HIGHLIGHTS

Autumn Leaves Viewing:

Osaka Castle Park, Katsuoji Temple, Atami Baien Autumn Leaves Festival, Shosenkyo Gorge & Sengataki Waterfall, National Showa Kinen Park

Unique Experience:

Ine Bay Cruise, Soba Making Experience, Nijo Castle Night Illumination, Bullet Train Shinkansen Ride Experience, Suruga Bay Ferry (75min), Orange Picking Experience

Sightseeing & Shopping Experiences:

Free time at Dotonbori & Shinsaibashi, Great View of Amanohashidate from Kasamatsu Park by Cable Car, Sake Brewery Visit, Old Izushi Town (Shinkoro Clock Tower & Izushi Castle), Gotemba Premium Outlets

Special Gourmet Delights:

Sumptuous Japanese multi-course dinner Japanese Kaiseki or buffet in Ryokans/Hotels, local delights at the restaurant

Hotel/Ryokan Stays :

03 nights authentic Japanese Onsen/Ryokan/Hotel at Miyazu, Atami & Gotemba. 03nights centrally located hotel in Osaka, Kyoto & Tokyo

ITINERARY

Day 1 Assemble at Changi Airport for Check in

SQ618 SIN-KIX 0130-0835 (GRP 1)

JL036 SIN-HND 2225-0555+1

JL111 HND-ITM 0930-1040 (GRP 2)

Day 2 Kansai – Osaka – Mino – Osaka 関西 - 大阪 - 美濃 - 大阪

Hotel: Hotel Monerey Grasmere Osaka or similar / Western room

Meal: Meal on Board / L / D

Upon arrival at Kansai Airport, the coach transfers to Osaka city and visit Osaka Castle Park (大阪城公園) ✿. One of the best autumn leaves viewing spots in Osaka. After lunch [Japanese Set] at a local restaurant, transfer to Katsuoji Temple (勝尾寺) . The majestic temple is deep in the mountains, surrounded by picturesque nature. It is famous for the abundant Daruma dolls and autumn scenery. Next, return to Osaka and enjoy your own free time at Dotonbori (道頓堀) and Shinsaibashi (心斎橋), is the best known shopping area in Osaka, and an enduring symbol of the city. Finally, transfer to hotel for check in and dinner [Crab Kaiseki Course].

Day 3 Osaka – Amano Hashidate – Ine – Miyazu 大阪 - 天橋立 - 伊根 - 宮津

Hotel: Mercure Kyoto Miyazu Resort & Spa or similar / R.O.H.

Meal: B / L / D

This morning, make our way to Kasamatsu Park (傘松公園). Here, you will get the best view of Amano Hashidate by cable car. Some say that it looks like a dragon rising to the sky and is considered auspicious. After that, head to a local restaurant for lunch [Seiro Steamed Set] before transferring to Ine Town. You will join the Ine Bay Cruise (伊根湾覧船). It will take you on a relaxed trip with views of the bay, funaya homes and Ao Island. Next, head to Miyazu for hotel check in. Tonight, enjoy your dinner [Buffet] at the hotel.

Day 4 Miyazu – Izushi – Kyoto 宮津 - 出石町 - 京都

Hotel: Rihga Gran Kyoto Hotel or similar / Western room

Meal: B / L / -

After breakfast, start your day with a leisure stroll at Old Izushi Town (出石町). Some of the landmarks you can visit are the Shinkoro Clock Tower and Izushi Castle. The historic town nicknamed Little Kyoto of Tajima, is famous for the oldest playhouse in the Kinki region and soba. Next, you will get to experience Soba Making, which will be part of your lunch! After lunch, transfer to Kameoka to visit a Sake Brewery. The sake produced in this city are made in the traditional, handmade methods that have been passed down for generations. Next, transfer to Kyoto city for hotel check in. This evening, we will visit Nijo Castle for the Night Illumination NAKED FLOWERS. NAKED FLOWERS Autumn at Nijo Castle is an interactive art exhibition with a floral motif, offering a unique and original art experience where visitors can become a part of the fantastic world of the castle, autumn leaves, and NAKED art. Don’t miss this chance to have an unforgettable experience! You can enjoy the night view of autumn leaves in the city and explore the vast food options for dinner.

Day 5 Kyoto – Shizuoka – Atami 京都 - 静岡 - 熱海

Hotel: Korakuen Hotel or similar / Western room

Meal: B / L / D

After breakfast, transfer to Kyoto Station and board the Bullet Train Shinkansen heading to Shizuoka Station. Upon arrival, transfer to Shimizu and brief free time at Kashinoichi Fishery Market. Shimizu boasts the largest catch of frozen tuna in Japan. The Shimizu Fish Market Kashi-no-Ichi, conveniently located from Shimizu Station's East Exit, offers amazing deals on fresh seafood that you can buy and eat on the spot. After lunch [Japanese Set], boarding the Suruga Bay Ferry from Shimizu Port. A 70 minute boat trip to the port of Toi on the west coast of the Izu Peninsula, from Shimizu Port. Enjoy the absolutely stunning view of the World Heritage sites of Mount Fuji and Miho-no-Matsubara pine grove from the luxurious lounge room, and enjoy a traffic-free, relaxing cruise across the sea. After the amazing cruise trip, the Orange orchard is waiting for you! Enjoy Orange Picking which is just in season! Finally, transfer to Atami for the hotel check in. Tonight, enjoy your dinner [Japanese Kaiseki] at the hotel.

Day 6 Atami – Shosenkyo Gorge – Gotemba 熱海 - 昇仙峡 - 御殿場

Hotel:Oiso Prince Hotel or similar / Western room

Meal: B / L / -

This morning, start your day at Atami Baien Autumn Leaves Festival ✿.This plum garden boasts the fastest blooming plum blossoms in Japan and is also famous for enjoying the autumn foliage the longest. After that, will transfer to Kawaguchiko for lunch [Hoto Hotpot Set] at a local restaurant before continuing on to Shosenkyo Gorge (昇仙峡) ✿. Here, you can see the 30m high Sengataki Waterfall ✿ which is the most spectacular part of the gorge, with the autumn foliage. You will also take the Shosenkyo Ropeway which give you panoramic views of the Japanese Alps and Mt. Fuji on clear days. Finally, transfer to Gotemba for hotel check in. Tonight, enjoy your free shopping time and dinner on your own at the Gotemba Premium Outlets (プレミアム・アウトレット), just 10 minutes away from the hotel.

Day 7 Gotemba – Tachikawa – Tokyo 御殿場 - 立川 - 東京

Hotel: Keio Plaza Hotel or similar / Western room

Meal: B / - / -

After breakfast, transfer to Tachikawa, to visit the National Showa Kinen Park (昭和記念公園) ✿. The park has an abundance of maple and gingko trees lining the street, painting it in warm reds, oranges and yellows. After that, transfer to Tokyo city for hotel check in and free time at your own leisure for the rest of the day.

Day 8 Tokyo – Singapore 東京 - 新加坡

Hotel: Keio Plaza Hotel or similar / Western room (GRP 2 Only)

Meal: B / - / -

SQ635 HND-SIN 2255-0515 (GRP 1)

After breakfast at the hotel, free at your own leisure until departure.

For Group 1, bid farewell to Tokyo as we proceed to the airport and take a flight back to Singapore. We hope that you have enjoyed this vacation with JTB and we look forward to helping you create your next perfect moments, always!

Day 9 Singapore 新加坡

Meal: B / - / -

JL037 HND-SIN 1055-1730 (GRP 2)

Arrive at Singapore