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A seasonal tour combining the three great Tohoku festivals — Aomori Nebuta, Akita Kanto, and Sendai Tanabata — with the summer scenery of Hokkaido and Tohoku.
Travel south from Hokkaido into Tohoku on this 12-day journey experiencing all three great summer festivals at once: Aomori Nebuta, Akita Kanto, and Sendai Tanabata. Also visit Furano, Biei, Hakodate, Matsushima, Aizu, and Nikko.
Indicative Price: USD 4,998〜
After arriving at New Chitose Airport, head to your hotel in Chitose.
Enjoy the history and food of the port town of Hakodate, including the morning market and Goryokaku.
Enjoy Godaido Hall and Zuigan-ji Temple in Matsushima and a bay cruise, then head to the Sendai Tanabata Festival.
Check out after breakfast. Travel toward the airport, concluding the tour.
The itinerary below is a model plan. The content and order can be adjusted to match your interests, fitness level, travel companions, and preferred pace.
After arriving at New Chitose Airport, head to your hotel in Chitose.
Visit quintessential Hokkaido summer scenery such as Blue Pond, Panorama Road, Shikisai-no-Oka, and Takushinkan, then head to Sapporo.
Visit the Otaru Canal, Sakaimachi Street, Kitaichi Glass, and the music box hall.
Visit Hokkaido's highlights, experience Ainu culture at Upopoy in Shiraoi, then head toward Hakodate.
Enjoy the history and food of the port town of Hakodate, including the morning market and Goryokaku.
Cross the strait to Aomori. Visit Furukawa Market and the Nebuta Museum WA RASSE, then attend the Aomori Nebuta Festival in the evening.
Travel to Akita, visit the Akita Folk Performing Arts Center, and watch the Kanto Festival in the evening.
Visit the samurai residences of Kakunodate, the Aoyagi House, and Chuson-ji Temple in Hiraizumi, then see the Sendai Tanabata eve fireworks.
Enjoy Godaido Hall and Zuigan-ji Temple in Matsushima and a bay cruise, then head to the Sendai Tanabata Festival.
Visit the Bandai-Azuma area, Goshikinuma Ponds, Tsurugajo Castle, and Ouchi-juku, then head toward Kinugawa Onsen.
Visit Nikko Toshogu Shrine and others, then head to a hotel toward Tokyo / Narita.
Check out after breakfast. Travel toward the airport, concluding the tour.
Ana Crowne Plaza Hotel Chitose or an equivalent-class property
Ana Crowne Plaza Sapporo or an equivalent-class property
11 nights, 12 days, with 9 nights in Western-style rooms and 2 nights in Japanese-style rooms. Includes breakfast daily, lunch 7 times, dinner twice, admission fees listed in the itinerary, arrival and departure transfers, a private vehicle, an English-speaking guide, and tips. Prices, schedule, and accommodation are subject to change. The latest conditions will be provided with your official quote.
Source: Amnet no Tabi
We can adjust the number of days, amount of travel, food, and cultural experiences to match your preferences.