Maravillas ocultas del norte de Japón

Gather your bearings of Tokyo from above as you take in the view from Tokyo Sky Tree, the world's tallest tower at 634 meters. Afterwards visit the epicentre of Tokyo’s teenage youth as you wander along Takeshita Street Harajuku, known for its colourful street art, youth fashion, quirky vintage clothing and cosplay stores and dessert shops and carts that specialise in sweet crêpes, donuts, and bubble tea.

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Given by Taiko Masters, partake in an interactive, private group demonstration and lesson in playing the Taiko drums.

Scenic Freechoice Dining: Choose from dining at a ninja themed restaurant or culturally immerse yourself in the traditional Japanese evening Izakaya bar scene serving Yaki-tori and Kushiyaki with your Tour Director as they show you their favourite places to go. Alternatively dine in at Nobu Tokyo restaurant.

Comienza el día con tu primer viaje en Shinkansen hasta Koriyama, donde luego nos dirigiremos a la ciudad postal Edo conservada de Ouchijiku. Prueba la exquisitez local de los fideos Soba para comer y explora los edificios restaurados. Aprende todo sobre la elaboración del Saki en la fábrica de cerveza Suehiro antes de trasladarte a tu hotel para pasar la noche, el Ryokan Keikokubino Yado Kawane, donde podrás relajarte en tu propio baño al aire libre con vistas al magnífico río Aga.

Visit a local home to paint your own Akabeko ‘red cow’, a traditional Japanese toy of a legendary cow from the Aizu region. Afterwards step back in time when visiting the rebuilt Aizu Bukeyashiki Samuari Mansion, originally destroyed in the Boshin War in 1868. Enjoy a scenic drive to Sendai where you can enjoy a local Sendai beef sirloin lunch on arrival.

Scenic Freechoice: Learn all about the history of the Date Clan and the history of the area around Sendai at the Sendai City Museum of History and Folklore. Alternatively visit the Kirin Brewery to discover the special production methods and the secret of the beer’s premium flavour.

Later check in to your hotel in Sendai for a two-night stay.

Scenic Freechoice Dining: Venture out with your Tour Director to the local Izakaya bar scene or try Japanese BBQ at Yakiniku Taizan Restaurant.

Hoy recorre un corto trayecto en coche hasta la bahía de Matsushima, celebrada durante siglos como una de las tres vistas más pintorescas de Japón. A tu llegada, pon a prueba tu creatividad e imaginación y pinta tu propia muñeca Kokeshi de madera, un objeto creado y vendido originalmente en los balnearios del norte de Japón. Visita el Templo Zuigangi, uno de los templos zen más famosos de Tohoku, que data originalmente del año 828. Continúa al lado hasta el Templo Entsuin, construido en 1647 como mausoleo Fecha del hijo de Terumune. Tras un rápido almuerzo de comida callejera local, sube a tu barco para hacer un crucero por las 200 pequeñas islas cubiertas de pinos de la bahía de Matsushima, antes de regresar a Sendai.

Head north to Nobiru and visit the destroyed train station, now a Disaster Recovery Memorial Museum for the devasting 2011 tsunami. Continue on to the scenic Genbikei Gorge before arriving at Chusonji Temple, establish in 850. Located within one of the original buildings is Konjikido, a hall completely covered in gold dating back to 1124. Tonight, enjoy a Special Stay at Hanamaki and indulge yourself in the full Japanese onsen resort experience.

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As part of your Onsen stay, enjoy a private performance of Shishi-odori whilst enjoying your traditional Kaiseki dinner dressed in your provided onsen Yukata.

Bedding Choice - For tonight’s stay, enjoy a unique insight into Japanese culture. Default bedding is traditional Japanese inn style with a comfortable thick futon, though if you need you can choose western style bedding, if available. All rooms have tatami mat flooring with mix Japanese/western style décor, a Japanese cypres bathtub and a provided Yukata. Be sure to also try the onsen hot spring baths.

Drive to Towada City via the snow wall drive in April, with a short leg stretch and walk around the rustic hot springs and the volcanic landscapes of the Towada - Hachimantai National Park. Enjoy the picturesque drive toward Lake Towada and your two-night Special Stay. The hotel is located on the Oirase Keiryu mountain stream, one of the most scenic locations in Japan.

Stretch your legs on a pristine but short walk along Oirase stream via the Deai-bashi Bridge before transferring to Yasumiya, a small town located on the lake shoreline. Enjoy lunch overlooking the lake before enjoying a relaxing cruise on Lake Towoda, the largest caldera lake on Honshu and is particularly known for its Autumn foliage.

In Towada city admire the street art during your walk along the main street to the Towada Art Centre, featuring works from artists both inside and outside of Japan, including Yoko Ono, Yoshitomo Nara, and Jeong-Hwa Choi.

Scenic Freechoice: Choose to transform Oirase’s natural beauty into a working lamp to bring home. At the Oirase Stream Museum use your creative skills and imagination to create your own Mossball Gour Lamp, a craft specialty of the region. Using a moss gour grown in the waters of the Oirase River as the lampshade, use your own design to hand create the lamp’s light pattern. Alternatively continue to explore the beauty of Oirase stream up close by venturing along one of the many hiking trails in the area.

Visit one of the most beautiful locations in Japan for sakura viewing (only in April), Hirosaki Castle and it’s botanical gardens. Known for its five original turreted gates and fortified moats, this castle ranks as one of the country’s most beautiful feudal era castles. Continue onto Aomori, the capital of Aomori prefecture. Here view amazing giant papier-mâché doll floats used in the Aomori Nebuta Festival at Rassera Land, located along the waterfront. Stay the night at your hotel in Aomori.

Viaja en el tiempo para conocer a los habitantes originales de la zona en el Museo Jomon y el Yacimiento Arqueológico de Sannai-Maruyama. El yacimiento data de finales del periodo Jomon temprano a medio, hace unos 5500-4000 años, y demuestra que los Jomon fueron los primeros pueblos del mundo en crear cerámica. Regresa a Aomori y viaja en Shinkansen por el túnel submarino de Seikan hasta Hakodate, en la isla de Hokkaido. Al llegar a Hakodate, pasea por el Barrio de Motomachi, una zona llena de edificios históricos, antes de registrarte en tu hotel de Hakodate para una estancia de dos noches.

Elige empezar el día con una visita opcional por la mañana temprano al Mercado del Pescado e intenta pescar calamares frescos para desayunar. Más tarde visita la Torre Goryoki, de 107 m de altura, para contemplar a vista de pájaro el monte Hakodate, el estrecho de Tsugaru y la cordillera de Yokotsu. Después, pasea por el Parque Goryoki, situado en el interior del antiguo fuerte en forma de estrella contiguo a la torre, y visita dentro la antigua oficina del Magistrado de Hakodate. Pasa la tarde libre comprando en los históricos Almacenes de Ladrillos Rojos de Kanemori antes de reunirte de nuevo para subir por el Teleférico del Monte Hakodate al anochecer y contemplar esa asombrosa vista sobre la ciudad. En días y noches claros, en particular, las vistas desde el monte son espectaculares y se incluyen entre las tres mejores vistas nocturnas de Japón. Disfruta de la cena de esta noche en una de las cervecerías de Hakodate.

Viaja en el tren Super Hokuto Limited Express hasta Sapporo. Aquí visita la Aldea Histórica de Hokkaido, un museo al aire libre que expone unos 60 edificios típicos de todo Hokkaido, que datan de los periodos Meiji y Taisho (1868 a 1926). Tras registrarte en tu hotel de Sapporo, tu hogar durante las dos próximas noches, dirígete a Ramen Yokocho en Susukino, una estrecha callejuela repleta de tiendas que sirven el famoso ramen de Sapporo.

Travel to Otaru and walk through Sakaimichi Street, an attractive, preserved merchant street in central Otaru, a short walk from the city's canal area.

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Enjoy leaning how to create and cook Japanese traditional sweets known as wagashi. Most wagashi are made from ingredients including rice flour, sweet azuki bean paste (anko), Japanese agar (kanten), sesame paste and chestnuts.

Spend free time in the historic Otaru Canal area’s museums, shops and restaurants before returning to Sapporo. Upon arrival, transfer to chosen activity.

Scenic Freechoice: Indulge your sweet tooth at Shiroi Koibito Park, which features a Chocolate factory, shop and Museum where you can try making one of Sapporo’s famous souvenirs, the Shiroi Koibito cookie.  Alternatively visit the former Winter Olympic sites of Sapporo.

This evening enjoy your farewell meal at Sapporo Beer Garden with your fellow travellers.

Despídete con cariño del "país del sol naciente".

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