guntû

Day 01 (Wed, 28 May’25)
Singapore – Kansai
(-/-/-)
Hotel: Hotel Nikko Kansai Airport or similar

Arriving in Kansai today, get a good rest and prepare for the exciting journey ahead.

Day 02 (Thu, 29 May’25)
Kansai – Kobe – Awaji Island
(Breakfast/Lunch/Dinner)
Hotel: Yumesenkei Besso Amahara (Private Hot Spring) or similar

Begin your holiday with a visit to átoa, a combination of aquarium and art museum. Made up of themed areas, each displays marine life in fantastical settings of digital art and design to create magical worlds for visitors to experience.

For lunch, feast on one of Japan’s most famous meats, Kobe beef. Renowned for its excellent quality and strict production standards, Kobe beef is known for its tenderness, flavour, and exquisite marbling.

Take a step into history later at the Gossa Kaito Site, a National Historic Site which was once a thriving ironworking village. Dating back to the Yayoi period, you can now find displays of historical artefacts and beautifully restored blacksmith workshops against the idyllic scenery of Awaji Island here.

Day 03 (Fri, 30 May’25)
Awaji Island
(Breakfast/Lunch/Dinner)
Hotel: Yumesenkei Besso Amahara (Private Hot Spring) or similar

Gain a deeper appreciation for Japan life and culture with a special FMJ Local Activity in Awaji Island this morning. Engaging with the locals and hearing their stories, develop new friendships and experience the warmth of the locals as they share a part of their lives.

Take part in more activities later at Awaji Farm Park England Hill, a large agricultural park at the heart of Awaji Island. With various seasonal flower gardens, farmlands, workshops, and even a zoo, there is no shortage of things to do here! Admire the flowers, shop for homemade products, and get hands on with some of the activities available.

Day 04 (Sat, 31 May’25)
Awaji Island – Himeji – Kurashiki
(Breakfast/Lunch/Dinner)
Hotel: Ryokan Kurashiki or Traditional Japanese House or similar

Get hands on with an indigo dyeing experience this morning at Wataya, a cotton shop set in a nostalgic 100-year-old traditional house. A way to appreciate Himeji cotton, once a thriving industry of the city, transform cotton tote bags into original masterpieces with your own shades and designs under the warm tutelage of instructors.

Head over to Kurashiki next, a town reminiscent of a bygone era. A former rice distribution centre, Kurashiki, literally ‘town of storehouses’, was centred around a system of canals with storehouses and merchant houses on either side. The Edo period storehouses have now been converted into museums, boutiques and cafes, while the willow tree-lined canal and stone bridges make the area extremely picturesque.

Day 05 (Sun, 01 Jun’25)
Kurashiki – Onomichi
(Breakfast/Lunch/Dinner)
Hotel: On board guntû

Embark on a luxury cruise to remember as you begin your journey on guntû today. Akin to a luxury ryokan sailing through the serene waters of the Seto Inland Sea, guntû has gained accolades as one of the world’s best travel destinations for its exceptional cruise experience. Cast your cares aside and find rest in the comfort of inviting wooden interiors topped by an iconic gable roof, spacious rooms embellished with endless views of the sparkling sea, and a soothing atmosphere where you can fully be at ease.

Day 06 (Mon, 02 Jun’25)
Seto Inland Sea
(Breakfast/Lunch/Dinner)
Hotel: On board guntû

Soak in the peaceful seascapes as you travel through the Seto Inland Sea and nourish your body and soul with stellar gourmet meals on board, adapted to your liking and prepared to your preference. Choose freely from Japanese and Western cuisine prepared with the freshest local seafood and seasonal produce and complete your table with whatever you fancy. With a dining philosophy of ‘enjoy what you want, as much as you want’, you will be spoilt for choice with the plenitude of options presented.

Day 07 (Tue, 03 Jun’25)
Seto Inland Sea
(Breakfast/Lunch/Dinner)
Hotel: On board guntû

Participate in curated off-ship excursions at pitstops along your journey and lavish in more relaxation on board guntû as you make full use of its facilities throughout your voyage. Lounge on the engawa, a Japanese veranda, as you contemplate the passing scenery, partake in wagashi sweets and tea made fresh before you in the Lounge, and soak in rejuvenating cypress baths looking out over the tranquil sea.

Day 08 (Wed, 04 Jun’25)
Onomichi – Osaka
(Breakfast/Lunch/Dinner)
Hotel: The Osaka Station Hotel, Autograph Collection or similar

Bid farewell to guntû as you disembark this morning and take a shinkansen onwards to Osaka where you will have some free time to enjoy the city.

Day 09 (Thu, 05 Jun’25)
Osaka – Nara – Osaka
(Breakfast/Lunch/Dinner)
Hotel: The Osaka Station Hotel, Autograph Collection or similar

This morning you will be treated to a special activity in Nara before moving on to Nara Park in the afternoon where you can take a stroll with the over 1,200 adorable deer that roam freely here. The deer are so integral to Nara that they have become a symbol of the city and are even a designated natural treasure together with the beautiful historical temples and shrines which can be found in the surrounds of the park.

Day 10 (Fri, 06 Jun’25)
Osaka
(Breakfast/-/-)
Hotel: The Osaka Station Hotel, Autograph Collection or similar

Free and easy

Day 11 (Sat, 07 Jun’25)
Osaka – Kansai – Singapore
(Breakfast/-/-)

Flight back to Singapore