8D New Discovery of Golden Route

HIGHLIGHTS

Discover the “Golden Route”, stretching from Kyoto to Tokyo, which has much to offer for first-time & seasoned visitors to Japan, not to forget a bullet train shinkansen experience! Stay in 4 – 5* accommodations throughout the trip in this small luxury group.

Flight Details (Japan Airlines)

• JL 038 31 MAR SIN-HND 0150/0950
• JL 119 31 MAR HND-ITM 1330/1435
• JL 711 07 APR NRT-SIN 1755/0020+1

ITINERARY

[DAY 1: 31 MAR] Singapore — Tokyo

• Arrive at Itami (Osaka) Airport via Japan Airlines flight from Singapore
• Meet & Greet with local guide
• Transfer to hotel, free time until dinner
• *Hilton Osaka Hotel or similar

• Meal on Board, dinner

[DAY 2: 01 APR] Osaka — Kyoto

• This morning, visit Kuromon Market where you can find various vendors selling fresh produce & shellfish
• Stop by Fushimi Inari Shrine where a majestic view awaits with countless rows of Torii Gates, then Kiyomizu Temple, a UNESCO World Heritage site and a symbol of ancient Kyoto
• Finally, take a rest in the hotel before dinner at local restaurant
• *Miyako Kyoto Hotel or similar

• Breakfast, lunch, dinner

[DAY 3: 02 APR] Kyoto

• After breakfast, travel to Arashiyama Bamboo Forest and be enchanted by the winding path of bamboos
• Then, visit the Kinkakuji Temple where its top two floors are decked in gold leaf!
• Finally, take a stroll down the streets of Gion before dinner at a local restaurant
• *Miyako Kyoto Hotel or similar

• Breakfast, lunch, dinner

[DAY 4: 03 APR] Kyoto — Hikone — Lake Biwa

• After breakfast, travel to Hikone Castle where the white exteriors of the castle forms a stark contrast to the pink of the blooming sakuras
• Next, go to Genkyu en Garden which is a landscape garden that existed since the 17th centuries
• Then transfer to the hotel which is situated in front of Japan’s largest freshwater lake Lake Biwa for the night’s stay
• *XIV Biwako Hotel or similar

• Breakfast, lunch, dinner

[DAY 5: 04 APR] Lake Biwa — Nagoya

• Today, transfer to Nagoya, the fourth most populated city in Japan, where you will stop by the symbol of Nagoya – Nagoya Castle first for some photo opportunities
• Next head off to Sakae area, a popular shopping district in Nagoya city for some shopping until dinner time at a local restaurant
• *Hilton Nagoya Hotel or similar

• Breakfast, lunch, dinner

[DAY 6: 05 APR] Nagoya — Tokyo

• After breakfast, hop on the Bullet train Shinkansen ride to Tokyo Station
• Visit Asakusa Kannon Temple, Nakamise Street and Sumida River area to enjoy cherry blossoms
• Head back to hotel for rest time before dinner at local restaurant
• *Royal Park Hotel or similar

• Breakfast, lunch, dinner

[DAY 7: 06 APR] Tokyo

• Today, visit the Imperial Palace before Ginza, a district known for its upmarket boutique shops
• Next, stop byOdaiba, a waterfront area in Tokyo city for its beautiful night view before heading for dinner and back to hotel
• *Royal Park Hotel or similar

• Breakfast, lunch, dinner

[DAY 8: 07 APR] Tokyo — Singapore

• After breakfast, visit Ueno Park, a popular spot for sakura viewing
• Stop by the popular crossing of Shibuya and then Harajuku, a place popular with teen culture and tourists!
• Bid farewell to Japan as we head off to the airport for the flight back to Singapore

• Breakfast, lunch, meals on board

REMARKS

From S$5,488*

Terms & Conditions:

• No refund for unused services & tours are subjected to weather conditions.*Sakura / Flower viewing is subjected to weather conditions.
• Sequence of itinerary, meals, hotels & activities are subjected to changes without prior notice.
• Pictures shown are purely for illustration purposes only.
• Excludes approximate airport taxes of S$700/pax (subject to change).
• Visa fees, if applicable.
• Guide & driver tipping fees, approximately $8/pax/day.