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FMJ 8D7N Kyushu Spring Discovery (DRIVE)
Departure date:24 Mar, 2025 (Mon) Drive Tour
Day 00 (Mon, 24 Mar’25)
Assemble at Singapore Changi Airport for flight to Haneda.
Day 01 (Tue, 25 Mar’25)
Singapore – Haneda – Kagoshima – Kirishima
(-/-/Dinner)
Hotel: Yakakutei (Hot Spring) or similar
(Car pick up at Kagoshima Airport)
Flying into Kagoshima this morning, start your drive adventure with a visit to the symbol of Kagoshima, Sakurajima, 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 the Arimura Lava Observatory 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.
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. Stop by here to try some of their high-quality black vinegar, brewed for more than three years in earthenware pots, and rejuvenate your body from the inside.
Day 02 (Wed, 26 Mar’25)
Kirishima
(Breakfast/-/Dinner)
Hotel: Yakakutei (Hot Spring) or similar
Nothing says spring in Japan like cherry blossoms and Mochio Park is the perfect place to bask in the pink glow of these flowers this afternoon! With 2,600 cherry blossom trees of different varieties lining a path of 2km, it is no wonder that this is one of Japan’s top 100 cherry blossom spots.
Travel on to Kirishima Shrine, considered the “Nikko of the West” due to its beautiful design being similar to the extravagant Nikko Shrine. 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. An 800-year-old sacred cedar tree said to answer prayers can also be found on its grounds.
Or visit the Kirishima Open-Air Museum, a modern art museum set in tranquil natural surroundings. Known as an 'art forest', about 22 art pieces dot the open space of the museum, melding seamlessly with the beautiful Kirishima forest. The works of art here are in fact created with their surroundings in mind and are all original pieces crafted by local and international artists who have visited the museum. Enjoy art with all your senses as you interact with the art works here.
Day 03 (Thu, 27 Mar’25)
Kirishima – Aso
(Breakfast/-/Dinner)
Hotel: Hotel Yumeshizuku (Hot Spring) or similar
Head out to Sogi Falls this morning, a 12m high thundering waterfall which cascades down Senjoiwa Rock. Stretching across 210m, the scale and power of this waterfall has earned it the nickname of the ‘Niagara of the East’.
Later, drop by Kumamoto Castle, regarded as one of Japan’s most impressive castles with many castle buildings and historical materials showcased here. The grounds of the castle are also home to around 800 cherry trees, making it a popular cherry blossom viewing spot when the flowers are in bloom.
Day 04 (Fri, 28 Mar’25)
Aso – Takachiho – Aso
(Breakfast/-/Dinner)
Hotel: Hotel Yumeshizuku (Hot Spring) or similar
One of Miyazaki prefecture’s most famous sights, Takachiho Gorge is a V-shaped gorge created by the Gokase River eroding through volcanic rock. The 17m high Minainotaki waterfall cascading into the river midway through the gorge paints a particularly impressive picture as the clear water cascades down against a background of grey cliffs and green foliage.
Drive up to Mt Nakadake, one of the most active volcanoes in Japan. Located on Mt Aso, the steaming emerald crater lake and smell of sulphur in the air is sure to leave an impression of the volcano on your senses!
Day 05 (Sat, 29 Mar’25)
Aso – Yufuin
(Breakfast/-/Dinner)
Hotel: Yufuin UBL Hotel (Hot Spring) or similar
Not for the faint-hearted, Kokonoe Yume Suspension Bridge is one of the longest and tallest pedestrian suspension bridges in Japan. Spanning 390m across a mountain valley and towering at 777m in height, fantastic views of beautiful waterfalls, great forests, mountain ranges and a deep valley can be had from here.
Spend the afternoon strolling about the picturesque streets of Yufuin. With many intimate cafes, boutiques and small museums, the quaint town is the perfect place to spend a day of exploration. At the end of the street, stop by at the peaceful Lake Kirinko, which both hot and cold springs feed into, and admire the view of the twin peaked Mt Yufu that overlooks the town.
Day 06 (Sun, 30 Mar’25)
Yufuin – Fukuoka
(Breakfast/-/-)
Hotel: Hotel Nikko Fukuoka or similar
(Car return in Fukuoka)
The Akizuki Castle Ruins are the remains of a castle rebuilt in 1623 according to the dying wishes of then feudal lord, Kuroda Nagamasa. The Kuromon front gate and Nagayamon rear gate of the castle are the most noteworthy structures and have been declared Tangible Cultural Properties of Fukuoka. In spring, cherry blossoms burst forth around the ruins, with a 500m tunnel of cherry trees lining its approach.
Stop by one of Fukuoka’s must-visit sites, Dazaifu Tenmangu Shrine. One of the most important Tenmangu shrines, it is dedicated to scholar Sugaware Michizane, associated with the Shinto deity of education, making it particularly popular among students praying for academic success. Here you can enjoy the beautiful shrine grounds dotted with cherry blossoms at this time, along with the bustling shopping street leading up to it.
Day 07 (Mon, 31 Mar’25)
Fukuoka
(Breakfast/-/-)
Hotel: Hotel Nikko Fukuoka or similar
Free and easy
Day 08 (Tue, 01 Apr’25)
Fukuoka – Singapore
(Breakfast/-/-)
Flight back to Singapore
DRIVE TOUR
Assemble date: 24 Mar 2025, Mon (SO15376)
Flight schedule: (for suggestion only, not included in tour price)
24 Mar SQ 636 Singapore - Haneda
2245 / 0620+1
25 Mar NH 621 Haneda- Kagoshima
0910 / 1105+1
01 Apr SQ 655 Fukuoka - Singapore
1000 / 1500
1st & 2nd passenger
S: Yaris / Passe / Roomy
Adult single $9,800; Adult twin $6,350
A: Aqua / Corolla / Yaris HEV / Corolla Sport / Corolla Touring
Adult single $9,950; Adult twin $6,400
B: Prius / Corolla HV / Corolla Touring HV / Corolla Sport HEV
Adult single $10,200; Adult twin $6,500
WA: Noah HEV / Voxy HEV / Esquire
Adult single $10,950; Adult twin $6,900
WB: Estima / Vellfire / Alphard
Adult single $11,500; Adult twin $7,100
3rd & 4th passenger
(sharing same car with 1st & 2nd passenger)
Adult twin $5,500; Adult triple $5,250
Child twin $5,500; Child with Bed $4,800; Child no Bed $2,700
Tour price includes:
Hotel accommodation as stipulated in itinerary
Meals as stipulated in itinerary
FMJ driving guidebook (1 per car)
ETC card (1 per car)
Car rental with insurance coverage
Tour price excludes:
Air ticket
Airport taxes & fuel charges
Parking & Entrance fees to sightseeing spots
Petrol or Oil refilling
Application fee for IDP
Visa application fee (if any)
Beverage during meals (own payment)
Corkage charge (if any)
Any other charges not stated as included
Remarks:
Flower viewing, sightseeing and activities are subject to weather conditions.
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 applicable to children up to 5yrs old and price include child meals only
Child no bed will be served simple meals.
Please refer to booking form for further terms and conditions.
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