Japan Hokkaido Winter Hakodate Otaru 6 Days 4 Nights GOJP8839

10.00 pm. Meet at Suvarnabhumi Airport, Gate 10, Counter U, Thai Airways. Staff will welcome you and assist with documents and luggage.
11.55 pm. Depart for Chitose Airport, Japan by Thai Airways Flight No. TG670 (Food and beverages are provided on board).

08.20 am. Arrive at Chitose Airport, Japan (local time is 2 hours ahead of Thailand time). After going through immigration, customs, and collecting your luggage,
(Very important: Fresh food such as meat, plants, vegetables, and fruits are not allowed into Japan. Violators will be subject to fines.)
Take you to Noboribetsu City, a famous resort city in Hokkaido. See Jigokudani Hell Valley (Jigokudani) or also known as "Hell Valley" located in Shikotsu-Toya National Park, Noboribetsu City. It is called Hell Valley because there are both mud ponds and naturally boiling hot springs spread throughout the area with hot smoke rising up all the time. It is considered the source of the most famous hot springs and onsen on Hokkaido. The entrance to the valley is symbolized by a large red giant holding a baton, a giant who protects visitors. Therefore, every area here, whether it is a souvenir shop or a restroom, will have signs with the giant symbol that stands out as a unique identity.
Lunch: Have lunch at a restaurant (meal 1).
Then travel to Hakodate City, a city located at the southernmost point of Hokkaido. It is the third largest city on the island. In the past, it was a port city that traded with foreigners from the West, which allowed Western culture to play a role in the city. We will see Christian churches, restaurants, old Western-style houses on the hillside, red brick buildings, old warehouses along the port, wide streets, old trams and stone-paved walkways, along with music played over the loudspeakers throughout the city, enhancing the atmosphere of Hakodate as the most beautiful and romantic city. Take the cable car up to the top of Mt. Hakodate (including the cable car fee), which is considered the symbol of Hakodate City (approximately 20 minutes). Go up to the viewpoint where you will see the most beautiful view of the city. With the sea on both sides, it is the Kra Isthmus. At night, houses and streets are lit up, creating a sparkling view. It is also considered one of the three most beautiful night views in Japan (the other two are Mt. Inasa in Nagasaki and Mt. Rokko in Kobe).
Dinner at the hotel restaurant (meal 2).
Accommodation at HOKODATE HOTEL or equivalent 3-star level. Relax in a Japanese-style natural hot spring bath.

Morning Have breakfast at the hotel restaurant (meal 3)
Hakodate Morning Market Let you enjoy shopping for Hokkaido's famous seafood, whether it's various types of crabs, salmon, squid, sea urchin eggs, shrimp, both fresh and dried, or famous seasonal fruits and various local vegetables. Visit the Red Brick Warehouse or Kanamori Soko, another symbol of Hakodate, a warehouse of the city. Although the building you see is a new building built to replace the old building that was destroyed by a major fire in 1970, it still maintains its uniqueness and distinctiveness of traditional architecture. See Showa Shinzan volcano, which has a monument to the postman who discovered the movement and regeneration of the new volcano around 1944-1945. The new volcano that was formed by the earth's surface shaking in 1946, which erupted continuously for 2 years until it became Showa Shinzan as seen today, is under the care of the government as a "Special Natural Monument". Mt. Usu Ropeway (including the ropeway fee) to the top of Mt. Fai Usu. On the top of Mt. Fai Usu, there is a 'Mt. USU Terrace' where you can sip a drink while viewing Lake Toya. There is also a sofa seat where you can relax on the deck and enjoy the rich nature.
Lunch at a restaurant (Meal 4)
Travel to Lake Toya, the 3rd largest caldera lake in Japan. There are 4 islands in the lake, with different views every day. The lake is special because the water does not freeze during winter. In the middle of the lake, there is a small island called Nakajima Island, where you can walk around. (Except winter) And in the past, on July 7-9, 2008, the G8 leaders also chose to hold a meeting, staying at a 5-star luxury hotel near this lake.
Dinner at the hotel restaurant (meal 5)
Accommodation at TOYA ONSEN HOTEL or equivalent 3-star level, relax in a Japanese-style natural hot spring bath.

Morning Have breakfast at the hotel restaurant (meal 6)
Kyogoku City is located in the western part of Hokkaido. It is a small city on the east side of Mt. Yotei. With a population of about 3,500 people, it is a beautiful place to enjoy the scenery and pure water and receives 800,000 tourists per year. Experience natural hot springs at Fukidashi Park. Kyogoku City is a garden that is loved by tourists of all ages for its delicious hot spring water and has been selected by the Ministry of the Environment as one of the 100 purest waters in Japan. The hot spring is formed from rainwater and snow that has flowed on Mt. Yotei for centuries and is a truly natural hot spring. The temperature is 6 degrees Celsius all year round and is rich in minerals. Travel to Otaru City, a romantic city in Hokkaido. Along with the old and historical significance
Lunch Have lunch at a restaurant (meal 7)
Otaru Canal, which is 1,140 meters long and connects to Otaru Bay. In the past, around 1920, when the shipping industry was booming, this canal was used as a route for transporting goods from warehouses in Otaru City to the port at the mouth of the bay. You can walk around and take pictures with the old buildings along the canal and the beautiful scenery. Music Box Museum, an old two-story building with a red brick exterior, but a wooden interior. This museum was built in 1910. It is now an old architectural heritage that is worth preserving as a national treasure. Duty Free Shop sells tax-free souvenirs, not far from Sapporo City. There are many discounted products inside. You can freely choose to buy products in the shop, such as sweets, cosmetics, souvenirs and many other products. Shopping Tanukikoji Street is an old shopping district. Opened for over 100 years, the highlight of this area is the roof covering the entire market. Whether it's raining, sunny, or snowing, you can come and shop comfortably. There are also 200 shops, with a length of about 1 kilometer. The products include famous clothing and shoes brands such as Uniqlo, New Balance, Adidas, Puma, etc. And don't miss Daiso, where everything is 100 yen, as well as Donki, which sells everything from electrical appliances to cosmetics at shockingly cheap prices. Or if you walk until you're exhausted, there are many famous restaurants here to serve you.
Evening Free time for dinner at your leisure.
Accommodation SAPPORO HOTEL or equivalent 3-star level

Morning Have breakfast at the hotel restaurant (Meal 8)
Pass by Sapporo Clock Tower, located amidst a group of modern high-rise buildings. It is a very old clock tower and another important symbol of Sapporo. It was built in 1878. It was originally a workshop of Hokkaido University but was transformed into a clock tower and has a bell to tell the time since 1881. Until now, it can still tell the time. And because of its old age that has been with Sapporo for a long time, it has been registered as another important cultural heritage of Sapporo. Take you to Hokkaido Shrine. This shrine is located in Sapporo. It is a Shinto Buddhist shrine and is considered one of the oldest shrines in Hokkaido. It was built in 1871 and is still deeply connected to the lifestyle of Hokkaido people today, starting from New Year's Day, exorcism, Setsubun, wedding ceremonies, etc. In the shrine area with abundant nature, wild squirrels come to greet you. Stop by to buy souvenirs at Ishiya Chocolate Factory (Shiroi Koibito Park), a famous chocolate production area in Japan. The factory building is built in a European style and surrounded by flower gardens. The most famous chocolate here is Shiroi Koibito, which means white chocolate for lovers. You can buy some to take back to your loved ones or buy some souvenirs to take home. Take you shopping at MITSUI OUTLET PARK SAPPORO, the largest outlet mall in Hokkaido. It is located in Kita-Hiroshima City, the eastern suburb of Sapporo, near the route to Chitose Airport. It opened in April 2012. Inside the mall, there are more than 128 brand shops, including duty-free shops. A large food court with 650 seats and shops selling local products and products from local farms in Hokkaido province.
Daytime Free lunch at your leisure.
Hill of the Buddha, located in the north of Sapporo, was designed by Mr. Tadao Ando, ​​a famous Japanese architect. The Buddha statue is 13.5 meters high and weighs 1,500 tons. Surrounded by beautiful nature that changes in each season, it is considered another place that can be called Unseen Hokkaido. Then take you to see the Moai of Hokkaido, built in 1982, covering a total area of ​​1,8000,473 square meters. Inside, there is a large stone Moai statue standing tall.
Evening Have dinner at a restaurant (meal 9). Special buffet of grilled giant crab legs, premium Wagyu beef, scallops, sashimi, dessert, fruit and soft drinks.
Accommodation SAPPORO HOTEL or equivalent 3 stars

Morning Have breakfast at the hotel restaurant or SET BOX (Meal 10)
Check out and check your luggage before traveling to Chitose Airport
Arriving at Chitose Airport, check in and load your luggage
10.00 am. Depart for Bangkok by Thai Airways Flight No. TG671 (The airline provides food and beverages on board)
03.50 pm. Arrive at Suvarnabhumi Airport, Bangkok safely with great impressions