8D6N Seasonal Central Japan (Sakura Edition)

HIGHLIGHTS

[TOKYO]
• Asakusa Temple & Nakamise Street
• Tokyo Tower (Incl. Mid Platform Elevator)
• Shinjuku Shopping Streets

[MT FUJI]
• Fuji Safari Park
• Fuji 5th Station
• Gotemba Premium

[MATSUMOTO]
• Kamikochi
• Shinhotaka Ropeway
• Sanno Machi
• Shirakawa-go

[KANSAI]
• Kimono Experience
• Fushimi Inari
• Arashiyama Bamboo Grove
• Nara Deer Park
• Todaiji Temple
• Osaka Castle Park
• Shinsaibashi Shopping Street
• Cup Noodle Museum
• Kobe Chinatown
• Rinku Premium Outlets

Seasonal Bonus (Arrival date):
22 MAR TO 15 APR 2023: Guaranteed Sakura Viewing
2022 Actual Blooming:
Shingashi River: Full Bloom from 27 March 2022
Omiya Park: Full Bloom from 30 March 2022
Nagatoro Sakura: Full Bloom from 08 April 2022
Minoyama Park: Full Bloom from 15 April 2022

MEAL PLANS:
6 Breakfasts, 3 Lunches, 5 Dinners

SPECIAL MEALS:
• Hida Beef Set Meal
• Crab and Seafood Hotpot
• Nagano Soba

ITINERARY

DAY 1: SINGAPORE – TOKYO (NARITA/HANEDA)

Check in at Singapore Changi International Airport for your flight to Tokyo Airport. 

• Meals On Board

DAY 2: ARRIVAL IN TOKYO

Upon arrival in Tokyo, start your trip with a Tokyo tour!

Asakusa temple & Nakamise Shopping Arcade
Asakusa Temple is the center of Tokyo’s low city districts where an atmosphere of the Tokyo of past decades survives.

Tokyo Tower (Incl. Elevator)
Head up Tokyo Tower and catch the amazing views of Tokyo city!

Shinjuku Shopping Street
Shopping

Accommodation: Metropolitan Ikebukuro Hotel or similar
Optional Tour: Full Day Disneyland at your own expense. **Tickets range from 8400JPY to 9400JPY depending on seasons**

• Meals On Board

DAY 3: TOKYO – MT FUJI

• Mt Fuji 5th Station
At 2300 meters above sea level, the Fuji 5th Station offers a commanding view of the Fuji Five Lakes area below.

• Gotemba Outlet (Premium Outlet)

• Fuji Safari Park
Fuji Safari Park is a wildlife park on the southern slopes of Mt Fuji, where visitors can take a safari through the simulated habitats of freely roaming animals, including lions, tigers, bears, elephants and Rhinos.

Accommodation: Tominoko Hotel or similar (Onsen Hot Spring).

• Breakfast / Lunch / Dinner

DAY 4: MT FUJI – AZUMINO

Seasonal Bonus:

22 MAR TO 15 APR 2023: Guaranteed Sakura Viewing – We will travel to wherever sakura is blooming, therefore guaranteeing your chances of seeing Sakura! Possible places for sakura: Shingashi River / Omiya Park / Minoyama Park / Nagatoro
16 APR TO 20 MAY 2023: Mt Fuji Shibazakura Festival – Sakura grows in the ground as well! Check out this unique festival held only from Mid Apr – Mid May 2023! 
21 MAY TO 15 JUN 2023: Snow Wall – Enjoy seeing snow wall without all the hassle and crowd!

Note: Seasonal bonuses are subjected to weather condition and availability. Otherwise, it will be replaced by fruit picking.

Accommodation: Azumino Ambient Hotel or similar (Onsen Hot Spring).

• Breakfast / Lunch / Dinner

DAY 5: AZUMINO – TAKAYAMA

• Kamikochi (Kappa Bridge)
Enjoy the wonderful views of Kamikochi on Kappa Bridge, a suspension bridge over the Azusa River in the center of Kamikochi.

• Shinhotaka Ropeway
Take the ropeway and catch the majestic snowy caps of Japan Alps.

• Sanno Machi
Take a stroll along the old streets of Sanno-machi, which retains the elegance well preserved traditional Japanese Houses.

• Shiragawa-go Village
This tranquil mountain village of 113 buildings located at the highest peak of Mt Haku is one of the snowiest places in Japan.

Accommodation: Hida Plaza Hotel or similar (Onsen Hot Spring).

• Breakfast / Hida Houba Yaki Set Lunch / Japanese 8 Course Kaiseki

DAY 6: TAKAYAMA – KYOTO – OSAKA

• Kimono Experience (Half Day)
Don on Kimono and explore the beautiful city of Kyoto

• Fushimi Inari
Well known as the instagrammable spot of Kyoto, Fushimi Inari is the must go spot for photo taking!

• Arashiyama Bamboo Grove
Arashiyama Bamboo Grove is one of the top spots of Kyoto famous for its soaring stalks of bamboos.

Accommodation: Osaka Daiichi Hotel or similar.

•  Breakfast / Dinner

DAY 7: OSAKA – NARA – OSAKA

• Nara Deer Park
Considered the messengers of Gods, Nara has over 1000 deer roaming around the ancient city.

• Todaiji Temple
Todaiji Temple is one of Japan’s most famous and historically significant temples and a landmark of Nara.

• Osaka Castle (Photo-taking)
head to Osaka Castle Park to take photographs of Osaka Castle, the must-see sight of Osaka.

• Shinsaibashi (Shopping)

Accommodation: Osaka Daiichi Hotel or similar

OPTIONAL:
• Full Day Universal Studios tour – Ticket price varying between 7,500JPY – 8,500JPY (rates differ everyday)

• Breakfast / Dinner

DAY 8: OSAKA – KOBE – KANSAI

Assemble and check in at Singapore Changi Airport for your flight to Osaka (Kansai Airport).

– Head to Kobe –

If Time Permits (For flights after 7pm only):

Cup Noodle (Ramen) Museum – Enjoy interactive activities in the Cup Noodle Museum!

Kobe Chinatown – Eat your fill of delicious Chinese food, forage through the cute Chinese goods and explore Kobe’s Chinatown.

DAY 9: ARRIVE IN SINGAPORE

We hope you had a great time in Japan and thank you very much for travelling with Nam Ho Travel!

Applicable to SQ 623 / JL 712 / JL 35 flights only. 

• Meals On Board