TRIP HIGHLIGHTS
- 19 meals: 7 Breakfasts / 6 Lunches / 6 Dinners
- 2N Onsen Ryokan stay
- Washi (Japanese paper) experience, Food Sample DIY
- A center of Japanese Zen Buddhism – Daihonzan Eiheiji
- UNESCO World Heritage – Shirakawago
- The most beautiful Starbucks in Japan – Starbucks Toyama Kansui Park
- Largest outlet in the Chukyo Area – Toki Premium Outlets Gifu
- Tateyama Kurobe Alpine Route
ITINERARY
SINGAPORE
DAY 1 SINGAPORE - NAGOYA (Chubu Centrair International Airport)
Assemble at Changi Airport for our flight to Nagoya, classified as a first-class airport and is the main international gateway for the Chubu region of Japan.
NAGOYA
DAY 2 NAGOYA - via SHIGA - FUKUI
Upon arrival, meet & greet by guide & transfer to Fukui.
• Lake Biwa at Roadside Station (photo stop) - Japan’s largest lake and it is also one of the oldest lakes in the world.
• Daihonzan Eiheiji - Is a large temple complex of more than 70 buildings nestling on a hilltop amid a forest of towering cedar trees. Founded in 1244 by the Zen monk Dogen, this historic temple was named the "premier training hall in the Soto sect" by the Emperor during the Muromachi era.
Accommodation: Courtyard Fukui or similar
• Lake Biwa at Roadside Station (photo stop) - Japan’s largest lake and it is also one of the oldest lakes in the world.
• Daihonzan Eiheiji - Is a large temple complex of more than 70 buildings nestling on a hilltop amid a forest of towering cedar trees. Founded in 1244 by the Zen monk Dogen, this historic temple was named the "premier training hall in the Soto sect" by the Emperor during the Muromachi era.
Accommodation: Courtyard Fukui or similar
Lake Fish Set Lunch Lunch
Shabu-Shabu Dinner Dinner
FUKUI
DAY 3 FUKUI - ISHIKAWA (KANAZAWA)
• Tojinbo + Sightseeing Cruise - Named after a monk who, according to local folklores, fell to his untimely death at this location, Tojinbo is a 25-meter tall, 1-kilometer-long stretch of rugged basalt cliffs along the Sea of Japan coast north of Fukui City.
• Kaga Traditional Craft Village - Is a theme park village dedicated to Japanese handicrafts. The theme park consists of traditional-style houses spread out over a wide swath of forest.
• Kenroku-en - Originally the outer garden of Kanazawa Castle, Kenroku-en (Kenroku Garden) is regarded as one of Japan’s three finest gardens. Once the property of a feudal lord, the “garden with six sublimities” first welcomed leisure-seeking commoners in 1874, and arrivals haven’t let up since.
Accommodation: ANA Crowne Plaza Kanazawa or similar
• Kaga Traditional Craft Village - Is a theme park village dedicated to Japanese handicrafts. The theme park consists of traditional-style houses spread out over a wide swath of forest.
• Kenroku-en - Originally the outer garden of Kanazawa Castle, Kenroku-en (Kenroku Garden) is regarded as one of Japan’s three finest gardens. Once the property of a feudal lord, the “garden with six sublimities” first welcomed leisure-seeking commoners in 1874, and arrivals haven’t let up since.
Accommodation: ANA Crowne Plaza Kanazawa or similar
Hotel Breakfast
Chicken Set Lunch Lunch
Seafood Cuisine Dinner Dinner
ISHIKAWA
DAY 4 ISHIKAWA (KANAZAWA) - SHIRAKAWAGO - ISHIKAWA (KANAZAWA)
• Himi Banya-gai Harbour Market - Located at the base of Noto Peninsula in a seaside town known for Himi Kanburi (winter yellowtail), Himi Banya-gai was built with the image of a banya, or fisherman’s hut.
• Gokayama Washi no Sato Paper Making Experience - Japanese paper (washi) made in Gokayama has been designated as one of Japan's Traditional Crafts. Paper making has a history of over 1,000 years here.
• Shirakawa-go - Declared a UNESCO world heritage site in 1995, it's famous for its traditional gassho-zukuri farmhouses, some of which are more than 250 years old.
Accommodation: ANA Crowne Plaza Kanazawa or similar
• Gokayama Washi no Sato Paper Making Experience - Japanese paper (washi) made in Gokayama has been designated as one of Japan's Traditional Crafts. Paper making has a history of over 1,000 years here.
• Shirakawa-go - Declared a UNESCO world heritage site in 1995, it's famous for its traditional gassho-zukuri farmhouses, some of which are more than 250 years old.
Accommodation: ANA Crowne Plaza Kanazawa or similar
Hotel Breakfast
Udon or Soba Set Lunch Lunch
Kaiseki Dinner Dinner
ISHIKAWA
DAY 5 ISHIKAWA (KANAZAWA) - KUROBE ALPINE ROUTE - NAGANO
• Starbucks Coffee Toyama Kansui Park - Is a unique and architecturally stunning coffee shop situated in Toyama. It is known for its innovative design that seamlessly blends into the surrounding natural environment. The café's construction incorporates elements of traditional Japanese aesthetics and materials, creating a harmonious fusion of modernity and tradition. *FREE 1 drink
• Tateyama Kurobe Alpine Route - Is a unique and spectacular route through the Northern Japan Alps which is traversed by various means of transportation including cablecars, trolley buses and a ropeway.
Accommodation: Matsumoto Hotel Kagetsu or similar ♨︎
• Tateyama Kurobe Alpine Route - Is a unique and spectacular route through the Northern Japan Alps which is traversed by various means of transportation including cablecars, trolley buses and a ropeway.
Accommodation: Matsumoto Hotel Kagetsu or similar ♨︎
Hotel Breakfast
Japanese Set or Bento Lunch Lunch
Hotel Dinner
NAGANO
DAY 6 NAGANO - GIFU
• Daio Wasabi Farm - It is one of the largest wasabi farms in Japan, known for its picturesque scenery and the cultivation of high-quality wasabi, a traditional Japanese condiment. The farm spans over 15 hectares (37 acres) and is nestled in the scenic Daio Valley, surrounded by lush green mountains and crystal-clear streams.
• Matsumoto Castle - Also known as the "Crow Castle," is a stunning historic castle located in Matsumoto City, Nagano. It is one of Japan's premier historic castles and is famous for its unique black exterior and its architectural beauty.
• Takayama Old Merchant Street - Also known as Sanmachi Suji, is a charming historic street in the city of Takayama, Gifu. It is a preserved district that showcases the traditional architecture and ambiance of the Edo period. The street is lined with beautifully preserved merchant houses, shops, and sake breweries.
Accommodation: Gero Yamagataya Hotel or similar ♨︎
• Matsumoto Castle - Also known as the "Crow Castle," is a stunning historic castle located in Matsumoto City, Nagano. It is one of Japan's premier historic castles and is famous for its unique black exterior and its architectural beauty.
• Takayama Old Merchant Street - Also known as Sanmachi Suji, is a charming historic street in the city of Takayama, Gifu. It is a preserved district that showcases the traditional architecture and ambiance of the Edo period. The street is lined with beautifully preserved merchant houses, shops, and sake breweries.
Accommodation: Gero Yamagataya Hotel or similar ♨︎
Hotel Breakfast
Local Beef Lunch Lunch
Hotel Dinner
GIFU
DAY 7 GIFU - AICHI (NAGOYA)
• Tenryo Sake Brewery - 7 times award winning of Annual Japan Sake Award. You will take a tour inside the sake brewery to get to know how sake is made.
• Gujo Hachiman Japanese Food Sample DIY - You can try your hand at making replica pizza, a parfait, lettuce, spaghetti, or more at the "Sample Village Iwasaki," one the several food replica studios in town!
• Toki Premium Outlet - Reimagining the streets of beautiful Colorado, USA, surrounded by the grand Rocky Mountains, is this outlet mall in Toki Gifu Prefecture, where 140 stores come together to form a one-stop shopping destination.
Accommodation: Nagoya Kanko Hotel or similar
• Gujo Hachiman Japanese Food Sample DIY - You can try your hand at making replica pizza, a parfait, lettuce, spaghetti, or more at the "Sample Village Iwasaki," one the several food replica studios in town!
• Toki Premium Outlet - Reimagining the streets of beautiful Colorado, USA, surrounded by the grand Rocky Mountains, is this outlet mall in Toki Gifu Prefecture, where 140 stores come together to form a one-stop shopping destination.
Accommodation: Nagoya Kanko Hotel or similar
Hotel Breakfast
Japanese Set Lunch Lunch
Eel Rice Set Dinner Dinner
AICHI
DAY 8 AICHI (NAGOYA)
Free at your own leisure.
Accommodation: Nagoya Kanko Hotel or similar
Accommodation: Nagoya Kanko Hotel or similar
Hotel Breakfast
AICHI
DAY 9 AICHI - NAGOYA (Chubu Centrair International Airport) - 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!
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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.
