2026 Cherry Blossoms Tohoku & Hokkaido Tour #1

Enjoy your choice of Japan Airlines’ “Economy,” “Premium Economy,” or the affordable luxury of ”Business” class service. Premium Economy class customers will begin their journey with a relaxing visit to JAL’s “Sakura Lounge” and the “Sakura Lounge — Hale” for Business class.

Let’s support Tohoku! “Ganbatte Tohoku!” Explore the less traveled Tohoku region then enjoy a visit to Hokkaido. Enjoy the onsen hot springs of Tsunagi, Kazuno, Hakodate, and Noboribetsu…a once in a lifetime experience!

• 10 Nights / 12 Days
• 24 Meals (10 Breakfasts, 8 Lunches, 6 Dinners)
• Escorted from Honolulu
• Includes an English-Speaking Local Guide

TOUR DATE & MANAGER:

Tour #1: April 13 – 24, 2026
Tour Manager: Esther Tokihiro

VISIT:

Omiya • Sendai • Matsushima • Rikuzentakata • Hiraizumi • Tsunagi • Kakunodate • Tazawa • Morioka • Oirase • Kazuno • Hirosaki • Hakodate • Shikabe • Noboribetsu • Shiraoi • Sapporo

TOUR HIGHLIGHTS:

Shinkansen Bullet Train Ride • Zuihoden • Sendai Shopping Area • Matsushima Scenic Cruise • Matsushima Fish Market • Zuiganji Temple • Matsushima Museum • Karantei • Iwate Tsunami Memorial Museum • Michi-no-Eki Takata Matsubara • Chusonji Temple • Stroll Around Kakunodate • Aoyagi Samurai Manor Museum • Lake Tazawa • Tatsuko Statue • Tezukuri Mura • Asabiraki • Oirase Gorge • Hakkoda Snow Corridor • Hirosaki Castle • Nebuta Museum WA RASSE • Hakodate Night View Tour • Hakodate Morning Market • Botanical Gardens (with Onsen Monkeys) • Goryokaku Tower • Goryokaku Park • Red Brick Warehouses • Museum of Northern Peoples • Shikabe Geyser Park • Jigokudani • UPOPOY National Ainu Museum and Park • TV Tower • Clock Tower • Old Government Building • Odori Park • AEON MALL Sapporo Hassamu • Chitose Airport Domestic Terminal Shopping

HANDS-ON EXPERIENCES:

Sasakama Kan (Hand-grilled Fish Cake) Making • Indigo Dyeing • Local Cooking Class • Ice Cream Making