Day 00 (Sun, 01 Dec’19)
Assemble at Singapore Changi Airport for flight to Nagoya.
 

Day 01 (Mon, 02 Dec’19)
Singapore – Nagoya – Miyazaki
(-/Lunch/Dinner)
Hotel: Sheraton Grande Ocean Resort (hot spring) or similar
 
Arriving in Miyazaki today, you will enjoy a sumptuous lunch before heading to your hotel for a relaxing afternoon.
 

Day 02 (Tue, 03 Dec’19)
Miyazaki – Kirishima
(Breakfast/Lunch/Dinner)
Hotel: A - Sukinoyado Yakakutei (hot spring) / B - Myoken Ishiharaso (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, 04 Dec’19)
Kirishima – Kagoshima – Kirishima
(Breakfast/Lunch/Dinner)
Hotel: A - Sukinoyado Yakakutei (hot spring) / B - Myoken Ishiharaso (hot spring) or similar
 
Black vinegar is known to have a multitude of health benefits and Kakuida Black Vinegar Factory has been producing it for the last 200 years. Try some of their high-quality black vinegar, brewed for more than three years in earthenware pots, and rejuvenate your body from the inside.
 
Moving on to the symbol of Kagoshima, Sakurajima is 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. Stop by at the Arimura Lava Observatory is where you can peek into the volcano’s craters. Walk along the lava flow on the mountainside, distinguished according to eruption date by the state of the surrounding vegetation. Stopping by at the Sakurajima Visitor Center, you can find out more about the volcano and its geology, and even see a virtual eruption.

Day 04 (Thu, 05 Dec’19)
Kirishima – Kagoshima – Yakushima
(Breakfast/Lunch/Dinner)
Hotel: A - JR Hotel Yakushima / B - Sankara Hotel & Spa or similar
 
Taking a ferry down to Yakushima today, 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.

Day 05 (Fri, 06 Dec’19)
Yakushima
(Breakfast/Lunch/Dinner)
Hotel: A - JR Hotel Yakushima / B - 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 06 (Sat, 07 Dec’19)
Yakushima – Osaka
(Breakfast/Lunch/Dinner)
Hotel: Hotel Granvia 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 07 (Sun, 08 Dec’19)
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. For a bit of festive atmosphere, drop by the German Christmas Market at the Umeda Sky Building where you can also enjoy panoramic views of the city from the observatory.
 

Day 08 (Mon, 09 Dec’19)
Osaka – Kansai – Singapore
(Breakfast/-/-)
 
Flight back to Singapore

COACH TOUR
Assemble date:   01 Dec, Sun (SO13614)

Flight schedule: (for suggestion only, not included in tour price)
01Dec    SQ 636                Singapore - Haneda   
2245 / 0620

02Dec    NH 603               Haneda - Miyazaki   
0915 / 1105

07Dec    JAC 2450              Yakushima - Osaka (Itami)   
1445 / 1615

09Dec     SQ 619               Osaka - Singapore     
1100 / 1710

Plan A (Yakakutei & JR Hotel Yakushima)

Tour price per person (in SGD)
Group size:   8-9 pax
Adult twin share $6,980; Adult triple share $6,680; Adult single $8,380
Child twin share $6,780; Child with Bed $6,280; Child no Bed $2,280
Group size:   10-11 pax
Adult twin share $6,680; Adult triple share $6,380; Adult single $8,080
Child twin share $6,480; Child with Bed $5,980; Child no Bed $2,280
Group size:   12 pax & above 
Adult twin share $6,380; Adult triple share $6,080; Adult single $7,780
Child twin share $6,180; Child with Bed $5,680; Child no Bed $2,280

Plan B (Ishiharaso & Sankara Hotel)

Tour price per person (in SGD)
Group size:   8-9 pax
Adult twin share $8,980; Adult triple share $8,480; Adult single $11,380
Group size:   10-11 pax
Adult twin share $8,680; Adult triple share $8,180; Adult single $11,080
Group size:   12 pax & above 
Adult twin share $8,380; Adult triple share $7,880; Adult single $10,780
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 8 adults/children with bed. 
Please refer to booking form for further terms and conditions.