FMJ 9D8N Yakushima Nature Retreat (COACH)

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FMJ 9D8N Yakushima Nature Retreat (COACH)

Departure date:27 Nov, 2024 (Wed) Coach Tour

Day 00 (Wed, 27 Nov'24)

Singapore – Haneda

Assemble at Singapore Changi Airport for flight to Haneda.

Day 01 (Thu, 28 Nov'24)

Singapore – Fukuoka – Yakushima

(-/-/Dinner)

Hotel: Sankara Hotel & Spa Yakushima or similar

Arriving in Yakushima today, get ready to spend the next few days on a tour of the emerald green isle that is Japan’s first UNESCO World Heritage Site. Escape from the hustle and bustle of city life to the peaceful island covered in rainforests full of ancient trees and enchanting scenes.

Stay in a private villa at Sankara Hotel & Spa Yakushima surrounded by lush forests and sea views. With the grand nature of Yakushima surrounding you, delectable island cuisine, spa treatments, and impeccable service to meet all your needs, relax and rejuvenate your body and soul at this retreat.

Day 02 (Fri, 29 Nov'24)

Yakushima

(Breakfast/Lunch/Dinner)

Hotel: Sankara Hotel & Spa Yakushima or similar

Your island exploration this morning begins with a trip to the Senpiro Falls. One of the highest waterfalls on Yakushima, the magnificent Senpiro falls roughly 60m down a V-shaped valley. The name ‘Senpiro’, or ‘thousand fathoms’, came about as the granite wall is said to be as wide as a thousand people holding hands in a line and the sight of the voluminous waterfall plummeting down over the massive bedrock is a fantastic sight.

Heading through the Seibu Rindo Forest Path, you will enter a green tunnel of evergreen forest which is home to magnificent plant life and animals unique to the island. Endangered Yakushima white pine trees, giant Gajomaru trees with hanging roots, and many other kinds of fauna can be seen here. As the habitat for native Yakushima deer and macaques, it is also very likely that you will encounter these animals as you make your way through the path.

Afterwards, feel the mighty spray of Oko no taki Waterfall, the tallest on Yakushima at 88m high. Made up of two streams gushing down a cliff into an emerald pool below, this dynamic waterfall has also been selected as one of Japan’s 100 best waterfalls.

Day 03 (Sat, 30 Nov'24)

Yakushima

(Breakfast/Lunch/Dinner)

Hotel: Sankara Hotel & Spa Yakushima or similar

Head into Yakusugi Land this morning, a nature park home to a number of Yakusugi, or Yakushima cedars, over 1,000 years old. Bask in the fresh forest air, shade of the towering trees and spectacular views of the river crossings as you appreciate the wonders of nature. Make a stop at Kigensugi as well, a roughly 3,000-year-old Yakusugi towering at 19.5m tall.

Get more of the grand forests at Shiratani Unsuikyo, a verdant nature park that contains some of the island’s oldest cedar trees. The network of hiking trails bring you around the ravine, past moss-covered rocks and towering trees with twisted roots. If any of the settings look familiar, it is because this forest served as the inspiration for Studio Ghibli’s animated film, Princess Mononoke.

Day 04 (Sun, 01 Dec'24)

Yakushima – Kagoshima

(Breakfast/Lunch/Dinner)

Hotel: Shiroyama Hotel Kagoshima (Hot Spring) or similar

Bid Yakushima farewell and take a ferry over to Kagoshima this morning where you will first visit Senganen Garden, a gorgeous traditional Japanese garden and UNESCO World Heritage Site which is over 350 years old. The garden consists of a preserved residence that was the home of the former ruling Shimazu clan, ponds, streams and shrines, including a cat shine for cat-lovers! The attractive garden is accentuated by the ‘borrowed scenery’ of Kagoshima Bay and Sakurajima in the background, creating picture-perfect settings.

In the evening, you will stay in premium rooms at Shiroyama Hotel Kagoshima. Located on a hill overlooking the city, enjoy panoramic views of Kagoshima’s icon, Sakurajima, from the large windows of your spacious room and while soaking in the hot spring bath.

Day 05 (Mon, 02 Dec'24)

Kagoshima

(Breakfast/Lunch/Dinner)

Hotel: Shiroyama Hotel Kagoshima (Hot Spring) or similar

Pay a visit to the symbol of Kagoshima, Sakurajima, one of Japan’s most active volcanoes. Located in the middle of Kagoshima Bay, it stands at 1,117m and has a circumference of about 50km. Stop by at the Arimura Lava Observatory where you can peek into the volcano’s craters and walk along the lava flow on the mountainside, distinguished according to eruption date by the state of the surrounding vegetation.

Autumn is the best time to see ginkgo leaves and at Tarumizu Senbon Ichou, meaning ‘thousand ginkgos’, you can find over 1,200 ginkgo trees creating bright yellow canopies in a garden overlooking the city. Planted over a span of 40 years by a couple, their mountainside garden is now a popular autumn-viewing site.

Black vinegar is known to have a multitude of health benefits and Kakuida Black Vinegar Factory has been producing it for the last 200 years. Try some of their high-quality black vinegar, brewed for more than three years in earthenware pots, and rejuvenate your body from the inside.

Day 06 (Tue, 03 Dec'24)

Kagoshima

(Breakfast/Lunch/Dinner)

Hotel: Shiroyama Hotel Kagoshima (Hot Spring) or similar

Start today at Sogi Falls, a 12m high thundering waterfall which cascades down Senjoiwa Rock. Stretching across 210m, the scale and power of this waterfall has earned it the nickname of the ‘Niagara of the East’.

The Kirishima Open-Air Museum is a modern art museum set in tranquil natural surroundings. Known as an 'art forest', about 22 art pieces dot the open space of the museum, melding seamlessly with the beautiful Kirishima forest. The works of art here are in fact created with their surroundings in mind and are all original pieces crafted by local and international artists who have visited the museum. Enjoy art with all your senses as you interact with the art works here.

Day 07 (Wed, 04 Dec'24)

Kagoshima – Fukuoka

(Breakfast/Lunch/Dinner)

Hotel: Miyako Hotel Hakata (Hot Spring) or similar

Take a shinkansen to Fukuoka this morning and spend the day on a free and easy exploration of the city.

Day 08 (Thu, 05 Dec'24)

Fukuoka

(Breakfast/-/-)

Hotel: Miyako Hotel Hakata (Hot Spring) or similar

Free and easy

Day 09 (Fri, 06 Dec'24)

Fukuoka

(Breakfast/-/-)

Hotel: Miyako Hotel Hakata (Hot Spring) or similar

Free and easy

COACH TOUR

Assemble date: 27 Nov 2024, Wed (SO15278)

Flight schedule: (for suggestion only, not included in tour price)
28 Nov SQ 656 Singapore - Fukuoka
0120 / 0810

28 Nov JL 3673 Fukuoka - Kumamoto
1300 / 1405

06 Dec SQ 655 Fukuoka - Singapore
0945 / 1520

Tour price per person (in SGD)
Group size: 10 - 14 pax
Adult twin $13,950; Adult triple $13,350; Adult single $18,650
Group size: 15 - 19 pax
Adult twin $12,950; Adult triple $12,350; Adult single $17,650
Group size: 20 pax & above
Adult twin $11,950; Adult triple $11,350; Adult single $16,650

Tour price includes:
Hotel accommodation as stipulated in itinerary
Meals as stipulated in itinerary
Entrance fees (if applicable) as stipulated in itinerary

Tour price excludes:
Air tickets
Airport taxes & fuel charges (subject to change)
Visa application fee (if any)
Any other cost not specifically included in the tour price

Remarks:
Flower viewing, sightseeing and activities are subject to weather conditions.
The prices are subject to change upon fluctuations of currency exchange rates.
Flight schedule and the sequence of the itinerary are subject to change with or without prior notice to ensure the smooth running of the tour.
Minimum group size to confirm tour is 10 adults/children with bed.
Please refer to booking form for further terms and conditions.

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