige Waterfall or known as Whitebeard Waterfall in Biei City, one of the 5 most beautiful waterfalls on Hokkaido Island. It is a very popular tourist spot during autumn and winter. The highlight here is the water flowing down, which is groundwater that comes out of the cracks of the cliff and flows into the Biei River. In addition, the color of the river is also outstanding, which is blue-green, caused by cobalt minerals. Then take you to see Aoiike Pond or what we also know as "Blue Pond", about 2.5 kilometers from the Tokachi mountain range. It is a tourist attraction suitable for quiet tourists. Most of the tourists are locals rather than foreign tourists. The reason why it is called Aoiike Pond or Blue Pond is because it was named after the color of the water that comes from natural minerals. This water was just created by the dam to prevent mud from the Tokachi volcano. That erupted in 1988 that flowed into the city itself. Then travel to Asahikawa City (about 40 minutes). It is the second largest city in Hokkaido Prefecture, after Sapporo City. It is the central city in the northern part of the island, surrounded by the Daisetsuzan Mountains and small rivers. There are many popular tourist attractions. Take you shopping at AEON Asahikawa Ekimae, a large department store in Asahikawa. Free time to choose souvenirs, such as mochi, bento, fruits and famous Japanese snacks such as Kit Kat, which can be purchased here as well.
Evening, free time to have dinner at your leisure.
Accommodation HOTEL CRESCENT ASAHIKAWA or equivalent.

Morning Have breakfast at the hotel restaurant (JAPAN SET) (2)
Take you to Furano City. Take you to visit Farm Tomita (about 2.20 hours) is the best place to see lavender. There is a beautiful view with the Tokachi Mountains as a backdrop. Near the flower field, there are also coffee shops and shops selling lavender products, such as lavender soft cream, lavender pudding, fizzy drinks such as lavender soda and many more. In addition to being famous for growing lavender, Farm Tomita also develops many species of flowers to produce beautiful flowers and colors. As can be seen from the 7-color flower field or Irodori Field, which has purple, white, red, orange, pink, etc., it is as beautiful as a rainbow. Then travel to Shikisai no oka is a beautiful flower garden in Biei. This garden is also called the Four Seasons Hill because there are many types of flowers arranged in alternating colors beautifully and can be seen all year round. The large flower garden covers an area of ​​7 hectares. In summer, it is full of flowers in full bloom. You are free to view and take pictures of the beautiful flowers as you wish. In this garden, you can choose to enjoy various activities such as riding a Norokko (a cart pulled by a tractor), riding a golf cart for 4 people, or choosing to play ATV (the price of the equipment is not included in the tour price. There is an additional charge of approximately 500-2000 yen http://www.shikisainooka.jp/en/)
Noon: Have lunch at a restaurant (3) --- Highlight: Eat a melon buffet
Take you to Sapporo (about 2.30 hours). Take you to see the old Hokkaido Government Office (Exterior) (Former Hokkaido Government Office) is a red brick building built in 1888, one of the few large buildings in Japan at that time. The interior is luxuriously decorated. In front, there is a five-pointed star symbol, a seven-pointed star flag, and a shady garden lined with cherry trees and ginkgo trees. This building used to be the office of the local government when Hokkaido was pioneered. Today, it is open to the public to visit its offices and the library storing official records. Then pass by the Sapporo Clock Tower (Sapporo Clock Tower or Sapporo Tokeidai in Japanese), an antique clock tower with a wooden building with a red roof and white walls. It was designed and donated by the United States government in 1878. It is a cultural and historical symbol of Sapporo. The clock itself was installed in 1881 by E. Howard & Co. in Boston. In 1970, the clock tower was designated as an important national cultural property. Take you to Susukino is the most famous entertainment district in Sapporo. It is also the largest entertainment district in northern Japan. If you want to have fun at night and experience the lifestyle of real Japanese people, you must come here. It is full of shops, bars, restaurants, karaoke bars, and pachinko machines, more than 4,000 shops. Some shops are open until midnight.
Evening: Have dinner at a restaurant (4) Special!!! Shabu buffet + crab legs
Accommodation: SMILE HOTEL PREMIUM - SAPPORO SUSUKINO or equivalent

Morning Have breakfast at the hotel restaurant (5)
Free shopping Duty Free allows you to choose tax-free products, including energy drinks, vitamins, perfumes, and many other Japanese souvenirs as you wish. Travel to Otaru City (approximately 1.20 hours). Otaru is an important port city for Sapporo and some parts of the city are located on the slopes of Mount Tengu, which is a famous ski and winter sports area. Walk along the Otaru Canal or Otaru Unga, which is 1.5 kilometers long and is a symbol of Otaru City. There are old warehouses around the area that have been renovated into restaurants. Highlight!!! A very romantic atmosphere. This canal was built in 1923 by reclaiming the sea. To be used as a route for transporting goods to store in the warehouse. But later it was discontinued and half of the canal was filled to make Highway 17, leaving the other half as a tourist attraction. A red brick road was built along the canal as a footpath about 2 meters wide. Visit the Music Box Museum. The Otaru Music Box Museum is one of the largest shops of music box museums in Japan. The building is old and beautiful and is considered another important place in the history of the city. Highlights In front of the main building of the Music Box Museum, there is a Steam Clock. Currently, there are only 2 in the world: one in Vancouver, Canada and the other in Otaru. The clock plays music and releases steam every 15 minutes. It is another landmark that should not be missed when visiting Otaru. In addition to the places mentioned above, there are many sweet shops and souvenir shops, such as LeTAO sweets shop, which in addition to selling sweets, is also a coffee shop. If you are tired from shopping, you can stop by to relax, sip a drink, and try some sweets at this shop. Rokkatei, a Hokkaido sweets factory, sells milk and butter sweets, coffee, and famous souvenirs of Otaru. You can also buy tax-free products. Next to it is Kitakaro, another confectionery warehouse. This shop focuses on fresh confectionery, such as soft cream, tree cakes, and various baked goods. You can walk around Sakaimachi Street at your leisure.
Noon: Have lunch at a restaurant (6).
Then travel to Sapporo (approximately 1.20 hours). Take you to Ishiya Chocolate Village (Shiroi Koibito Park by Ishiya) (outside), a famous chocolate production area in Japan. The factory building is built in a European style, surrounded by flower gardens, making the atmosphere of the chocolate village here classic and lovely. The most famous chocolate here is Shiroi Koibito, which means white chocolate for lovers. You can buy it to take back to your loved ones or buy it as a souvenir to take home. In addition, you can buy chocolate that cannot be bought anywhere else. You will also get to see the history of the factory and chocolate production. Then you are free to walk around Tanukikoji Shopping Street, an old shopping district of Sapporo, covering a total area of ​​7 blocks. In addition to being a center for various shops such as kimono shops, musical instruments, videos, and cinemas, there are also many restaurants. It is also a center for teenagers because there are many game centers and claw machines, Donki stores, and 100 yen shops. In addition, there is a large Tanuki doll on the roof. And since most of the shops have roofs, you don't have to worry about rain or snow. You can shop happily.
Evening Free time for dinner at your leisure.
Accommodation SMILE HOTEL PREMIUM - SAPPORO SUSUKINO or equivalent