Day 00 (Sat, 13 Jun’20)

Assemble at Singapore Changi Airport for flight to Hiroshima

Day 01 (Sun, 14 Jun’20)
Singapore – Hiroshima
(-/-/Dinner)
Hotel: RIHGA Royal Hotel Hiroshima or similar
 
(Car pick up at Hiroshima Airport)
 
Arriving in Hiroshima, take a ferry to Miyajima, an island that is home to one of Japan’s most photographed sights and one of its top three most scenic views. A well-known UNESCO World Heritage Site, the bright red Itsukushima Shrine and its famous giant torii gate seem to float on water when the tide is high, creating a magical sight. The island is also fun to explore with a quaint old town, walking trails, a ropeway up Mt Misen, and plenty of friendly, free-roaming deer waiting to welcome you!
 
Later, feast on Hiroshima’s seafood specialty – oysters! As the top producer of oysters in Japan, Hiroshima’s oysters are thick and tasty and are a must-try when in season! Whether fried, grilled, or raw, be sure to have your fill of delicious oysters at lunch before spending some time in Hiroshima City this afternoon.
 
In Hiroshima City, visit the Hiroshima Peace Memorial Park and Peace Memorial Museum. Dedicated to promoting peace and the memory of the 1945 atomic bombing on Hiroshima, various monuments in the park and exhibits in the museum serve as a reminder of the devastation that war causes and the importance of peace.

Day 02 (Mon, 15 Jun’20)
Hiroshima – Kaike Onsen
(Breakfast/-/Dinner)
Hotel: Kasuitei (hot spring) or similar
 
Japan’s largest lily garden, Sera Yurien is a sprawling flower park home to 300,000 bulbs of lilies among other seasonal flowers. Surround yourself with the beauty and fragrance of the flowers and fully enjoy the spread of cheery blooms here!
 
One of Japan’s most important shrines, Izumo Shine is often considered to be the oldest having existed since before the 7th century. It houses the deity Okuninushi, the mythological creator of Japan and deity of marriage, and is a designated National Treasure. Also found in this magnificent shrine is Japan’s largest shimenawa, a sacred rope made of straw.
 
Flower and bird lovers will surely like Matsue Vogel Park where thousands of flowers and around 80 species of birds fill one of the largest greenhouses in the world. See and interact with birds from around the world and be entertained by the various bird shows, then take a stroll amongst flowers like begonias, fuchsias and more which bloom all year round here.

Day 03 (Tue, 16 Jun’20)
Kaike Onsen
(Breakfast/-/Dinner)
Hotel: Kasuitei (hot spring) or similar
 
Stop by Sweets Castle Kotobukijo, a popular sweets store that sells confections from the Sanin area. Not only does it sell a large variety of sweets, the store itself is modelled after the former Yonago castle and is an amusing sight to see.
 
Established in 1980 by Adachi Zenko in order to combine his love of art and garden design, the Adachi Museum of Art houses a collection of renowned Japanese paintings, ceramics and other artwork. However, it is best known for its award-winning gardens. The six stunning gardens here are said to be “as beautiful as pictures” and are indeed incredibly photogenic.
 
Yuushien Garden is most famous for its peony flowers with up to 250 varieties of the flower grown here. Blossoming irises, hydrangeas, sweet flags and more can be seen in summer, showcased among traditional landscape garden elements like ponds, waterfalls, streams and rock gardens, creating magnificent scenes of beauty.

Day 04 (Wed, 17 Jun’20)
Kaike Onsen – Tottori
(Breakfast/-/Dinner)
Hotel: Hotel New Otani Tottori or similar
 
Japan’s one and only museum showcasing everything about pears, the Tottori Nijisseiki Pear Museum is a pear paradise. Centred around a great pear tree with a branch span of 20m, the museum is replete with exhibits and information on Asian pear history and agriculture. See, and taste, the story of the Nijisseiki Pear, most deliciously served in the form of soft serve ice cream!
 
Next, visit the icon of Tottori, the Tottori Sand Dunes. Spanning 16km by 2km along the coast of the Sea of Japan, the naturally formed sand dunes reach up to 50m in height. Trek up to the Umanose “Horse’s Back” for outstanding views of the sea and sand ripples caused by wind sweeping across its surface.
 
After some fun in the sand, head over to the Tottori Sand Museum to marvel at some sand art! The world’s first museum specialising in sand sculptures, masterpieces by sculptors from around the world are exhibited here. As the sculptures are made of sand, they eventually collapse, making their transience part of the attraction.
 
This evening, dine at Japan’s original shabu shabu restaurant. A dish that is now available all over Japan, shabu shabu originated when the restaurant’s founder brought the style of eating thin slices of meat lightly cooked in soup to Tottori from China. Replacing mutton with Tottori’s famous Olein 55 wagyu beef, shabu shabu here is matched perfectly with a sesame sauce in a mouth-watering combination.

Day 05 (Thu, 18 Jun’20)
Tottori – Kyotango
(Breakfast/Lunch/Dinner)
Hotel: Centrale Hotel Kyotango (Hot Spring) or similar
 
Joining Follow Me Japan’s tours brings you off the typical tourist paths and introduces you to places and restaurants that only locals know about. More than just the sights, find greater meaning in your travels with our signature FMJ local activities that connect you with the heart of the locals.
 
Today, get an intimate glimpse of Japanese school life at a local elementary school visit. Aside from befriending the school children and understanding more about their daily lives and education system, find yourself touched and inspired by the towns people who are working towards a brighter future for a small rural town, emblematic of countless small towns throughout Japan with a diminishing workforce and aging population.
 
Afterwards, stop by at the Uradome Coast to take in the sight of one of Japan’s most beautiful coastlines! With transparent waters, white sandy beaches and unique rock formations accentuated by pine trees, marvel at the natural beauty of this coast, a National Treasure and part of a UNESCO Global Geopark.

Day 06 (Fri, 19 Jun’20)
Kyotango – Osaka
(Breakfast/Lunch/-)
Hotel: Hotel Granvia Osaka or similar
 
(Car drop off in Osaka)
 
This morning, take in one of Japan’s top three most scenic views at Amanohashidate. The pine tree-covered sandbar connecting both sides of the Miyazu Bay is said to look like a bridge to heaven, but only when viewed from between your legs when bent over, a posture known as “matanozoki”. Try it for yourself and see how the view changes!
 
Today you will taste local Japanese hospitality at its finest at our special Follow Me Family Kitchen in Kyotango. Meet a legendary fisherman, try your hand at making sushi, and feast on a lunch specially prepared by the locals using freshly caught seafood and seaweed. Let the warmth and hospitality of the locals fill both your hearts and stomachs as you spend some time with them today.

Day 07 (Sat, 20 Jun’20)
Osaka
(Breakfast/-/-)
Hotel: Hotel Granvia Osaka or similar
 
Enjoy a free and easy day in Osaka today! Known as the Kitchen of Japan, the rich food culture in Osaka is guaranteed to keep your stomachs filled with gastronomic delights, whether in the form of street favourites or fine dining. Lose yourself in the countless shopping and dining options at Shinsaibashi and Dotonbori, Osaka Station City and Umeda, or head out to Universal Studios Japan for a day of theme park fun.

Day 08 (Sun, 21 Jun’20)
Osaka – Kansai – Singapore
(Breakfast/-/-)
 
Flight back to Singapore

DRIVE TOUR
Assemble date:   13 Jun, Sat (SO13988)

Flight schedule: (for suggestion only, not included in tour price)
14 Jun    MI 868              Singapore - Hiroshima   
0145 / 0900

21 Jun    SQ 621             Kansai - Singapore    
1725 / 2305

** Discounts **
- Early Bird Discount - 3% off tour price (after other discounts) Valid for bookings made by 20th September 2019. T&C apply. 
- 1st to 10th pax discount - S$ 200
- Loyalty Discount - Subject to number of times joined FMJ Tours

1st & 2nd passenger
Vitz                           :    Adult twin share $3,880; Adult single $5,580
Corolla / Fielder          :   Adult twin share $3,980; Adult single $5,780
New Prius/Isis            :   Adult twin share $4,080; Adult single $5,980
Estima/Vellfire            :   Adult twin share $4,280; Adult single $6,380
3rd & 4th passenger 
(sharing same car with 1st & 2nd passenger)
Adult twin share $3,280; Adult triple share $3,180
Child twin share $3,280; Child with bed $2,780
Child no bed (age 4 & below) $1,380

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