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Otaru Biei Asahidake Furano Sapporo Chitose Lake ToyaKaiseki dinnerCanal City Hakata Itsukushima ShrineDay 11 Day 12 Day 14 Sapporo – Narita/Haneda –Otaru – Biei – Furano – Asahidake – Lake Toya – SingaporeAsahidake Sapporo (Breakfast/Meals On Board)(Breakfast/Lunch/Dinner) (Breakfast/Dancing Abalone Lunch/Dinner) After breakfast, transfer to the airport for yourAfter breakfast, head to Panorama Road and Enjoy a morning photo stop at picturesque flight home via Narita/Haneda.be prepared for an assault on the senses. Lake Toya and Mt Showa, the volcanic lavaIridescent flowers fill the fields in spring dome. The phrase “grin and bear it” takes on a Remarksand summer, replaced by stunning crimson more literal and positive spin at Showa Shinzan If a place of visit is closed to visitors, it will be replacedmaple views in the autumn and unparalleled Bear Ranch, with an introduction to the facility’s with an alternative.vistas of snow fields in the winter against the bevy of adorable bears. These bears are trained During major events, accommodation may not be inmajestic Taisetsu mountain range. Immerse by professionals to delight visitors with the “bear” the city mentioned.yourself in artisanal crafts next as you make necessities: to wave and greet visitors upon their Sequence of itinerary is subject to change withouta stop at Glass Forest in Furano to view its arrival. You may photograph and feed these furry prior notice.trove of exquisite diamond dust glassware animals at your own expense. Pick up skincare Tour is conducted in Mandarin unless otherwise specified.known as Shibare glass. Distinguished by an products derived from horse oil at the local Tour groups may be merged.embedded crack line, each piece is unique and souvenir shop. Stay overnight in Sapporo.a consummate work of art. Roll up your sleeves JAPAN | Chan Brothers Travel 51and enjoy a DIY candle session. Spend the Day 13night in an onsen resort in Asahidake. Sapporo (Breakfast/Lunch) This morning, stop by Okurayama viewing point to enjoy the spectacular panoramic views of Sapporo city. Thereafter, proceed to Odori Park, located in the heart of Sapporo. This beautifully manicured green space is a charming assembly of monumental fountains, sculptures and flowerbeds. You may also visit Tokeidai Kinenkan, a memorial hall with a classic clock tower, if time permits. End the day by indulging in a bit of retail therapy at Tanukikoji Shopping Arcade, the longest shopping street in Hokkaido. Spend the night in Susukino, Japan’s largest entertainment district abuzz with restaurants, bars and other entertainment options.







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CHAN BROTHERS JAPANASIA COLLECTION PACKAGE TOURS OCT 2017 – MAR 2018Download your free brochure atwww.ChanBrothers.com/Package/E-Brochurewww.ChanBrothers.com/Flexi/E-Brochureor scanPackage Tours Free & Easy+ Holidays KOREA TAIWAN PACKAGE TOURS OCT 2017 – MAR 2018 PACKAGE TOURS OCT 2017 – MAR 2018 TAIPEI TAOYUAN TAIPEI HSINCHU YILAN MIAOLI TAICHUNG CHANGH UA NANTOU HUALIEN YUNLIN CHIAYI TAINAN KAOHSIUNG TAITUNG PINGTUNG CHAN BROTHERS TRAVEL PTE LTD Asia Travel Centre / Japan Travel Centre 150 South Bridge Road #01-12 Fook Hai Building, Singapore 058727 Tel 6212 9679 / 6212 9590 Fax 6533 6762 China Travel Centre 150 South Bridge Road #01-09 Fook Hai Building, Singapore 058727 Tel 6212 9686 Fax 6538 7448 Long Haul Travel Centre / Worldwide Cruise Centre 150 South Bridge Road #07-01 Fook Hai Building, Singapore 058727 Tel 6212 9660 / 6212 9944 Fax 6534 3092Main Tel 6438 8880 Website www.ChanBrothers.com Email [email protected] Printed Jul 2017





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CHAN BROTHERS JAPANASIA COLLECTION PACKAGE TOURS OCT 2017 – MAR 2018Download your free brochure atwww.ChanBrothers.com/Package/E-Brochurewww.ChanBrothers.com/Flexi/E-Brochureor scanPackage Tours Free & Easy+ Holidays KOREA TAIWAN PACKAGE TOURS OCT 2017 – MAR 2018 PACKAGE TOURS OCT 2017 – MAR 2018 TAIPEI TAOYUAN TAIPEI HSINCHU YILAN MIAOLI TAICHUNG CHANGH UA NANTOU HUALIEN YUNLIN CHIAYI TAINAN KAOHSIUNG TAITUNG PINGTUNG CHAN BROTHERS TRAVEL PTE LTD Asia Travel Centre / Japan Travel Centre 150 South Bridge Road #01-12 Fook Hai Building, Singapore 058727 Tel 6212 9679 / 6212 9590 Fax 6533 6762 China Travel Centre 150 South Bridge Road #01-09 Fook Hai Building, Singapore 058727 Tel 6212 9686 Fax 6538 7448 Long Haul Travel Centre / Worldwide Cruise Centre 150 South Bridge Road #07-01 Fook Hai Building, Singapore 058727 Tel 6212 9660 / 6212 9944 Fax 6534 3092Main Tel 6438 8880 Website www.ChanBrothers.com Email [email protected] Printed Jul 2017

Shimane Tottori Himeji Kobe Hiroshima Kurashiki Okayama Osaka Miyajima IslandKurashiki Bikan Historical Quarter birds in the large theme park. Thereafter, Itsukushima Shrine time to quench your thirst and learn about sake production at a Nada sake brewery before travelling to Osaka. Spend the evening at Kuromon Ichiba, also known as Osaka’s Kitchen, and go shopping and dining with your complimentary 1,500 yen voucher. Wrap up the day with a shopping spree in downtown Osaka at Shinsaibashi Shopping Street and Dontobori. Shinsaibashi Shopping Street DIY washi temari session Day 6at making your own Japanese paper ball, a Day 4 Osakatraditional regional craft, in a DIY washi temarisession. Thereafter, travel to the neighbouring Tottori – Kurashiki – (Breakfast)prefecture of Tottori and take a fascinating Okayama Today, you are free to explore Osaka at yourstroll along Mizuki Shigeru Road, named own leisure. Spend half of the day at theafter one of Japan’s leading manga artists, (Breakfast/Lunch/Dinner) spectacular Osaka Aquarium Kaiyukan, one ofand admire the marvellous display of Mizuki’s After breakfast, explore the beautifully the largest public aquariums in the in the world.supernatural characters in the form of 153 illuminated and kaleidoscopic terrain of Maki- Renowned for its innovation at recreating thebronze statues. Spend the night at an onsen do cave, and marvel at its brilliant stalactites natural environment of the amazing Pacific Rimresort in Shimane. and resplendent underground lake. Arrive in marine life, this popular aquarium is designedSeasonal Bonus Kurashiki in the afternoon and enjoy an idyllic to stimulate and excite the aquatic animals andRamble through narcissuses in end March, tulips in walk at Kurashiki Bikan Historical Quarter, visitors alike. After your visit to the aquarium,April, nemophilas in May, sunflowers in early August a picturesque old town with white-walled you might want to hop on to the Tempozanand cosmos from end September to early October at storehouses along narrow stone-paved streets. Ferris Wheel for a bird’s-eye view of the bayNational Bihoku Hills Park. Stop by Betty Smith Jeans Museum to learn area and the towering skyscrapers. If you are how jeans are manufactured. You may be feeling hungry, Naniwa Kuishinbo yokochoDay 3 tempted to customise an original pair of jeans located in Tempozan Marketplace is the perfect using high-quality Japanese denim at your own place to satisfy your taste buds with a wideShimane – Tottori expense. Then, shop to your heart’s content at variety of dishes and specialities from Osaka. Mitsui Outlet Park Kurashiki, a newly minted(Breakfast/Lunch/Dinner) outlet mall boasting a plethora of domestic and Day 7This morning, head to Izumo-Taisha Grand imported brands under one roof. Spend theShrine, one of the oldest Shinto sites and night in Okayama city. Osaka – Singaporeamongst the most revered throughout thewhole of Japan. Next, head to Tottori Sand Day 5 (Breakfast/Meals On Board)Dunes, Japan’s largest sand hills spanning 16 If time permits, you can do some last-minutekilometres along the coast of the Sea of Japan. Okayama – Himeji – Kobe – shopping before you transfer to the airport forStand in awe at this stunning site where volcanic Osaka your flight home.ash from Mt Daisen and the ocean windsform picturesque rippling patterns across the (Breakfast/Lunch) Remarksdunes over a period of almost 100,000 years. Today, travel to Himeji, the economic, cultural Seasonal bonus is subject to weather conditions andThereafter, visit Sand Museum, a short walk and educational centre of Harima province. departure dates, and there will be no replacement infrom the dunes, where large sand sculptures Visit the iconic Himeji Castle, a UNESCO case of adverse weather conditions.by artists from around the world are on display. World Heritage Site and one of Japan’s most If a place of visit is closed to visitors, it will be replacedSeasonal Bonus impressive and best preserved feudal castles. with an alternative.Enjoy picking and tasting of seasonal fruits such as Explore the labyrinth of passages and baileys During major events, accommodation may not be inblueberries in July and pears from August to October. amidst the scenic castle grounds. Next, head the city mentioned. to Kobe Animal Kingdom for a fun encounter Sequence of itinerary is subject to change without with many unique species of animals and prior notice. Tour is conducted in Mandarin unless otherwise specified. Tour groups may be merged. JAPAN | Chan Brothers Travel  61

7 DAYS 6 NIGHTS BONA FIDE SHIKOKU AND OSAKA(JP7SOG)Celebrity’s Pick Highlights 15 Included Meals Kochi Day 1 H 6 breakfasts H Kotohira-gu shrine H Hirome Ichiba H 5 lunches Singapore – Osaka H 4 dinners Shimanto H Yasunami Water Mill Village (Meals On Board) Speciality Meals H Shimanto-gawa River boat ride Assemble at Singapore Changi Airport for your H DIY udon set lunch flight to Osaka. Upon arrival, check in to your H 9-course Shikoku cuisine Matsuyama hotel. set dinner H Matsuyama Castle with ropeway ride H 8-course Kaiseki dinner Day 2 Imabari Exclusive Experiences H Towel Museum Ichihiro Osaka – Kobe – Awaji Island – H 1-night accommodation Naruto – Takamatsu at Dogo-Onsen Hot Spring Onomichi with foot spa, buffet dinner, H Senkoji Park with ropeway ride (Breakfast/Lunch/Dinner) Botchan Train ride, kimono Today, transfer to Awaji Island via Kobe. dress-up session and Kurashiki Upon arrival, visit Awaji Hanasajiki, which complimentary onsen manju H Mitsui Outlet Park Kurashiki offers a panoramic view of a splendid flower H Kurashiki Bikan Historical Quarter bed blooming against the background ofAwaji Island Akashi Kaikyo Bridge and Osaka Bay from theH Awaji Hanasajiki Himeji observation deck. Next, marvel at the Naruto H Himeji Castle whirlpools beneath Onaruto Bridge. EnjoyNaruto viewing the roaring vortex, that swirls up to 20H Naruto whirlpools Osaka kilometres per hour at a maximum diameterH Onaruto Bridge H Shinsaibashi Shopping Street of 20 metres, while walking across a glass- bottom promenade along the lower structureTakamatsu Value Plus of the bridge. Later, immerse in the atmosphereH Ritsurin Koen of the Edo era as you take a leisure stroll at H 1-night accommodation each at Ritsurin Koen. The landscaping of this tranquil Shimanto and Imabari authentic onsen garden began in the 1600s and took almost resorts 100 years to complete. Enjoy the picturesque scenery of this spacious garden featuring 13Move over big city, hello stunning natural sights and magnificent landscaped hills and 6 ponds. Spend the nightfeudal castles. Whether it’s the beautiful scenery, laidback pace in Takamatsu.of life or distinctive elements of traditional Japan, the charming Seasonal Bonussights and sounds of Shikoku and Osaka offer the perfect respite Ramble through coronas from March to early April,from city life. poppies from mid April to mid May, verbenas from June to July, sunflowers in early August, salvias from mid August to mid November and stock flowers from end November to February at Awaji Hanasajiki.62  Chan Brothers Travel | JAPAN

Himeji Okayama Osaka Kobe Kurashiki Onomichi Takamatsu Awaji Island Imabari Naruto Matsuyama Kochi Shimanto Naruto whirlpools and enjoy a boat ride taking in the beautiful Day 6 landscape. Thereafter, experience a ropeway Himeji Castle ride to visit Matsuyama Castle, one of the Imabari – Onomichi – oldest surviving castles from Japan’s feudal era Kurashiki – OkayamaDay 3 located on the steep Mt Matsuyama. From theTakamatsu – Kochi – castle, enjoy a bird’s-eye view of Matsuyama (Breakfast/Lunch)Shimanto and Seto Inland Sea. The castle grounds that Today, cross the busy Shimanami Kaido that are lined with cherry blossom trees in spring links Hiroshima and Ehime and stretches(Breakfast/DIY Udon Set Lunch/ and crimson coloured leaves in autumn are also over Seto Inland Sea. Enjoy a ropeway ride to9-course Shikoku Cuisine Set Dinner) postcard-worthy spots. Later, arrive at Japan’s Senkoji Park, which rests atop a mountain inAfter breakfast, proceed to Kotohira-gu shrine, earliest and most famous hot spring, Dogo- the island of Onomichi, where you can enjoya famous Shinto shrine on the wooded slope Onsen Hot Spring, said to be frequented by the the entire panoramic view of Seto Island Sea.of Mt Zouzu dedicated to ensuring the safe Japanese imperial family and also inspiration Next, indulge in some retail therapy at Mitsuipassage of sailors and seafarers. Work up behind Miyazaki’s popular animated film, Outlet Park Kurashiki featuring more than 100an appetite on your ascent to the shrine and “Spirited Away”. Dating back to the Meiji period, premium brands. Spend the night in Okayama.savour the sweet reward of being a Sanuki udon this onsen is a maze of stairways, passages andcraftsman during your DIY udon set lunch. rooms, and was the 1st public bathhouse to be Day 7Not only will you get to taste one of Japan’s preserved as part of Japan’s cultural history.best udon noodles, you will be able to roll up Rest those tired feet with a foot spa before you Okayama – Kurashiki –your sleeves and learn the secret behind this wrap up the day with a buffet dinner. Himeji – Osaka – SingaporeJapanese dish. Continue to Hirome Ichiba, abustling market in Kochi popular with the locals Day 5 (Breakfast/Meals On Board)and expats alike for its vibrant and friendly After breakfast, glimpse into life in provincialatmosphere and excellent but cheap food and Dogo-Onsen Hot Spring – Japan at Kurashiki Bikan Historical Quarter,drink offerings. Local produce, souvenirs and Imabari the charming and quaint merchants’ quartersclothes are also available for those looking to from the Edo, Meiji to Taisho periods. Next,bring home a slice of Kochi. End the day with a (Breakfast/Lunch/8-course Kaiseki Dinner) travel to Himeji, the economic, cultural andspecial 9-course Shikoku cuisine set dinner After breakfast, take a trip back to memory’s educational centre of Harima province. Getat an onsen hotel in Shimanto. lane with a Botchan Train ride. This vintage your cameras and selfie sticks fully charged locomotive, a picturesque sight itself with and ready as you visit the iconic Himeji Castle,Day 4 beautiful curves and rustic interiors, will take designated as a UNESCO World Heritage SiteShimanto – Matsuyama – you on a ride snaking through the town and and also known as White Heron Castle becauseDogo-Onsen Hot Spring castle moat. Not to be missed is seeing the of its elegant white walls. Considered as Botchan Train engine uncoupled, cranked up on Japan’s most impressive and best preserved(Breakfast/Lunch/Buffet Dinner) a pivot, and spun around by hand by the drivers. feudal castle, Himeiji Castle is one of the 12This morning, visit Yasunami Water Mill Thereafter, immerse yourself into Japanese castles in Japan that have been untouched byVillage to delve into the inner workings of the culture with a kimono dress-up session war and natural disasters over the years. Thistraditional machinery responsible for helping and stroll through interesting shops, quaint evening, journey back to Osaka and enjoy ato lessen manual work with hydropower in temples and eateries selling unique hot spring final shopping spree at Shinsaibashi Shoppingrural Japan. Next, head to Shimanto-gawa snacks. Enjoy a sweet afternoon break with a Street before you transfer to the airport forRiver, regarded as Japan’s last pristine river, complimentary onsen manju, a traditional your flight home. black sesame bun filled with azuki bean paste. Later, proceed to Imabari, which boasts the Remarks greatest production of towels in Japan. Find out Seasonal bonus is subject to weather conditions and more about the manufacturing process of these departure dates, and there will be no replacement in fluffy towers and enjoy towel art in the world’s case of adverse weather conditions. 1st towel museum, Towel Museum Ichihiro. In If a place of visit is closed to visitors, it will be replaced the evening, enjoy a 8-course Kaiseki dinner with an alternative. and wrap up the day with a rejuvenating hot During major events, accommodation may not be in spring bath at an onsen resort in Imabari. the city mentioned. Sequence of itinerary is subject to change without prior notice. Tour is conducted in Mandarin unless otherwise specified. Tour groups may be merged. JAPAN | Chan Brothers Travel  63

10 DAYS 9 NIGHTS/ INSIDER JAPAN WITH14 DAYS 13 NIGHTS HIROSHIMA AND SHIKOKU + HOKKAIDO(JP10IG/JP14IG) Insider Series Highlights JP10IG Beppu Otaru 25 Included Meals H Chinoike-jigoku H Umi-jigoku H Otaru Canal H 9 breakfasts H Otaru Music Box Museum H 8 lunches Hiroshima H 8 dinners H Kanmonkyo Bridge Biei H Itsukushima Shrine H Otorii Gate H Panorama Road JP14IG H Hiroshima Peace Memorial 35 Included Meals Lake Toya H 12 breakfasts Okayama H Mt Showa H 12 lunches H Kurashiki Bikan Historical Quarter H Showa Shinzan Bear Ranch H 11 dinners Shikoku Sapporo Speciality Meals H Seto-ohashi Bridge H Okurayama viewing point H Ramen coupon dinner H Kotohira-gu Shrine H Onaruto Bridge H Odori Park H Tokeidei Kinenkan H 8-course Kaiseki dinner H Naruto whirlpools H Tanukikoji Shopping Arcade H DIY udon lunch H Susukino H Sushi set lunch Osaka H Buffet dinner H Shinsaibashi Shopping Street Value Plus H Dancing abalone lunch H All-you-can-eat crab dinner Kyoto H 1-night accommodation each at Beppu, H Kiyomizu-dera Temple Nagano and Asahidake authentic onsen Exclusive Experiences resorts H Kimono dress-up session Kanazawa H Bullet train ride from Beppu to H Kenrokuen Garden HiroshimaFukuoka H Miyajima Island ferry rideH Dazaifu Tenmangu Hida H Mt Senkoji with ropeway rideH Canal City Hakata H Shirakawa-go H Takayama old town H Furano Glass Forest with DIY candle sessionOita Mt FujiH Kitsuki Castle Town H Mt Fuji 5th Station H Gotemba Premium Outlets Tokyo H Tsukiji Market H Shibamata H ShinjukuFrom the natural beauty of Mt Fuji and the lesser-explored wonders of Shikoku to thegorgeous shrines and cultural legacies of Hiroshima, Beppu and Kyoto — get ready to embarkon an insider’s journey of the real Japan and experience the best that the country has to offer!64  Chan Brothers Travel | JAPAN

Kanazawa Nagano Hida Tokyo Hiroshima Okayama Kobe Kyoto Mt Fuji Osaka Miyajima Kagawa BeppIsuland Fukuoka OitaShibamata Tanukikoji Shopping Arcade Dazaifu Tenmangu Day 5Day 1 Day 3 Okayama – Kagawa – Kobe – OsakaSingapore – Fukuoka Beppu – Hiroshima (Breakfast/DIY Udon Lunch/Dinner)(Meals On Board/Lunch/ (Breakfast/Lunch/Dinner) This morning, travel across Seto-ohashiRamen Coupon Dinner) Prep yourself for a journey straddling various Bridge linking Honshu and Shikoku. Next, visitAssemble at Singapore Changi Airport for your modes of transportation. First, make your Kotohira-gu Shrine. Located at an altitudeflight to Fukuoka. Upon arrival, visit Dazaifu way across the 1,068-metre-long Kanmonkyo of 524 metres, this is a sacred temple whereTenmangu, a famous shrine enveloped with Bridge, a suspension bridge over the Kanmon seafarers and locals alike pray for health and6,000 plum trees. Next, visit the shopping and Straits that links the island of Kyushu to protection against all evils. Next, proceed withentertainment hotspot Canal City Hakata, central Japan. Hop on board a speedy bullet a DIY udon lunch before heading to Onarutocreatively designed with vivid colours galore. train ride to Hiroshima. Next, take a ferry Bridge and marvel in awe at the splendidThis complex is a minaturised city within a ride to tranquil Miyajima Island and visit Naruto whirlpools. Enjoy viewing the roaringcity, with everything from a movie theatre and Itsukushima Shrine, a superb architectural vortex, that swirls up to 20 kilometres per houramusement park to restaurants and shops. beauty that appears to float on water at at a maximum diameter of 20 metres, while high tide. Do not forget to take a photo of walking across a glass-bottom promenadeDay 2 the iconic Otorii Gate, believed to be the along the lower structure of the bridge. Next, gateway between the spirit and human worlds. travel across the longest suspension bridge inFukuoka – Oita – Beppu A liminal space, if you will. Japan, spanning 89 kilometres long, to arrive in bustling Osaka. Head to Shinsaibashi(Breakfast/Lunch/8-course Kaiseki Dinner) Day 4 Shopping Street, where you will find the latestThis morning, stop by Kitsuki Castle Town fashion, a wide array of local and internationalto see rustic samurai houses before making Hiroshima – Okayama food, cafes and many entertainment outlets.your way to Beppu. Next, delve deeper intoJapanese culture with a kimono dress-up (Breakfast/Lunch/Dinner)session. Later, your day will quite literally After breakfast, visit a UNESCO World Heritagereach a boiling point at the renowned Beppu Site, Hiroshima Peace Memorial, the onlyJigoku Meguri. Visit Chinoike-jigoku, a pond structure left standing in the area where theof bubbling crimson water and Umi-jigoku, 1st atomic bomb exploded on 6 August 1945.a pond of boiling blue water. Not quite Dante’s After this sobering but necessary reminderinferno, but one that will leave an impression of the price of war, proceed to ascend andnonetheless. This evening, pamper yourself descend Mt Senkoji by ropeway to clear yourwith a therapeutic hot spring bath at an onsen head and enjoy the spectacular panoramicresort in Beppu. views of the city of Onomichi. Thereafter, take an idyllic walk at Kurashiki Bikan Historical Quarter, a picturesque old town with white- walled storehouses along narrow stone-paved streets. Spend the night in Okayama. JAPAN | Chan Brothers Travel  65

Seto-ohashi BridgeDay 6 auspicious wishes for its lucky recipient. buildings, traditional food and quaint temples In the evening, enjoy a therapeutic hot spring make this an excellent place to spend theOsaka – Kyoto – Kanazawa bath at an onsen resort in Nagano. afternoon. End the day with a shopping spree in Shinjuku where the dazzling neon signs, sleek(Breakfast/Lunch/Dinner) Day 8 buildings and uber cool denizens have becomeToday, take a leisure drive to Kyoto, home to synonymous with modern Japan.many Japanese traditions including geishas, Nagano – Mt Fuji – Tokyotemples, shrines and many priceless historical Day 10monuments. Make a stop at one of the city’s (Breakfast/Dinner)cultural legacies, Kiyomizu-dera Temple. This morning, take a leisure drive up Tokyo – SingaporeThis distinctive Kyoto landmark features a Japan’s highest mountain, the iconic Mt Fuji,wooden veranda that hangs over the valley, arguably one of Japan’s most potent symbols. (Breakfast/Meals On Board)providing a panoramic view of the city as Proceed up to Mt Fuji 5th Station to enjoy a If time permits, you can do some last-minuteyou take in more than 1,000 years of history. breathtaking view of the volcano and its surrounds. shopping before you transfer to the airport forContinue to Kanazawa to visit Kenrokuen Thereafter, make a stop at Gotemba Premium your flight home.Garden, hailed by many as one of Japan’s 3 Outlets. Die-hard shopaholics and stylistas willgreat gardens. There is nothing better to do need an iron will and a steel-clad resolve to keep 14 DAYS 13 NIGHTSat this point than to stroll and contemplate, wallets in check, for a constellation of international ITINERARY AS FOLLOWSbasking in the serenity of it all. brands and speciality stores housing the trendiest threads converge here. Proceed to Tokyo and (JP14IG)Day 7 check in to your hotel. Note Day 10Kanazawa – Hida – Nagano Ascent to Mt Fuji 5th Station is subject to weather conditions. Tokyo – Chitose – Otaru(Breakfast/Lunch/Dinner)This morning, unleash the inner heritage buff in Day 9 (Meals On Board/Lunch/Buffet Dinner)you at Shirakawa-go, a well-preserved UNESCO This morning, proceed to the airport for yourWorld Heritage Site that features quaint Tokyo domestic flight to Chitose via Haneda/Narita.farmhouses with its distinctive steep roofs Upon arrival, your 1st stop will be the evocativeresembling clasped hands in prayer. There is no (Breakfast/Sushi Set Lunch) Otaru Canal, where charming century-oldbetter way to explore the charming Japanese After breakfast, proceed to one of the world’s stone warehouses line both sides of the canal.towns than on foot, and this experience awaits at largest fish markets, Tokyo’s Tsukiji Market, Continue your journey down memory lane atTakayama old town. Stroll past sake breweries which handles over 2,000 tons of marine Otaru Music Box Museum, where whimsicaland merchant houses adorned with latticed bay products per day as well as the distribution displays of beautifully crafted music boxes willwindows lined in rows, and pick up unique Hida of fish, meat, produce and flowers in Tokyo. delight even the grumpiest cynic.souvenirs and confectionery along the way. Take a stroll through the market and enjoyPopular items include the Sarubobo good luck a sushi set lunch at one of the restaurants.charms, literally “a baby monkey”, each bearing Thereafter, proceed to Shibamata, a traditional downtown Japanese neighbourhood. The old66  Chan Brothers Travel | JAPAN

Biei Asahidake Otaru Furano Sapporo Chitose Lake Toya Tokyo8-course Kaiseki dinnerCanal City Hakata Itsukushima ShrineDay 11 Day 12 Day 14 Sapporo – Haneda/Narita –Otaru – Biei – Furano – Asahidake – Lake Toya – SingaporeAsahidake Sapporo (Breakfast/Meals On Board)(Breakfast/Lunch/Dinner) (Breakfast/Dancing Abalone Lunch/ After breakfast, transfer to the airport for yourAfter breakfast, head to Panorama Road and All-you-can-eat Crab Dinner) flight home via Haneda/Narita.be prepared for an assault on the senses. Enjoy a morning photo stop at picturesqueIridescent flowers fill the fields in spring and Lake Toya and Mt Showa, the volcanic lava Remarkssummer, replaced by stunning crimson maple dome. The phrase “grin and bear it” takes on a If a place of visit is closed to visitors, it will be replacedviews in autumn and unparalleled vistas of snow more literal and positive spin at Showa Shinzan with an alternative.fields in winter against the majestic Taisetsu Bear Ranch, with an introduction to the facility’s During major events, accommodation may not be inmountain range. Immerse yourself in artisanal bevy of adorable bears. These bears are trained the city mentioned.crafts next as you make a stop at Glass Forest by professionals to delight visitors with the “bear” Sequence of itinerary is subject to change withoutin Furano to view its trove of exquisite diamond necessities: to wave and greet visitors upon their prior notice.dust glassware known as Shibare glass. arrival. You may photograph and feed these furry Tour is conducted in Mandarin unless otherwise specified.Distinguished by an embedded crack line, each animals at your own expense. Pick up skincare Tour groups may be merged.piece is unique and a consummate work of art. products derived from horse oil at the localRoll up your sleeves and enjoy a DIY candle souvenir shop. Stay overnight in Sapporo. JAPAN | Chan Brothers Travel  67session. Spend the night at an onsen resortin Asahidake. Day 13 Sapporo (Breakfast/Lunch) This morning, stop by Okurayama viewing point to enjoy the spectacular panoramic views of Sapporo city. Thereafter, proceed to Odori Park, located in the heart of Sapporo. This beautifully manicured green space is a charming assembly of monumental fountains, sculptures and flowerbeds. You may also visit Tokeidai Kinenkan, a memorial hall with a classic clock tower, if time permits. End the day by indulging in a bit of retail therapy at Tanukikoji Shopping Arcade, the longest shopping street in Hokkaido. Spend the night in Susukino, Hokkaido’s largest entertainment district abuzz with restaurants, bars and other entertainment options.







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CHAN BROTHERS JAPANASIA COLLECTION PACKAGE TOURS APR 2018 – MAR 2019Download your free brochure atwww.ChanBrothers.com/Package/E-Brochure TAIWANwww.ChanBrothers.com/Flexi/E-Brochureor scan PACKAGE TOURS APR – SEP 2018Package Tours Free & Easy+ Holidays KOREA PACKAGE TOURS APR – SEP 2018 TAIPEI TAOYUAN TAIPEI Gwangmyeong HSINCHU YILAN MIAOLI TAICHUNG Cheonan-Asan CHANGH UA Osong YUNLIN CHIAYI NANTOU HUALIEN Gimcheon Dongdaegu Iksan Jeongeup TAINAN KAOHSIUNG TAITUNGMokpo PINGTUNG CHAN BROTHERS TRAVEL PTE LTD Asia Travel Centre / Japan Travel Centre 150 South Bridge Road #01-12 Fook Hai Building, Singapore 058727 Tel 6212 9679 / 6212 9590 Fax 6533 6762 China Travel Centre 150 South Bridge Road #01-09 Fook Hai Building, Singapore 058727 Tel 6212 9686 Fax 6538 7448 Long Haul Travel Centre / Worldwide Cruise Centre 150 South Bridge Road #07-01 Fook Hai Building, Singapore 058727 Tel 6212 9660 / 6212 9944 Fax 6534 3092Main Tel 6438 8880 Website www.ChanBrothers.com Email [email protected] Printed Feb 2018


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