Tohoku Region in spring : 16 Apr 22 Apr 2018

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1 Explore the enchanting beauty of Japan s northeast Tohoku Region in spring : 16 Apr 22 Apr 2018 Captivatingly delicate Cherry Blossoms in early spring and enjoy the enchantment of early spring with snow at this hidden treasure of Japan, a place you might have always longed to visit. Day1 Mon 16Apr: Kuala Lumpur - Sendai ( MOB ) : NH KUL NRT SDJ (MOB) Expected to arrive at Sendai 19.50, meet and greet. (dinner meal-on- board) Transfer to hotel to check in. Overnight in Sendai City. The snow corridor on Zao Highline road/ Sendai Canal in spring / Sendai in the late evening

2 Day2 Tue 17Apr: Sendai Ogawara Zao Highline Road Kaminoyama Sendai (B/L/D) After breakfast at the Hotel, drive towards Ogawara Hitome Senbonzakura, and drive snow corridor on Zao Highline road ( opening of Zao Line is subjected to weather condition). Visit Kaminoyama Castle and enjoy the history of this simple and unique small town of Kaminoyama which is a narrow valley of 2 km wide and 5 km long formed by Sugawa River and Makawa River, both are tributaries of Mogamigawa river, in the south edge of Yamagate plain. Enjoy the Cherry Blossom along the banks of these 2 rivers where Sagae river meets Mogami river. Overnight in Sendai. Day3 Wed 18Apr : Sendai Matsushima Bay Kitakami Tenshochi Park/River Hanamaki - Morioka ( B/L/D) After breakfast at the hotel, drive to visit Saigyo Modoshi No Matsu Park. For hundreds of years, Matsushima Bay has been celebrated as one of Japan's three most scenic views. The bay is dotted by over 200 small islands covered by pine trees. Visiting the Matsushima market and then visit Café for lunch there with an excellent view of Matsushima Bay- Drive to Kitakami Tenshochi Park. Over two kilometers of 500 cherry blossom trees stretches across the river, in addition to the 10,000 cherry blossom trees in the park itself. During the Sakura Festival, carp flags are hung up above the river. Optional. You can also take a ride through a cherry blossom tunnel in an old-fashioned horse-drawn carriage. Drop in Lisago nursery and garden in Hanamaki if time permit. Move on to Morioka to overnight.

3 Day4 Thu 19Apr: Morioka Koiwai Farm Kakunodate Yokote - Morioka (B/L/D) Breakfast in Hotel. Drive to Koiwai Farm to visit the Solitary cherry Tree. Drive to Hinokinai River, Kakunodate to explore this Samurai District with the 400 weeping cherry trees line the black wall of the Samurai residences, painting a vivid picture when their branches are blooming and take a walk up the hill where one can get a bird's eye view of the cherry trees along the Hinokinai River. Drive through many Sakura spots in Yokote city, and drop off bus at Yokote castle for Yokote Sakura Festival ( festival dates are subjected to change) Overnight in Morioka. Day5 Fri 20Apr: Morioka Hachimantai City Karumai Towada - Oirase (B/L/D) After breakfast, drive to Hachimantai Snow Corridor. Enjoy hundred fifty thousand tulip garden in Karumai town, and the contrast of Sakura and Pine trees in Komakaido street in Towada city. Be healed and relax in fresh green in Oirase gorge. Overnight hotel in Oirase.

4 Castle Hitosaki Castle canel near to Day6 Sat 21Apr: Oirase - Hirosaki Goshogawara - Shin Aomori (B/L/D) After breakfast, drive to visit the Hirosaki castle to enjoy the sakura trees. One of just 12 original-construction castles left in Japan. Then head to Ashino Koen park in Goshogawara to see thousands of Sakura trees around. Enjoy contrast of mountain range and sea shore view, and Sakura trees at Gappo Koen park. Relax with Shamisen guiter performance at Izakaya in Aomori city. Overnight in Aomori City. Ashino Koen Park

5 perhaps you might have been to Japan a few times but have never have the chance to experience their world famous high-speed train. Day 7 Sun 22Apr: Shin Aomori Shinkansen experience departure ( B ) NH SDJ NRT KUL Breakfast, together with our local Tour Manager, let us experience the Japan Shinkanse highspeed train on Tohoku Shinkanse to Sendai station from Aomori ( ~360km 1.5 hr), then take the local train to Sendai Airport. Lunch on your own at Sendai Airport while waiting for your departure 1450 (NH to Narita) with connecting flight to Kuala Lumpur. ( Expected to arrive KLIA 2335) *Flower peak season is subject to mother-nature like weather & local condition and may or may not enjoy full bloom during our visit.. it has been in the history record the best time for full bloom of sakura flower in Tohoku is from mid of April to end of April. Itineraries may subject to change due to unforeseen circumstances beyond EL SOL Travel s control like local condition, restriction imposed by the local authority and weather. Every effort will be made to operate tours as planned.

6 Explore the enchanting beauty of Japan s northeast Tohoku Region in spring : 16 Apr 22 Apr 2018 Costing : Min to go 20 paying Adults a) Ground Arrangement 7Days / 6Nights ground arrangement MYR 6,390.00* b) Air Ticket : International / Domestic Sectors KUL xnrt SDJ xnrt KUL on All Nippon MYR2,200.00** c) Travel Insurance Area 1 Japan Note: EL SOL Travel may alter the fee in the event of a significant spike in fuel prices, airfares, and foreign exchange rates. Exchange rate used for the above is based on 100JPY:3.60MYR. ** Air ticket rate quoted is based on the currently fare priced and may be subjected to change & availability and the actual air ticket fare & schedule will be advised upon confirmation of booking. Ground Arrangement rate included 1) All Private Bus transportation as per itinerary & the high-speed train standard class ticket from ShinAomori to Sendai Station 2) 06 Breakfast / 05 Lunch / 05 Dinner 3) 06 nights accommodation (Perl City Sendai/Hotel Metropolitan Morioka/Towada Lakeside/Toyokoinn Aomori station or similar) 4) All entrance fee described in the itinerary. 5) The service of 01 Eng. speaking local Japanese Tour Manager. 6) Tipping to local Tour Manager & driver Excluded 1) Any extra itinerary / items not mentioned above. 2) Any camera / video fee if any Booking : per person Balance by end of Feb 2018 Contact : laura@elsoltravel.com