Day 01
Singapore – Narita – Nagoya
(D: -/-/-)
Hotel: Nagoya Tokyu Hotel or similar
 
Arriving in the evening, you will be checking-in to your hotel for a good night’s rest before you gear up for the drive starting tomorrow.

Day 02
Nagoya – Takayama
(D: B/-/D)
Hotel: Hidatei Hanaougi (Hot Spring) or similar
 
(Car pick-up in Nagoya city)
During the Edo period, there were five roadways connecting Edo to the outlying areas. The Nakasendo, running through Central Japan and linking Edo to Kyoto, was one of them. Magome is one of the sixty-nine post towns that line the Nakasendo. The history of the place is almost palpable as you follow the winding stone-flagged path on the steep slope that winds its way up the Kiso Valley. Amidst the low traditional buildings, you can almost hear the clip-clap of horses and the voices of merchants. Arriving into Takayama city in the afternoon, you can enjoy everyone’s favourite pastime here – sampling local fare. While there are plenty of opportunities to do this throughout Takayama's charming streets, stepping into one of the numerous sake breweries in the Takayama Old Town is going to be worthwhile even if only to breathe the heady aromas and wander among the sake vats. A visit to miso shops is also recommended, as you can see bubbling pots of fresh miso with small paper cups around and feel free to help yourself to a taste!

Day 03
Takayama
(D: B/L/D)
Hotel: Hidatei Hanaougi (Hot Spring) or similar
 
Next up is the Shirakawa-Go*, nestled in the high mountains of the Japan Alps. Here in this UNESCO World Heritage Site are traditional houses with its unique gassho-zukuri farm houses built entirely without nails. They are designed to withstand the large amounts of heavy snow that falls in this region during winter and their large attic space were used for the cultivation of silk worms. If you have worked up an appetite walking around in the cool spring air, try one of the Hida Beef skewers here. Seeing the marbled meats sizzling on the charcoal grill and smelling the wonderful scent wafting from the beef, be forewarned: One skewer is never enough! The relatively less explored neighbor of the Shirakawa-Go, Gokayama has its own unique charm that can be appreciated more when you join our specially-organised activity day. Nestled in deep mountain valley and without the crowds that visit Shirakawa-go, you will gain a deeper appreciation of the grand surroundings and a better understanding of the locals here after our unique activities.

Day 04
Takayama – Toyama
(D: B/-/-)
Hotel: ANA Crowne Plaza Toyama or similar
 
Today, we will visit Hida Furukawa in the morning of the Hida Furukawa Festival. Although the actual festival starts from afternoon the night where this normally tranquil town erupts into celebration with the Okoshi Daiko procession, you can already feel the excitement and anticipation in the air! Shops, post offices, schools all close for this day and you can see the town members bringing their festive floats out from the special warehouses, polishing them up for the festival. Leaving the festivities of Hida Furukawa, you will visit Matsukawa Park in the city of Toyama. This park has a 3.5-kilometer promenade that has been created with 500 cherry trees along the Matsukawa River which flows through the center of the city.

Day 05
Toyama – Wakura Onsen
(D: B/L/D)
Hotel: Aenokaze (Hot Spring) or similar
 
The Tateyama Kurobe Alpine Route is an amazing journey though some of the most spectacular scenery in Japan. This route was carefully built with lots of scenic sites to see and that the surrounding environment is not damaged. Consequently, three lines go entirely under tunnels; among them, two are trolleybus lines. Trolleybuses have all gone from Japan, except for these two lines which are still used here as they don't exhaust gas. This crossing is particularly popular with visitors especially in mid-April to mid-June for views of the snow corridor. Traversing the Alpine Route, you will take a combination of cable cars, trolley buses and a ropeway above, through and over the Japan Alps to complete the journey. Before heading to your hotel for a good rest, you will visit Le Musee De H. The renowned patissier Hironobu Tsujiguchi was born right here in Nanao city and his café will provide you with many blissful moments – from your first step into the beautifully designed interiors to the heavenly pastries that are as beautiful to admire as they are to eat.

Day 06
Wakura Onsen
(D: B/-/D)
Hotel: Aenokaze (Hot Spring) or similar
 
The Wajima Morning Market has to be the best collection of everything good in Ishikawa. With friendly locals selling freshly-caught seafood, seasonal produce from surrounding mountains and beautiful lacquerware, this market is symbolic of the charms of Ishikawa. After enjoying the happy bustle of the morning market, you will travel along the Noto coast to the Shiroyone Senmaida, a sprawling hillside of terraced rice fields which ranks amongst Japan’s “Special Place of Scenic Beauty”. Because of paddies' small size and various shapes, no machinery can be used for farming therefore and all the work needs to be done by hand, unlike the normal rice fields on the flat lands. Looking at the beautiful landscape created by these green rice paddies and the blue sea forming a perfect backdrop, we can appreciate the labour of the farmers here even more.

Day 07
Wakura Onsen
(D: B/-/D)
Hotel: Aenokaze (Hot Spring) or similar
 
First up this morning is the Chirihama Nagisa Beach driveway. Over here, you can drive along miles of unspoilt golden sands with rolling waves as gentle company. Driving along the coast here is an experience of a Japan far removed from the major cities of the eastern seaboard. The pace of life is slow and the people warm and friendly. Heading into Kanazawa city in the afternoon, you will first explore Kenrokuen. Built around the six attributes of a prefect garden, this is one of Japan’s top three most beautiful gardens and the most recognizable representative of Ishikawa. Not to be missed whenever in Kanazawa is Higashi Chaya. A Chaya is a traditional place where geisha have been entertaining guests since the Edo period. Now, the meticulously-maintained two-storied wooden houses are reminiscent of a time gone by.  Although the townscape remains nostalgically charming, these Chaya are now home to gift shops selling local specialties like gold leaf products, green tea and traditional Japanese sweets.

Day 08
Wakura Onsen – Komatsu – Narita – Singapore  
(D: B/-/-)
 
After returning your car at the Komatsu Airport branch, you will fly back to Singapore via Narita Airport.

DRIVE TOUR (SILVER)
Assemble date:   16 Apr, Sun (SO11869)

Flight schedule: (for suggestion only, not included in tour price)
16Apr   NH 802     Singapore – Narita   
0600 / 1410

16Apr   NH 747     Narita – Nagoya      
1705 / 1815

23Apr   NH 3118   Komatsu – Narita    
1440 / 1555

23Apr   NH 801     Narita – Singapore  
1805 / 0015

Tour price per person (in SGD)
1st & 2nd passenger
Vitz:  Adult twin share $4,150
Corolla/Corolla Fielder:  Adult twin share $4,250
New Prius*/Isis:  Adult twin share $4,350
Estima/Velfire:  Adult twin share $4,750
3rd & 4th passenger 
(sharing same car with 1st & 2nd passenger)
Adult twin share $3,650; Adult triple share $3,450
Child twin share $3,650; Child with bed $3,250
No bed (age 4 & below) $1,650

Tour price includes:
Hotel accommodation as stipulated in itinerary
Meals as stipulated in itinerary
FMJ driving guide book (1 per car)
Rental car with insurance coverage.
ETC card and Japan Hand phone.
Comprehensive travel insurance.

Tour price excludes:
Return economy class airfare
Airport taxes & fuel charges (Estimated, subject to change)
Parking & Entrance fees to sightseeing spots
Petrol or Oil refilling
Child Seat (if required)
Application fee for IDP
Visa application fee (if any)

Optional Add-on:
International & Domestic Sectors Airfare Adult $650; Child $480
Airport Taxes Adult $100; Child $90

Remarks:
English Voice-over GPS Navigation system subject to availability.
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.  
Deviation surcharge based on applicable GV2 or FIT fares (subject to ticket conditions).  Handling fee for flight deviation id SG$50 per person.  Child no bed will be served simple meals.  Please refer to booking form for further terms and conditions.