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FMJ 9D8N Symphony of Culture and Natural Delights (COACH) **FULLY BOOKED**
Departure date:16 Oct, 2024 (Wed) Coach Tour
Day 00 (Wed, 16 Oct'24)
Assemble at Changi Airport for flight to Narita
Day 01 (Thu, 17 Oct'24)
Singapore – Narita – Mito
(-/Lunch/Dinner)
Hotel: Mito Plaza Hotel or similar
Arriving in Narita this morning, refresh yourself at the sprawling Ibaraki Flower Park. Home to over 900 varieties of roses, the prefectural flower of Ibaraki, the park was renovated in 2021 to create an immersive experience for visitors beyond just admiring the flowers. Here you will enjoy a flower-themed lunch which is as pleasing to the eye as to the palate.
In the afternoon, stroll round one of the three most beautiful gardens in Japan, Kairakuen. Constructed to share the enjoyment of flowers with not only feudal lords, but commoners as well, Kairakuen features plum trees, a bamboo grove, cedar woods and Kobuntei, a traditional Japanese style building. Take in the beauty of this garden full of flowers and greenery!
Day 02 (Fri, 18 Oct'24)
Mito
(Breakfast/Lunch/Dinner)
Hotel: Mito Plaza Hotel or similar
Surround yourself with fields of kochia today at the Hitachi Seaside Park! Located on the coast of the Pacific Ocean, this spacious park is home to a huge variety of flowers and other plants. In this season, you will be treated to rolling hills covered in fluffy, fiery red kochia, creating a unique and unforgettable scenery.
Admire some local pottery at Kasama Kogei no Oka afterwards. Once a major production area of ceramics, Kasama ware is still loved for its strength and stain-resistance. At this facility, you can find works by local artisans and pick up some quality Kasama ware for yourself.
Kasama City is Japan’s top producer of Japanese chestnuts and at GRUYÉRES, a popular local café and confectionary shop, these chestnuts are used to create delectable desserts using fresh local ingredients. Try some of their chestnut desserts and other delicious creations for tea here.
Day 03 (Sat, 19 Oct'24)
Mito – Fukuroda Onsen
(Breakfast/Lunch/Dinner)
Hotel: Omoide Romankan (Hot Spring) similar
Start this morning with a visit to Oarai Isosaki Shrine, built in 856 to enshrine two deities believed to be the creators of Japan. Uniquely, the shrine has three torii gates in different locations, the most famous being Kamiiso no Torii, a majestic torii gate standing on a rock facing the sunrise at the edge of the Pacific Ocean.
Located next to the Oarai port, Oarai Seafood Market is where the catch of the day can be found. Here, you can have freshly caught fish and shellfish cooked for you to try, and pick up some of their popular dried fish and other seafood products to bring home.
Considered one of the three most beautiful waterfalls in Japan, Fukuroda Falls is a sight to see, regardless of the season. The 120m tall waterfall has four tiers that silver threads of water cascade down, surrounded by fresh greenery bursting forth around it. Admire the falls from the two observation decks at its base and top for two different, but equally attractive, views.
Day 04 (Sun, 20 Oct'24)
Fukuroda Onsen – Ashinomaki Onsen
(Breakfast/Lunch/Dinner)
Hotel: Ookawaso (Hot Spring) or similar
Take a ride on the Nasu Ropeway this morning to catch sight of a stunning panorama of the Kanto plains. Travelling up Mt Chausu, the highest peak of the Nasu Mountain Range at 1,915m high, the gondola ride brings you not only a spectacular view of the plains, but the autumn colours which have turned at higher elevations as well.
After lunch, visit the former post town of Ouchijuku and get a feel of Japan from the Edo period. The well-preserved town is filled with thatched-roof traditional buildings that house shops, restaurants and small inns, very much the same as when it was a rest stop for travellers in the past.
Day 05 (Mon, 21 Oct'24)
Ashinokai Onsen – Murasugi Onsen
(Breakfast/Lunch/Dinner)
Hotel: Fuga no Yado Chouseikan (Hot Spring) or similar
Learn all about the centuries old Aizu lacquerware at Suzuzen today. Comprising six renovated warehouses, this facility showcases the history of Aizu lacquerware, including tools no longer used today. Admire the beautiful lacquerware pieces and artworks, and try your hand at lacquerware painting using the Makie technique of scattering gold and silver powder to create your original colourful creation.
Goshikinuma is a set of lakes created by the eruption of Mt Bandai known for their mesmerising colours. Literally the ‘five coloured lakes’, the hue of the water changes from emerald to turquoise to teal depending on the season, time of day, and mineral composition of the water, creating a scene that is worth visiting many times over. Take a tranquil walk along a nature trail through the lakes and refresh yourself with the scenery that unfolds before you. (approx. 3.6km, relatively flat.)
Day 06 (Tue, 22 Oct'24)
Murasugi Onsen
(Breakfast/Lunch/Dinner)
Hotel: Fuga no Yado Chouseikan (Hot Spring) or similar
Murakami City is famous for salmon and at Sennenzake Kikkawa, a salmon shop focused on preserving and promoting local salmon culture, you can learn all about the history and traditions of salmon in Murakami. See hanging salt-cured salmon and find many salmon products utilising all parts of the fish at this historical establishment set in an over 130-year-old merchant house and tangible cultural property.
After lunch, take a stroll round Shimizuen Garden, a Japanese garden which belonged to the former feudal ruler of Shibata. Sporting a large pond shaped in the calligraphy for the Chinese character for water, the beautiful garden recreates the eight sceneries of Omi and has many tea houses reminiscent of the town’s strong tea culture.
Day 07 (Wed, 23 Oct'24)
Murasugi Onsen – Tokyo
(Breakfast/Lunch/Dinner)
Hotel: The Tokyo Station Hotel or similar
Tsubamesanjo is a major production centre for metal products and at the Tsubamesanjo Jibasan Centre, you can find a huge variety of cutlery, houseware and other metal ware. In addition, local specialities like sake, rice and confectionary are available, perfect for picking up some souvenirs of your trip!
Feast on a lunch of top tier Murakami beef and savour the rich flavour of this branded wagyu beef. Produced by black wagyu cattle raised on fresh air, clean water, and Koshihikari rice straw, this exceptional beef is known for its rich colour, taste, and marbling.
Full from lunch, take a shinkansen to Tokyo for the last leg of your journey.
Day 08 (Thu, 24 Oct'24)
Tokyo
(Breakfast/-/-)
Hotel: The Tokyo Station Hotel or similar
Free and easy
Hotel: The Tokyo Station Hotel or similar
Free and easy
Day 09 (Fri, 25 Oct'24)
Tokyo – Haneda – Singapore
(Breakfast/-/-)
Flight back to Singapore
Flight back to Singapore
COACH TOUR
Assemble date: 16 Oct 2024, Wed (SO15244)
Flight schedule: (for suggestion only, not included in tour price)
16 Oct SQ 638 Singapore - Narita
2355 / 0800+1
25 Oct SQ 633 Haneda - Singapore
1705 / 2305
Tour price per person (in SGD)
Group size: 10 - 14 pax
Adult twin $10,850; Adult triple $10,700; Adult single $12,600
Group size: 15 - 19 pax
Adult twin $9,650; Adult triple $9,500; Adult single $11,400
Group size: 20 pax & above
Adult twin $9,050; Adult triple $8,900; Adult single $10,800
Tour price includes:
Hotel accommodation as stipulated in itinerary
Meals as stipulated in itinerary
Entrance fees (if applicable) as stipulated in itinerary
Tour price excludes:
Air tickets
Airport taxes & fuel charges (subject to change)
Visa application fee (if any)
Any other cost not specifically included in the tour price
Remarks:
Flower viewing, sightseeing and activities are subject to weather conditions.
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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