Japan Hokkaido Sapporo Jozankei Otaru Autumn Sounkyo 6 Days 4 Nights GOJP9496

02.00 hrs. Depart for New Chitose Airport, Hokkaido, Japan, Flight No. XJ620 ** Hot meal and drinks 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, plants, vegetables, and fruits to be brought into the country. Violators will be fined and arrested.
Noon: Have a bento lunch on the bus to speed up the journey (1).
Then travel to Yuni Garden (about 40 minutes). It is a large botanical garden with a variety of flowers for tourists to see throughout the spring and autumn seasons. It is located in Yuni City, Hokkaido. The theme of the garden is an English garden where flowers take turns being the main characters in each season. In autumn, don't miss KOCHIA HILLS, the largest kochia hill in Hokkaido with 32,000 kochia plants. The plants are beautiful with different seasons. You can enjoy the fresh green kochia in the early season, the kochia that changes color from green to red in gradations, and in October, you can see the kochia that has turned completely red. In the garden shop, there are herbal products such as herbal cookies and special blended teas that are perfect for souvenirs. In the restaurant, there is a buffet of fresh local vegetables that is very popular with tourists. Then we will take you to Sounkyo (about 2.5 hours), a valley of changing leaves, a very romantic place. The valley located in the middle of Daisetsuzan National Park in Kamikawa City, Hokkaido Prefecture is another small hot spring village full of nature. There are waterfalls and beautiful scenery. There are also hotels and resorts with hot spring baths. The valley and surrounding area were formed by the eruption of the Daisetsuzan volcano group, which occurred approximately 30,000 years ago. The Ishikari River was eroded, resulting in a river flowing through the valley.
Accommodation SOUNKYO KANKOU HOTEL or equivalent
Dinner at the hotel room (2)
After the meal, relax in the natural hot spring water. It is believed that soaking in the hot spring water will make your skin beautiful and improve your blood circulation.

Morning Have breakfast at the hotel restaurant (3)
Take the cable car to Mount Kurodake **Depending on the weather ** Located in Daisetsuzan National Park in Hokkaido, it is a popular starting point for visiting Daisetsuzan National Park. It is suitable for nature lovers who want to experience the scenery and fresh air amidst the grasslands covering the mountain. There is a cable car connecting the peak with Sounkyo Onsen. At the 5th viewing point, you can enjoy the view from the upper station. There is also a deck to view the valley below. Then take you to see Ginga Falls and Ryusei Falls located in Daisetsuzan National Park, Sounkyo district. (Sounkyo) Ginga Falls is 120 meters high and is also known as Silver River Falls because the water flowing down from the cliff looks like a small, criss-crossed silver thread. Ryusei Falls, which is next, is 90 meters high and is also known as Falling Star Falls because the water flowing down from the cliff looks beautiful when exposed to sunlight, like stars falling from the sky. In addition, both waterfalls are also known as husband and wife waterfalls. Then travel to Asahikawa City (about 1.30 hours), the second largest city in Hokkaido Prefecture after Sapporo City. It is the northern center of the island, surrounded by the Daisetsuzan mountain range and many small rivers. There are many popular tourist attractions here.
Afternoon: Free time for lunch at Ramen Village.
Travel to Asahikawa Ramen Village, where the ramen here has a unique taste and has been known for its deliciousness for over a decade. Asahikawa Ramen Village was established in 1996 by gathering 8 famous ramen shops in Asahikawa city under one roof. It is like the highlight of the ramen village that gathers famous shops in one place. There is also a small room that exhibits the history of this village for those who are interested in learning more. Each shop creates its own unique identity to attract customers, such as Asahikawa Ramen Aoba, which is proud to be the oldest ramen shop in Asahikawa. Or Ramen Shop Tenkin, which is confident that its soup is second to none. Importantly, ramen is considered a popular menu for Japanese people. Because it is easy to eat and has a variety of flavors, it is popular with Japanese people of all ages. Take you to Biei City (about 1 hour away), a small town surrounded by beautiful landscapes of mountains and vast rice fields. In winter, the scenery is different. It is full of white snow alternating with leafless pine trees, creating a different kind of romantic atmosphere. But if you come in October You will also find the changing leaves that show off their colors in the mountains. Take you to Shirahige Waterfall or known as White Beard 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 in 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 Mountains. It is a tourist attraction that is suitable for tourists who like peace. 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 from overflowing into the city. Then take you to Sapporo (about 3 hours) is the main city of Hokkaido. It is the 5th largest city in Japan. There are historical sites from the beginning of Hokkaido. There are many tourist attractions and it is a center for traveling to many places in Hokkaido.
Evening: Have dinner at a restaurant (4) Special!!! Menu: Shabu buffet + crab legs
Accommodation: SMILE HOTEL PREMIUM - SAPPORO SUSUKINO or equivalent

Morning, have breakfast at the hotel restaurant (5)
Travel to the Hill of Buddha (about 50 minutes) located north of Sapporo. It is another masterpiece of Tadao Ando, ​​a Japanese architect who won the Pritzker Prize. It is a hill surrounding a Buddha statue that is 13.5 meters high and weighs 1,500 tons. The surrounding area gradually slopes down. It is also surrounded by beautiful nature. You can see different views in every season, whether it is in the spring when it is full of lush green trees that look cool and shady, in the summer when you are surrounded by the purple color of lavender, and in the winter when you feel like you are surrounded by pure white snow. Free time to admire the beauty of this place and experience Buddhism from a different perspective. Unseen Hokkaido Highlight When walking to the place where the Buddha statue is enshrined at the end of the tunnel and looking back up, you will see light reflecting around the Buddha statue, like the light of the sky.
Then take you to Jozankei (about 50 minutes), a city with one of the best hot springs from the forest. It is a small city surrounded by mountains.
Noon Lunch at a restaurant (6)
Take you to Jozankei Onsen, a famous hot spring area with 56 hot springs, which spray 8,600 liters of 60-80 ºC water every minute. The opening of the hot spring has been since the beginning of ancient times when monks built a hot spring treatment facility in 1866. Jozankei's hot spring water has a high mineral content, is colorless and very clear. There are also many shops and restaurants. Highlight Futami Tsuribashi Suspension Bridge is a popular spot for viewing autumn leaves. At the viewing point, the surrounding trees will change colors throughout the area, be it green, yellow, orange or red, alternating beautifully like a painting. Enjoy the beauty of nature at your leisure. Nearby, if you walk to Jozankei Gensen Park, a park built to celebrate the 200th anniversary of the birth of Phra Miizumi Jozan, the discoverer and developer of this onsen. Inside, there is a shady garden, making it another great spot to see the beautiful changing leaves. There is also a footbath and an egg-boiling pond that you can use for free. Then travel to Sapporo (about 50 minutes). Take a cable car to Mount Moiwa, which is 531 meters above sea level. From the top of the mountain, you can see a wide panorama of Sapporo City and Ishikari Bay, the Sea of ​​Japan, and all the way to Mount Shokanbetsu in Mashike District. It is a mountain where you can see a romantic view of Sapporo City. The view here changes with the seasons, making it a popular night view spot. Not only locals, but also many Japanese and foreign tourists. And take you to Susukino, which is the most famous entertainment district in Sapporo. It can also be called the largest entertainment district in northern Japan. I must say that if you want to have fun at night and experience the lifestyle of real Japanese people, you must come here. Because it is full of shops, bars, restaurants, karaoke bars and pachinko machines, more than 4,000 shops, some of which are open until midnight. In the evening, have dinner at your leisure.
Accommodation SMILE HOTEL PREMIUM - SAPPORO SUSUKINO or equivalent

Morning Have breakfast at the hotel restaurant (7)
Free duty-free shopping (Duty Free) for you to choose tax-free products, including energy drinks, vitamins, perfumes, etc. and many Japanese souvenirs as you wish. Travel to Otaru City (about 1.20 hours). Otaru is an important port city for Sapporo. And some parts of the city are located on the low slopes of Mount Tengu, which is a famous ski and winter sports area. Walk along the Otaru Canal (Otaru Unga) 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. Highlights The atmosphere is very romantic. 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 stores of music box museums in Japan. The building is old and beautiful and is considered another important place in the history of the city. Highlight!!! 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, have 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 (8).
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