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Explore Japan
Take the quickest boat ride from Aomori City to Ezo, otherwise known as Hokkaido! Your adventure begins with a dip into a wild hot spring called Mizunashi, where the crystal clear water mixes with the sea. You’ll also enjoy a hike with panoramic views on Mt. Esan, and get a military history lesson at the Hakodate Fort. • Includes: Transportation, guide, two nights accommodation and selected admission fees
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Aomori Autumn Colors
Let’s experience a bit of Japanese college life with a variety of exhibits and presentations! Hopefully we can mingle with some students too. From socializing to solitude, we move to Mt. Nakano Momiji for a peaceful hike at this famous Kyoto-inspired mountain park. It is particularly beautiful in the fall, but you could go and enjoy in any season. Then quickly move to the top of Mt. Hachiman where you can see Mutsu Bay and the Pacific Ocean at the same time, a very rare sight indeed. • Includes: Transportation, guide and selected admission fee
Hokkaido Getaway Overnight Trip
For complete tour description view page 13.
Cruising to Nagoya
Departs at 5 p.m. Thursday. Mar. 3–Tuesday, Mar. 8 $750 per person | $450 R4R price Ages 18+
Cruise on down to Nagoya, and then race over to international racing course Suzuka Circuit for a racing exhibition show featuring race cars and motorcycles. At night you’ll experience one of Japan’s largest illumination festivals – the Nabana Illumination Festival – where the garden will be lit up with over 5.8 million LED lights! Your guide will also take you to Nagashima Amusement Park before visiting the largest hot spring facility in Japan – Yuamino Shima has 17 types of outside hot baths! After all that excitement, you’ll be ready for 22 hours of restful cruising home on the Taiheiyo Ferry where you can enjoy buffet meal service, a public bath (Japanese Onsen style) and a cozy lounge. • Includes: Transportation, guide, two nights accommodation and selected admission fees
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THE THREE CAPITALS TRIP
For complete tour description view page 13.
Aomori West Coast
From Misawa, we will jet over to the Sea of Japan coast and make a quick lunch stop at an ocean-view restaurant before having a soak in Furofushi Onsen. You’ll bathe in the rejuvenating outdoor seaside pool with a natural Ph of 6.16 said to aid in disinfection and skin regeneration. The group will also visit the "Largest Ginkgo Tree in Japan" at more than 1,000 years old. It will be illuminated for a limited time for some unreal photograph opportunities. • Includes: Transportation, guide and selected admission fees
Christmas in Hokkaido
Departs at 7 p.m. Tuesday, Dec. 21–Sunday, Dec. 26 $900 per person | $500 R4R price Ages 18+
See Hokkaido from a totally new point of view. After taking in the lights at Odori Park in the city of Sapporo, you will take in the snowscape in a tethered hot air balloon from a height of 500 meters! You will also get a chance to relax in the Fukiage Wild Hot Spring, an outdoor bath in the woods of Mt. Tokachidake. Before returning home you’ll see the historic structures of Otaru, and in the spirit of the 1800s, have a photo session in old European period costumes. • Includes: Transportation, guide, three nights accommodation and selected admission fees
