Day 01 (Sun, 17 May’20)
Singapore – Kansai – Kyoto
(-/Lunch/Dinner)
Deluxe: The Thousand Kyoto or similar (fully booked)
Standard: Rihga Royal Kyoto
 
Arriving in Kansai this morning, head to Kyoto where you will pay a visit to Nijo Castle. Built in 1603 as the residence of Tokugawa Ieyasu, the feudal era palace will impress with its large stone walls, well-designed gardens, grand gates and elaborately designed interiors.
 
After lunch, make a stop at the Katsura Rikyu Imperial Villa, one of Kyoto’s four imperial properties. Built by Prince Hachijo Toshihito in the 1600s, the garden was designed to recreate scenes from his favourite novel, the Tale of Genji. Taking a tour through grounds, marvel at some of the best representations of Japanese architecture and gardens of the feudal era.

Day 02 (Mon, 18 May’20)
Kyoto – Kyotango
(Breakfast/Lunch/Dinner)
Deluxe: Amayadori no Tado Ujo Souan (Private Hot Spring) or similar (fully booked)
Standard: Kashoen
 
Visit one of Japan’s three most scenic views at Amanohashidate. A meandering pine tree-covered sandbar connecting both sides of the mouth of the Miyazu Bay, Amanohashidate is known as the “bridge to heaven”. See how this name came about by adopting the best viewing posture of “matanozoki” – standing with your back to the bay, bending over and looking at the sandbar upside down from between your legs!
 
Later, head over to the small town of Ine, located in a bay between the mountains and Sea of Japan. Famous for its unique boat houses known as “funaya”, the area has been awarded a two-star rating in the Michelin Green Guide. The traditional two-storey funaya are built on the edge of the water where the first storey serves as a boat garage while the second storey contains living and work spaces. Take a cruise around the bay and admire the picturesque boathouses from the water.

Day 03 (Tue, 19 May’20)
Kyotango
(Breakfast/Lunch/Dinner)
Deluxe: Amayadori no Tado Ujo Souan (Private Hot Spring) or similar (fully booked)
Standard: Kashoen
 
Listen to the sound of ‘singing sand’ at Kotohikihama Beach this morning! This pristine beach contains sand with lots of quartz which causes it to produce sounds when pressure is applied. Make the sand sing on this white, sandy beach with the accompaniment of the lapping waves from the clear sea!
 
Today you will taste local Japanese hospitality at its finest at our special Kyotango Activity. Feast on a lunch specially prepared by the locals using freshly caught seafood and seaweed and let the warmth and hospitality of the locals fill both your hearts and stomachs as you spend some time with them today.

Day 04 (Wed, 20 May’20)
Kyotango – Arima Onsen   
(Breakfast/Lunch/Dinner)
Deluxe: Arima Sansoh Gosho Bessho (Hot Spring) or similar (fully booked)
Standard: Kobe Bay Sheraton 
 
Toyooka, the “City of Bags”, has been making bags for over 1,000 years and is the largest bag producer in Japan. The quality of Toyooka Bags is maintained at the highest standard and recognised not only by the Hyogo Prefecture Bag Manufacturing Union, but by the national government too. Try your hand at bag-making and bring home your own original Toyooka bag!
 
Shop to your heart’s content at the Kobe-Sanda Premium Outlets. The largest mall in the Kinki region, you can find everything from luxury goods to daily use items here. With both local and international brands available, shop for your favourite items at outlet prices!

Day 05 (Thu, 21 May’20)
Arima Onsen – Osaka
(Breakfast/Lunch/Dinner)
Deluxe: The Ritz-Carlton Osaka or similar (fully booked)
Standard: Vischio Osaka 
 
This morning, go on a walking tour round Arima Onsen and discover the hidden gems of the oldest hot spring resort in Japan! With a history of over 1000 years, the town is most famous for its ‘kinsen’ and ‘ginsen’ gold and silver hot springs and charming streets of wooden buildings.
 
Moving on to the Kobe Shushinkan Brewery, do some sake tasting at this established brewery which has been producing sake for 13 generations. Creators of the fine sake “Fukuju”, sake here is made from pure mountain spring water and high-quality rice.

Day 06 (Fri, 22 May’20)
Osaka
(Breakfast/-/-)
Deluxe: The Ritz-Carlton Osaka or similar (fully booked)
Standard: Vischio Osaka 
 
Free and easy in Osaka

Day 07 (Sat, 23 May’20)
Osaka – Kansai – Singapore
(Breakfast/-/-)
 
Flight back to Singapore

COACH TOUR

Assemble date:   16 May, Sat (SO14039/14076)

Flight schedule: (for suggestion only, not included in tour price)
17 May 20   SQ 618                Singapore - Kansai   
0125 / 0905

23 May 20    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

DELUXE (Fully Booked)
Tour price per person (in SGD)
Group size:   6-7 pax
Adult twin share $9,680; Adult triple share $9,380; Adult single $11,580
Group size:   8-9 pax
Adult twin share $9,180; Adult triple share $8,880; Adult single $11,080
Group size:   10 pax & above 
Adult twin share $8,680; Adult triple share $8,380; Adult single $10,580

STANDARD
Tour price per person (in SGD)
Group size:   10-14 pax
Adult twin share $4,980; Adult triple share $4,880; Adult single $5,980
Child twin share $4,980; Child with Bed $4,780; Child no Bed $1,580
Group size:   15-19 pax
Adult twin share $4,680; Adult triple share $4,580; Adult single $5,680
Child twin share $4,680; Child with Bed $4,480; Child no Bed $1,580
Group size:   20 pax & above 
Adult twin share $4,380; Adult triple share $4,280; Adult single $5,380
Child twin share $4,380; Child with Bed $4,180; Child no Bed $1,580

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

Tour price excludes:
Airport taxes & fuel charges (Estimated, subject to change)
Visa application fee (if any)
Air Tickets

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 6/10 adults/children with bed. 
Please refer to booking form for further terms and conditions.