No. of Tokyo overnight 3 stays 1 1 Yokohama Mt Fuji Region Alice in Wonderland themed dinner CUPNOODLES MUSEUM Fuji Safari Park CUPNOODLES MUSEUM KIDDY LAND Harajuku Day 3 Day 4 your pick and choose to dine in one of the park’s restaurants with your lunch coupon. Mt Fuji Region – Tokyo Tokyo Accommodation: Tokyo Dome Hotel/ Shinagawa Prince Hotel/New Otani Inn Tokyo (Breakfast/Lunch/ (Breakfast/Tokyo Disneyland Coupon Lunch) Alice In Wonderland Themed Dinner) Enter a timeless world of magic and fantasy as Day 6 After breakfast, visit Fuji Safari Park, located you step into Tokyo Disneyland today. Get cosy at the foot of Mt Fuji. Start your tour by with your favourite characters, watch fabulous Tokyo – Singapore hopping on the jungle bus to tour the habitats entertainment shows and enjoy adventurous of your favourite animals such as lions, tigers, thrilling rides. This afternoon, you can take (Breakfast/Meals On Board) bears and many more up close. After lunch, your pick and choose to dine in one of the If time permits, you can do some last-minute explore Japan’s “kawaii” culture in Tokyo with park’s restaurants with your lunch coupon. shopping before you transfer to the airport for a visit to KIDDY LAND Harajuku and go on End the day with a melody of music and your flight home. a shopping spree at the numerous speciality fireworks bursting into the night. stores dedicated to famous cartoon characters. Accommodation: Tokyo Dome Hotel/ Remarks This evening, enjoy a themed dinner at Alice Shinagawa Prince Hotel/New Otani Inn Tokyo Tour is conducted in Mandarin unless otherwise in Wonderland and be served by a battalion of specified. waitresses all dressed up like Alice. The young Day 5 Revisions, if any, in itinerary are subject to the ones will have an extremely good appetite as Company’s Terms and Conditions, a copy of all the dishes are served to your table with Tokyo which is available at www.ChanBrothers.com/ interesting presentations. You may like to try a PackageTourTnCs. In particular, the Customer is green caterpillar tuna and avocado sushi roll or (Breakfast/Tokyo DisneySea Coupon Lunch) requested to note the following: the cute mock turtle mimosa salad. Spend the day at Tokyo DisneySea, a world Itinerary may be subject to change due to Accommodation: Tokyo Dome Hotel/ of myth and magic. Enjoy enchanting sights, circumstances beyond the Company’s control. Shinagawa Prince Hotel/New Otani Inn Tokyo thrilling rides and fabulous entertainment shows Accommodation in designated cities is subject to at its 7 themed ports, each complementing room availability. each other yet unique in style. You can also take Sequence of itinerary may be subject to change. Different tour groups may be merged. Proposed changes, if any, that are not accepted will be subject to the refund provisions set out in the Terms and Conditions. JAPAN | Chan Brothers Travel 51
8 DAYS 6 NIGHTS YUMMY YUMMY CENTRAL JAPAN (JP8YCG) Highlights Osaka Day 1 H Osaka Castle Top-Class Accommodation H Shinsaibashi-suji Shopping Street Singapore – Haneda/Narita – H 1-night accommodation each H Dotonbori H Shinsekai Osaka at authentic onsen resorts in Hida and Nagano Kyoto (Meals On Board) H Fushimi Inari Shrine Assemble at Singapore Changi Airport for your 17 Included Meals flight to Osaka via Haneda/Narita. H 6 breakfasts Shiga H 6 lunches H Hikone Castle Day 2 H 5 dinners H Yume Kyobashi Castle Road H Lake Biwa Osaka Speciality Meals H DIY takoyaki lunch Kanazawa (DIY Takoyaki Lunch/Kushikatsu Dinner) H Kushikatsu dinner H Higashi Chaya District Start your day at the iconic Osaka Castle, H Kyoto sukiyaki nabe set lunch H Kenrokuen Garden arguably one of the most famous, if not the most H Kaga set lunch H Omicho Market famous sight in the city offering a sweeping H Yakiniku dinner panoramic view of Osaka. Then, embark on H Hoba leaf grilled pork lunch Hida a gastronomic journey and a shopping spree H Kaiseki set dinner H Shirakawa-go starting at Shinsaibashi-suji Shopping Street, H Soba set lunch H Takayama old town downtown Osaka’s major shopping belt. Next, H All-you-can-eat shabu shabu proceed to Dotonbori, renowned for its many lunch Nagano bars and restaurants with bright neon lights and H Lake Suwa H Suwa Shrine ostentatious signage, before ending the day at Exclusive Experiences H Wasabi farm the colourful Shinsekai area, with plenty of H Complimentary daily cheap eateries and shops to choose from. Japanese gourmet treats from Kawagoe Accommodation: Osaka Hinode Hotel day 2 to day 7 H Toki no Kane Nipponbashi/Candeo Hotel Osaka Namba/ H Kashiya Yokocho Agora Place Namba Yummy Yummy Pick: Mitarashi dango and Tokyo grilled crab H Shinjuku What is even better than going on an adventure? Experiencing the best morsels every step of the way of course! After all, the way to any heart is through the stomach. Come explore the best of central Japan from historical sites of Hikone Castle and Shirakawa-go to the resplendent Lake Biwa and Fushimi Inari Shrine, and indulge in a unique snack every day that is bound to satisfy your tummy and warm the heart at the same time. 52 Chan Brothers Travel | JAPAN
No. of Nagano overnight 1 stays Kawagoe Kanazawa 1 1 1 Tokyo Hida 1 Shiga Kyoto 1 Osaka Kaiseki set dinner Hoba leaf grilled pork lunch ubiquitous ingredient in Japanese cuisine. End the day on a relaxing note with a dip at an Nagano apple pie that elusive inner peace. Enjoy a scrumptious onsen resort in Nagano. yakiniku dinner tonight. Accommodation: Hotel Ambient Tateshina/ Kawagoe pudding Accommodation: Agora Kanazawa/Hotel Hotel Ambient Azumino/Resort Hotel Mystays Premier Kanazawa/ANA Crowne Tateshina Day 3 Plaza Kanazawa Yummy Yummy Pick: Nagano apple pie Osaka – Kyoto – Shiga Yummy Yummy Pick: Kanazawa soft-serve ice cream with gold leaf Day 7 (Breakfast/Kyoto Sukiyaki Nabe Set Lunch/ Dinner) Day 5 Nagano – Kawagoe – Tokyo This morning, step into the Shinto world through Fushimi Inari Shrine and its vermillion Kanazawa – Hida (Breakfast/All-You-Can-Eat Shabu Shabu Lunch) torii gates that lead you to the summit of the This morning, it is snack time with a hint of sacred Mt Inari. Next, proceed to Hikone Castle, (Breakfast/Hoba Leaf Grilled Pork Lunch/ Japanese heritage at Kawagoe. From candy to a designated national treasure of the Edo Kaiseki Set Dinner) sweet potato cakes and rice crackers, choose period, before taking a leisure stroll along the Today, head to Kanazawa’s largest fresh from a myriad of Japanese snacks sold at the newly redesigned Yume Kyobashi Castle Road seafood market, Omicho Market. The merchants’ houses in this well-preserved little for a glimpse of the typical castle town in the sprawling market offers an excellent line- Edo town. A short distance from this street is Edo period. up of local seafood and produce, clothing, the symbol of Kawagoe, Toki no Kane, a bell Accommodation: Hotel & Resorts flowers, kitchen tools and other speciality tower built about 400 years ago which still NAGAHAMA/Hotel New Oumi/Okubiwako products. Then, proceed to Shirakawa-go, rings 4 times throughout the day today. Head Makino Grand Park Hotel a well-preserved UNESCO World Heritage Site for more snacks at the stone-paved Kashiya Yummy Yummy Pick: Snoopy manju and omi featuring quaint farmhouses with distinctive Yokocho, where those with a sweet tooth will beef kushikatsu steep roofs that resemble clasped hands in be spoilt for choice with the many traditional prayer. In the evening, enjoy your dinner whilst Japanese cakes and sweets on sale. In the Day 4 clad in a yukata before winding down with evening, cut those purse strings loose and head Shiga – Kanazawa a relaxing beauty bath at an onsen resort straight for the intoxicating buzz of Tokyo at in Hida. the city’s foremost shopping, entertainment (Breakfast/Kaga Set Lunch/ Accommodation: Hida Hotel Plaza/Hirayu and business district, Shinjuku. Yakiniku Dinner) Onsen Nakamurakan/Okada Ryokan Accommodation: New Otani Inn Tokyo/ This morning, drive to Lake Biwa, Japan’s Yummy Yummy Pick: Amaebi sashimi and Ginza Grand Hotel/Shinagawa Prince Hotel largest freshwater lake, before continuing Hida beef skewer Yummy Yummy Pick: Kawagoe pudding to Kanazawa. Head to the beautifully preserved Higashi Chaya District, known Day 6 Day 8 for its traditional teahouses and geisha entertainment during the Edo period. Next, Hida – Nagano Tokyo – Singapore visit Kenrokuen Garden, hailed by many as one of Japan’s most beautiful landscape (Breakfast/Soba Set Lunch/Buffet Dinner) (Breakfast/Meals On Board) gardens. The spacious grounds, captivating There is no better way to explore charming If time permits, you can do some last-minute flowering trees, peaceful water features and Japanese mountains than on foot, and this shopping before you transfer to the airport for picturesque teahouses are perfect for finding experience awaits at Takayama old town. your flight home. Stroll past sake breweries and merchant houses adorned with latticed bay windows lined in Remarks rows, and pick up unique Hida souvenirs and Tour is conducted in Mandarin unless otherwise confectionery along the way. Thereafter, admire specified. the magnificent vistas of the surrounding Revisions, if any, in itinerary are subject to the scenery on the reflective surface of Lake Suwa Company’s Terms and Conditions, a copy of before paying a visit to Suwa Shrine, the oldest which is available at www.ChanBrothers.com/ shrine in Nagano, where you may request PackageTourTnCs. In particular, the Customer is for your wishes to be granted. Proceed to a requested to note the following: wasabi farm for some spicy lessons on the Itinerary may be subject to change due to circumstances beyond the Company’s control. Accommodation in designated cities is subject to room availability. Sequence of itinerary may be subject to change. Different tour groups may be merged. Proposed changes, if any, that are not accepted will be subject to the refund provisions set out in the Terms and Conditions. JAPAN | Chan Brothers Travel 53
7 DAYS 6 NIGHTS JAPAN FLORAL ALPINE/ AUTUMN SCENIC ROUTE (JP7AG/JP7AAG) This tour is available from April to November Unique Choice Highlights Ashikaga Day 1 H Ashikaga Flower Park Top-Class Accommodation Singapore – Tokyo H 1-night accommodation each Tateyama at authentic onsen resorts in H Kurobe Dam (Meals On Board) Nagano and Himi H Tateyama Kurobe Alpine Route Assemble at Singapore Changi Airport for your (15 April to 22 June) flight to Tokyo. Upon arrival, transfer to your 12 Included Meals hotel for a good night’s rest. H 6 breakfasts Hida Accommodation: Kawasaki King Skyfront H 3 lunches H Shirakawa-go Tokyu Rei Hotel/New Otani Inn Tokyo/Hotel H 3 dinners Welco Narita Mt Fuji Speciality Meals H Gotemba Premium Outlets Day 2 H Alpine set lunch H Seafood sashimi with Ibaraki Tokyo – Ashikaga – Nagano dancing abalone dinner H Hitachi Seaside Park H Tobanyaki lunch H Fashion Cruise Newport Hitachinaka (Breakfast/Lunch/Buffet Dinner) Take a morning drive to Ashikaga Flower Park Exclusive Experiences Tokyo to experience the brilliance of seasonal blooms H Lighting and playing with H Shinjuku such as wisterias in May, hydrangeas and irises sparklers in Himi in June, roses in July, water lilies from July to H DIY food replica session with September and amethyst sages from October to 2 complimentary local snacks mid November. Immerse yourself in the magical at Gujo Hachiman and ethereal air created by the 80-metre-long wisteria tunnels and enchanting LED displays. Watch Video End the day in the best possible way as you indulge in a hot spring bath at an onsen resort Let Japan’s alluring sights take your breath away as you in Nagano. embark on an epic journey filled with stunning blooms Accommodation: Hakuba Mominoki Hotel/ and gorgeous mountainous landscapes. Whether it is Hotel Ambient Azumino the resplendent wisteria tunnels, the 20-metre-high Seasonal Bonus snow corridor of the Northern Alps, the traditional thatched- Enjoy picking and tasting of seasonal fruits such as roof farmhouses or the childlike magic of simple sparklers, strawberries in April and May, blueberries from June you will come to realise that Japan is indeed where wonder to August, grapes in September and pears in October blooms. at a Nagano fruit farm. 54 Chan Brothers Travel | JAPAN
No. of overnight stays Himi 1 Nagano Tateyama 1 Ibaraki Hida Ashikaga Gujo 3 Tokyo 1 Aichi Mt Fuji Tateyama Kurobe Alpine route (15 April to 22 June) the multitude of major departmental stores and shopping malls, or simply soak up the vibrant energy in this bustling area. Accommodation: Tokyo Dome Hotel/ Shinagawa Prince Hotel/New Otani Inn Tokyo Seasonal Bonus Ramble through narcissuses from early to mid April, tulips from mid to end April, nemophilas from end April to early May and kokia bushes from July to October at Hitachi Seaside Park. Dancing abalone dinner Ashikaga Flower Park Day 7 Tokyo – Singapore Day 3 You will also get to enjoy your choice of 2 complimentary local snacks. (Breakfast/Meals On Board) Nagano – Tateyama – Himi Accommodation: Loisir Hotel Toyohashi/ If time permits, you can do some last-minute Nogoya Castle Plaza/Hotel JAL City Nagoya shopping before you transfer to airport for your (Breakfast/Alpine Set Lunch/ Nishiki flight home. Seafood Sashimi With Dancing Abalone Dinner) After breakfast, stop by Kurobe Dam while you Day 5 FOR GROUPS DEPARTING make your way to the spectacular Tateyama IN NOVEMBER Kurobe Alpine Route that cuts through the Aichi – Mt Fuji – Tokyo Northern Alps linking Toyama with Nagano. DAY 6 AS FOLLOWS Take in glorious views of the exquisite (Breakfast) surrounding vistas as you make your way via This morning, embark on a leisurely drive to Day 6 cable car, tunnel trolley bus and ropeway to Mt Fuji, where you may be able to catch a Tokyo the majestic 20-metre-high snow corridor at glimpse of Japan’s highest and most popular Murodo. Later, invoke the inner child in you mountain, before heading for a spot of retail (Breakfast) and spend a nostalgic evening as you light and therapy at Gotemba Premium Outlets. Explore this dynamic city on your own. Indulge play with sparklers before treating yourself to Go ahead and pamper yourself at the galore in some retail therapy at renowned shopping a relaxing hot spring bath at an onsen resort of international brands and speciality stores districts such as Ginza, Harajuku and Shibuya or near the sea in Himi. found here. As you bask in the aftermath of visit Tokyo Disneyland or DisneySea for a fun- Accommodation: Umiakari/Eihokaku the shopping buzz, make your way to Tokyo for filled time at your own expense. Note a different kind of buzz; one of the cool, urban, Accommodation: Tokyo Dome Hotel/ Visit snow corridor from 15 April to 22 June. neon-lit variety. Shinagawa Prince Hotel/New Otani Inn Tokyo Accommodation: Tokyo Dome Hotel/ Day 4 Shinagawa Prince Hotel/New Otani Inn Tokyo Remarks Note Tour is conducted in Mandarin unless otherwise Himi – Hida – Gujo – Aichi Visit to Gotemba Premium Outlets will be replaced specified. with Fuji Shiba-sakura Festival from 18 April to 31 May. Revisions, if any, in itinerary are subject to the (Breakfast/Tobanyaki Lunch/Dinner) Company’s Terms and Conditions, a copy of After breakfast, proceed to Shirakawa-go, Day 6 which is available at www.ChanBrothers.com/ a well-preserved UNESCO World Heritage Site PackageTourTnCs. In particular, the Customer is featuring quaint farmhouses with distinctive Tokyo – Ibaraki – Tokyo requested to note the following: steep roofs that resemble clasped hands in Itinerary may be subject to change due to prayer. Next, travel to the riverside town Gujo (Breakfast) circumstances beyond the Company’s control. Hachiman, with its pristine waterways that still Today, let the picturesque flowers of Hitachi Accommodation in designated cities is subject to form the backbone of the town today. Find out Seaside Park brighten your morning with vivid room availability. how this town is Japan’s leading producer of colours and fragrant scents. Then, stop by a Sequence of itinerary may be subject to change. food replicas as you roll up your sleeves in a local shopping and entertainment complex, Different tour groups may be merged. DIY food replica session making wax tempura. Fashion Cruise Newport Hitachinaka, before Proposed changes, if any, that are not accepted will heading back to the intoxicating buzz of Tokyo be subject to the refund provisions set out in the at the city’s foremost shopping, entertainment Terms and Conditions. and business district, Shinjuku. Lose yourself in JAPAN | Chan Brothers Travel 55
8 DAYS 7 NIGHTS CENTRAL JAPAN (JP8IBG) INSTA-BOND HOLIDAY Brand New Highlights With hand-picked family-friendly activities, hands-on learning experiences and deep cultural immersions promising lures Top-Class Accommodation for all ages to meet all of Japan’s abundant adult- and H 2-night accommodation in child-friendly sights, from traditional arts and crafts to Osaka “kawaii” food replicas and more – every member of your H 1-night accommodation family, from toddlers to grannies and everyone in between, at authentic onsen resort in is bound to be satisfied. Nagano Day 1 downtown Osaka’s major shopping belt. Next 14 Included Meals proceed to Dotonbori, renowned for its many H 7 breakfasts Singapore – Osaka bars and restaurants with bright neon lights H 4 lunches and ostentatious signage. H 3 dinners (Meals On Board) Accommodation: Osaka Hinode Hotel Assemble at Singapore Changi Airport for your Nipponbashi/Osaka Dai-ichi Hotel Speciality Meals flight to Osaka, a city that blends the traditional Seasonal Bonus H Izakaya dinner with the hyper-modern. Upon arrival, transfer Be mesmerised by the plum blossoms at Plum Forest H Hot pot lunch to your hotel. Park. Visit to Plum Forest Park requires a 30-minute H DIY sushi lunch Accommodation: Izumisano Center Hotel/ uphill walk from coach parking area. Washington Hotel Kansai Airport/Osaka Exclusive Experiences Hinode Hotel Nipponbashi Day 3 H Ocarina painting at Harvest Hill Day 2 Osaka H Kimono dress-up session H DIY tempura food replica Osaka (Breakfast) session Today, explore Osaka at your own leisure. H Hiking at Mt Takao (Breakfast/Lunch/Izakaya Dinner) You could spend half the day at the spectacular After breakfast, proceed to Harvest Hill, Osaka Aquarium Kaiyukan, one of the largest Osaka an agricultural park brimming with verdant public aquariums in the world. After this, you H Yuasa Soy Sauce factory greenery and pretty blossoms. Here, enjoy may choose to hop onto the Tempozan Ferris H Shinsaibashi-suji Shopping Street immersive bonding moments with mini ocarina Wheel for a bird’s-eye view of the bay area and H Dotonbori painting and opportunities for animal feeding the towering skyscrapers. If you are feeling at your own expense. Next, visit Yuasa Soy hungry, Naniwa Food Theme Park, located in Kyoto Sauce factory, the birthplace of Japan’s soy Tempozan Markplace shopping mall, is the H Arashiyama Bamboo Forest sauce. Then embark on a shopping spree perfect place to satisfy your taste buds with a H Togetsukyo Bridge H Gion starting at Shinsaibashi-suji Shopping Street, wide variety of specialities from Osaka. Accommodation: Osaka Hinode Hotel Gifu Nipponbashi/Osaka Dai-ichi Hotel H Gujo Hachiman H Shirakawa-go Nagano H Lake Suwa Tokyo H Galaxcity H Shinjuku 56 Chan Brothers Travel | JAPAN
No. of overnight stays Nagano 1 1 Gifu 2 Tokyo Kyoto 3 Osaka Arashiyama Bamboo Forest Izakaya dinner Togetsukyo Bridge Day 4 featuring quaint farmhouses with distinctive Day 8 steep roofs that resemble clasped hands in Osaka – Kyoto – Gifu prayer. This evening, enjoy a relaxing hot spring Tokyo – Singapore bath at an onsen resort in Nagano. (Breakfast/Lunch/Dinner) Accommodation: Hotel Ambient Hotel (Breakfast/Meals On Board) Start your day off in Kyoto, home to many Tateshina/Resort Hotel Tateshina/Sky Park If time permits, you can do some last-minute Japanese traditions including geishas, Hotel shopping before you transfer to the airport for temples, shrines and many priceless historical your flight home. monuments. Step into a world of tranquility at Day 6 Arashiyama Bamboo Forest before heading to Arashyama’s iconic Togetsukyo Bridge, Nagano – Tokyo where resplendent vistas of the Katsura River are framed by spring and autumn hues of (Breakfast/DIY Sushi Lunch) the surrounding foliage and the magnificent This morning, take a leisure drive to Lake Suwa, Mt Arashiyama. Wrap the day up with a visit situated at the heart of Mt Kiso. Be engulfed to Gion, the famed entertainment and geisha by the surrounding snow-clad mountains quarter in Kyoto’s exclusive and prestigious and crystal-clear lakes. Then, proceed to the downtown area. Travel back in time as you pulsating capital of Tokyo for a DIY sushi wander along streets dotted with traditional lunch. This afternoon, embark on a galaxy of Japanese houses, tea houses and antique fun at Galaxcity, an indoor play centre with a shops in a kimono dress-up session. Proceed climbing wall, planetarium and net play zone. to Gifu for your overnight stay. Then, kick back and relax at Maruki Dome Accommodation: Miyako Hotel Gifu where you can watch movies for a small fee. Nagaragawa/Gifu Grand Hotel/Daiwa Roynet Accommodation: Tokyo Dome Hotel/ Hotel Gifu Shinagawa Prince Hotel/New Otani Inn Tokyo Day 5 Day 7 Remarks Tour is conducted in Mandarin unless otherwise Gifu – Nagano Tokyo specified. Revisions, if any, in itinerary are subject to the (Breakfast/Hot Pot Lunch/Buffet Dinner) (Breakfast) Company’s Terms and Conditions, a copy of Today, explore the small, riverside town of Today, escape to nature’s sanctuary at which is available at www.ChanBrothers.com/ Gujo Hachiman, Japan’s leading producer Mt Takao. You may try hiking toward the PackageTourTnCs. In particular, the Customer is of food replicas. Try your hand at creating summit on foot or to its midpoint. Next, stop requested to note the following: adorable wax replicas in a DIY tempura by Shinjuku, a sprawling district dotted with Itinerary may be subject to change due to replica session. Then, head to Shirakawa-go, dazzling neon signs and sleek skyscrapers. circumstances beyond the Company’s control. a well-preserved UNESCO World Heritage Site Accommodation: Tokyo Dome Hotel/ Accommodation in designated cities is subject to Shinagawa Prince Hotel/New Otani Inn Tokyo room availability. Sequence of itinerary may be subject to change. Different tour groups may be merged. Proposed changes, if any, that are not accepted will be subject to the refund provisions set out in the Terms and Conditions. JAPAN | Chan Brothers Travel 57
7 DAYS 6 NIGHTS TOKYO AND NIIGATA EDITION (JP7TNG) Highlights Why not explore a different side of Japan? From the rich historical and cultural sights of Nikko Toshogu Shrine and Top-Class Accommodation Tsuruga Castle to the gold mines of Sado Island and an H 1-night accommodation each authentic gold-panning experience to boot, this will indeed at authentic onsen resorts in be a trip to remember! Nikko, Tendo and Yahiko Day 1 Day 3 14 Included Meals H 6 breakfasts Singapore – Tokyo Nikko – Aizu – Tendo H 5 lunches H 3 dinners (Meals On Board) (Breakfast/Kitakata Ramen Lunch/ Assemble at Singapore Changi Airport for your 8-Course Kaiseki Dinner) Speciality Meals flight to Tokyo. Upon arrival, transfer to your This morning, drive to Aizu and explore H Yuba bean curd skin lunch hotel and enjoy a rejuvenating rest. Tsuruga Castle, a beautiful construction H Kitakata ramen lunch Accommodation: Kawasaki King Skyfront that resembles a crane or tsuru in Japanese, H 8-course kaiseki dinner Tokyu Rei Hotel/New Otani Inn Tokyo/Hotel with its pure white walls and red roof tiles. Welco Narita The castle has been rebuilt several times over Exclusive Experiences the 600 years since it was first constructed. H Sake tasting at Aizu sake Day 2 Make your way to the top for a sweeping brewery panoramic view of the city as well as the H Complimentary ice cream at Tokyo – Nikko stunning sea of cherry blossoms surrounding Cherry Meeting Hall the castle during springtime. Then, learn about H DIY senbei rice cracker (Breakfast/Yuba Bean Curd Skin Lunch/ sake production at an Aizu sake brewery session at Rice Cracker Buffet Dinner) and enjoy sake tasting. Tonight, indulge in a Kingdom Today, travel to Nikko and visit Nikko Toshogu relaxing mineral hot spring bath at an onsen H Jetfoil ride to Sado Island Shrine, a UNESCO World Heritage Site due resort in Tendo. H Gold panning at Sado to its cultural and religious significance as a Accommodation: Outouno Hana Yubo Nishimikawa Gold Park Shinto shrine. Unlike other Shinto shrines in Ichiraku/Azumaya/Tsukioka Hotel H Tub boat ride Japan where simplicity is the order of the day, Seasonal Bonus it boasts lavish decorations with gold leaf and Enjoy picking and tasting of seasonal fruits from end Nikko elaborate wood carvings. Spend the night at an May to early July. H Nikko Toshogu Shrine onsen hotel in Nikko. Accommodation: Hotel Sunshine Kinugawa/ Aizu Hotel Kinugawa Gyoen H Tsuruga Castle Seasonal Bonus Ramble through nemophilas in early May and kokia bushes from July to October at Hitachi Seaside Park. 58 Chan Brothers Travel | JAPAN
No. of Yamagata overnight stays 1 Tendo Sado Island 1 Niigata Aizu Yahiko 1 1 Nikko Kawagoe Kawagoe 2 Tokyo Yahiko onsen Rice Cracker Kingdom Day 4 This evening, enjoy a hot spring bath at an onsen resort in Yahiko. Tendo – Yamagata – Niigata Accommodation: Shiki no Yado Minoya Ryokan (Breakfast/Lunch) Note Renowned for producing Japan’s best dairy Jetfoil ride to Sado Island is subject to weather products, experience this first-hand in conditions and there will be a refund of JPY500 if Yamagata as you taste a complimentary ice unavailable. cream at Cherry Meeting Hall. Thereafter, proceed to Niigata, one of the top rice cracker- Day 6 Nikko Toshogu Shrine producing prefectures in Japan. Time to roll up your sleeves for a DIY senbei rice cracker Yahiko – Kawagoe – Tokyo Day 7 session at Rice Cracker Kingdom! Accommodation: Hotel Okura Niigata/Hotel (Breakfast/Lunch) Tokyo – Singapore Nikko Niigata This morning, unleash the inner heritage buff Seasonal Bonus in you at Kawagoe, popular amongst locals (Breakfast/Meals On Board) Ramble through peonies from early to mid May at East with its well-preserved little Edo town with If time permits, you can do some last-minute Park, roses from end May to early June at Ninomiya rows of magnificent merchants' houses in the shopping before you transfer to the airport for Rose Garden and irises in mid June at Lake Hyoko or traditional storehouse style. There are shops your flight home. Shirasagi. selling Japanese candies, sweet potato cakes, rice crackers and other snacks stand in a row Remarks Day 5 on both sides of the stone-paved lane. Their Tour is conducted in Mandarin unless otherwise simple, nostalgic tastes will satisfy both your specified. Niigata – Sado Island – tongue and heart. End the day in Tokyo, the Revisions, if any, in itinerary are subject to the Niigata – Yahiko world’s largest metropolis. Soak up the hustle Company’s Terms and Conditions, a copy of and bustle of the city amidst its dynamism and which is available at www.ChanBrothers.com/ (Breakfast/Lunch/Dinner) multitude of major departmental stores. PackageTourTnCs. In particular, the Customer is After breakfast, transfer to Niigata port for Accommodation: Tokyo Dome Hotel/ requested to note the following: a jetfoil ride to Sado Island, known for its Shinagawa Prince Hotel/New Otani Inn Tokyo Itinerary may be subject to change due to plentiful gold and silver mines during the Seasonal Bonus circumstances beyond the Company’s control. Edo period. Then, head to Sado Nishimikawa Ramble through lavenders in mid July and sunflowers Accommodation in designated cities is subject to Gold Park for gold panning and bring home in early August at Tambara Lavender Park. room availability. a gold card as a complimentary keepsake. Sequence of itinerary may be subject to change. Next, hop on board a tub boat ride to see Different tour groups may be merged. how the locals used to collect shellfish and Proposed changes, if any, that are not accepted will seaweed from rocky coastal waters in the past. be subject to the refund provisions set out in the Terms and Conditions. JAPAN | Chan Brothers Travel 59
Kyushu And Okinawa Welcome to the warmer embrace of Kyushu and Okinawa. Kyushu, located in Japan’s southwestern corner, is a land of myths and stories. On the geological front, it is peppered with a spattering of active volcanic peaks making the region the undisputed onsen capital of the country. After having a date with gorgeous nature, immerse into Kyushu’s historic archive jam-packed with centuries of cultural treasures such as Jomon ruins, Shinto temples and samurai legacies. And then, there’s the semi-tropical paradise of Okinawa where sun-kissed beaches, crystal- clear waters and relaxed port towns full of laid- back islanders collide into a vividly different setting from the rest of the country. With its wild islands and remote nature, and a unique cuisine marinated with a fascinating fusion of flavours, Okinawa is set to welcome the intrepid traveller who is not afraid to cast away their maps and venture into a bubbling melting pot of offbeat Japanese experiences.
Into The Calm Nestled amidst unspoilt wilderness, away from the convulated city life – indulge in the deepest, most rejuvenating sleep imaginable at 3 different authentic onsen resorts and come away ready to take on the day’s enjoyment the moment you rise and shine. See pages 64 and 66 THE CHAN BROTHERS DIFFERENCE Exclusive Highlights Curated For The Connoisseur In You Kyushu And Okinawa Oishi So Japan Pamper all your senses with an exquisite kaiseki meal or dig into the classic flavours of comfort food with Furano’s speciality omelette curry – from finesse to delicacy, our specially curated selection of Japan’s gourmet gems are bound to make you go oishi! See page 62 Up, Up And Away Luxuriate In The Heart Of Naha Soar above the magnificent peaks of Kyushu with an exclusive Explore the thriving city of Naha at your helicopter ride over the caldera of Mt Aso. Alternatively, doorstep with a well-located stay at Hotel JAL explore Japan’s stunning wildlife with a dolphin watch cruise City Naha, a stone’s throw away from all of its or a glass-bottom boat ride. major hotspots. See page 68 See pages 64, 66 and 70
7 DAYS 6 NIGHTS PICTURESQUE KYUSHU (JP7KG) Most Comprehensive Highlights Saga Day 1 H Ureshino Ochachamura Village 16 Included Meals Singapore – Fukuoka – H 6 breakfasts Nagasaki Saga – Nagasaki H 5 lunches H Mt Inasa H 5 dinners H Nagasaki Peace Park (Meals On Board/Lunch/Dinner) Assemble at Singapore Changi Airport for your Speciality Meals Shimabara flight to Fukuoka, a vibrant yet compact city H Shimabara guzouni lunch H Shimabara Castle in western Japan and the gateway to Kyushu H Seafood kaiseki with dancing for many travellers. Upon arrival, proceed to abalone dinner Kagoshima Daizaifu Tenmangu, a famous shrine enveloped H Kurobuta shabu shabu dinner H Sengan-en with 6,000 plum trees. Your next stop will be H 8-course kaiseki dinner H Sakurajima Ureshino Ochachamura Village, which is H Tenmonkan dedicated to Japanese green tea that has Exclusive Experiences won fans the world over. Learn more about its H Wild dolphin watch cruise Kumamoto production at this tea factory and take home H Hot sand bath in Ibusuki H Kuma Shochu Museum this fragrant tea as a souvenir. Tonight, ascend H Seiwa Bunraku puppet play the 333-metre-high Mt Inasa to enjoy the H Yufuin rickshaw ride Takachiho spectacular night views of Nagasaki — ranked H Kimono dress-up session H Takachiho Gorge among Japan’s best 3 night views. Accommodation: Luke Plaza Hotel/Hotel Fukuoka Mt Aso Monterey Nagasaki/Candeo Hotels Nagasaki H Dazaifu Tenmangu H Kokonoe “Yume” Otsurihashi Shinchi H Canal City Hakata H Tenjin Underground Shopping Mall Beppu Day 2 H Umi Jigoku Nagasaki – Shimabara – Kitsuki Matsushima H Kitsuki Castle Town (Breakfast/Shimabara Guzouni Lunch/ While it has never quite received the same attention as its Seafood Kaiseki With Dancing Abalone Dinner) neighbours to the east, those who choose to explore the After breakfast, visit Nagasaki Peace Park, island of Kyushu will be rewarded with its trove of fantastic which commemorates the atomic explosion produce, historical gardens and top-notch hot springs. The on 9th August 1945 that contributed to the hidden charms of beguiling Kyushu is yours to uncover on end of the Pacific War. Later, journey to the this journey that takes you through ancient haunts of the town of Shimabara. 1st stop: a jaunt to the samurai, Japan’s largest active volcano, right through to its city’s foremost attraction, Shimabara Castle. modern urban centres. This 5-storey reconstructed feudal castle is particularly striking because of its pyramidal 62 Chan Brothers Travel | JAPAN
Fukuoka 1 Kitsuki Saga Beppu 1 Yufuin Shimabara 1 Mt Aso Kumamoto Nagasaki 1 Takachiho Matsushima 1 Kagoshima 1 Ibusuki No. of Wild dolphin watch cruise overnight stays Takachiho Gorge located on the tip of the Satsuma peninsula. Day 6 lines. For lunch, tuck into a Shimabara This evening, experience a unique hot sand guzouni lunch. This is a Shimabara signature bath before donning a traditional yukata to Beppu – Kitsuki – Fukuoka dish comprising rice cake soup topped with enjoy a delicious Kurobuta shabu shabu dinner vegetables and bits of meat and fish. A date at an onsen resort. (Breakfast/Lunch) with wild dolphins awaits after lunch as you Accommodation: Ibusuki Royal Hotel/Ibusuki On your journey back to Fukuoka, make a stop make your way to Kuninotsu Port for a wild Seaside Hotel/Ibusuki Kaijyo Hotel at Kitsuki Castle Town to visit rustic samurai dolphin watch cruise. While this activity is houses. Next, enjoy a kimono dress-up session. subject to weather conditions, you will be Day 4 Thereafter, rev up and embark on a shopping pleased to know that most of the time, these spree at the shopping and entertainment friendly mammals are not that elusive, due Ibusuki – Kumamoto – hotspot Canal City Hakata, creatively designed to their whereabouts being tracked prior to Takachiho – Mt Aso with vivid colours galore. This complex is a the cruise. Thereafter, travel to Matsushima. miniaturised city within a city, with everything This evening, savour a sumptuous seafood (Breakfast/Lunch/Buffet Dinner) from a movie theatre and amusement park kaiseki with dancing abalone dinner. End the After breakfast, stop by Kuma Shochu to restaurants and shops. Shopaholics will day with a relaxing hot spring bath at an onsen Museum. Like its volcanic landscape, Kyushu's rejoice at yet another shopping opportunity at resort in Matsushima. definitive distilled spirits, shochu, has a fiery Tenjin Underground Shopping Mall – with Accommodation: Matsushima Kanko Hotel character. Unlike sake, full-bodied and fragrant, over 100 outlets combined selling international Misakitei shochu is light and crisp and is best drunk on brands, trendy items, and many more, you will Early-Bird Bonus the rocks or with hot water. Taste some Kuma definitely bag home a handful of local products! Travellers who have made the 1st 2 room bookings shochu and get to bag home some of this unique Accommodation: Fukuoka Canal City of each departure date will enjoy a complimentary tipple. Next, enjoy Seiwa Bunraku, a Japanese Washington Hotel/Hotel Monte Hermana 1-hour private hot spring bath at the onsen resort in puppet play, which is a form of traditional rural Fukuoka/Quintessa Hotel Fukuoka Tenjin Matsushima. Please note that this will be based on a performing arts that represents Kumamoto Minami first-come, first-served basis. prefecture. Thereafter, visit Takachiho Gorge. The nearly sheer cliffs lining the gorge are Day 7 Day 3 made of slow-forming volcanic basalt columns Matsushima – Kagoshima – which resemble the scales of a dragon where Fukuoka – Singapore Ibusuki the stone twisted and flowed as it formed. Partway along the gorge, you will see the (Breakfast/Meals On Board) (Breakfast/Kurobuta Shabu Shabu Dinner) gorgeous 17-metre-high Manai Falls cascading If time permits, you can do some last-minute This morning, take a leisure drive to Kagoshima, down to the river below. Stroll along the trails shopping before you transfer to the airport for Kyushu’s southernmost major city. Pay a visit to admire the waterfall against a backdrop of your flight home. to Sengan-en, a landscaped garden complete dense green foliage and surrounding cliffs. with picturesque ponds, streams, shrines and Accommodation: Aso no Tsukasa Vila Park Remarks a grand view of Kinko Bay in the foreground. Hotel and Spa Resort/Aso Resort Grandvrio Tour is conducted in Mandarin unless otherwise Next, catch a glimpse of the active volcanic Hotel specified. island, Sakurajima, before going on a shopping Note Revisions, if any, in itinerary are subject to the spree along Tenmonkan, the largest downtown Visit to Takachiho Gorge requires a 30-minute walk from Company’s Terms and Conditions, a copy of shopping district in Kagoshima. Round up the carpark entrance on uneven stone paths and steps. which is available at www.ChanBrothers.com/ the day in Ibusuki, a famous resort area PackageTourTnCs. In particular, the Customer is Day 5 requested to note the following: Itinerary may be subject to change due to Mt Aso – Yufuin – Beppu circumstances beyond the Company’s control. Accommodation in designated cities is subject to (Breakfast/Lunch/8-Course Kaiseki Dinner) room availability. After breakfast, take a morning walk across Sequence of itinerary may be subject to change. Kokonoe \"Yume\" Otsurihashi suspension Different tour groups may be merged. bridge to take in sights of the surrounds that Proposed changes, if any, that are not accepted will offers a bird’s-eye view of unspoilt nature’s be subject to the refund provisions set out in the splendour. Thereafter, proceed to Yufuin. Enjoy Terms and Conditions. the picturesque rural beauty of the countryside on a rickshaw ride. Then, a jaunt to renowned JAPAN | Chan Brothers Travel 63 Beppu awaits. Visit Umi Jigoku, a pond of boiling blue water. Not quite Dante’s inferno, but one that will leave an impression nonetheless. This evening, pamper yourself with a traditional hot spring bath at an onsen resort in Beppu. Accommodation: Hotel and Resorts Beppuwan/Hotel Beppu Pastoral
7 DAYS 6 NIGHTS KYUSHU SEMI TOUR(JP7KTG) Highlights Yufuin rolling hills. Browse Yufuin shopping street H Lake Kinrin afterwards for unique local products at the 13 Included Meals H Yufuin Floral Village shops, cafes and museums along the street. H 6 breakfasts H Yufuin shopping street Accommodation: Hotel Nikko Oita Oasis H 4 lunches Tower/Rembrandt Hotel Oita/Hotel & Resorts H 3 dinners Oita Beppuwan H Fukkoji Temple Note Speciality Meals Iichiko Hita Distillery is closed on Tuesdays. H Grilled chicken set lunch Mt Aso H Jigoku mushi set lunch H Cuddly Dominion Day 2 H Japanese set dinner H Takezaki crab set lunch Tosu Oita – Beppu – H Tosu Premium Outlets Bungo-Ono – Mt Aso Exclusive Experiences H Rejuvenating experiences Takeo Onsen (Breakfast/Jigoku Mushi Set Lunch/ at 2 different authentic onsen H Takeo Onsen Tower Gate Buffet Dinner) resorts Today, head to Beppu and experience a hot H Shochu tasting at Iichiko Hita Saga sand bath, known for its healing properties. Distillery H Yutoku Inari Shrine Then, proceed to one of the national treasures H Hot sand bath in Beppu H Hizen Hamashuku of Japan, Fukkoji Temple, said to be Kyushu’s H Mt Aso helicopter ride H AEON MALL Saga Yamato oldest wooden structure built from a single H Sake tasting at Hizen Japanese torreya tree back in the 8th century. Hamashuku Fukuoka This evening, indulge in a hot spring bath at an H Canal City Hakata onsen resort in Mt Aso. H Tenjin Underground Shopping Mall Accommodation: Aso No Tsukasa Vila Park Hotel and Spa Resort/Aso Resort Grandvrio Join us on a delightful Kyushu adventure with Kyushu heritage, Hotel scenic highlights and shopping exploits all combined into one. Seasonal Bonus From the astounding Mt Aso helicopter ride and Takeo Onsen Ramble through hydrangeas from mid June to early Tower Gate to Tosu Premium Outlets and Tenjin Underground July at Fukkoji temple. Shopping Mall, this will definitely be a trip to remember. Day 3 Day 1 in western Japan and the gateway to Kyushu for many travellers. Kick-start your Kyushu Mt Aso – Tosu – Singapore – Fukuoka – adventure at Iichiko Hita Distillery as you Takeo Onsen Yufuin – Oita learn about the shochu distillation process and enjoy shochu tasting. Then, head to Lake (Breakfast/Japanese Set Dinner) (Meals On Board/Grilled Chicken Set Lunch/ Kinrin, where both cold and hot springs coexist, Start your day with a 2-minute helicopter ride Dinner) before visiting Yufuin Floral Village. Soak up over Mt Aso and soar above its mountainous Assemble at Singapore Changi Airport for your the old English-style atmosphere at this quaint surrounds. Next, get ready for cuteness flight to Fukuoka, a vibrant yet compact city village adorned with gorgeous flowers and lush overload at Cuddly Dominion, a sprawling 64 Chan Brothers Travel | JAPAN
No. of overnight stays Fukuoka 2 Takeo Tosu Beppu Onsen 1 Yufuin 1 1 Saga Oita 1 Bungo-Ono Mt Aso Hot sand bath in Beppu Yutoku Inari Shrine Hizen Hamashuku Takezaki crab set lunch animal park which also includes a petting zoo Day 5 Day 7 with over 90 different animals including farm animals, dogs and many more. Do not miss Saga – Fukuoka Fukuoka – Singapore the various species of bears, the park’s most popular attraction. Then, a shopping spree (Breakfast/Lunch) (Breakfast/Meals On Board) awaits at Tosu Premium Outlets, where you will This morning, embark on a shopping spree at If time permits, you can do some last-minute be spoilt for choice with the various domestic the shopping and entertainment hotspot Canal shopping before you transfer to the airport for and foreign brands available. Thereafter, visit City Hakata, creatively designed with vivid your flight home. the iconic Takeo Onsen Tower Gate, said to be colours galore. This complex is a miniaturised built without the use of a single nail. Wind down city within a city, with everything from a movie Remarks for the day in the relaxing and clear hot spring theatre and amusement park to restaurants Tour is conducted in Mandarin unless otherwise waters at an onsen resort in Takeo Onsen. and shops. Continue your shopping journey at specified. Accommodation: Takeo Century Hotel/Takeo Tenjin Underground Shopping Mall, which is Seasonal bonus is subject to departure date and Spa Morino Resort conveniently connected to 20 nearby buildings weather conditions and there will be no replacement Note and shopping zones. With over 100 outlets in case of adverse weather Revisions, if any, in Mt Aso helicopter ride is unavailable on Wednesdays combined selling international brands, trendy itinerary are subject to the Company’s Terms and from December to February. It is subject to weather items, and many more, you will definitely bag Conditions, a copy of which is available at www. conditions and an amount of JPY3,500 will be home a handful of local products! ChanBrothers.com/PackageTourTnCs. refunded if unavailable. Accommodation: Fukuoka Canal City In particular, the Customer is requested to note the Washington Hotel/Hotel Monte Hermana following: Day 4 Fukuoka/Quintessa Hotel Fukuoka Tenjin Itinerary may be subject to change due to Minami circumstances beyond the Company’s control. Takeo Onsen – Saga Accommodation in designated cities is subject to Day 6 room availability. (Breakfast/Takezaki Crab Set Lunch) Sequence of itinerary may be subject to change. Today, make your way to Yutoku Inari Fukuoka Different tour groups may be merged. Shrine. Built into the steep hillside of a Proposed changes, if any, that are not accepted will valley, it is considered one of Japan’s top (Breakfast) be subject to the refund provisions set out in the 3 shrines dedicated to Inari. Take in the After breakfast, spend the rest of the day at Terms and Conditions. breathtaking contrast of the vivid vermillion leisure. You could explore Fukuoka’s modern gates against the verdant surroundings waterfront Seaside Momochi, which has plenty JAPAN | Chan Brothers Travel 65 as you make your way through the gates of attractive sights including Fukuoka City up the hillside. Then, kick back and enjoy Museum, Fukuoka Tower and Momochihama brewery hopping at Hizen Hamashuku, Beach. where you can enjoy sake tasting at the Accommodation: Fukuoka Canal City many traditional sake breweries found there. Washington Hotel/Hotel Monte Hermana In the evening, end the day with some retail Fukuoka/Quintessa Hotel Fukuoka Tenjin therapy at AEON MALL Saga Yamato. Minami Accommodation: Hotel New Otani Saga/Hotel Marital Sosei Saga/Hotel Grande Hagakure
5 DAYS 4 NIGHTS BLISSFUL OKINAWA(JP5OSG) Cost Saver Highlights Comprising a chain of islands located smack between Japan and Taiwan, Okinawa prefecture presents a slice of the unique Top-Class Accommodation Ryukyu culture that fuses together Japanese, Chinese, Korean H 4-night accommodation in and Southeast Asian elements to create its own identity. Naha Soak up the best of Okinawa as you experience its rich historical sights, rugged coastlines and delectable fare. From exploring 10 Included Meals Japan’s 2nd-largest cave to coming face to face with colourful H 5 breakfasts marine creatures at an aquarium, uncover Okinawa’s marvellous H 2 lunches sun-drenched charms on this holiday adventure. H 3 dinners Day 1 Day 2 Speciality Meals H Bento box breakfast Singapore – Naha Naha – Nago – Naha H Shabu shabu set dinner H Okinawan cuisine lunch (Bento Box Breakfast/Shabu Shabu Set Dinner) (Breakfast/Okinawan Cuisine Lunch/ H Japanese set dinner Assemble at Singapore Changi Airport for your Japanese Set Dinner) H Yakiniku dinner flight to the city of Naha. Okinawa is home to Today, make your way to the northwestern coast crystal-blue seas, white-sand beaches, colourful of Okinawa, home to the picturesque beaches of Exclusive Experiences marine life and more than 160 islands of various Onna Village and Cape Manzamo, an upheaved H Dolphin show sizes scattered across 700 kilometres of ocean. outcropping of fossilised coral that stands H Sea grape picking and ice The temperature in winter is about the same as overlooking the East China Sea. Resembling an cream tasting at Sea Grape that of springtime in Tokyo and Osaka, making elephant’s trunk, it is particularly famous for Farm Uminchi it warm and comfortable throughout the year. its distinctive formation that results from wave Located in the southern part of Okinawa, Naha, erosion. Next, make a stop at Okashigoten to Watch Video your 1st stop, is the prefecture’s economic and indulge in freshly made beni-imo sweet potato transportation nucleus. Upon arrival, proceed to tarts, a delightful and delicate Okinawan pastry Naha Naminoue Shrine, the island’s most important with a uniquely toothsome flavour. Next, visit H Naminoue Shrine shrine which sits atop a high cliff overlooking Okinawa Churaumi Aquarium. Located at the H Okinawa Outlet Mall ASHIBINAA the ocean. Next, go all out on a shopping site of the International Ocean Exposition held H Okinawa World spree at Okinawa Outlet Mall ASHIBINAA, in 1975, the park houses the world’s 2nd-largest H Natural Monument Gyokusendo Cave a sprawling outlet mall offering a plethora of aquarium and a dolphin theatre today where Nago domestic and imported brands under one roof. you can enjoy a dolphin show. End the day at H Cape Manzamo Accommodation: Hotel JAL City Naha Okinawa Fruits Land, a tropical theme park H Okinawa Churami Aquarium designed for the young and the young at heart. H Okinawa Fruits Land H Okashigoten 66 Chan Brothers Travel | JAPAN
No. of overnight stays Nago 4 Naha Dolphin show Sea grapes Okinawa Churaumi Aquarium See the world’s biggest fruit and take a stroll Day 4 through the park with plenty of colourful and whimsical little houses sprinkled throughout the Naha grounds, perfect for those Instagram moments. Accommodation: Hotel JAL City Naha (Breakfast) Spend your day at leisure to explore Naha. Day 3 Browse and shop for souvenirs for loved ones back home or join an optional day tour at your Naha own expense. Accommodation: Hotel JAL City Naha (Breakfast/Buffet Lunch/Yakiniku Dinner) This morning, learn about sea grapes at Day 5 Natural Monument Gyokusendo Cave Sea Grape Farm Uminchi. Here, you will enjoy sea grape picking and ice cream tasting. Then, Naha – Singapore take the opportunity to bag home some of these unique of Okinawa at your own expense. (Packed Breakfast/Meals On Board) Next, step into Okinawa World, a theme park Proceed to the airport for your early morning that showcases the local history, culture and flight home. nature. There are rows of shops and houses reproduced in traditional Okinawan style. In the Remarks crafts village, there are art studios dedicated Tour is conducted in Mandarin unless otherwise to Bingata dyed and woven textiles and a specified. glass factory where you can participate in a Revisions, if any, in itinerary are subject to the DIY glass craft session at your own expense. Company’s Terms and Conditions, a copy of Within, take a stroll through Natural Monument which is available at www.ChanBrothers.com/ Gyokusendo Cave, the longest limestone cave PackageTourTnCs. In particular, the Customer is in the Orient. requested to note the following: Accommodation: Hotel JAL City Naha Itinerary may be subject to change due to circumstances beyond the Company’s control. Accommodation in designated cities is subject to room availability. Sequence of itinerary may be subject to change. Different tour groups may be merged. Proposed changes, if any, that are not accepted will be subject to the refund provisions set out in the Terms and Conditions. JAPAN | Chan Brothers Travel 67
6 DAYS 5 NIGHTS OKINAWA PARADISE(JP6OSG) Highlights Naha Day 1 H Naminoue Shrine Top-Class Accommodation H Tomari Iyumachi Singapore – Naha – Onna H 2-night accommodation in H Okinawa Outlet Mall ASHIBINAA Onna H Okinawa World (Bento Box Breakfast/Buffet Lunch/Dinner) H 3-night accommodation in H Natural Monument Gyokusendo Cave Assemble at Singapore Changi Airport for Naha H Chuko Awamori Distillery your flight to the city of Naha. Okinawa H Kokusai Street is home to crystal-blue seas, white-sand 16 Included Meals beaches, colourful marine life and more than H 6 breakfasts Onna 160 islands of various sizes scattered across H 5 lunches H Busena Marine Park 700 kilometres of ocean. Upon arrival, H 5 dinners H Orion Happy Park beer factory proceed to Naminoue Shrine, the island’s H Eshima Ohashi Bridge most important shrine which sits atop a high Speciality Meals H Kouri Island cliff overlooking the vast ocean. Then, make H Bento box breakfast a stop at Tomari Iyumachi fish market where H Okinawan cuisine lunch Nago you can purchase the freshest catch-of-the- H Shabu shabu set dinner H Cape Manzamo H Churaumi Aquarium day and other unique Okinawan products such H Yakiniku dinner H Nago Pineapple Park as mozuku seaweed at a steal. Go all out on a shopping spree at Okinawa Outlet Mall Exclusive Experiences Yomita ASHIBINAA, a sprawling outlet mall offering H Glass-bottom boat ride H AEON MALL Okinawa Rycom a plethora of domestic and imported brands H Dolphin show H Gala Aoiumi under one roof. Thereafter, proceed to your H DIY sea salt ice cream H Michi-no-Eki Kadena hotel in Onna for a good night’s rest. session H Cape Zanpa Accommodation: Royal Hotel Okinawa H Sea grape picking and Zanpamisaki ice cream tasting at Sea Grape Farm Uminchi Day 2 Distinctly different from the rest of Japan, experience the Onna unique fusion of Japanese, Chinese, Korean and Southeast Asian elements in the culture and cuisine of Okinawa. From (Breakfast/Lunch/Japanese Set Dinner) breathtaking marine life to awe-inspiring natural beauty and Today, make your way to Busena Marine Park, vivid historical sites, you will be in a permanent state of bliss home to brilliant marine life and breathtaking throughout this journey! coral reefs. Admire the fascinating underwater world from the observatory 4 metres below sea level with an impressive 360-degree view. Next, take a whale-shaped glass-bottom boat ride for an up-close encounter with the plentiful marine life and resplendent coral reefs. Then, learn how Okinawa’s top local beer 68 Chan Brothers Travel | JAPAN
No. of Nago overnight Onna stays 2 Yomita 3 Naha Okinawa Churaumi Aquarium Shabu shabu set dinner Kokusai Street Cape Manzamo is brewed at Orion Happy Park beer factory Day 4 freshly made shochu and see the distillation and sample some freshly brewed beer. Cross process before ending the day with a spot of the 2-kilometre-long Eshima Ohashi Bridge Naha – Yomita – Naha shopping at Kokusai Street. to Kouri Island and be sure to capture photos Accommodation: Hotel JAL City Naha of the picture-perfect scenery and take home (Breakfast/Lunch/Dinner) some local products and souvenirs at a small Shopaholics, rejoice! Kick-start the day at Day 6 market along the way. AEON MALL Okinawa Rycom, where you Accommodation: Royal Hotel Okinawa can shop to your heart’s content at over Naha – Singapore Zanpamisaki 200 speciality stores selling clothing, household items, lifestyle products and more. In the (Packed Breakfast/Meals On Board) Day 3 afternoon, opt for a DIY sea salt ice cream Proceed to the airport for your early morning session and enjoy ice cream tasting at Gala flight home. Onna – Nago – Naha Aoiumi at your own expense. Thereafter, stop by Michi-no-Eki Kadena for panoramic views Remarks (Breakfast/Okinawan Cuisine Lunch/ of the US Kadena air base and its fighter planes. Tour is conducted in Mandarin unless otherwise Shabu Shabu Set Dinner) Wrap up the day with a stunning sunset view at specified. This morning, visit Cape Manzamo, an Cape Zanpa. Revisions, if any, in itinerary are subject to the upheaved outcropping of fossilised coral Accommodation: Hotel JAL City Naha Company’s Terms and Conditions, a copy of that stands overlooking the East China Sea. which is available at www.ChanBrothers.com/ Resembling an elephant trunk, it is particularly Day 5 PackageTourTnCs. In particular, the Customer is famous for its distinctive formation that results requested to note the following: from wave erosion. After lunch, visit Okinawa Naha Itinerary may be subject to change due to Churaumi Aquarium. Located at the site of circumstances beyond the Company’s control. the International Ocean Exposition held in (Breakfast/Buffet Lunch/Yakiniku Dinner) Accommodation in designated cities is subject to 1975, the park houses the world’s 2nd-largest This morning, learn about sea grapes at room availability. aquarium and a dolphin theatre today where Sea Grape Farm Uminchi. Here, you will enjoy Sequence of itinerary may be subject to change. you can enjoy a dolphin show. Next, head to sea grape picking and ice cream tasting. Then, Different tour groups may be merged. Nago Pineapple Park, a theme park centred take the opportunity to bag home some of Proposed changes, if any, that are not accepted will around pineapples and other tropical fruits of these unique of Okinawa at your own expense. be subject to the refund provisions set out in the Nago. Learn about the history and cultivation Next, visit Okinawa World, a theme park on Terms and Conditions. process of the pineapple as you tour the Okinawan history, culture and nature. Explore lush tropical grounds on board an adorable traditional Okinawa architecture in the shops JAPAN | Chan Brothers Travel 69 pineapple-shaped car. Don’t forget to pick up and villages and experience the Okinawan way some delicious confectionery and souvenirs for of life through the art museum and studio your loved ones from the shop before you leave. exhibits. There is even a glass factory where Return to Naha and spend the evening there. you can try your hand at making some glass at Accommodation: Hotel JAL City Naha your own expense. Thereafter, take a stroll to Natural Monument Gyokusendo Cave, nearby, the second longest cave in Japan. Head to Chuko Awamori Distillery next to sample some
Hiroshima And Shikoku Partner Hiroshima’s poignant history and miraculous comeback with Shikoku’s often- forgotten utopia of natural beauty and spiritual perfection, this twin duo is always going to evoke the keenest sense of emotions whether that of the resilience of the human spirit or the wondrous creativity of Mother Nature. If you are chasing after an evocative holiday taking in Japan’s ancient beginnings, rural roots and modern history alike, this 2 neighbouring regions promise to reveal a side of Japan far removed from the bright lights and cosmopolitan image that most travellers only get to experience.
Secrets “Udon” Want To Miss Discover the secrets of Japanese noodle making by observing professional chefs demonstrate their craft and get to enjoy a hands-on udon making experience – this is an unforgettable behind-the-scene glimpse of Japan’s cuisine “udon” want to miss. See page 76 THE CHAN BROTHERS DIFFERENCE Exclusive Highlights Curated For The Connoisseur In You Hiroshima And Shikoku A Seafoodie’s Feast Gear up for a crab spree of all the favourite native species – from fresh, fleshy and sweet king crabs to snow crabs and horsehair crabs – a rollercoaster of oceanic flavours awaits in a true seafood heaven. See page 78 A Hushed Haven Rail Retro Charms Go back in time to a traditional onsen world or unwind in Fall captive to the charms of Shikoku’s adorable the rejuvenating waters of hot springs set against bucolic tiny locomotive, the Botchan train, and get a landscapes, pamper all your senses with up to 3 different taste of Japanese tradition as you wander experiences in 1 itinerary. See pages 76 and 78 along Japan’s picturesque streets donning the elegant kimono. See page 76
7 DAYS 6 NIGHTS ESSENCE OF HIROSHIMA, (JP7KHG) OKAYAMA AND OSAKA Multi-City Choice Highlights Hiroshima Day 1 H Okunoshima Top-Class Accommodation H Hiroshima Peace Memorial Museum Singapore – Hiroshima H 1-night accommodation at authentic onsen resort in Miyajima (Meals On Board/Lunch/Dinner) Shimane H Itsukushima Shrine Assemble at Singapore Changi Airport for your H O-Torii gate flight to Hiroshima. Upon arrival, take a short 15 Included Meals H Omotesando shopping street ferry ride to nearby Okunoshima, also known H 6 breakfasts as Rabbit Island as the island is full of rabbits H 5 lunches Shimane roaming freely on the streets. Spend some H 4 dinners H Izumo Kanbe-no-Sato quality time feeding the adorable bunnies at your own expense. Thereafter, head back to Speciality Meal Tottori Hiroshima to visit a UNESCO World Heritage H 8-course kaiseki dinner H Izumo Taisha Grand Shrine Site, Hiroshima Peace Memorial Museum, the H Tottori Sand Dunes only structure left standing in the area where Exclusive Experiences H Sand Museum the 1st atomic bomb exploded on 6 August 1945. H Miyajima ferry ride Accommodation: Grand Prince Hotel H Sake tasting at Nada sake Kurashiki Hiroshima/Daiwa Roynet Hotel Hiroshima/ brewery H Kurashiki Bikan Historical Quarter Hotel Intergate Hiroshima H 1-day free and easy in Osaka H Mitsui Outlet Park Kurashiki Day 2 Himeji H Himeji Castle Hiroshima – Miyajima – Shimane Kobe H Kobe Animal Kingdom (Breakfast/Lunch/8-Course Kaiseki Dinner) Next, take a ferry ride to tranquil Miyajima Osaka and visit Itsukushima Shrine, a superb H Shinsaibashi-suji Shopping Street architectural beauty that appears to float on H Dotonbori water at high tide. Do not forget to take a photo of the iconic O-Torii gate, believed to be the Join us on a captivating journey through Hiroshima, Okayama gateway between the spirit and human worlds. and Osaka, where the fascinating mix of ancient shrines, key Then, take a stroll down bustling Omotesando historical landmarks, pristine natural wonders and bustling shopping street to shop for local delicacies shopping hotspots are bound to excite and inspire all at once. and souvenirs before travelling to Shimane, a Nihon, go, go, go! mountainous and picturesque prefecture. Upon arrival in the prefecture’s largest city of Matsue, head to Izumo Kanbe-no-Sato where you can learn about the fascinating folklores and legends of this sparsely populated prefecture. 72 Chan Brothers Travel | JAPAN
No. of Tottori overnight 1 stays Shimane 1 Himeji Osaka Kurashiki 1 Kobe 2 1 Hiroshima Okayama Miyajima Kurashiki Bikan Historical Quarter Shinsaibashi-suji Shopping Street O-Torii gate Spend the night at an onsen resort in Shimane. streets. Then, shop to your heart’s content at renowned for its innovation at recreating the Accommodation: Hotel Gyokusen/Hotel Mitsui Outlet Park Kurashiki, a newly minted natural environment of the amazing Pacific Rim Ichibata outlet mall boasting a plethora of domestic and marine life. Thereafter, you may want to hop on Seasonal Bonus imported brands under one roof. Spend the to Tempozan Ferris Wheel for a bird’s-eye view Ramble through narcissuses in end March, tulips in night in Okayama city. of the bay area and the towering skyscrapers. April, nemophilas in May, sunflowers in early August Accommodation: Okayama International If you are feeling hungry, Naniwa Kuishinbo and cosmos from end September to early October at Hotel/Kurashiki Setouchi Kojima Hotel/ Yokocho located at Tempozan Marketplace is National Bihoku Hills Park. Daiwa Roynet Hotel Okayama Ekimae the perfect place to satisfy your taste buds. Note Accommodation: Osaka Hinode Hotel Day 3 Sand Museum is closed from January to mid April and Nipponbashi/Osaka Dai-ichi Hotel an amount of JPY600 will be refunded if unavailable. Shimane – Tottori Day 7 Day 5 (Breakfast/Lunch/Dinner) Osaka – Singapore After breakfast, travel to Tottori. Upon arrival, Okayama – Himeji – Kobe – visit Izumo Taisha Grand Shrine, one of the Osaka (Breakfast/Meals On Board) oldest Shinto sites and amongst the most If time permits, you can do some last-minute revered throughout the whole of Japan. Stay (Breakfast/Lunch) shopping before you transfer to the airport for overnight in Tottori, one of the least populated Today, travel to Himeji and visit the iconic your flight home. prefectures in Japan. Himeji Castle, a UNESCO World Heritage Site Accommodation: Hotel New Otani Tottori/ and one of Japan’s most impressive and best Remarks Hotel Monarque Tottori preserved feudal castles. Next, head to Kobe Tour is conducted in Mandarin unless otherwise Seasonal Bonus Animal Kingdom for a fun encounter with many specified. Enjoy picking and tasting of seasonal fruits such as unique species of animals and birds in the large Revisions, if any, in itinerary are subject to the blueberries in July and pears from August to October. theme park. Thereafter, travel to Osaka. Wrap Company’s Terms and Conditions, a copy of up the day with a shopping spree in downtown which is available at www.ChanBrothers.com/ Day 4 Osaka at Shinsaibashi-suji Shopping Street PackageTourTnCs. In particular, the Customer is and Dotonbori. requested to note the following: Tottori – Kurashiki – Accommodation: Osaka Hinode Hotel Itinerary may be subject to change due to Okayama Nipponbashi/Osaka Dai-ichi Hotel circumstances beyond the Company’s control. Note Accommodation in designated cities is subject to (Breakfast/Lunch/Dinner) Kobe Animal Kingdom is closed on Thursdays. room availability. After breakfast, head to Tottori Sand Dunes, Sequence of itinerary may be subject to change. Japan’s largest sand hills spanning 16 Day 6 Different tour groups may be merged. kilometres along the coast of Sea of Japan. Proposed changes, if any, that are not accepted will Thereafter, visit Sand Museum, a short walk Osaka be subject to the refund provisions set out in the from the dunes, where large sand sculptures Terms and Conditions. from all over the world are on display. Next, (Breakfast) travel to Kurashiki in the afternoon and enjoy Today, you are free to explore Osaka at JAPAN | Chan Brothers Travel 73 an idyllic walk at Kurashiki Bikan Historical your own leisure. Spend half of the day at Quarter, a picturesque old town with white- the spectacular Osaka Aquarium Kaiyukan, walled storehouses along narrow stone-paved
7 DAYS 6 NIGHTS BONA FIDE SHIKOKU AND OSAKA (JP7SOG) Celebrity Pick Highlights Awaji Island Day 1 H Awaji Hanasajiki Park Top-Class Accommodation Singapore – Osaka H 1-night accommodation each Naruto at authentic onsen resorts in H Naruto whirlpools (Meals On Board) Dogo and Imabari H Onaruto Bridge Assemble at Singapore Changi Airport for your flight to Osaka. Upon arrival, check in to your 15 Included Meals Takamatsu hotel. H 6 breakfasts H Ritsurin Garden Accommodation: Izumisano Center Hotel/ H 5 lunches Washington Hotel Kansai Airport/Osaka H 4 dinners Kagawa Hinode Hotel Nipponbashi H Kotohira-gu Shrine Speciality Meals Day 2 H DIY udon set lunch Kochi H 9-course Shikoku cuisine set H Hirome Market Osaka – Kobe – Awaji Island – dinner Naruto – Takamatsu H 8-course kaiseki dinner Imabari H Towel Museum Ichihiro (Breakfast/Lunch/Dinner) Exclusive Experiences Today, transfer to Awaji Island via Kobe. Upon H Boat ride on Shimanto River Kurashiki arrival, visit Awaji Hanasajiki Park, which H Ropeway rides to H Mitsui Outlet Park Kurashiki offers a panoramic view of a splendid flower Matsuyama Castle in H Kurashiki Bikan Historical Quarter bed blooming against the background of Matsumaya and Senkoji Park in Akashi Kaikyo Bridge and Osaka Bay from the Onomichi Himeji observation deck. Next, marvel at the Naruto H Botchan train ride H Himeji Castle whirlpools beneath Onaruto Bridge. Enjoy H Kimono dress-up session viewing the roaring vortex while walking across H Complimentary onsen manju Osaka a glass-bottom promenade along the lower tasting H Shinsaibashi-suji Shopping Street structure of the bridge. Later, immerse in the atmosphere of the Edo era as you take a leisure Move over big city, hello stunning natural sights and stroll at Ritsurin Garden. Enjoy the picturesque magnificent feudal castles. Whether it is the beautiful scenery, scenery of this spacious garden featuring laid-back pace of life or distinctive elements of traditional Japan, 13 landscaped hills and 6 ponds. Spend the night the charming sights and sounds of Shikoku offer the perfect in Takamatsu. respite from city life. Accommodation: Takamatsu Tokyu REI/ Daiwa Roynet Hotel Takamatsu/RIHGA Hotel Zest Takamatsu Seasonal Bonus Ramble through coronas in early April, poppies from mid April to mid May, verbenas from June to July, sunflowers in early August, salvias from mid August to mid November and stock flowers from end November to February at Awaji Hanasajiki Park. 74 Chan Brothers Travel | JAPAN
No. of overnight stays Okayama Himeji Osaka 1 1 Kurashiki Kobe Onomichi Kagawa 1 Awaji Island 1 Imabari Takamatsu Naruto 1 Matsuyama Kochi Naruto whirlpools hot spring, Dogo Onsen, said to be frequented 1 by the Japanese imperial family and also Shimanto Himeji Castle inspiration behind Miyazaki’s popular animated film, “Spirited Away”. Enjoy your overnight stay Day 6 Day 3 at an onsen resort. Takamatsu – Kagawa – Accommodation: Candeo Hotel Matsuyama/ Imabari – Onomichi – Kochi – Shimanto ANA Crowne Plaza Matsuyama/Okudogo Ichi Kurashiki – Okayama Yuno Mori (Breakfast/DIY Udon Set Lunch/ (Breakfast/Lunch) 9-Course Shikoku Cuisine Set Dinner) Day 5 Today, cross the busy Shimanami Kaido that After breakfast, proceed to Kotohira-gu links Hiroshima and Ehime and stretches Shrine, a famous Shinto shrine on the wooded Matsuyama – Imabari over Seto Inland Sea. Enjoy a ropeway ride to slope of Mt Zouzu dedicated to ensuring Senkoji Park, which rests atop a mountain on the safe passage of sailors and seafarers. (Breakfast/Lunch/8-Course Kaiseki Dinner) the island of Onomichi, where you can enjoy Work up an appetite on your ascent to the After breakfast, take a trip back to memory the entire panoramic view of Seto Island Sea. shrine and savour the sweet reward of lane with a Botchan train ride. This vintage Next, indulge in some retail therapy at Mitsui being a Sanuki udon craftsman during your locomotive will take you on a ride snaking Outlet Park Kurashiki, featuring more than 100 DIY udon set lunch. Continue to Hirome Market, through the town and castle moat. Not to be premium brands. Spend the night in Okayama. a bustling market in Kochi popular with missed is seeing the Botchan Train engine Accommodation: Okayama International the locals and expats alike for its vibrant uncoupled, cranked up on a pivot, and spun Hotel/Daiwa Roynet Hotel Okayama Ekimae/ atmosphere and excellent cheap food and drink around by hand by the drivers. Thereafter, Kurashiki Setouchi Kojima Hotel offerings. End the day with a special 9-course immerse yourself into Japanese culture Shikoku cuisine set dinner in Shimanto. with a kimono dress-up session and stroll Day 7 Accommodation: New Royal Hotel Shimanto/ through interesting shops, quaint temples and Hotel Sun River Shimanto eateries. Enjoy a sweet afternoon break with Okayama – Kurashiki – a complimentary onsen manju, a traditional Himeji – Osaka – Singapore Day 4 black sesame bun filled with azuki bean paste. Shimanto – Matsuyama Later, proceed to Imabari, which boasts the (Breakfast/Meals On Board) greatest production of towels in Japan. Find out After breakfast, glimpse into life in provincial (Breakfast/Lunch/Dinner) more about the manufacturing process of these Japan at Kurashiki Bikan Historical Quarter, This morning, head to Shimanto River, fluffy towels and enjoy towel art in the world’s the charming and quaint merchants’ quarters regarded as Japan’s last pristine river, and enjoy 1st towel museum, Towel Museum Ichihiro. In from the Edo, Meiji to Taisho periods. Next, a boat ride taking in the beautiful landscape. the evening, enjoy a 8-course kaiseki dinner travel to Himeji, the economic, cultural and Thereafter, experience a ropeway ride to visit and wrap up the day with a rejuvenating hot educational centre of Harima province. Get your Matsuyama Castle, one of the oldest surviving spring bath at an onsen resort in Imabari. cameras ready as you visit the iconic Himeji castles from Japan’s feudal era located on the Accommodation: Imabari Kokusai Hotel Castle, designated as a UNESCO World Heritage steep Mt Matsuyama. From the castle, enjoy a Site and also known as White Heron Castle bird’s-eye view of Matsuyama and Seto Inland because of its elegant white walls. Considered Sea. The castle grounds that are lined with as Japan’s most impressive and best preserved cherry blossom trees in spring and crimson- feudal castle, Himeiji Castle is one of the 12 coloured leaves in autumn are also postcard- castles in Japan that have been untouched worthy spots. Later, arrive at Japan’s earliest by war and natural disasters over the years. This evening, journey back to Osaka and enjoy a final shopping spree at Shinsaibashi-suji Shopping Street before you transfer to the airport for your flight home. Remarks Tour is conducted in Mandarin unless otherwise specified. Revisions, if any, in itinerary are subject to the Company’s Terms and Conditions, a copy of which is available at www.ChanBrothers.com/ PackageTourTnCs. In particular, the Customer is requested to note the following: Itinerary may be subject to change due to circumstances beyond the Company’s control. Accommodation in designated cities is subject to room availability. Sequence of itinerary may be subject to change. Different tour groups may be merged. Proposed changes, if any, that are not accepted will be subject to the refund provisions set out in the Terms and Conditions. JAPAN | Chan Brothers Travel 75
10 DAYS 9 NIGHTS/ INSIDER JAPAN WITH 14 DAYS 13 NIGHTS HIROSHIMA, SHIKOKU AND HOKKAIDO (JP10IG/JP14IG) Insider Series Highlights Exclusive Experiences Osaka H Bullet train ride to Hiroshima H Shinsaibashi-suji Shopping Street Top-Class Accommodation H Kimono dress-up session H 1-night accommodation each H Miyajima ferry ride Kyoto at authentic onsen resorts H Ropeway ride at Mt Senkoji H Kiyomizu-dera Temple in Beppu and Nagano, and H DIY candle session at Glass Asahidake (JP14IG) Forest in Furano (JP14IG) Kanazawa H Kenrokuen Garden JP10IG Fukuoka 25 Included Meals H Dazaifu Tenmangu H Canal City Hakata Hida H 9 breakfasts H Shirakawa-go H Takayama old town H 8 lunches Oita H 8 dinners H Kitsuki Castle Town Mt Fuji H Mt Fuji 5th Station JP14IG Beppu H Gotemba Premium Outlets 35 Included Meals H Chinoike Jigoku H Umi Jigoku H 12 breakfasts Tokyo H 12 lunches Hiroshima H Shibamata H Shinjuku H 11 dinners H Kanmonkyo Bridge H Hiroshima Peace Memorial Museum Otaru (JP14IG) Speciality Meals H Otaru Canal H Ramen coupon dinner Miyajima H Otaru Music Box Museum H 8-course kaiseki dinner H Itsukushima Shrine H O-Torii gate H DIY udon set lunch Biei (JP14IG) H Dancing abalone lunch Okayama H Panorama Road (JP141G) H Kurashiki Bikan Historical Quarter H All-you-can-eat crab dinner Lake Toya (JP14IG) (JP141G) Kagawa H Mt Showa H Seto Ohashi Bridge H Showa Shinzan Bear Ranch H Kotohira-gu Shrine Sapporo (JP14IG) Naruto H Okurayama viewing point H Onaruto Bridge H Naruto whirlpools H Odori Park H Clock Tower H Tanukikoji Shopping Arcade H Susukino From the natural beauty of Mt Fuji and the lesser-explored Day 1 wonders of Shikoku to the gorgeous shrines and cultural legacies of Hiroshima, Beppu and Kyoto — get ready to Singapore – Fukuoka embark on an insider’s journey to discover the real Japan and experience the best that the country has to offer! (Meals On Board/Lunch/ Ramen Coupon Dinner) Assemble at Singapore Changi Airport for your flight to Fukuoka. Upon arrival, visit Dazaifu Tenmangu, a famous shrine enveloped with 6,000 plum trees. Next, visit the vibrant shopping and entertainment hotspot, Canal City Hakata. This complex is a minaturised 76 Chan Brothers Travel | JAPAN
No. of overnight stays Kanazawa 1 Nagano 1 Hida Tokyo Hiroshima Okayama Kyoto 2 1 1 Kobe Mt Fuji 1 Osaka Miyajima KagawaNaruto 1 1 Beppu Fukuoka Oita Shibamata Seto Ohashi Bridge Dazaifu Tenmangu city within a city, with everything from a movie Japan. Hop on board a speedy bullet train ride Bridge, which links Honshu and Shikoku. theatre and amusement park to restaurants to Hiroshima. Next, take a ferry ride to tranquil Next, visit Kotohira-gu Shrine, a sacred temple and shops. Miyajima and visit Itsukushima Shrine, where seafarers and locals alike pray for health Accommodation: Canal City Fukuoka a superb architectural beauty that appears to and protection against all evils. Next, enjoy a Washington Hotel/Hotel Monte Hermana float on water at high tide. Do not forget to take DIY udon set lunch before heading to Fukuoka/Quintessa Hotel Fukuoka Tenjin a photo of the iconic O-Torii gate, believed to Onaruto Bridge and marvel in awe at the Minami be the gateway between the spirit and human splendid Naruto whirlpools. Enjoy viewing the worlds. Return to Hiroshima to spend the night. roaring vortex, while walking across a glass- Day 2 Accommodation: Grand Prince Hotel bottom promenade along the lower structure Hiroshima/Hotel Intergate Hiroshima/Daiwa of the bridge. Then, travel across the longest Fukuoka – Oita – Beppu Roynet Hotel Hiroshima suspension bridge in Japan, spanning 89 kilometres long, to arrive in bustling Osaka. (Breakfast/Lunch/8-Course Kaiseki Dinner) Day 4 Head to Shinsaibashi-suji Shopping Street, This morning, stop by Kitsuki Castle Town where you will find the latest fashion, a wide to see rustic samurai houses before making Hiroshima – Okayama array of local and international food, cafes and your way to Beppu. Next, delve deeper into many entertainment outlets. Japanese culture with a kimono dress-up (Breakfast/Lunch/Dinner) Accommodation: Osaka Hinode Hotel session. Later, your day will quite literally After breakfast, visit a UNESCO World Heritage Nipponbashi/Osaka Dai-ichi Hotel/Hotel reach a boiling point at the renowned Beppu Site, Hiroshima Peace Memorial Museum, the Agora Regency Sakai Jigoku Meguri. Visit Chinoike Jigoku, a pond only structure left standing in the area where of bubbling crimson water, and Umi Jigoku, the 1st atomic bomb exploded on 6 August 1945. Day 6 a pond of boiling blue water. Not quite Dante’s After this sobering but necessary reminder inferno, but one that will leave an impression of the price of war, proceed to ascend and Osaka – Kyoto – Kanazawa nonetheless. This evening, pamper yourself descend Mt Senkoji on a ropeway ride and with a therapeutic hot spring bath at an onsen enjoy the spectacular panoramic views of the (Breakfast/Lunch/Dinner) resort in Beppu. city of Onomichi. Thereafter, take an idyllic Today, take a leisure drive to Kyoto, home to Accommodation: Hotel and Resorts walk at Kurashiki Bikan Historical Quarter, many Japanese traditions including geishas, Beppuwan/Hotel Beppu Pastoral a picturesque old town. Spend the night in temples, shrines and many priceless historical Okayama. monuments. Make a stop at Kiyomizu-dera Day 3 Accommodation: Oyakama International Temple. This distinctive Kyoto landmark Hotel/Daiwa Roynet Hotel Okayama Ekimae/ features a wooden veranda that hangs over the Beppu – Hiroshima – Kurashiki Setouchi Kojima Hotel valley, providing a panoramic view of the city as Miyajima – Hiroshima you take in more than 1,000 years of history. Day 5 Continue to Kanazawa to visit Kenrokuen (Breakfast/Lunch/Dinner) Garden, hailed by many as one of Japan’s most Prep yourself for a journey straddling various Okayama – Kagawa – beautiful landscaped gardens. modes of transportation. First, make your Naruto – Kobe – Osaka Accommodation: Agora Kanazawa/Hotel way across the 1,068-metre-long Kanmonkyo Mystays Premier Kanazawa/ANA Crowne Bridge, a suspension bridge over the Kanmon (Breakfast/DIY Udon Set Lunch/Dinner) Plaza Kanazawa Straits that links the island of Kyushu to central This morning, travel across Seto Ohashi JAPAN | Chan Brothers Travel 77
No. of overnight stays Biei Sapporo Furano 1 Asahidake 1 2 Otaru Chitose Lake Toya Tokyo Mt Fuji 5th Station Tanukikoji Shopping Arcade JP14IG Day 7 14 DAYS 13 NIGHTS photograph and feed these furry animals at your ITINERARY AS FOLLOWS own expense. Stay overnight in Sapporo. Kanazawa – Hida – Nagano Accommodation: Sapporo View Hotel Oodori (JP14IG) Kouen/Royton Sapporo Hotel/Sapporo Excel (Breakfast/Lunch/Buffet Dinner) Hotel Tokyu This morning, proceed to Shirakawa-go, a well- Day 10 preserved UNESCO World Heritage Site that Day 13 features quaint farmhouses with its distinctive Tokyo – Chitose – Otaru steep roofs resembling clasped hands in Sapporo prayer. Next, explore Takayama old town on (Meals On Board/Lunch/Buffet Dinner) foot. Stroll past sake breweries and merchant This morning, proceed to the airport for your (Breakfast/Lunch) houses, and pick up unique Hida souvenirs and domestic flight to Chitose via Haneda/Narita. This morning, stop by Okurayama viewing confectionery along the way. In the evening, Upon arrival, your 1st stop will be the evocative point to enjoy the spectacular panoramic enjoy a therapeutic hot spring bath at an onsen Otaru Canal, where charming century-old views of Sapporo city. Thereafter, proceed to resort in Nagano. stone warehouses line both sides of the canal. Odori Park, a beautifully manicured green Accommodation: Hotel Ambient Hotel Continue your journey down memory lane at space located in the heart of Sapporo. You Tateshina/Resort Hotel Tateshina/Sky Park Otaru Music Box Museum, where whimsical may also visit Clock Tower, a memorial hall Hotel displays of beautifully crafted music boxes will with a classic clock tower, if time permits. End delight even the grumpiest cynic. the day by indulging in a bit of retail therapy Day 8 Accommodation: Grand Park Otaru/Otaru at Tanukikoji Shopping Arcade, the longest Asari Classe Hotel shopping street in Hokkaido. Spend the night Nagano – Mt Fuji – Tokyo at Susukino, Hokkaido’s largest entertainment Day 11 district abuzz with restaurants, bars and other (Breakfast/Dinner) entertainment options. This morning, take a leisure drive up Otaru – Biei – Furano – Accommodation: Sapporo View Hotel Oodori Japan’s highest mountain, the iconic Mt Fuji, Asahidake Kouen/Royton Sapporo Hotel/Sapporo Excel arguably one of Japan’s most potent symbols. Hotel Tokyu Proceed up to Mt Fuji 5th Station to enjoy (Breakfast/Lunch/Dinner) a breathtaking view of the volcano and its After breakfast, journey towards Biei to marvel Day 14 surrounds. Thereafter, make a stop at Gotemba at the incredible scenery of Panorama Road. Premium Outlets, where a constellation of Iridescent flowers fill the fields in spring and Sapporo – Chitose – international brands and speciality stores housing summer, replaced by stunning crimson maple Haneda/Narita – Singapore the trendiest threads converge. Proceed to Tokyo views in autumn and unparalleled vistas of snow and check in to your hotel. fields in winter against the majestic Taisetsu (Breakfast/Meals On Board) Accommodation: Tokyo Dome Hotel/ mountain range. Immerse yourself in artisanal After breakfast, transfer to the airport for your Shinagawa Prince Hotel/New Otani Inn Tokyo crafts next as you make a stop at Glass Forest flight home via Haneda/Narita. in Furano to view its trove of exquisite diamond Day 9 dust glassware known as Shibare glass. Roll up Remarks your sleeves and participate in a DIY candle Tour is conducted in Mandarin unless otherwise Tokyo session. Spend the night at an onsen resort specified. in Asahidake. Revisions, if any, in itinerary are subject to the (Breakfast/Lunch) Accommodation: Asahidake Manseikaku Company’s Terms and Conditions, a copy of After breakfast, proceed to Shibamata, Hotel Bear Monte which is available at www.ChanBrothers.com/ a traditional Japanese neighbourhood PackageTourTnCs. In particular, the Customer is located in downtown Tokyo. The old buildings, Day 12 requested to note the following: traditional food and quaint temples make this Itinerary may be subject to change due to an excellent place to spend the afternoon. End Asahidake – Lake Toya – circumstances beyond the Company’s control. the day with a shopping spree at Shinjuku. Sapporo Accommodation in designated cities is subject to Accommodation: Tokyo Dome Hotel/ room availability. Shinagawa Prince Hotel/New Otani Inn Tokyo (Breakfast/Dancing Abalone Lunch/ Sequence of itinerary may be subject to change. All-You-Can-Eat Crab Dinner) Different tour groups may be merged. Day 10 Enjoy a morning photo stop at picturesque Proposed changes, if any, that are not accepted will Lake Toya and Mt Showa, the volcanic lava be subject to the refund provisions set out in the Tokyo – Singapore dome. The phrase “grin and bear it” takes on a Terms and Conditions. more literal and positive spin at Showa Shinzan (Breakfast/Meals On Board) Bear Ranch, as the facility’s bevy of adorable If time permits, you can do some last-minute bears wave and greet you upon arrival. You may shopping before you transfer to the airport for your flight home. 78 Chan Brothers Travel | JAPAN
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