TRIP HIGHLIGHTS
- 20 meals: 7 Breakfasts, 7 Lunches, 6 Dinners
- 4N Onsen Ryokan/ Hotel stay
- Kitakyushu’s Renovated Historic Port – Mojiko Retro
- Seaside Shrine with 123 Red Torri Gates – Motonosumi Inarl Shrine
- A UNESCO World Heritage Site – Hagi Castle Town & Atomic Bomb Dome
- Home to one of Japan’s three greatest pagodas – Ruriko-ji Temple
- Japan’s Second Most Important Shrine – Izumo Taisha
- One of the Finest Coastal Sand Dunes in Japan – Tottori Sand Dune
- One of the largest outlet in the Chukogu – Mitsui Outlet Park Kurashiki
ITINERARY
SINGAPORE
DAY 1 SINGAPORE - INCHEON
Assemble at Changi Airport for our flight to Fukuoka via Incheon, Kyushu. Begin your long-awaited vacation.
INCHEON
DAY 2 INCHEON - FUKUOKA
Upon arrival, meet & greet by guide & transfer to Kitakyushu.
• Tanga Market - Is a covered local market street in Kitakyushu. There are about 120 shops selling seafood and prepared foods packed into the relatively small block that makes up the market, including a handful of restaurants.
• Kokura Castle - This castle in Kitakyushu is bound by Katsuyama Park and the Murasaki River. The castle's traditional architecture provides an interesting visual contrast to the neighboring modern shopping and entertainment center.
• Mojiko Retro District - Has been prominent as an international trading port since the late 19th century. Today, although main port activities have been moved to a newer location at Shin-Moji Port, Moji Port retains its relevance as a tourist destination with a flavor from the past thanks to several well-preserved Western style buildings from the Meiji and Taisho Periods.
Accommodation: Rihga Royal Hotel Kokura or similar
• Tanga Market - Is a covered local market street in Kitakyushu. There are about 120 shops selling seafood and prepared foods packed into the relatively small block that makes up the market, including a handful of restaurants.
• Kokura Castle - This castle in Kitakyushu is bound by Katsuyama Park and the Murasaki River. The castle's traditional architecture provides an interesting visual contrast to the neighboring modern shopping and entertainment center.
• Mojiko Retro District - Has been prominent as an international trading port since the late 19th century. Today, although main port activities have been moved to a newer location at Shin-Moji Port, Moji Port retains its relevance as a tourist destination with a flavor from the past thanks to several well-preserved Western style buildings from the Meiji and Taisho Periods.
Accommodation: Rihga Royal Hotel Kokura or similar
Seafood Set Lunch Lunch
Fugu Wa Kaiseki Dinner Dinner
FUKUOKA
DAY 3 FUKUOKA - YAMAGUCHI
• Tsunoshima Ohashi Bridge - was open in 2000 and known as one of the longest (1780m) free bridge to islands. The bridge and the blue Amagase sea perfectly matches as a landscape. It will be not too long before this place becomes the best landscape spot of North Nagato coast.
• Motonosumi Shrine - is a shrine along the coast of the Sea of Japan. In recent years, the shrine has gained popularity due to its photogenic qualities and scenic location.
• Tsugihagi Yoko (Hagi Farmer Experience) -
Accommodation: Hokumon Yashiki or similar ♨︎
• Motonosumi Shrine - is a shrine along the coast of the Sea of Japan. In recent years, the shrine has gained popularity due to its photogenic qualities and scenic location.
• Tsugihagi Yoko (Hagi Farmer Experience) -
Accommodation: Hokumon Yashiki or similar ♨︎
Hotel Breakfast
Japanese Set Lunch Lunch
Hotel Dinner
YAMAGUCHI
DAY 4 YAMAGUCHI
• Hagi Castle Town - A UNESCO World Heritage Site, the Hagi Castle Town is an impeccably preserved example of a feudal Japanese town. Walk down the old streets and admire the residences of upper-class samurai, including important historical figures and wealthy merchants.
• Akiyoshido Cave - The massive limestone cave has a total length of about nine kilometers, of which one kilometer is open to the public. The cave is spacious and easy to navigate, with ample lighting, paved paths and leveled steps.
• Ruriko-ji Temple - The pagoda is 31 meters tall, or about 102 feet. Its roofs are made of multiple layers of cypress bark held in place with bamboo nails. Moving upward, each story is progressively narrower, contributing to the structure’s balanced appearance.
Accommodation: Yuno Onsen or similar ♨︎
• Akiyoshido Cave - The massive limestone cave has a total length of about nine kilometers, of which one kilometer is open to the public. The cave is spacious and easy to navigate, with ample lighting, paved paths and leveled steps.
• Ruriko-ji Temple - The pagoda is 31 meters tall, or about 102 feet. Its roofs are made of multiple layers of cypress bark held in place with bamboo nails. Moving upward, each story is progressively narrower, contributing to the structure’s balanced appearance.
Accommodation: Yuno Onsen or similar ♨︎
Hotel Breakfast
Japanese Set Lunch Lunch
Hotel Dinner
YAMAGUCHI
DAY 5 YAMAGUCHI - HIROSHIMA
• Incense Bookmark (Fumiko) DIY - is a scent bag made of Japanese paper to put fragrance on letters. It is said that the first fumiko was made in the Heian period (794-1185) when people burned their own fragrance on their letters.
• Kintaikyo Bridge - Has been Iwakuni's most distinguished landmark and a subject of admiration for hundreds of years. The elegant, wooden bridge makes five bold arches onto massive stone pillars as it crosses over the Nishiki River.
• Itsukushima Jinja - The shrine and its torii gate are unique for being built over water, seemingly floating in the sea during high tide. The shrine consists of multiple buildings, including a prayer hall, main hall and noh theater stage, which are connected by boardwalks and supported by pillars above the sea.
• Atomic Bomb Dome - Standing quietly on the bank of the Motoyasu River, is the remains of the Hiroshima Prefectural Industrial Promotion Hall, which was nearly directly under the atomic bomb that exploded at 8:15 am, August 6, 1945. The name Atomic Bomb Dome emerged due to the shape left at the top of the destroyed building.
Accommodation: Rihga Royal Hotel Hiroshima or similar
• Kintaikyo Bridge - Has been Iwakuni's most distinguished landmark and a subject of admiration for hundreds of years. The elegant, wooden bridge makes five bold arches onto massive stone pillars as it crosses over the Nishiki River.
• Itsukushima Jinja - The shrine and its torii gate are unique for being built over water, seemingly floating in the sea during high tide. The shrine consists of multiple buildings, including a prayer hall, main hall and noh theater stage, which are connected by boardwalks and supported by pillars above the sea.
• Atomic Bomb Dome - Standing quietly on the bank of the Motoyasu River, is the remains of the Hiroshima Prefectural Industrial Promotion Hall, which was nearly directly under the atomic bomb that exploded at 8:15 am, August 6, 1945. The name Atomic Bomb Dome emerged due to the shape left at the top of the destroyed building.
Accommodation: Rihga Royal Hotel Hiroshima or similar
Hotel Breakfast
Japanese Set Lunch Lunch
Izakaya Dinner Dinner
HIROSHIMA
DAY 6 HIROSHIMA - SHIMANE
• Shimane Winery + Wine Tasting - Is a popular winery where visitors can casually enjoy a winery tour. The brick-colored roof is a symbol of the winery, and the white-walled, southern European-style buildings are particularly eye-catching.
• Izumo Taisha - Dedicated to the Shinto god of “en” (the ties that binds us together) Okuninushi-no-Okami, Izumo Taisha is one of the oldest and most venerated shrines in Japan. The main hall is constructed in the “taisha-zukuri” style, Japan’s oldest form of shrine architecture, and has been designated as a National Treasure.
• Adachi Museum of Art - Which is best known for having one of the greatest collections of modern to contemporary Japanese arts. This museum is listed as a three-star site in the Michelin Green Guide Japan while Adachi’s spectacular and immaculately maintained Japanese Garden have been ranked at No.1 in a row since 2003 by Sukiya Living Magazine.
• Yuushien Garden - Is a traditional Japanese-styled walk-through garden around ponds. Visitors can enjoy prominent peony flowers which can be viewed all year round as well as the many colours of the various seasonal flowers.
Accommodation: Hotel Ichibata or similar ♨︎
• Izumo Taisha - Dedicated to the Shinto god of “en” (the ties that binds us together) Okuninushi-no-Okami, Izumo Taisha is one of the oldest and most venerated shrines in Japan. The main hall is constructed in the “taisha-zukuri” style, Japan’s oldest form of shrine architecture, and has been designated as a National Treasure.
• Adachi Museum of Art - Which is best known for having one of the greatest collections of modern to contemporary Japanese arts. This museum is listed as a three-star site in the Michelin Green Guide Japan while Adachi’s spectacular and immaculately maintained Japanese Garden have been ranked at No.1 in a row since 2003 by Sukiya Living Magazine.
• Yuushien Garden - Is a traditional Japanese-styled walk-through garden around ponds. Visitors can enjoy prominent peony flowers which can be viewed all year round as well as the many colours of the various seasonal flowers.
Accommodation: Hotel Ichibata or similar ♨︎
Hotel Breakfast
Wagyu BBQ Lunch Lunch
Hotel Dinner
SHIMANE
DAY 7 SHIMANE - TOTTORI
• Mizuki Shigeru Road - Home town of the manga artist of its namesake, is a popular destination for children and adults alike. The road, extending from Sakaiminato Station into the city proper, is an 800-meter-long arcade with some 153 bronze statues of Mizuki’s fantasy creatures on display, including details on each character.
• Tottori Sand Dunes - The miraculous formative beauty created by sand and winds over a long period. One of the world’s largest undulations, unobstructed view of sandy land, blue sky and the deep blue of the Sea of Japan are spreading. The panorama of sand, wind, and sunlight makes people feel the power of the earth and an extraordinary view of the world.
• Uradome Coast Island Cruise - View a variety of landscapes such as the beautiful sandy beach of white sand and blue pine and the complex ria coast. Please enjoy a leisurely and cruising.
Accommodation: Misasa Onsen or similar ♨︎
• Tottori Sand Dunes - The miraculous formative beauty created by sand and winds over a long period. One of the world’s largest undulations, unobstructed view of sandy land, blue sky and the deep blue of the Sea of Japan are spreading. The panorama of sand, wind, and sunlight makes people feel the power of the earth and an extraordinary view of the world.
• Uradome Coast Island Cruise - View a variety of landscapes such as the beautiful sandy beach of white sand and blue pine and the complex ria coast. Please enjoy a leisurely and cruising.
Accommodation: Misasa Onsen or similar ♨︎
Hotel Breakfast
Japanese Set Lunch Lunch
Hotel Dinner
TOTTORI
DAY 8 TOTTORI - OKAYAMA
• Kurashiki Bikan Historical Quarter - Enjoy a quaint landscape with Japanese-style storehouses with white walls, namako walls, and rows of willows. The townscape with about 400-year-old traditional buildings and the retro-modern view along the Kurashiki River
• Mitsui Outlet Park Kurashiki - The mall is surrounded by abundant greenery and waters. It contains ladies, mens, kids fashion, sports and outdoors, accessory, and general goods stores, totaling roughly 120 stores in all.
Accommodation: Hotel Granvia Okayama or similar
• Mitsui Outlet Park Kurashiki - The mall is surrounded by abundant greenery and waters. It contains ladies, mens, kids fashion, sports and outdoors, accessory, and general goods stores, totaling roughly 120 stores in all.
Accommodation: Hotel Granvia Okayama or similar
Hotel Breakfast
Japanese Set Lunch Lunch
OKAYAMA
DAY 9 OKAYAMA - INCHEON - SINGAPORE
After breakfast, transfer to the airport for your flight.
It is time to bid farewell to Japan and travel home with fond memories of the sights, sounds and stories we have collected on this incredible journey.
We hope that you have had an enjoyable holiday with Dynasty Travel and look forward to our next trip together!
It is time to bid farewell to Japan and travel home with fond memories of the sights, sounds and stories we have collected on this incredible journey.
We hope that you have had an enjoyable holiday with Dynasty Travel and look forward to our next trip together!
Hotel Breakfast
Price & Departure
Thu, May 15 -May 23
05JCHS0915/25KE
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S$5,688
Thu, Jun 19 -Jun 27
06JCHS0919/25KE
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From:
S$5,688
Thu, Sep 18 -Sep 26
09JCHS0918/25KE
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Thu, Oct 16 -Oct 24
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Important Notes
- The sequence of the tour is subject to change without prior notice in the event of a change in flight time, bad weather or unforeseen circumstances.
- All hotel accommodation star ratings are based on local Japanese standards.
- Onsen Hotel rooms are based on either tatami or western-style beds.
- During major conferences, fairs & festivals and extreme peak season, accommodation may be located outside the city or in an alternate city without prior notice.
- Booking terms and conditions apply.
