★☆ The itinerary includes many cherry blossom viewing spots in Hokuto City!

Hōkiji Temple, Matsumae Domain's Hekirichi Jinya Ruins, and the cherry blossom avenue along the Ōno River

★☆ A full 120-minute stop at Goryōkaku Park!

Enjoy cherry blossoms or go shopping to your heart's content♪

【Hokuto Cherry Blossom Corridor】

Hokuto City has many famous cherry blossom viewing spots!

◆ Hōkiji Temple's Weeping Cherry Tree

The weeping cherry tree at Hōkiji Temple is estimated to be 300 years old and reaches a height of 12 meters!
It is extremely rare for a weeping cherry tree to grow this large in Hokkaido. The characteristic feature of this tree is its massive, curved branches, covered in cherry blossoms.

◆ Matsumae Domain's Hekirichi Jinya Ruins

Built by the Matsumae Domain in 1855, this is Japan’s first Western-style star-shaped fortress and is designated as a historic site.
Stroll from the Jinya Ruins along an 800-meter path lined with cherry blossom trees and explore the Honjin area, which retains the historical atmosphere of the period.
<Cherry blossom season: Late April – Early May (Please check with the Hokuto City Tourism Association for updates.)>

◆ Cherry Blossom Avenue along the Ōno River

A 300-meter-long path lined with Somei Yoshino cherry trees forms a beautiful cherry blossom tunnel!
In 1959, local residents initiated a tree-planting campaign to commemorate the marriage of the Crown Prince of Japan.
After about five years of transplanting and nurturing seedlings, the townspeople successfully planted cherry trees along this avenue.
<Cherry blossom season: Late April – Early May (Please check with the Hokuto City Tourism Association for updates.)>

◆ Goryōkaku Park

※ Entrance to Goryōkaku Tower requires a separate fee of 1,200 yen, to be paid by the traveler.

This star-shaped fortress, Goryōkaku, is a national special historic site designated by the Japanese government.
It was opened to the public as a park in 1914, with 5,000 cherry trees planted at that time.
Today, it is one of Hokkaido’s most famous cherry blossom spots, attracting many visitors from both Japan and abroad each year.
<Cherry blossom season: Late April – Mid-May (Please check with Goryōkaku Tower for updates.)>

※ The cherry blossom season may vary depending on weather conditions. Early or delayed blooming may occur.

【Itinerary】

📍 7:20 – Meet at Sapporo Station North Exit Bus Parking Lot
📍 7:30 – Depart
📍 Ōno River Cherry Blossom Avenue (Approx. 10 minutes)
📍 Hōkiji Temple Weeping Cherry Tree (Approx. 20 minutes)
📍 Matsumae Domain’s Hekirichi Jinya Ruins (Approx. 40 minutes)
📍 Goryōkaku Park (Approx. 120 minutes)
*(Goryōkaku Tower entrance fee: 1,200 yen, self-paid by the traveler.)
📍 21:00 – 21:30 – Arrive back at Sapporo Station
(Total bus travel distance: 580 km)

【Included in the Package】

✔️ Transportation fees for trains, buses, etc. (Any routes with specific seating classes will be noted in brochures.)
✔️ Accommodation fees, taxes, and service charges
✔️ Sightseeing fees listed in the itinerary
✔️ If a fully guided tour is included, the costs related to the accompanying guide are covered
✔️ Even if a customer does not use certain services for personal reasons, refunds for those portions are not available

【Not Included】

❌ Any expenses not mentioned above
❌ Personal expenses
❌ Travel insurance (recommended before departure)

【Reservation Notes】

※ This itinerary is a local bus tour in Japan and will be conducted alongside Japanese travelers. Important information will be provided in both Chinese and English in written form. The tour conductor can only speak Japanese but will carry a tablet with translation functions. In case of an emergency, you may seek assistance from the tour conductor.

≪Regarding Unconfirmed Tours≫

※ If the tour is canceled due to insufficient participants, you will be notified via email four days before departure.
※ After making a reservation, you will only receive a confirmation email and a cancellation email (if applicable). No further emails will be sent. You can check your schedule and tour details via the membership page → "Schedule" → "Tour Information" to find meeting times and locations for your departure. (Occasionally, information such as the assigned bus number or meeting point guidance may be sent.)
※ Solo travelers are welcome to join.
※ The tour conductor or staff will be holding a “Hankyu Travel / Trapics” sign or flag. Please confirm your route name carefully and check in with the staff by showing your name. Additionally, please gather all accompanying travel members before checking in together. If there are any changes to the registered participants, please inform the staff.
※ This tour does not include a professional tour guide. Only a tour conductor will accompany the group (responsible for the itinerary and time management).

• Due to Japanese law, the tour conductor cannot stand and provide explanations while the bus is moving.
• The tour conductor will not provide guided commentary at sightseeing spots.
  ※ As this is a group tour, seating arrangements on the bus may not allow group members to sit together due to the bus layout and booking conditions. Seat requests cannot be accommodated for transportation, including trains, ferries, and buses.
  ※ The same fare applies to children aged 6 and above as adults.
  ※ Children aged 3 to 6 years old will only be provided a bus seat but no additional services.
  ※ Cherry blossom blooming periods may vary each year, potentially blooming earlier or later than usual.
  ※ Goryōkaku Tower entrance fee (1,200 yen) is not included and must be paid by travelers separately.
  ※ The return time may be delayed due to traffic conditions.

【Confirmation Details】

• This product requires a two-step confirmation process.
• Once your booking is successful, you will receive a confirmation email within 48 hours. Please check your inbox promptly.
• If the minimum number of participants is not met, you will receive a cancellation email at least four days before departure.
• If you do not receive an email in your inbox or spam folder within the designated timeframe, please contact our travel consultant by email or phone (+852 2152-3599) during business hours.

【How to Use】

• You must present either a printed or mobile e-voucher upon participation.
• Meeting Details: Please arrive at least 15 minutes early at the meeting location.
• If you arrive early, please wait patiently nearby the designated meeting point.

【Cancellation & Change Policy】

• No cancellations or changes are allowed after a successful booking.