Day 00 (Wed, 12 Jun’19)
Assemble at Singapore Changi Airport for flight to Hiroshima
 

Day 01 (Thu, 13 Jun’19)
Singapore – Hiroshima
(-/-/Dinner)
Hotel: RIHGA Royal Hotel Hiroshima or similar

(Car pickup at Hiroshima Airport)

Arriving in Hiroshima, take a ferry to Miyajima, home to one of Japan’s most photographed sights and one of its top three most scenic views. The red-lacquered complex of Itsukushima Shrine and its famous torii gate seemingly float on water, painting a perfect picture of beauty and calm. A well-known UNESCO World Heritage Site, boardwalks connect the shrine buildings partially built over the sea, making exploring the shrine a unique experience.
 
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! Have your fill of delicious oysters at lunch before spending some free time in Hiroshima City this afternoon.
 

Day 02 (Fri, 14 Jun’19)
Hiroshima – Kaike Onsen
(Breakfast/-/Dinner)
Hotel: Kasuitei (hot spring) or similar

The specialty of Izumo, Izumo Soba is one of Japan’s three major soba dishes. Made using the whole buckwheat seed, these soba noodles have a richer flavour and chewier texture. Eat it in soup flavoured with sauce, or as warigo, served in tiered lacquerware with toppings and a slightly sweet sauce to pour over it.
 
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 (Sat, 15 Jun’19)
Kaike Onsen
(Breakfast/-/Dinner)
Hotel: Kasuitei (hot spring) or similar
 
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.
 
The small island of Daikonshima is famous for its production of high-quality Korean Ginseng that is exported around the world. As one of only three places in Japan cultivating Korean ginseng, you can find all kinds of ginseng products here, from ginseng tea to tempura and even ice cream!
 
As you travel to the next destination, keep an eye out for the Eshima Ohashi Bridge, the famed “roller coaster bridge”, so called for a steep sloping angle like the ascent of a roller coaster. The drive onto the bridge itself is not as thrilling as the sight of it may suggest, but the view from the top is nonetheless fantastic.
 
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.

Day 04 (Sun, 16 Jun’19)
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. More than just the splendid views, experience the fantastic dunes in an exciting sand sledding activity! Instead of snow, sled down the sandy dunes at an angle of up to 30 degrees in a thrilling ride with the vast Sea of Japan spread out before you!
 
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 (Mon, 17 Jun’19)
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.

Day 06 (Tue, 18 Jun’19)
Kinosaki Onsen – Osaka
(Breakfast/Lunch/Dinner)
Hotel: Hotel Vischio Osaka or similar
 
(Car drop off in Osaka)
 
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 (Wed, 19 Jun’19)
Osaka
(Breakfast/-/-)
Hotel: Hotel Vischio 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 (Thu, 20 Jun’19)
Osaka – Kansai – Singapore
(Breakfast/-/-)
 
Flight back to Singapore

DRIVE TOUR
Assemble date:  12 Jun, Wed (SO13296)

Flight schedule: (for suggestion only, not included in tour price)
13Jun    SQ 5168      Singapore - Hiroshima
0145 / 0900

20Jun    SQ 619      Kansai - Singapore     
1055 / 1640

1st & 2nd passenger
Vitz                           :  Adult twin share $3,480; Adult single $5,380
Corolla/Corolla Fielder :  Adult twin share $3,580; Adult single $5,580
New Prius*/Isis          :  Adult twin share $3,680; Adult single $5,780
Estima/Velfire            :  Adult twin share $3,880; Adult single $6,180
3rd & 4th passenger 
(sharing same car with 1st & 2nd passenger)
Adult twin share $3,080; Adult triple share $2,980
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 (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.