Departure date: 15 Mar, 2020 (Sun) Coach
Day 00 (Sun, 15 Mar’20)
Assemble at Singapore Changi Airport for flight to Kansai
Day 01 (Mon, 16 Mar’20)
Singapore – Kansai – Osaka
(-/Lunch/-)
Hotel: Hotel Vischio Osaka or similar
Arriving in Kansai Airport this morning, head into Osaka City were the first stop of your tour will be Osaka Castle. Built at the end of the 16th century by Toyotomi Hideyoshi, a powerful warlord, the current structure is a reconstruction of the original castle. Inside, displays and information will give you insight into the feudal era of Japan when samurai lived!
Get hands on for lunch when you try sushi making! Learn the tips and tricks involved in making Japan’s signature food and see how skilfully you can make your sushi! Of course, you will also get to enjoy the fruits of your labour in a delicious sushi lunch!
Later, enjoy some free time in Osaka City where you can explore the food and shopping haven of the West!
Day 02 (Tue, 17 Mar’20)
Osaka – Akame Onsen
(Breakfast/Lunch/Dinner)
Hotel: Akame Onsen Kakurenoyu Taisenkaku (Hot Spring) or similar
Go strawberry picking this morning and enjoy the fruit at its finest! Pick and eat all the strawberries you want in the farm and get your fill of the sweet, juicy berry!
Live your dreams of becoming a ninja next at Ninja no Mori! Learn the history and secrets of the ninjas in a training programme where you will hone your concentration, agility and skill in a special training course. Learn to climb walls, throw ninja stars, hide from enemies, and become a certified ninja at the end!
Complete your ninja journey with a visit to the Akame 48 Waterfalls, the birthplace of ninja and conveniently located near the hotel. A collection of waterfalls in the Akame valley, this forested area is said to be where ninja trained in the past thanks to the conducive terrain. Walk the paths of former ninjas and enjoy the beauty of a few of the waterfalls if time permits.
Day 03 (Wed, 18 Mar’20)
Akame Onsen – Ise Shima
(Breakfast/Lunch/Dinner)
Hotel: Miyako Resort Okushima Aqua Forest (Hot Spring) or similar
Look out over the Ago Bay from the Yokoyama Observatory this morning. From here, you can see the beautiful ria coastline, the over 60 islets in the bay and the numerous pearl cultivation rafts that help to make this area the former pearl production area in Japan.
For lunch, you will visit an Ama hut where you can enjoy fresh seafood grilled for you by Ama divers, free divers who make a living harvesting seaweed and shellfish from the bottom of the bay. Spend some time with the Ama divers, hear their stories and learn about their unique lifestyles over a delicious meal featuring the local specialty, Ise Lobster.
Afterwards, head over to Shinju no Sato where you can experience pearl farming for yourself. Haul in and choose your favourite pearl oyster, learn how to extract the pearl from within and then use it to make your very own original accessory!
This evening, weather permitting, you can enjoy star gazing at the hotel’s own observatory. Get a closer look at the stars above through an astrometric telescope and better appreciate the beauty of the night sky.
Day 04 (Thu, 19 Mar’20)
Ise Shima – Suzuka
(Breakfast/Lunch/Dinner)
Hotel: Suzuka Circuit Hotel or similar
This morning, stop by Ise Grand Shrine, the most important shrine in Japan. Consisting of an inner and outer shrine, the grand shrine is a popular attraction for both pilgrims and tourists. Along the approach to the inner shrine is Okage Yokocho, a charming street preserving the style and atmosphere of the Edo period, where shops selling local crafts and produce can be found.
For lunch, feast on Matsusaka beef, considered to be one of the best beefs in Japan. Savour the rich marbling of this brand-name beef in a delicious shabu shabu meal.
Experience being an F1 race car driver at Suzuka Circuit Motopia, an amusement park where kids can live out their car racing dreams! Drive a go-kart though a circuit, try mini motocross bikes or take a ride through an adventure course, there is something for all ages to enjoy!
Day 05 (Fri, 20 Mar’20)
Suzuka – Nagoya
(Breakfast/-/-)
Hotel: Nagoya Tokyu Hotel or similar
Play to your heart’s content at Legoland today! With rides, shows and attractions centred around the popular Lego brand, you can find everything from the timeless Lego bricks, Lego replicas of Japanese landmarks and even an area dedicated to the popular Ninjago.
In the evening, head to Nabana no Sato, a flower theme park where a spectacular illumination event is held each winter. The park comes alive with the glow of over eight million LED lights in one of Japan’s biggest illumination events and a highlight of winter in Mie. Walk through tunnels of lights and multicoloured fields with themed displays in a fantastic show of lights!
Day 06 (Sat, 21 Mar’20)
Nagoya
(Breakfast/-/-)
Hotel: Nagoya Tokyu Hotel or similar
Enjoy a free and easy day in Nagoya City, the fourth largest city in Japan. Go shopping at the many department stores around Nagoya Station, or head to Sakae, Nagoya’s most well-known shopping district filled with both brand name stores and shopping arcades.
Day 07 (Sun, 22 Mar’20)
Nagoya – Centrair – Singapore
(Breakfast/-/-)
Flight back to Singapore
COACH TOUR
Assemble date: 15 Mar, Sun (SO14236)
Flight schedule: (for suggestion only, not included in tour price)
16 Mar 20 SQ 618 Singapore - Kansai
0130 / 0845
22 Mar 20 SQ 671 Nagoya - Singapore
1030 / 1625
** Discounts **
- Early Bird Discount - 3% off tour price (after other discounts) Valid for bookings made by 20th Dec 2019. T&C apply.
- 1st to 10th pax discount - S$ 200
- Loyalty Discount - Subject to number of times joined FMJ Tours
Tour price per person (in SGD)
Group size: 10-14 pax
Adult twin share $4,280; Adult triple share $4,180; Adult single $5,280
Child twin share $4,280; Child with Bed $3,980; Child no Bed $1,180
Group size: 15-19 pax
Adult twin share $3,880; Adult triple share $3,780; Adult single $4,880
Child twin share $3,880; Child with Bed $3,580; Child no Bed $1,180
Group size: 20 pax & above
Adult twin share $3,580; Adult triple share $3,480; Adult single $4,580
Child twin share $3,580; Child with Bed $3,280; Child no Bed $1,180
Tour price includes:
Hotel accommodation as stipulated in itinerary
Tours and Meals as stipulated in itinerary
Comprehensive travel insurance
Tour price excludes:
Air Tickets
Airport taxes & fuel charges (Estimated, subject to change)
Visa application fee (if any)
Remarks:
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.