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FMJ 9D8N Chugoku Winter Indulgence (COACH) * FULLY BOOKED
Departure date:08 Dec, 2023 (Fri) Coach Tour
Day 00 (Fri, 08 Dec'23)
Assemble at Singapore Changi Airport for flight to Haneda.
Day 01 (Sat, 09 Dec’23)
Singapore – Haneda – Tottori – Kaike Onsen
(-/Lunch/Dinner)
Hotel: Yado Shiontei (Private Hot Spring) or similar
Starting off your trip in Tottori, visit its icon, the Tottori Sand Dunes. Spanning 16km by 2km along the coast of the Sea of Japan, the naturally formed sand dunes reach up to 50m in height. Trek up to the Umanose “Horse’s Back” for outstanding views of the sea and sand ripples caused by wind sweeping across its surface.
For lunch, 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 02 (Sun, 10 Dec’23)
Kaike Onsen
(Breakfast/Lunch/Dinner)
Hotel: Yado Shiontei (Private Hot Spring) or similar
One of Japan’s most important shrines, Izumo Shrine is often considered to be the oldest having existed since before the 7th century. It houses the deity Okuninushi, the mythological creator of Japan and deity of marriage, and is a designated National Treasure. Also found in this magnificent shrine is Japan’s largest shimenawa, a sacred rope made of straw.
Following that, have lunch with a view at Yuushien Garden. Most famous for its peony flowers with up to 250 varieties grown here, they are showcased together with other seasonal flowers among traditional landscape garden elements like ponds, waterfalls, streams and rock gardens, creating magnificent scenes of beauty.
Indulge in a feast of Matsuba crabs at Yado Shiontei, your accommodation this evening. Priding themselves in creating top quality cuisine, the highest standards of selection are employed in choosing their ingredients. When it comes to Matsuba crabs, only the top 0.1% of Sakai port’s roughly 30,000 Matsuba crab haul will make it to your dining table here.
Day 03 (Mon, 11 Dec’23)
Kaike Onsen – Hiroshima
(Breakfast/Lunch/Dinner)
Hotel: Rihga Royal Hotel Hiroshima 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 garden. The six stunning gardens here are said to be “as beautiful as pictures” and are indeed incredibly photogenic.
Moving on to Hiroshima this afternoon, visit the Hiroshima Peace Memorial Park and Peace Memorial Museum. Dedicated to promoting peace and the memory of the 1945 atomic bombing on Hiroshima, various monuments in the park and exhibits in the museum serve as a reminder of the devastation that war causes and the importance of peace.
Day 04 (Tue, 12 Dec’23)
Hiroshima
(Breakfast/Lunch/Dinner)
Hotel: Rihga Royal Hotel Hiroshima or similar
Take a stroll round the charming port town of Tomonoura this morning. Situated along the Seto Inland Sea, the town flourished through providing shelter to passing boats waiting for the tides to change. The rustic townscape remains to this day, creating photogenic scenes which have inspired the likes of Studio Ghibli’s ‘Ponyo’.
After lunch, pay a visit to a local sake brewery where you can learn about the traditional methods and ingredients used to make good sake. See the processes for sake making and taste some of the quality sake for yourself!
For dinner, 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. Whether fried, stewed, or raw, be sure to have your fill of delicious oysters tonight.
Day 05 (Wed, 13 Dec’23)
Hiroshima – Nagato Onsen
(Breakfast/Lunch/Dinner)
Hotel: Otani Sanso (Private Hot Spring) or similar
One of the three most famous bridges in Japan, Kintaikyo Bridge stretches across the 200-metre width of the Nishiki River. Constructed from six different kinds of wood joined by expert craftsmanship, the five wooden arches of the bridge are so picturesque that they have been awarded two stars in the Michelin Green Guide to Japan.
In the afternoon, pay a visit to Rurikoji Temple, home to one of Japan’s three most beautiful pagodas. The five-storey pagoda is a National Treasure and one of the oldest in the country. This historical monument is built with a smaller top floor and bigger lower floor, making it look very well-proportioned.
Try Yamaguchi’s delicacy and a wintertime speciality, fugu, or blowfish, with your dinner tonight. Often mistaken to be a dangerous food, fugu has been enjoyed by Japanese people for centuries and is safely prepared by licenced chefs. Savour the firm, slightly sweet flesh of fugu and taste what is considered by many to be the most delicious fish!
Day 06 (Thu, 14 Dec’23)
Nagato Onsen
(Breakfast/Lunch/Dinner)
Hotel: Otani Sanso (Private Hot Spring) or similar
An iconic site in Yamaguchi prefecture, make a stop at the scenic Motonosumi Shrine. Considered to be one of Japan’s most beautiful shrines, this title was earned thanks to its stunning location by the sea. A winding tunnel of 123 bright red torii gates line a path towards the Sea of Japan, creating a gorgeous contrast against the azure waters and rugged cliff face.
Located 100 metres underground at the foot of Akiyoshidai Plateau is Japan’s second longest cave, Akiyoshido. Estimated to be 11.2 kilometres long, only the first kilometre is open to visitors to walk through and marvel at the fantastic limestone formations in this over 300-million-year-old cave.
Day 07 (Fri, 15 Dec’23)
Nagato Onsen – Fukuoka
(Breakfast/Lunch/Dinner)
Hotel: Miyako Hotel Hakata (Hot Spring) or similar
Stretching straight across the cobalt blue sea, the 1,780 metre-long Tsunoshima Bridge is a stunning sight connecting Tsunoshima island and the mainland. This photogenic view of the bridge leading to an idyllic tree-covered island is so popular that it has been used many times in advertisements in Japan.
Now synonymous with Japan’s multifaceted toilets, TOTO is a renowned global manufacturer of plumbing equipment. At the TOTO Museum, see how the company helped to revolutionise the sanitation industry though exhibits of its history and the evolution of their products over the last century.
Day 08 (Sat, 16 Dec’23)
Fukuoka
(Breakfast/-/-)
Hotel: Miyako Hotel Hakata (Hot Spring) or similar
Free and easy day
Day 09 (Sat, 17 Dec’23)
Fukuoka – Singapore
(Breakfast/-/-)
Flight back to Singapore.
COACH TOUR
Assemble date: 08 Dec 2023, Fri (SO14961)
Flight schedule: (for suggestion only, not included in tour price)
08 Dec SQ 636 Singapore - Haneda
2245 / 0620+1
09 Dec NH 293 Haneda - Tottori
0920 / 1035
17 Dec SQ 655 Fukuoka - Singapore
0945 / 1520
Tour price per person (in SGD)
Group size: 10 - 14 pax
Adult single $19,450; Adult twin $13,450; Adult triple $13,250
Group size: 15 - 19 pax
Adult single $18,650; Adult twin $12,650; Adult triple $12,450
Group size: 20 pax & above
Adult single $17,850; Adult twin $11,850; Adult triple $11,650
Tour price includes:
Hotel accommodation as stipulated in itinerary
Meals as stipulated in itinerary
Tour price excludes:
Air tickets
Airport taxes & fuel charges (subject to change)
Visa application fee (if any)
Tipping for guide/driver
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.
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