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Day 1: Thur, Feb 04 – HONOLULU. Depart Honolulu via Hawaiian Airlines flt #441 at 12:15 pm. Abashiri Asahikawa Kitami Day 2: Fri, Feb 05 – CHITOSE. Arrive in Chitose International Airport at 5:00 pm. After entry formalities, Sapporo Sounkyo Lake Akan transfer to the hotel in Chitose. ANA CROWNE PLAZA HOTEL CHITOSE (1 Night) Otaru Yoichi Chitose Airport Tokachigawa Day 3: Sat, Feb 06 – CHITOSE – LAKE SHIKOTSU – SAPPORO. After breakfast, first stop this Kushiro morning will be at the AEON Mall to purchase snow/ice cleats. Then it’s on to Lake Shikotsu for the Niseko Ikeda LAKE SHIKOTSU ICE FESTIVAL. A fantastic world of ice featuring various snow and ice sculptures Date Lake Shikotsu * Obihiro created from the water of the nearby lake. For lunch, pick out “LIVE” crabs from the tanks! After lunch, Noboribetsu view the spectacular sight of Sapporo from the top of Mount Okura via the Okurayama Observatory Shiraoi Chair Lift. Then visit the Hokkaido Jingu Shrine. In 1869 the Emperor decided to enshrine three Shinto Deities: Sukunahikona, Ookunitama and Ookuninushi. They became the three deities of Hokkaido. Later, the Meiji Emperor himself was later enshrined here. After dinner the remainder of the evening is at snowmobiling and banana boat rides may be available at an additional cost. Depart Lake Akan your leisure to explore Sapporo on your own. SAPPORO (2 Nights) (B, L, D) for Tokachigawa. Enroute, stop for lunch at Ikeda Wine Castle. After lunch, stop at the Meiji *1 Live crab for every 6th tour member. Naruhodo Factory. Upon arrival in Tokachigawa, enjoy a Kaiseki dinner at the hotel. After dinner, explore the TOKACHIGAWA SWAN FESTIVAL. Don’t forget to warm up in the hotel onsen. Day 4: Sun, Feb 07 – SAPPORO. After breakfast, take in the wonders of the SAPPORO SNOW TOKACHIGAWA ONSEN DAIICHI HOTEL (1 Night) (B, L, D) FESTIVAL at and in the Susukino area. The Sapporo Snow Festival was started in 1950, when high school students built a few snow statues and it has since developed into a WORLD CLASS EVENT Day 9: Fri, Feb 12 – TOKACHIGAWA – CHITOSE – SHIRAOI – NOBORIBETSU. Depart Tokachigawa attracting more than two million visitors. Ample free time to walk around at your own pace and enjoy the for Noboribetsu. Learn to make ice cream at the Chitose Hakone Farm. After lunch, stop at the city. Don’t miss out on the seeing the festival at night, when some of the sculptures are illuminated with Shiraoi Ainu Museum – an outdoor reproduction of an Ainu Village. Enjoy a traditional Ainu song lights. Don’t forget the shopping opportunities at Susukino Shopping Area or the 5-story Daiso Store! (B) and dance performance. Arrive in Noboribetsu and visit Jigokudani or “Hell Valley,” a spectacular, appropriately named valley just above the town, which displays hot steam vents, sulfurous streams Day 5: Mon, Feb 08 – SAPPORO – ASAHIKAWA – SOUNKYO. After breakfast, it’s on to Asahikawa. and other volcanic activity. It is a main source of Noboribetsu’s hot spring waters. The – which Enroute, stop at the Sunagawa Highway Oasis, a shopper’s paradise. Warm yourself with lunch (on your are divided for men and women – allow you to enjoy the hot springs whether indoors or outdoors. own) at the Asahikawa Village, where you’ll get to choose the type of ramen lunch you’ll The high-quality service and facilities are sure to become some of your fondest memories of your visit to have from one of eight ramen shops. Asahikawa is known for their shoyu based broths, while Sapporo Japan. Enjoy a buffet dinner at the hotel tonight. DAIICHI TAKIMOTO KAN (1 Night) (B, L, D) is known for its based broths and for its salt based broths. Which one will you try? After lunch, take a tour of the Otokoyama Sake Brewery, along with a tasting of sake and other tasty Day 10: Sat, Feb 13 – NOBORIBETSU – DATE – NISEKO – YOICHI – OTARU. After breakfast, depart products. Next, experience one of the most popular winter festivals in Hokkaido, the ASAHIKAWA Noboribetsu. Visit the Date History and Culture Museum, where you will learn how to dye using WINTER FESTIVAL. As Hokkaido’s second largest winter festival, after Sapporo’s snow festival, indigo. Take in the view from Silo Observatory – where you can see panoramic views of Lake Toya, Asahikawa Winter Festival boasts one of the biggest snow sculptures. Each year, one massive sculpture Nakajima Island, Mt. Usu and Mt. Showa Shinzan. It is one of Japan’s leading photography spots. is made as a stage for music or other performances. The giant sculpture has a different theme each After lunch, visit the Nikka Whiskey Yoichi Distillery. Nikka whiskies have been recognized to rank year. What will the theme be this year? Will it top the giant sculpture built in 1994 which made it into among the world’s best single malt whiskies and have won numerous awards. After arriving in Otaru, the book of Guinness World Records as the largest snow construction ever built? Depart Asahikawa take in the sights of the OTARU SNOW LIGHT PATH FESTIVAL◊ before dinner. After dinner, arrive for Sounkyo. Upon arrival in Sounkyo, visit the nearby Ginga Ryusei Waterfall. The word “Ginga” at the hotel. GRAND PARK OTARU (1 Night) (B, L, D) means “the Milky Way” or “Galaxy” and the word “Ryusei” means “a meteor or shooting star.” Tonight, Day 11: Sun, Feb 14 – OTARU – CHITOSE – HONOLULU. Begin the day with a sightseeing tour enjoy a relaxing soak in the hot springs onsen and a sumptuous buffet dinner at your hotel. After of Otaru, including a stop at the Kitaichi Glass shop, along with time to enjoy lunch. Depart Otaru for dinner, enjoy the nearby SOUNKYO ICE WATERFALL FESTIVAL, a frozen world of ice featuring Chitose. Arrive early at the Chitose Airport and begin exploring the shopping mall located within man-made ice caves, pillars, tunnels, domes and sculptures. SOUNKYO CHOYO TEI (1 Night) (B, D) the Domestic Terminal. Consisting of 4 floors of restaurants, shops and activities, there’s something Day 6: Tue, Feb 09 – SOUNKYO – KITAMI – ABASHIRI. It was peppermint that built Kitami’s for everyone. Those with a sweet tooth will enjoy the Sweets Zone, where you can enjoy Hokkaido economy in the early days. During the peak production in 1938/1939, Kitami’s peppermint accounted sweets in a spacious and relaxing setting, and the Royce Chocolate World (factory, museum, shop for approximately 70% of the global market and became globally recognized as a special produce of and bakery) and LeTAO Chocolatier. The kids (and those young at heart) will enjoy the Doraemon Sky Kitami and of Japan. Adjacent to the Kitami Mint Museum stands the Mint Distillation House where Park and Hello Kitty Happy Flight, which have an activity area, shop and café (fees may apply) or the you can enjoy the aroma of freshly made mint. Upon arrival in Abashiri, experience an ice breaker Pokémon store. Uniqlo aims to provide customers with “ultimate casual clothes.” And there are more cruise aboard the “Aurora.” Then visit the Okhotsk Ryuhyo Museum and learn about drift ice. than two dozen shops at the airport that specialize in various fresh, frozen or dried seafood that can Enjoy a Kaiseki dinner at the hotel tonight. The onsens – which are divided for men and women – allow be eaten there or packed for you to bring home. Or you can relax in the airport onsen or movie theater you to enjoy the hot springs whether indoors or outdoors. The high-quality service and facilities are (for a fee). Depart via Hawaiian Airlines flt #442 at 7:45 pm. Arrive Honolulu at 7:45 am the same day. sure to become some of your fondest memories of your visit to Japan. ABASHIRI KOSO (1 Night) (B, L, D) Aloha and Welcome Home! (B, L)

Day 7: Wed, Feb 10 – ABASHIRI – KUSHIRO – LAKE AKAN. Begin the day with a visit to * Fares are per person, USD based on double occupancy and INCLUDE ALL AIRLINE TAXES AND FEES. Airline fuel supplements, taxes and fees Sunayu (Swan Lake). While the surface of the lake freezes over during the winter, are subject to change and tour member is responsible for any increases. Some airline-imposed personal charges, including but not limited to baggage, priority boarding and special seating, may apply. For details visit www.tripadvisor.com/AirlineFees. After initial deposit, a $75 per a hot spring gushes at lake side, creating a bath area for the swans that flock to the lake. Next, view person Non-Stop Travel (NST) Cancellation Fee will apply. Group departures may be cancelled, if there are less than 24 tour members. Final Lake Mashu, one of the country’s deepest lakes from the Lake Mashu Observatory. After lunch at Payment to NST for “non-cruiseline” Air and Land Package must be made by Money Order or Personal Check. NST does not guarantee that all tour members will fly together with Tour Manager. Tour Manager assignments, number of meals offered on tour, tour price, discount, and the a local restaurant, take a ride on the Winter Marsh SL Train. Transfer to the Lake Akan hotel. After “final” tour itinerary are subject to change with/without notice. NST reserves the right to correct errors or omissions including but not enjoying a buffet dinner at the hotel this evening, walk to the nearby LAKE AKAN WINTER FESTIVAL limited to, fares, fees and surcharges at any time. Deposit: $500 per person. Final Payment Due: 10/30/20. ◊ Subject to final confirmation. WITH FIREWORKS. The completely frozen over lake offers you an unique event experience. Watch † Early Booking Discount is per person. Purchase of Non-Stop Travel’s complete Air and Land the “fuyu-hanabi” fireworks festival set on the ice. Take part in the ice cutting demonstrations and mini Package is required. ** Earn Rewards Every Time You Refer a Friend. For each “New-to-NonStop Travel” customer you ** ice games. Observe the fire lighting ceremony. AKAN TSURUGA WINGS (1 Night) (B, L, D) refer, both you and your referral can receive a $25 discount off your next NST escorted group. Special Assistance: You must notify NST, at time of reservation, of any disability requiring special attention. NST reserves the right to Day 8: Thur, Feb 11 – LAKE AKAN – IKEDA – OBIHIRO – TOKACHIGAWA. This morning experience cancel your booking or terminate your vacation if your special needs or disabilities are not suitable for the vacation or if you are not traveling with a companion who will provide all the assistance you require. Wheelchair and Electric Scooter access outside of the USA is Ice Pond Fishing for wakasagi (smelt fish). Enjoy freshly made wakasagi tempura. Optional severely restricted. 060320