Day 00 (Sun, 09 Dec’18)
Assemble at Singapore Changi Airport for flight to Fukuoka.

Day 01 (Mon, 10 Dec’18)
Singapore – Fukuoka – Miyazaki
C: (-/Lunch/Dinner)
Hotel: Garden Terrace Miyazaki Hotel & Resort or similar
 
Arriving in Miyazaki today, you will enjoy a sumptuous lunch before heading to your hotel for a relaxing afternoon.

Day 02 (Tue, 11 Dec’18)
Miyazaki – Kirishima
C: (Breakfast/Lunch/Dinner)
Hotel: Myoken Ishiharaso (private hot spring) or similar
 
Steep yourself in nature this morning at the Sekino-o Waterfalls. One of the best 100 waterfalls in Japan, it consists of three falls – a large, natural waterfall of approximately 18m in height, and two smaller manmade falls, bursting forth from a frame of grey rock and green foliage.
 
Next, join one of FMJ’s signature activities and a favourite amongst our customers, Follow Me Kitchen! Showcasing seasonal local ingredients and prepared with the full passion of the locals, this is where you will find both your heart and stomach filled.
 
Follow your satisfying lunch with a visit to Kirishima Shrine, considered the “Nikko of the West” due to its beautiful design. The shrine has strong connections to Japanese mythology and is dedicated to Ninigi no Mikoto, descendent of sun goddess Amaterasu, who became human to rule the area. Furthermore, an 800-year-old sacred cedar tree said to answer prayers can also be found on its grounds. 

Day 03 (Wed, 12 Dec’18)
Kirishima
C: (Breakfast/Lunch/Dinner)
Hotel: Myoken Ishiharaso (private hot spring) or similar
 
Start the day with a shopping spree at AEON Town Aira before heading into Kagoshima City to explore the city centre this afternoon. Take in the sights and sounds of the capital of Kagoshima Prefecture in a relaxing afternoon jaunt.
 
In the evening, enjoy another night’s stay at the wonderful Myoken Ishiharaso. Situated in a peaceful area along the river, luxuriate in your private hot spring bath after a sumptuous dinner of select local products carefully prepared for your palate.

Day 04 (Thu, 13 Dec’18)
Kirishima – Izumi – Kagoshima  
C: (Breakfast/Lunch/Dinner)
Hotel: Sheraton Grande Ocean Resort (hot spring) or similar
 
Producers of Japanese traditional armour for the last 60 years, Marutake Sangyo is responsible for making over 90% of the traditional armour and props used in TV and movies. It also makes replicas for museums and castles, preserving the tradition of armour making through the ages. Take this opportunity to try on a samurai armour replica and feel the samurai spirit!
 
If samurai armours are not for you, perhaps you might enjoy a Kimono wearing experience more. Simple and elegant, with elements of complex design, the beautiful kimono often requires help to put on. Try on the Japanese kimono and understand the many layers to this beautiful traditional dress. Of course, you can take this opportunity to have your own mini photo shoot too!

Day 05 (Fri, 14 Dec’18)
Kagoshima – Yakushima
C: (Breakfast/Lunch/Dinner)
Hotel: Sankara Hotel & Spa or similar
 
Today begins at the symbol of Kagoshima, Sakurajima, one of Japan’s most active volcanoes. Located in the middle of Kagoshima Bay, it stands at 1,117m and has a circumference of about 50km. Make a stop at the Sakurajima Visitor Center where you can find out more about the volcano and its geology, and even see a virtual eruption.
 
Taking a ferry down to Yakushima this afternoon, get ready to spend the next couple of days exploring the emerald green isle that is Japan’s first UNESCO World Heritage Site. Escape from the hustle and bustle of city life to the peaceful island covered in rainforests full of ancient trees and enchanting scenes. You can enjoy the tranquillity of nature all the better from your own villa surrounded by greenery at Sankara Hotel & Spa.

Day 06 (Sat, 15 Dec’18)
Yakushima
C: (Breakfast/Lunch/Dinner)
Hotel: Sankara Hotel & Spa or similar
 
Your island exploration this morning begins with a trip to the Senpiro Falls. One of the highest waterfalls on Yakushima, the magnificent Senpiro falls roughly 60 metres down a V-shaped valley. The name ‘Senpiro’, or ‘thousand fathoms’, came about as the granite wall is said to be as wide as a thousand people holding hands in a line and the sight of the voluminous waterfall plummeting down over the massive bedrock is a fantastic sight.
 
Heading through the Seibu Rindo Forest Path, you will enter a green tunnel of evergreen forest which is home to magnificent plant life and animals unique to the island. Endangered Yakushima white pine trees, giant Gajomaru trees with hanging roots, and many other kinds of fauna can be seen here. As the habitat for native Yakushima deer and macaques, it is also very likely that you will encounter these animals as you make your way through the path.
 
Get more of the grand forests at Shiratani Unsuikyo, a verdant nature park that contains some of the island’s oldest cedar trees. The network of hiking trails bring you around the ravine, past moss covered rocks and towering trees with twisted roots. If any of the settings look familiar, it is because this forest served as the inspiration for Studio Ghibli’s animated film, Princess Mononoke.

Day 07 (Sun, 16 Dec’18)
Yakushima – Osaka
C: (Breakfast/Lunch/Dinner)
Hotel: The Ritz-Carlton, Osaka or similar
 
For your final foray into the forests of Yakushima this morning, head into Yakusugi Land, a nature park home to a number of Yakusugi, or Yakushima cedars over 1,000 years old. Bask in the fresh forest air, shade of the towering trees and spectacular views of the river crossings as you appreciate the wonders of nature. Lastly, make a final stop at Kigensugi, a roughly 3,000-year-old Yakusugi, before bidding the island goodbye and heading to Osaka. 

Day 08 (Mon, 17 Dec’18)
Osaka
C: (Breakfast/-/-)
Hotel: The Ritz-Carlton, Osaka or similar
 
Free and easy day in Osaka.

Day 09 (Tue, 18 Dec’18)
Osaka – Kansai – Singapore
C: (Breakfast/-/-)
 
Flight back to Singapore

COACH TOUR (LUXURY)
Assemble date:   09 Dec, Sun (SO12958)

Flight schedule: (for suggestion only, not included in tour price)
10Dec    SQ 656             Singapore - Fukuoka    
0120 / 0840

10Dec    NH 4667           Fukuoka - Miyazaki    
1045 / 1215

16Dec    JC 2450          Yakushima - Itami    
1450 / 1625

18Dec    SQ 623             Kansai - Singapore     
2330 / 0530*1

Tour price per person (in SGD)
Group size:   6-7 pax
Adult twin share $12,280; Adult triple share $11,880
Group size:   8-9 pax
Adult twin share $11,580; Adult triple share $11,180
Group size:   10 pax
Adult twin share $10,980; Adult triple share $10,580

Tour price includes:
Hotel accommodation as stipulated in itinerary
Tours and Meals as stipulated in itinerary
Comprehensive travel insurance

Tour price excludes:
Air ticket
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 6 adults. 
Please refer to booking form for further terms and conditions.