Day 00 (Mon, 04 Nov’19)
Assemble at Singapore Changi Airport for flight to Tokyo
 
 

Day 01 (Tue, 05 Nov’19)
Singapore – Haneda – Komatsu – Kaga Onsen
(-/-/Dinner)
Hotel: Kuriya Yasohachi (hot spring) or similar
 
(Car pick up at Komatsu Airport)
 
Arriving in Ishikawa this morning, pick up your car at Komatsu Airport where you will also be given a present campaign booklet. Filled with coupons which can be exchanged for free local specialities at the Michi no Eki rest stops around the prefecture, the booklet will be a good companion as you drive through Ishikawa!
 
Heading into the capital, wander round the “Kitchen of Kanazawa”, Omicho Market. The go-to market in Kanazawa for almost 300 years, 186 stalls selling fresh and cooked food fill the market with fresh seasonal seafood and produce. Sample the different foods on sale as you walk round the market or sit down at one of the eateries for a meal.
 
Stop by at the icon of Kanazawa, Kenrokuen, one of Japan’s three most beautiful gardens. Gorgeous in every season, this sprawling hill-top garden contains all the features of a traditional Japanese garden and is very pleasant to stroll around.
 
Later, visit the Higashi Chaya District. Chaya, or teahouses, are where geisha have been entertaining guests with music and dancing since the Edo period. Many of these immaculately preserved traditional wooden houses have been converted into cafes and shops selling local specialities such as tea, gold leaf products and Japanese sweets, but a few remain as geisha houses, providing a brief glimpse into their lives.

Day 02 (Wed, 06 Nov’19)
Kaga Onsen – Fukui – Kaga Onsen
(Breakfast/-/Dinner)
Hotel: Kuriya Yasohachi (hot spring) or similar
 
Pay a visit to the Megane Museum and learn the history and process required to manufacture a pair of glasses. Located in Sabae, where titanium spectacle frames originated and Google glass frames are produced, the museum showcases why the area is one of the leading spectacle producers in the world. Bespectacled visitors can take the chance to purchase a pair of quality frames too.
 
Jagged basalt cliffs bordering the sea, carved over time by wind and waves, are the hallmark of Tojinbo. These unique rock formations can only be seen in three places in the world and paint a breath-taking picture when juxtaposed against the choppy sea. Take one of the trails to explore the cliffs and the different views it offers.
 
Do some fruit picking later at Kaga Fruit Land where you can pick and eat all the crisp and juicy apples you want, fresh from the tree!

Day 03 (Thu, 07 Nov’19)
Kaga Onsen – Wakura Onsen
(Breakfast/-/Dinner)
Hotel: Noshu Iroha (hot spring) or similar
 
Driving up the Noto Kongo Coast, make a stop at Ganmon, the “gate rock” carved out by crashing waves. Head down to the natural sea cave to watch the waves burst through the ‘gate’ when the wind is high and take in the view of the wide expanse of coast and sea from the top of the rugged, tree-covered cliffs.
 
Make a stop at the Notojima Aquarium on the picturesque Notojima Island. Home to around 500 different species of animals, you can see the different creatures that inhabit the waters of the Noto here. The aquarium also houses majestic whale sharks and puts on entertaining shows by dolphins and seals.

Day 04 (Fri, 08 Nov’19)
Wakura Onsen
(D: Breakfast/-/Dinner)
Hotel: Noshu Iroha (hot spring) or similar
 
Head up the Noto to the Aerial Observatory Sky Bird for a thrilling view of the rocky coast. Built on the edge of a cliff, the highlight of this observatory is its narrow observation deck jutting out of the side of the cliff. Pluck up the courage to step out there and be treated to exhilarating views of the dramatic coast and sea!
 
Pay a visit to a Suzu Enden Mura where Noto salt is made. Recognised as one of the best salts in Japan, the mineral-rich Noto salt is produced using the labour-intensive process of Agehama salt farming, an almost extinct technique. See the salt fields where it is made and pick up some of the delicious salt to bring home with you!
 
The thousand terraced rice fields of Senmaida are a Globally Important Agricultural Heritage System and a Special Place of Scenic Beauty. Located on the side of a mountain facing the Sea of Japan, the rice fields are especially beautiful as the sun sets on the horizon beyond it.

Day 05 (Sat, 09 Nov’19)
Wakura Onsen - Toyama
(D: Breakfast/Lunch/-)
Hotel: ANA Crowne Plaza Toyama or similar
 
Eat some fresh seafood at the Shinminato Kittokito Market located at the Shinminato Fisherman’s Wharf. Caught in the rich waters of Toyama Bay, the third deepest bay in Japan, fresh seafood is brought in from the port each day. Here, you can find, and try, all kinds of fish and seafood products and buy local souvenirs as well.
 
Next up is our specially-organised Nanto Activity. Nestled deep in the mountains of the Japan Alps, this was the birthplace of Japan’s oldest folk song, Kokiriko bushi. Soulful singing is accompanied by music and dance that are both unique to the area. Feel the heart of the locals as you delve into their local culture with them.
 

Day 06 (Sun, 10 Nov’19)
Toyama
(Breakfast/-/Dinner)
Hotel: ANA Crowne Plaza Toyama or similar
 
Head to Kurobe Gorge to see the spectacular views and autumn foliage today. One of Japan’s Special Scenic Spots and Special Scenic National Treasures, the gorge is especially beautiful when covered in autumn colours. Take the Torokko electric train, a sightseeing train that brings you along the valley, across bridges and through the picturesque scenery of the gorge.
 
The Toyama Bay is known for hotaruika, luminescent firefly squid that can be seen in the bay in the dark of night each spring. At the Hotaruika Museum, you can learn about these fantastic creatures through displays and videos and see light emission shows by similarly luminescent plankton.

Day 07 (Mon, 11 Nov’19)
Toyama – Haneda - Singapore
(Breakfast/-/-)
 
Visit the Toyama Glass Art Museum. Housed in a building that is itself a work of art by architect, Kuma Kengo, the museum showcases contemporary glass art pieces by artists from around the world. Located in the same building as the central public library, there are ample spaces for quiet admiration of the art pieces and even a glass art garden featuring works by glass art master, Dale Chihuly.
 
Indulge in a shopping spree at Mitsui Outlet Park Hokuriku Oyabe before you head home today. This two-storey outlet mall houses 173 shops carrying trendy Japanese and foreign fashion brands, famous sports brands, fashion accessories and gourmet food. As Hokuriku’s first outlet mall, it also sells a variety of local products from the region.
 
(Car return at Toyama Airport)

DRIVE TOUR
Assemble date:   04 Nov, Mon (SO13623)

Flight schedule: (for suggestion only, not included in tour price)
04 Nov    NH 844             Singapore - Haneda    
2220 / 0555*1

05 Nov    NH 751             Haneda - Komatsu    
0840 / 0915

11 Nov    NH 322             Toyama - Haneda    
1940 / 2045

12 Nov    NH 843             Haneda - Singapore     
0030 / 0655

1st & 2nd passenger
Vitz                           :    Adult twin share $3,580; Adult single $4,880
Corolla / Fielder          :   Adult twin share $3,680; Adult single $5,080
New Prius/Isis            :   Adult twin share $3,780; Adult single $5,280
Estima/Vellfire            :   Adult twin share $4,080; Adult single $5,880
3rd & 4th passenger 
(sharing same car with 1st & 2nd passenger)
Adult twin share $3,180; Adult triple share $3,080
Child twin share $3,080; Child with bed $2,780
Child no bed (age 4 & below) $1,580

Tour price includes:
Hotel accommodation as stipulated in itinerary
Meals as stipulated in itinerary
FMJ driving guidebook (1 per car)
ETC card and Japan Handphone (1 per car)
Comprehensive travel insurance
Car rental with insurance coverage

Tour price excludes:
Air ticket
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)
Any other charges not stated as included

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/child with bed.
Child no bed will be served simple meals
Please refer to booking form for further terms and conditions.