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Hokkaido Memorial Day Omiyage & Lilac Festival Weekender 2024

May 23 – 29, 2024 (5 nights/7 days) escorted from Honolulu 

Sapporo – Otaru – Asahikawa - Furano

$2,879 per person double/triple occupancy; $2,989 single occupancy 

 

Cancel for any reason up to 65 days prior to departure date for FULL REFUND! 

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There’s no better way to remember a special trip than collecting souvenirs and sharing memories with friends and family back home through personally curated care packages; the tradition of “omiyage” describes just that. On this omiyage tour, we’ll explore famous landmarks and sites, celebrate Sapporo’s celebrity lilacs, immerse ourselves in northern Japanese culture, and shop for specialty items that you’ll not only enjoy but also that will delight your loved ones when you show them that you’ve been thinking about them too! 

 

First, we’ll visit Hokkaido’s capital city, Sapporo, which gained international fame when it hosted the 1972 Olympic Winter Games. Today, the city is best recognized for its ramen, beer, coffee shops and cafes, and unique European style architecture. Next, we’ll embark on a journey to Otaru, a beautiful port town with a rich cultural history. Then, as we make our way to Asahikawa, Hokkaido's 2nd largest city, we’ll stop at Sunagawa Highway Oasis. This oasis is truly a shopper’s paradise, offering an eclectic mix of Hokkaido specialties all under one roof (and it’s duty free!). Once in Asahikawa, we’ll slurp savory ramen, sample famous soy sauce and sake, meander through aisles of goodies, enjoy a fun-filled day in Furano, including a hands-on jam making experience and a complete free day at leisure!

 

For a detailed itinerary, please click “more information…” below.

 

Your Hokkaido Memorial Day Omiyage & Lilac Festival Weekender 2024 - includes:

• Round trip airfare via Hawaiian Airlines from Honolulu.
• Note: Airline baggage fees are additional and paid directly to the carrier.
• 5-nights’ accommodations in centrally located hotels.
• All sightseeing with a local English-speaking guide throughout the tour.
• Admission fees included based on itinerary.
• Inflight meals, breakfast daily at your hotel and 1 dinner.
• All transportation via private charter bus.
• All tour-related taxes are included in the price.
• Panda Travel® escorts throughout your tour.
• Reserve with $75 per person deposit, refundable up to 65 days prior to departure, March 19, 2024.
• Final payment is due by April 3, 2024. Package is non-refundable after this date.
• Special Assistance: You must inform us of any disability/impairment that requires special attention at the time of your making the reservation. We reserve the right to cancel the reservation(s) if the disability/impairment is unsuitable for the tour. You are also responsible for any costs and/or accommodations related to your disability/impairment, such as providing your own travel companion.

Not included in the tour:

• Gratuities for local English-speaking guide.
• Additional baggage fee charges from the airlines.
• Alcohol and soft drinks with meals.

Please note:

• A minimum of 16 participants is required for the tour to operate.
• A valid passport is required of all U.S. citizens & must be valid at least 6 months from the return tour date. Non-U.S. passport holders must check with the Japanese Consulate to see if a visa is required.
• Land tour costs are based on current currency conversion rates, which are subject to change.
• Air ticket fare is guaranteed, but taxes, fees and fuel surcharges are subject to change until tickets are issued, approximately 50 days out.
• We highly recommend the purchase of trip insurance. Please ask our representatives for more information.
• Land Tour Operator is Nippon Travel Agency.

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From $2,879 per person double/triple occupancy 

From $2,989 per person single occupancy

Space is Limited!   

 

Flight Schedule 

05/23/24 – Depart Honolulu on Hawaiian Airlines flight 441 at 2:15 pm and arrives in Chitose at 5:50 pm, 05/24/24.

05/29/24 – Depart Chitose on Hawaiian Airlines flight 442 at 7:50 pm and arrive in Honolulu at 8:15 am (same day).

 

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