ITINERARY

DAY 1: SINGAPORE - NARITA

Assemble at Singapore Changi Airport for your flight to Narita / Haneda. Upon arrival, transfer to your hotel for a good night's rest.

DAY 2: TOKYO - ASHIKAGA - NAGANO

Take a morning drive to Ashikaga Flower Park to experience the brilliance of one of Japan’s favourite flowers, the wisteria, also known as the fuji flower. Immerse yourself in the magic and ethereal air created by the 80-metre long wisteria tunnels. End the day in the best possible way as you indulge in a hot spring bath at an onsen resort in Nagano.

Bonus

Enjoy seasonal fruit picking at Ashikaga Fruit Farm – strawberries (April to May), blueberries (June)

DAY 3: NAGANO - TATEYAMA - TOYAMA

After breakfast, make your way to the spectacular Tateyama Kurobe Alpine Route that cuts through the Northern Japan Alps linking the Toyama with the Nagano prefectures. Take in glorious views of the exquisite surrounding vistas as you make your way via cable car, tunnel trolley bus and ropeway to the majestic 20-metre high snow corridor at Murodo. This evening, treat yourself to a relaxing spring bath at a ryokan-style resort hotel near the sea.

Note

The visit to the snow corridor is subject to weather conditions. The opening period is from 15 April to 22 June as announced by the local authorities and subject to revision without prior notice.

DAY 4: TOYAMA - SHIRETOKO - GUJO - NAGOYA

After breakfast, proceed to Shirakawa-go village, a unique UNESCO World Heritage Site known for its traditional 250-year-old gassho-zukuri farmhouses with steep thatched roofs that resemble two hands folded in prayer. Next, travel to the riverside town Gujo Hachiman with its pristine waterways that still form the backbone of the town today. Then, find out how this town is Japan’s leading producer of food replicas as you roll up your sleeves and try your hand at making your own food replicas as souvenirs (wax sushi and tempura). You will also get to enjoy your choice of two complimentary local snacks.

DAY 5: NAGOYA - MIE

This morning, visit Nabana no Sato, open spacious fields with seasonal flowers are breathtakingly beautiful. There are series of events throughout the year including Flower Festival in spring, firefly watching in Summer, Momiji (maple) illuminations in autumn and winter illuminations. You can enjoy certain events throughout the year. Unleash your inner ninja at Igaryu Ninja Village and learn basic ninja techniques such as shuriken (throwing stars) throwing and stealth skills. Explore the village and discover hidden traps and secret passages. End the day with a relaxing spring bath at your resort hotel.

DAY 6: MIE - TOYOHASHI

This Morning, visit the famous 2,000-year-old Ise Jingu Shrine, dedicated to the Sun Goddess Amaterasu O-mikami, which has drawn countless worshippers and pilgrims in centuries past. Thereafter, visit the nearby Okage Yokocho, which embodies a nostalgic town that showcases culture, customs, specialities and traditions of the Edo and Meiji Period. Next, visit the Mikimoto Pearl Island, home of the world-famous Mikimoto Pearls. Witness female divers, otherwise known as Ama, demonstrate dive for pearls in their distinctive, traditional white outfits. Here, you will hands on DIY pearl hand cream and get to bring home your exclusive hand cream.

DAY 7: TOYOHASHI - FUJI - TOKYO

This morning, embark on a leisurely drive to the Mount Fuji region where you may be able to catch a glimpse of Japan’s highest and most popular mountain, the iconic Mt Fuji, before heading for a spot of retail therapy at Gotemba Premium Outlets. Go ahead and pamper yourself at the galore of international brands and specialty stores found here. As you bask in the aftermath of the shopping buzz, make your way (with your spoils in tow) to Tokyo for a different kind of buzz; one of the cool, urban, neon-lit variety.

Note:

Gotemba Premium Outlet will be replaced with Fuji Shiba-Sakura Festival site visit from 21April – 27May.

DAY 8: TOKYO - SINGAPORE

Transfer to the airport for your flight home after breakfast.