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JAPANPACKAGE TOURS OCT 2017 – MAR 2018

JAPAN Mombetsu Shiretoko Asahikawa Abashiri Sounkyo Sapporo HOKKAIDO Otaru Lake Akan Mt Showa Lake Noboribetsu Toya Mt Hakodate Hakodate Aomori Akita TOHOKU SEA OF JAPAN Yamagata Sendai Wajima Noto Peninsula Kanazawa Nagano KANTO Takayama Kusatsu Karuizawa CHUBU Mt Fuji TOKYO Nagoya Kyoto CHUGOKU Yokohama Kobe Kiyomizu-dera Temple Okayama Osaka Hiroshima KANSAI Mie Fukuoka SHIKOKU Wakayama Kochi Nagasaki Kumamoto KYUSHU Kagoshima Ibusuki hot sand bathOKINAWA Autumn Winter Spring Summer Sep - Nov Dec - Feb Mar - May Jun - Aug Naha HOKKAIDO 4°C – 15°C -10°C – 1°C 1°C – 10°C 12°C – 20°C HONSHU 12°C – 17°C 1°C – 5°C 7°C – 11°C 19°C – 28°C KYUSHU 13°C – 18°C 1°C – 5°C 8°C – 12°C 20°C – 29°C OKINAWA 23°C – 29°C 15°C – 20°C 15°C – 25°C 25°C – 32°C

Quick TipDon’t be shy to pop that million-dollar question.It pays to ask the right questions before makingyour travel purchase decision, and not just bycomparing packages by prices alone. Even if youthink you are “paying lesser” for some aspectsof the tour, these could eventually make theirway into your tour bill in other forms.Japan Is Just Better With Chan Brothers TravelGreat holidays are measured Diversity Of Package Tours Well-located Or Speciality Accommodationin great moments and Nothing screams personalisation more thanChan Brothers Travel has the different programmes specially catered Just short of measuring the length of the bedbeen at the forefront in the for your travelling party. Be it ski enthusiasts, and firmness of the mattress, your hotels havebusiness of creating delightful culture vultures, historical buffs or theme park been meticulously handpicked by us, be it attour experiences that keep our lovers, we have something for everyone. There strategic locations to save precious travellingcustomers returning time and really is no reason why you or your family time, or picturesque resorts embraced byagain. Truth be told, owning that should have to compromise. the arms of nature. When in Hokkaido, staydream holiday is not exactly a overnight in Shiretoko during winter to fullywalk in the park; hence we are Quality Hot Spring Experiences enjoy the region and activities, such as hands-making it a breeze for you and Indulge yourself at up to 3 different famous on ice fishing and tucking into a scrumptioushere is how we do it. onsen resorts in a single itinerary – from the seafood dinner; or spend up to 2 nights at a ski common spring water to more unique mineral resort to hone your ski prowess. Alternatively, and sulphuric ones, for the best rejuvenating hot when in Tokyo, minimise your travelling time spring experience that Japan has to offer. Shy? and make use of your Tokyo Disneyland and Not anymore with the option of your very own DisneySea passes with a 2-night stay at a private hot spring facility within the comfort of Tokyo Disney Resort Official Hotel. your own private room at an onsen resort. Authenticity Of Meals One-of-a-kind Immersions Our exclusively arranged experiences aim Dine like the locals do with 100% authentic to offer you a deeper insight to Japan. Hop Japanese meals throughout your tour. From on board a wild dolphin watch cruise, watch authentic 9-course Kaiseki meals to seafood giant tuna cutting at Kuroshio Market, or and abalone feasts, prepare yourself for a alternatively immerse yourself in the cultural true-blue Japanese gastronomical adventure. arts of Japan such as candle making and tea Your appetite’s the limit. and sake appreciation.With over 50 years’ worth of happy customers, no one comes close to Chan Brothers Travel for perfecting the Japan holiday experience. Noteworthy Awards And AccoladesPLATINUM - SINGAPORE2017 / 2016 / 2015 / 2014 / 2013 / 2012 / 2011 / 2010 / 2008 2013 / 2012 / 2011 / 2010 2015 / 2013 / 2010 / 2005 / 2001 / 2000 / 1999 Reader’s Digest Trusted Brand Platinum - Travel Agent (Awarded by Reader’s Digest) AsiaOne People’s Choice Award TTG Travel Awards - Best Travel Agency Singapore 2012 - Best Travel Agency (Awarded by Travel Trade Gazette Asia) WSQ Most Supportive Employer - Tour & Travel (Awarded by AsiaOne) 2005 (Awarded by Singapore Workforce Development Agency) 2006 SPBA Heritage Brand Award 2004 Outstanding Branding Effort - Local (Awarded by Association of Small & Singapore’s Top 100 Brands & Number 1 Online Travel Agency (Awarded by National Association of Medium Enterprise & Lianhe Zaobao) (Awarded by Brand Portfolio) Travel Agents Singapore) 2000 2002 / 2001 / 1995 / 1987 Singapore Business Awards Enterprise Award Travel Agency of the Year (Awarded by The Business Times (Awarded by Singapore Tourism Board) & DHL Worldwide Express)

Live to EatWith authentic Japanese cuisine from Hokkaidocrabs, dancing abalone and scallops to tantalisingKaiseki meals, familiar doses of comfort food (incase you get those homesick hunger pangs), andopportunities to immerse into foreign food cultureon your own, get ready for a burst of salivatingexperiences. And yes, we fuel up your days withhearty breakfasts in the mornings too.Bento Culture Japanese Buffet Dinner WithWhether it is the adorable bento Hokkaido Crabboxes prepared for schoolchildren, or the myriad of choices If you are a fan of crabs, Hokkaidoavailable in convenience stores is arguably the best place in thefor salarymen at work or picnic world to start cracking thoseexcursions alike, there is a shells. Fresh, fleshy and certainlybento filled with tasty dishes for not frozen, get ready for a crabeach and every occasion. The spree of all the favourite nativebento for commuters are called species – king crabs, snow crabs“ekiben” and you will get a bite and horsehair crabs. And did weof this, and dip into a part and mention it’s a buffet?parcel of everyday Japanese life. Kaiseki Dinner With Scallops And Dancing Abalone The Japanese equivalent of Western haute cuisine – this exquisite multi-course meal is set to pamper your taste buds with a royal treatment. Think the most luxe of ingredients like local abalone and foraged produce, the midas touch of refined Japanese culinary techniques and possibly the world’s finest hospitality. Izakaya Nibbles And Drinks Likened to Irish pubs and tapas bars, izakayas are the Japanese versions of casual eateries serving up authentic, tasty and unpretentious dishes. Get into the local action with yakitori and sashima, and “kanpai” to a night of food, drinks and cosy conversations.

Rest And Rejuvenation Yearn to live the culture? Crave to greet Japan’s glittering neon lights right at your doorstep? Imagine falling into a fairy-tale slumber in and around the dreamy environs of a Japanese theme park. No matter your wish, we have got you covered. From well- located and superior accommodation in strategic locations to traditional Japanese abodes offering authentic experiences, we ensure you are well rested daily so you are ready to take on the day’s enjoyment the moment you rise and shine.Ryokan Or Onsen ResortIf you are a culture vulture of everything Japanese,you can’t miss staying at a ryokan or an onsen resort.Go back in time to a traditional ryokan world of tatami-matted rooms and wooden interiors, or relax at anonsen resort with splendid hot springs set againstthe charming backdrop of the beautiful Japanesecountryside. Well-located City Stay Japan’s urban charms are almost without parallel in the world and you should never find yourself away from the core when you are in a major metropolitan city. Stay in a well-located abode in Tokyo, Osaka, Kyoto and Sapporo so that you are near to the action all the time, and we are talking bright neon lights, endless shopping and a plethora of restaurants, bars and entertainment options all waking up to the night.Theme ParkOfficial HotelNo one likes the idea of wakingup and realising that it’s all but adream. Hence, we make sure youstay in and around your favouriteJapanese theme parks such asTokyo Disneyland and UniversalStudios Japan just so you will neverstray too far from your favouritetales, even while you sleep.

WAYS TO TRAVEL FAMILY FAVOURITESWish to curate your own experience but don’t want to worryabout the hassle? Planning a family trip with your clan ortravelling with little tots in tow? Or a seasoned explorerlooking to immerse into Japanese culture or the beauty ofthe seasons with its changing hues? Prefer to take charge ofthe steer on a freewheeling road trip? No matter your travelneeds, we have got the right type of holiday for you!Meticulously designed with diverse LITTLE TOTS CAN FLY SERIESinclusions such as outlet shopping for theshopaholics, theme parks for the youngand young at heart, countryside sojournsfor nature lovers, and shrines and museumsfor culture vultures, our all-inclusive FamilyFavourites are created to satisfy everymember of your family, from toddlers togrannies and everyone in between.With child-friendly arrangements such asconducive daytime flights, later morningcalls, extended meal durations at child-themed restaurants, theme parks, educationalplaygrounds and shopping spots where youcan stock up on “kawaii” items that grab yourattention, our suite of Little Tots Can Fly Seriespromise worry-free vacations complete withtreasured memories for kids and adultsalike.With our suite of Semi Tours, you can choose SEMI TOURSfrom a wide range of optional add-ons todiscover the destination at your own pace.Travel smart and save big, by paying only forwhat you want in a vacation, and leave thegroundwork of all your flight, accommodationand transport to an expert like us. With thisperfect combination of a package tour andfree and easy holiday, whoever proclaimsone can’t have the best of both worlds will bepleasantly surprised.

SEASONAL EDITIONS INSIDER SERIES With seasonal delicacies, curated sights andSELF-DRIVE CONVOYS exclusive experiences tailored according to COST SAVERS the seasons, our Seasonal Editions bring you to the right place at the right time to meet all of Japan’s multifaceted charms. Welcome the hope of spring with the iconic Hanami season, embrace summer’s vitality with traditional festivals, revel in autumn’s charming crimson hues, and bundle up for a wintry season of ski and snowy fun. Whether you are an adventurous traveller who prefers going off the beaten path or a seasoned Japanophile looking for a well- paced and longer vacation with in-depth exploration, our Insider Series guarantee truly authentic experiences and discovery trails through the country’s lesser explored but equally riveting destinations. Whether you are planning to make full use of your limited annual leave for a short but eventful getaway, or wishing for a bang-for- the-buck Japanese jaunt that does not break the bank, our Cost Savers have got your back. With curated sightseeing highlights, fewer optional tours, convenient transport options, comfortable accommodation plus selected meals, these affordable packages deliver unbeatable value without compromising on service and quality; we call them tiny trips that deliver big time. Listen up, road trippers and nature enthusiasts! Get ready for the road trip of your life in Hokkaido. In intimate groups of 20 or less, journey through this northernmost island of volcanoes, onsens, ski mountains and Japan’s largest swathe of gorgeous wilderness. In case you need assistance, there’s also an escort travelling with the convoy throughout so that you may hit the open roads and conquer Hokkaido with ease.

7 DAYS 5 NIGHTS FABULOUS HOKKAIDO(JP7HG) All-time Favourite Highlights 14 Included Meals ★ Mt Daisetsu-zan ★ Shooting Star Falls Day 1 ★ 5 breakfasts ★ Milky Way Falls ★ 5 lunches Singapore – Narita/Haneda – ★ 4 dinners Lake Toya Chitose ★ Mt Showa ★ Showa Shinzan Bear Ranch Speciality Meals (Meals On Board) ★ Buffet with Hokkaido Noboribetsu Assemble at Singapore Changi Airport for your crab dinner ★ Noboribetsu Date Jidaimura flight to Chitose via Narita/Haneda. ★ Dancing abalone lunch ★ Jigokudani ★ 8-course Kaiseki dinner Day 2 ★ Yakiniku lunch Sapporo ★ Local beer factory Chitose – Otaru/Kiroro Exclusive Experiences ★ Mitsui Outlet Park Sapporo ★ Ningle Terrace with Kitahiroshima (Lunch/Dinner) complimentary baked milk drink ★ Odori Park Talk about a genteel welcome to Hokkaido: ★ Tanukikoji Shopping Arcade your 1st stop will be the evocative Otaru Canal,Otaru where charming century-old stone warehouses★ Otaru Canal Value Plus line both sides of the canal. The genteel theme★ Otaru Music Box Museum continues at Otaru Music Box Museum, where★ Kitaichi Glass ★ Rejuvenating experience in 3 different whimsical displays of beautifully crafted music famous onsen resorts boxes will delight even the grumpiest of cynics.Asahikawa ★ 1-night accommodation in Furano Ski Thereafter, create pause – you are on holiday★ Otokoyama Sake Brewery and Resort after all – and enjoy a quintessential afternoonMuseum ★ Afternoon tea with complimentary tea. Take home an exquisite porcelain teacup exquisite porcelain teacup as a complimentary keepsake. Visit a glass-Sounkyo ★ Ishiya Chocolate Factory with craft workshop and pick up more mementos at★ Sounkyo Gorge complimentary cupcake and tea Kitaichi Glass.Join us on this expedition that showcases the region’s Day 3finest natural, cultural and gastronomic sites, from itsartisanal sake breweries, charming historical buildings, Otaru/Kiroro –Asahikawa –to the dramatic splendour of cliffs and more. Experience Sounkyofirsthand why Japan’s northern frontier has earned its well-deserved reputation as one of the country’s most loved travel (Breakfast/Lunch/Buffet Dinner)destinations among nature lovers and gastronauts alike. Talk about a good start. Chocoholics rejoice, for your day begins after a fortifying breakfast with a stop at Ishiya Chocolate Factory. Fashioned in a distinctively Tudor-styled building that evokes fairy tale impressions, this purveyor of quality confectionery is an institution unto itself8 Chan Brothers Travel | JAPAN

Asahikawa Sounkyo Otaru/Kiroro Furano Sapporo Lake Toya Chitose NoboribetsuSnowmobile ride Sounkyo Gorge Asahiyama Zoo penguin parade Buffet with Hokkaido crab dinner up some exquisite local handmade souvenirs or Day 6 simply treat yourself to a complimentary bakedthat would please the inner Hansel or Gretel milk drink, a famous local speciality. Tonight, Noboribetsu – Sapporoin you. End your tour on a sweet note at the indulge in a hot spring bath and prep yourselffamous café with complimentary cupcake for the ultimate good night’s rest. (Breakfast/Yakiniku Lunch)and tea. Thereafter, stop by Otokoyama Sake Seasonal Bonus This morning, enjoy a leisure drive back toBrewery and Museum in Asahikawa to learn Enjoy a DIY ice cream session from October to Sapporo, taking in views of the passing landscapemore about the production process of one November 2017. along the way. If all that travelling has you thirstingof Japan’s finest sakes. You will also get the Enjoy a 10-minute introductory snowmobile ride on for some boozy education, you are in luck. Makeopportunity to sample different types of sake. fine powdery snow from 15 December 2017 to 15 March a stop at a local beer factory where you willAll that is left is to say “Kampai”. Tonight, wind 2018. learn more about the production process ofdown and indulge in a relaxing mineral hot Stroll through Furano Kan Kan Mura, a village of ice one of Japan’s finest beers. Next, go all out andspring bath at an onsen resort in Sounkyo, sculptures, exquisite local handmade souvenir shops embark on a shopping spree at Mitsui Outletin the company of memories of a day well spent. and an ice bar, offering snow tube rides from 23 Park Sapporo Kitahiroshima, a newly mintedSeasonal Bonus December 2017 to February 2018. outlet mall that boasts a plethora of domesticGet up close and personal with huge polar bears, furry and imported brands under one roof. Proceed towhite foxes and adorable penguins at Asahiyama Zoo Day 5 Odori Park. Located in the heart of Sapporo, thisfrom December 2017 to March 2018. The zoo will be beautifully manicured green space is a charmingclosed from 30 December 2017 to 2 January 2018. Furano – Lake Toya – assembly of monumental fountains, sculptures Noboribetsu and flowerbeds. The retail therapy continuesDay 4 at the famed Tanukikoji Shopping Arcade, the (Breakfast/Dancing Abalone Lunch/ longest shopping street in Hokkaido. Spend theSounkyo – Furano 8-course Kaiseki Dinner) night in Sapporo city as your survey of fascinating Enjoy a morning photo stop at picturesque Hokkaido draws to a close.(Breakfast/Lunch/ Lake Toya and Mt Showa, the volcanic lava NoteBuffet With Hokkaido Crab Dinner) dome. The phrase “grin and bear it” takes The local beer factory will be closed from 25Today, Hokkaido’s rich tapestry of beautiful on a more literal and positive spin at Showa December 2017 to 10 January 2018 and there will benatural sites awaits. Make your way to Sounkyo Shinzan Bear Ranch, as the facility’s bevy no replacement.Gorge situated at the valley of the imposing Mt of adorable bears wave and greet you uponDaisetsu-zan. The mountain is accented by arrival. You may photograph and feed these Day 7rugged, jagged cliffs that are crisscrossed with fuzzy animals at your own expense. You may2 famous waterfalls, Shooting Star Falls and also pick up skincare products derived from Sapporo – Narita/Haneda –Milky Way Falls. Bask in the sight of it all, for horse oil at the local souvenir shop. Thereafter, Singaporethere is nothing quite like the majesty of Mother take a step back in time and immerse yourself inNature to lend life some perspective. Check in to the history of fabled samurai, townspeople and (Breakfast/Meals On Board)Furano onsen resort this evening and explore the occasional courtesan at Noboribetsu Date After breakfast, transfer to the airport for yourNingle Terrace, just minutes’ away. Soak up Jidaimura, a theme park lined with Edo era flight home via Haneda/Narita.the romance in the air as you wander along the style architecture. Your day will reach a boilingtimber walkway amidst the enchanting forest point as you traipse through the sulphurous Remarksand strong scent of pine trees. As darkness falls, valley to experience boiling ponds and steaming Seasonal bonus is subject to weather conditions andthe twinkling fairy lights will add that extra bit streams at the famous Jigokudani, also known departure dates, and there will be no replacement inof magic to this wonderful place. Choose to pick as Hell Valley. End your day with an invigorating case of adverse weather conditions. sulphuric hot spring bath at an onsen resort If a place of visit is closed to visitors, it will be replaced in Noboribetsu. with an alternative. During major events, accommodation may not be in the city mentioned. Sequence of itinerary is subject to change without prior notice. Tour is conducted in Mandarin unless otherwise specified. Tour groups may be merged. JAPAN | Chan Brothers Travel 9

8 DAYS 7 NIGHTS HOKKAIDO PASSION(JP8HPG) Cost Saver Highlights 18 Included Meals ★ Otaru Canal Day 1 ★ 7 breakfasts ★ Otaru Music Box Museum ★ 5 lunches ★ Kitaichi Glass Singapore – Narita/Haneda – ★ 6 dinners Hakodate Sapporo Speciality Meals ★ Ishiya Chocolate Factory (Meals On Board/Dinner) ★ Kaiseki dinner ★ Mitsui Outlet Park Sapporo Assemble at Singapore Changi Airport for your ★ Buffet with mini Furano Kitahiroshima flight to Hakodate via Narita/Haneda. Located omelette curry lunch ★ Odori Park on the southern tip of Hokkaido, this city was ★ Tanukikoji Shopping Arcade one of the 1st ports to open to foreign trade. Exclusive Experiences Upon arrival, proceed to ascend Mt Hakodate ★ Furano Glass Forest DIY Furano for a spectacular night view of Hakodate. candle session ★ Furano Winery Day 2Hakodate Togachigawa★ Mt Hakodate ★ Tokachigawa Aqua Park Hakodate – Lake Toya★ Hakodate morning market ★ Rokkatei Honten★ Onuma Quasi-National Park (Breakfast/Lunch/Buffet Dinner)★ Goryokaku Tower ★ Hakodate Factory Kushiro This morning, visit Hakodate morning market, ★ Kushiro Fisherman’s Wharf MOO a vibrant and atmospheric spot where aLake Toya plethora of stalls jostle for attention, each★ Mt Showa Value Plus selling various types of fresh seafood. And★ Showa Shinzan Bear Ranch of course, in Japan, nothing exemplifies this★ Ski Resort ★ 1-night accommodation each at Lake more than sashimi. Pick, sample and purchase Toya, Jozankei, Tokachigawa and the day’s freshest and most mouthwateringOtaru Lake Akan authentic onsen resorts catch at your own expense. Next, visit Onuma★ Nikka Whisky Yoichi Distillery ★ Silo Observatory with caramel pudding Quasi-National Park and Goryokaku Tower to learn more about the history of Hakodate.From pristine lakes to steaming hot springs and majestic Thereafter, stop and shop at Hakodate Factory,national parks, the splendour of Hokkaido comes alive as featuring a bevy of quaint shops housed withinyou traverse across the island’s sweeping, postcard-ready converted red brick warehouses. Bid “sayonara”landscape. Step up from being a detached admirer and to Hakodate and say “ohaiyo” to Lake Toya anddelight in the joys of getting close to nature by bonding with Mt Showa, as you make your way to this scenicfurry bears at a bear ranch. Intersperse this with a visit to national park. Tonight, take a dip in a relaxingbuzzing Sapporo and the historic port-city of Hakodate to hot spring bath at an onsen resort in Lakesample Hokkaido’s famed seafood. Toya.10 Chan Brothers Travel | JAPAN

Akan National Park Otaru Sapporo Furano Ski Resort Jozankei Kushiro Lake Toya Tokachigawa Hakodate morning market yukata this evening and savour a Kaiseki dinner, Hakodate featuring the best of the season’s delicacies. Odori Park Tonight, enjoy your stay at an onsen resort in Day 7 Jozankei, an area where hot springs abound.Day 3 Lake Akan – SapporoLake Toya – Otaru Day 5 (Breakfast)(Breakfast/Lunch/Dinner) Jozankei – Furano – After breakfast, enjoy a shopping spree atToday, “grin and bear it” literally at Showa Tokachigawa Mitsui Outlet Park Sapporo Kitahiroshima,Shinzan Bear Ranch, as the facility’s bevy of carrying domestic and imported brands foradorable bears wave and greet you upon arrival. (Breakfast/ all ages. Next, head to Odori Park, locatedYou may photograph and feed these fuzzy Buffet With Mini Furano Omelette Curry Lunch/ in the heart of Sapporo. This beautifullyanimals at your own expense. You may also pick Dinner) manicured greenspace is a charming assemblyup some popular horse oil skincare products This morning, visit Furano Winery to taste of monumental fountains, sculptures andat the souvenir shop. Make a stop at Silo limited edition wines cultivated from the unique flowerbeds. Thereafter, take a stroll alongObservatory and take in the panoramic views pristine waters, vast pastures and fresh air of Tanukikoji Shopping Arcade, the longestof Lake Toya and its stunning surroundings. Furano. Make a stop at Glass Forest to view shopping street in Hokkaido.Indulge in Hokkaido’s speciality confectionery, its trove of exquisite diamond dust glasswareincluding the famous silky smooth caramel known as Shibare glass. Distinguished by an Day 8pudding. Wrap up the day tasting another of embedded crack line, each piece is a uniqueHokkaido’s finest - Nikka whisky - at Nikka and consummate work of art. Roll up your Sapporo – Narita/Haneda –Whisky Yoichi Distillery in Otaru. sleeves at a DIY candle session and make Singapore your own candle. This evening, indulge in a hotDay 4 spring bath at an onsen resort in Tokachigawa. (Breakfast/Meals On Board)Otaru/Ski Resort – Sapporo – With its natural geothermal properties, the hot If time permits, you can do some last-minuteJozankei spring water will leave your skin feeling silky shopping before you transfer to the airport for smooth as you prepare for a good night’s rest. your flight home via Narita/Haneda.(Breakfast/Lunch/Kaiseki Dinner) Seasonal BonusA morning drive will take you to the evocative Enjoy a 10-minute introductory snowmobile ride on FOR GROUPS DEPARTINGOtaru Canal, where charming century-old fine powdery snow from 15 December 2017 to 15 March FROM 1 DECEMBER 2017stone warehouses line both sides of the canal. 2018. TO 31 MARCH 2018The genteel theme continues at Otaru MusicBox Museum, where whimsical displays of Day 6 DAY 3 AS FOLLOWSbeautifully-crafted music boxes will delighteven the grumpiest of cynics. Make a stop Tokachigawa – Kushiro – Day 3at Kitaichi Glass, a glass factory to witness Lake Akanartisans perfect their craft. Chocoholics Lake Toya – Ski Resortrejoice, for you get to stop at Ishiya Chocolate (Breakfast/Lunch/Buffet Dinner)Factory. Fashioned in a distinctive Tudor-styled After breakfast, get up close and personal with (Breakfast/Dinner)building, this purveyor of quality confectionery the waterfowl of Tokachigawa Aqua Park, Today, “grin and bear it” literally at Showais an institution unto itself that would please the including the beautiful swans and mallards as Shinzan Bear Ranch, as the facility’s bevyinner Hansel or Gretel in you. Don a traditional you take in the park’s picturesque surroundings. of adorable bears wave and greet you upon Make a stop at Rokkatei Honten for a taste arrival. You may photograph and feed these of locally produced Japanese and western- fuzzy animals at your own expense. You may style sweets such as the popular Marusei also pick up some popular horse oil skincare butter sandwich. Thereafter, make your way to products at the souvenir shop. Stay overnight Kushiro in eastern Hokkaido, an atmospheric at a ski resort. You may indulge in some snow port town facing the Pacific Ocean with the activities at your own expense. largest marshland in Japan. Visit Kushiro Fisherman’s Wharf MOO and soak up the lively Remarks and welcoming atmosphere amidst the array of Seasonal bonus is subject to weather conditions and fresh seafood, local produce and dairy products. departure dates, and there will be no replacement in Tonight, spend the night at an onsen resort in case of adverse weather conditions. Lake Akan. If a place of visit is closed to visitors, it will be replaced with an alternative. During major events, accommodation may not be in the city mentioned. Sequence of itinerary is subject to change without prior notice. Tour is conducted in Mandarin unless otherwise specified. Tour groups may be merged. JAPAN | Chan Brothers Travel 11

8 DAYS 6 NIGHTS HOKKAIDO SEMI TOUR(JP8STG) Easy PaceHighlights 12 Included Meals Whetherit’sHakodate’spicture-postcardsights,themagnificent ★ 6 breakfasts Lake Toya or hot spring indulgence at Japan’s onsen resort, ★ 3 lunches Hokkaido’s astounding natural beauty and picturesque sights ★ 3 dinners will delight the entire family. Then, take your appreciation of Japan up a notch by exploring some of it on your own – indulge Exclusive Experiences in Sapporo’s famous beer, ramen, or simply go wild shopping! ★ 2-day free and easy in This is Japan just the way you like it. Sapporo Day 1 Day 3 Hakodate ★ Goryokaku Tower Singapore – Narita/Haneda – Hakodate – Lake Toya ★ Hakodate Factory ★ Mt Hakodate Hakodate ★ Hakodate morning market (Breakfast/Lunch/Buffet Dinner) ★ Onuma Quasi-National Park (Meals On Board) Today, visit Hakodate morning market where Assemble at Singapore Changi Airport for your the delectable array of fresh seafood and Lake Toya flight to Hakodate via Narita/Haneda. local produce are guaranteed to whet your ★ Mt Showa appetite. Next, proceed to see the picturesque Day 2 lakes, islands and majestic dormant volcano Niseko Mt Komagatake at Onuma Quasi-National ★ Niseko Village Hakodate Park before heading to mesmerising Lake Toya. Located in the scenic Shikotsu-Toya National Otaru (Dinner) Park, this photographic freshwater volcanic ★ Otaru Canal Start your day with a touch of history at the caldera lake is 10 kilometres in diameter and ★ Otaru Music Box Museum 150-year-old western-style Goryokaku Tower. framed by a few active volcanic domes including ★ Kitaichi Glass The observatory commands a 360-degree the majestic Mt Showa. Tonight, take a dip in panoramic view of the city as well as the a relaxing hot spring bath at an onsen resort Sapporo beautiful star-shaped fortress estate in Lake Toya. ★ Ishiya Chocolate Factory surrounded by lush greenery and cherry trees. ★ Mitsui Outlet Park Sapporo Then, make your way to Hakodate Factory, Kitahiroshima where the red brick warehouses from the city’s ★ Odori Park trading past have been redeveloped into a chic ★ Tanukikoji Shopping Arcade waterfront dining, shopping and entertainment complex. For a perfect end to the day, proceed Value Plus to the 334-metre high Mt Hakodate for spectacular panoramic views of the city. ★ 1-night accommodation at Lake Toya authentic onsen resort ★ Snow fun at Niseko ski field12 Chan Brothers Travel | JAPAN

Otaru Jozankei Sapporo Chitose Niseko Lake Toya HakodateOdori Park Onuma Quasi-National ParkHakodate Factory Hakodate morning market Otaru CanalDay 4 some retail therapy and take your pick from Day 8 the wide range of domestic and imported Sapporo – Chitose –LakeToya – Niseko Ski Field – brand items available. After that, admire the Narita/Haneda – SingaporeJozankei/Otaru charming assembly of monumental fountains, sculptures and flowerbeds in Odori Park right (Breakfast/Meals On Board)(Breakfast/Lunch/Dinner) in the heart of Sapporo city. Round off the If time permits, you can do some last-minuteTake a leisurely drive to Niseko, set against day with a stroll along Hokkaido’s longest shopping before you transfer to the airport forthe backdrop of Mt Yotei, also known as shopping street, Tanukikoji Shopping Arcade. your flight home via Narita/Haneda.Ezo Fuji. The name is derived from “Ezo”, theold name for Hokkaido, and “Fuji” due to its Day 6 Remarksresemblance to the renowned Mt Fuji. It is said If a place of visit is closed to visitors, it will be replacedthat Niseko Village is a feast for the eyes during Sapporo with an alternative.the refreshing and crisp autumn season because During major events, accommodation may not be inof its changing colours. During winter, fuel up (Breakfast) the city mentioned.for some snow fun at Niseko ski field, Japan’s Today, explore Sapporo at your own pace. Sequence of itinerary is subject to change withoutnumber 1 snow resort. If you are not into skiing, You may want to visit Mt Moiwa, once regarded prior notice.try your hand at a multitude of other snow as a sacred mountain by locals and still popular Tour is conducted in Mandarin unless otherwise specified.activities such as snow rafting and snow trekking among locals and tourists alike today. Ride in Tour groups may be merged.at your own expense. If all else fail, there is the “Morris Car”, the 1st drive-type mini cablealways the ever-popular snowball fight! car in the world from the mid point to the summit where you can enjoy breathtaking viewsDay 5 of Sapporo, Ishikari Bay, Shokanbetsu Peak and the surrounding mountain range.Jozankei/Otaru – Sapporo Day 7(Breakfast/Lunch)After breakfast, take a leisurely drive to the Sapporocharming Otaru Canal where charming century-old stone warehouses line both sides of the (Breakfast)canal. Then, get whimsical at Otaru Music Box After breakfast, spend the day exploringMuseum where displays of beautifully-crafted Sapporo at leisure. You could drop by themusic boxes will delight even the grumpiest of Sapporo Beer Museum to learn all about Japan’scynics. Make a stop at Kitaichi Glass to witness oldest and one of the most popular beers, andskilled artisans perfect their craft, followed by of course, sample the various beers available.Ishiya Chocolate Factory to see how quality If you prefer to escape the hustle and bustleconfectionery and Japan’s finest sweets and of the city, Maruyama Park may be an idealchocolates are made. Don’t feel shy to indulge destination. Surrounded by forested hills, thein those tasty samples and buy some home park hosts various family-friendly playgrounds,for your loved ones! Next, head to Mitsui open fields as well as the Maruyama Zoo, one ofOutlet Park Sapporo Kitahiroshima for the most nature-oriented zoos in Japan. JAPAN | Chan Brothers Travel 13

7 DAYS 5 NIGHTS HOKKAIDO WINTRY FUN(JP7HSG)This tour is available fromDecember 2017 to March 2018 Ski And Snow FunHighlights 12 Included Meals Awashed with hauntingly beautiful and peaceful ★ 5 breakfasts monochromatic hues, winter in Hokkaido is a beguiling ★ 3 lunches experience unto itself. Time to treat yourself to the ★ 4 dinners universal pleasures of eating, drinking and shopping, and stage your own perfect winter fairy tale. This journey Speciality Meals juxtaposes the buzz of Sapporo with forays up to the ★ Dancing abalone lunch snowcapped ski resorts of Hokkaido to work it all off on the ★ Kaiseki dinner ski slopes. Ready, set, ski! ★ Shabu shabu dinner Day 1 Day 2 Exclusive Experiences ★ 2-night accommodation at Singapore – Narita/Haneda – Chitose – Otaru – ski resort with 2-hour basic Chitose Ski Resort ski lesson and 1-day rental of ski suit and equipment (Meals On Board) (Lunch/Dinner) Assemble at Singapore Changi Airport for your Upon arrival, go back in time as you wanderOtaru flight to Chitose via Narita/Haneda. along Otaru Canal’s century-old preserved★ Otaru Canal stone warehouses that have been preserved★ Otaru Music Box Museum and transformed into museums, restaurants and shops. Add a whimsical twist to yourNoboribetsu journey down memory lane with a stop at★ Noboribetsu Date Jidaimura Otaru Music Box Museum where the exquisite★ Jigokudani antique music boxes are guaranteed to delight all ages. Then, get ready for some fun-filledLake Toya activities at a ski resort amidst spectacular★ Mt Showa snowcapped mountains. At the end of an exciting day, a relaxing hot spring bath awaitsSapporo you at the resort.★ Mitsui Outlet Park SapporoKitahiroshima★ Ishiya Chocolate Factory★ Odori Park★ Tanukikoji Shopping ArcadeValue Plus★ 1-night accommodation at Lake Toyaauthentic onsen resort★ 1-day free and easy in Sapporo14 Chan Brothers Travel | JAPAN

Otaru Ski Resort Sapporo Lake Chitose Toya NoboribetsuNoboribetsu Date Jidaimura Ishiya Chocolate Factory Tanukikoji Shopping Arcade Shabu shabu dinner Ski lessonDay 3 continues with a delicious dancing abalone Day 6 lunch — see the abalone as they are cooked SapporoSki Resort in the shell. After lunch, your day will reach boiling point — literally — as you walk through a (Breakfast)(Breakfast/Dinner) sulphurous valley, boiling ponds and steaming After breakfast, spend your day at leisure toAfter breakfast, it’s time for some action at streams at the famous Jigokudani, also explore Sapporo.the ski fields. Channel your inner athlete as known as Hell Valley. Make a photo stop at theyou hit the snow slopes with your friendly ski picturesque Lake Toya and the magnificient Day 7instructor. First-timers have no fear! A 2-hour volcanic dome Mt Showa. Next, enjoy your Sapporo – Narita/Haneda –basic ski lesson by a licensed instructor will be Kaiseki dinner before retiring at an onsen Singaporeprovided. Not into skiing? Try your hand at a resort in Lake Toya.multitude of other snow activities such as snow (Breakfast/Meals On Board)rafting and snow trekking at your own expense. Day 5 If time permits, you can do some last-minuteIf all else fails, there is always the ever-popular shopping before you transfer to the airport forsnowball fight! Lake Toya – Sapporo your flight home via Narita/Haneda.NoteRental of ski suit and equipment are included. (Breakfast/Lunch/Shabu Shabu Dinner) Remarks Kick start your day by indulging in some If a place of visit is closed to visitors, it will be replacedDay 4 retail therapy at Mitsui Outlet Park Sapporo with an alternative. Kitahiroshima, where a plethora of domestic During major events, accommodation may not be inSki Resort – Noboribetsu – and imported brands can be found under one the city mentioned.Lake Toya roof. Stop by the famous Ishiya Chocolate Sequence of itinerary is subject to change without Factory for Hokkaido’s famous Shiroi Koibito prior notice.(Breakfast/Dancing Abalone Lunch/ cookie before heading to Odori Park, with Tour is conducted in Mandarin unless otherwise specified.Kaiseki Dinner) fountains, sculptures and flowerbeds galore. Tour groups may be merged.Today, immerse yourself in ancient Japan at This evening, you will have chance to fill thoseNoboribetsu Date Jidaimura, a theme park shopping bags at Tanukikoji Shopping Arcade.dedicated to the Edo period. Fulfil your ninja Stay overnight in the beautiful city of Sapporo.and samurai fantasies as you get to wield thesamurai sword and practise the samurai spiritof Bushido. If ninjas and samurais are not yourthing, join in the flashy Oiran courtesans andtheir merrymaking as they show you the socialspectacle that is Edo life. The entertainment JAPAN | Chan Brothers Travel 15

8 DAYS 6 NIGHTS EASY BREEZY HOKKAIDO SELF-DRIVE CONVOY(JP8BHG)This tour is available inOctober 2017 Self-drive Convoy Highlights 9 Included Meals Noboribetsu Day 1 ★ 6 breakfasts ★ Jigokudani ★ 3 dinners Singapore – Narita/Haneda – Furano Chitose – Sapporo Speciality Meals ★ Farm Tomita ★ Biei Aoiike ★ Japanese set dinner ★ Shirahige Waterfall (Meals On Board) ★ Blue River Bridge ★ Shikisai-no-oka Driving Distance: 27km Exclusive Experiences ★ Herb Hill Furano lavender shop Assemble at Singapore Changi Airport for ★ On-the-road escort cum your flight to Chitose via Narita/Haneda. Upon guide Sounkyo arrival, transfer to the car rental company ★ Soukyo Gorge ★ Mt Daisetsu-zan by shuttle bus to collect your car. Thereafter,Sapporo ★ Shooting Star Falls ★ Milky Way Falls proceed to Sapporo and spend the rest of the★ Otaru Canal day at leisure.★ Otaru Music Box Museum Asahikawa★ Kitaichi Glass ★ Shiroi Koibito Park ★ Otokoyama Sake Brewery and Museum Day 2★ Odori Park★ Sapporo Central Wholesale Market Inclusions Sapporo – Otaru – Jozankei★ Tokeidai Kinenkan★ Tanukikoji Shopping Arcade ★ 3-night accommodation at Jozankei, (Breakfast/Dinner)★ Mitsui Outlet Park Sapporo Noboribetsu and Sounkyo authentic Driving Distance: 1st leg 86km | 2nd leg 44kmKitahiroshima onsen resorts This morning, begin your floral journey with ★ 7-day car rental with insurance and Otaru as your 1st stop. Visit Otaru Canal whereJozankei GPS charming century-old stone warehouses line★ Jozankei Futami Park ★ Data SIM card with unlimited data both sides of the canal. Next, get whimsical at★ Futami suspension bridge access Otaru Music Box Museum where displays of★ Kappabuchi exquisite and intricate music boxes will delight Exclusions even the grumpiest of cynics. Make a stop atLake Toya Kitaichi Glass before we proceed to Jozankei★ Mt Showa ★ 3rd party car insurance coverage onsen resort.★ Showa Shinzan Bear Ranch ★ Parking, petrol and toll fees ★ Admission fee for selected attractions Day 3Drive through picturesque Hokkaido, capture alluring cities Jozankei – Lake Toya –and towns such as Hakodate, Sapporo, Otaru, Asahikawa and NoboribetsuSounkyo that are blanketed with crimson maples in Autumn. (Breakfast/Dinner) Driving Distance: 1st leg 65km | 2nd leg 71km After breakfast, visit Jozankei Futami Park, Futami suspension bridge and Kappabuchi. Next, drive to Lake Toya and make a photo16 Chan Brothers Travel | JAPAN

Asahikawa Sounkyo Otaru Biei Jozankei Furano Lake Toya Sapporo Chitose NoboribetsuBiei Aoiike Shiroi Koibito Park Futami suspension bridge Japanese set dinnerstop at the scenic national park. Continue your Day 5 Day 6way to Noboribetsu and stop by Mt Showa, thevolcanic lava dome. The phrase “grin and bear Sounkyo – Asahikawa – Sapporoit” takes on a more literal and positive spin at SapporoShowa Shinzan Bear Ranch, as the facility’s (Breakfast)bevy of adorable bears wave and greet you (Breakfast) This morning, drive to Sapporo Centralupon arrival. You may photograph and feed Driving Distance: 1st leg 60km | Wholesale Market where an array of freshthese fuzzy animals at your own expense. Next, 2nd leg 157km seafood awaits. Thereafter, visit Tokeidaiexperience boiling ponds and steaming streams This morning, make your way to Sounkyo Kinenkan, a wooden clock tower that isat the famous Jigokudani, also known as Hell Gorge situated at the valley of the imposing considered a symbol of this city. Later, visitValley. Mt Daisetsu-zan. The mountain is accented by Tanukikoji Shopping Arcade, the longest rugged, jagged cliffs that are crisscrossed with shopping street in Hokkaido to do some last-Day 4 2 famous waterfalls, Shooting Star Falls and minute shopping. Tonight, visit Susukino, the Milky Way Falls. Bask in the sight of it all, for famous entertainment and food district inNoboribetsu – Furano – there is nothing quite like the majesty of Mother Sapporo, or Ramen Alley for your dinner.Biei – Sounkyo Nature to lend life some perspective. Later, visit Otokoyama Sake Brewery and Museum Day 7(Breakfast/Japanese Set Dinner) to learn more about the production processDriving Distance: 1st leg 202km | of one of the Japan’s finest sake. Continue to Sapporo – Chitose –2nd leg 36km | 3rd leg 81km Sapporo and make a stop at Shiroi Koibito SingaporeTake a morning drive to Furano and visit the Park, built on the ideals of fun, and stories offamous Farm Tomita. During summer, the sweets from a bygone era. You may visit Ishiya (Breakfast/Meals On Board)field is vividly adorned by pretty ornaments Chocolate Factory at your own expense to learn Driving Distance: 27kmand flowers perpetually in bloom until the 1st about the production process of the famous Today, you can do some last-minutefrost. Thereafter, visit Biei Aoiike, a man-made Shiroi Koibito sandwich cookie. End your tour shopping at Mitsui Outlet Park Sapporoblue pond with beautiful blue hues. Proceed on a sweet note at a souvenir shop where you Kitahiroshima before returning your car.to Shirahige Waterfall and Blue River Bridge can buy chocolate cookies back home to share Transfer to the airport for your flight homeand be enthralled by the cascading waters. You with family and friends. In the evening, visit via Chitose.may choose to visit Shikisai-no-oka where you Odori Park, located in the heart of Sapporo.will be enchanted by the floral views spanning This beautifully manicured green space is a Day 8across 15 hectares of land. You may also visit charming assembly of monumental fountains,Herb Hill Furano lavender shop to buy local sculptures and flowerbeds. Spend the night in Arrive In Singaporeproducts for your loved ones. Tonight, enjoy Sapporo.a hot spring bath in your onsen resort in RemarksSounkyo. If a place of visit is closed to visitors, it will be replaced with an alternative. During major events, accommodation may not be in the city mentioned. Sequence of itinerary is subject to change without prior notice. Tour is conducted in Mandarin unless otherwise specified. Tour groups may be merged. JAPAN | Chan Brothers Travel 17

7 DAYS 6 NIGHTS HOKKAIDO LITTLE TOTS CAN FLY(JP7LHG) Child- friendlyLittle Tots Can Fly Highlights 16 Included Meals Child-themed Shopping Day 1 ★ 6 breakfasts Spots ★ 5 lunches Singapore – Narita/Haneda – ★ 5 dinners ★ Mitsui Outlet Park Sapporo Chitose Kitahiroshima Exclusive Experiences ★ Tanukikoji Shopping Arcade (Meals On Board) ★ Northern Horse Park with Assemble at Singapore Changi Airport for balloon archery session Value Plus your flight to Chitose via Narita/Haneda. Upon arrival, transfer to your hotel for check in.Otaru ★ 1-night accommodation each at★ Otaru Canal Jozankei and Noboribetsu authentic Day 2★ Otaru Music Box Museum onsen resorts ★ Cheese factory with DIY ice cream Chitose – OtaruLake Toya session★ Mt Showa ★ Shikisa-no-oka alpaca farm with (Breakfast/Lunch/Dinner) hand-feeding session Start your day with a stop at the evocativeNoboribetsu Otaru Canal, where charming century-old stone★ Jigokudani Family-focused warehouses line both sides of the canal. Next, Arrangement get whimsical at Otaru Music Box MuseumSapporo where displays of exquisite and intricate★ Ishiya Chocolate Factory ★ Conducive daytime flights music boxes will delight even the grumpiest★ Odori Park ★ Deluxe accommodation of cynics. Next, explore Otaru Aquarium ★ Later morning calls with its collection of 150 marine mammals ofChild-themed Sights ★ Extended meal duration at 13 different species, including earless seals, child-friendly restaurants walruses, sea lions and penguins. Catch the★ Otaru Aquarium ★ Maruyama Zoo ★ Theme parks and educational highlight performance as these creatures★ Showa Shinzan Bear Ranch playgrounds of the sea put on an entertaining acrobatic★ Noboribetsu Date Jidaimura performance.Hokkaido is synonymous with plenty of Mother Nature’s scenic Day 3beauty and wildlife. Treat little ones to nature’s best gifts andopen up a whole new world in their inquisitive minds – watch Otaru – Jozankeifascinating sea creatures put on an entertaining show and getup close and personal with cuddly bears, adorable ponies and (Breakfast/Lunch/Dinner)the lovable alpacas. Not forgetting the adults who can shop up After breakfast, visit Ishiya Chocolate Factorya storm at the many child-themed shopping spots. to see how Japan’s finest sweets and chocolates are made. Fashioned in a Tudor-styled building that evokes fairy tale impressions, this purveyor of quality confectionery is an institution unto itself that would please the inner Hansel or18 Chan Brothers Travel | JAPAN

Otaru Furano Jozankei LakeToya Sapporo Chitose NoboribetsuShikisa-no-oka alpaca farm Ishiya Chocolate Factory Otaru Aquarium Maruyama Zoo retail therapy at Tanukikoji Shopping Arcade,Gretel in you. Make a stop at Maruyama Zoo for Day 5 the longest shopping street in Hokkaido. Spendan up close encounter with animals indigenous the night in Sapporo city as your survey ofto Hokkaido such as bears, wolves, and white- Noboribetsu – Sapporo fascinating Hokkaido draws to a close.tailed eagles. Get cosy with cuddly animals atthe children’s petting zoo. Tonight, enjoy your (Breakfast/Lunch/Dinner) Day 7stay at an onsen resort in Jozankei. This morning, make your way to Northern Sapporo – Chitose – Horse Park and be greeted by their bevy of Narita/Haneda – SingaporeDay 4 adorable horses. These horses come in various breeds, sizes, colours and personalities. Engage (Breakfast/Meals On Board)Jozankei – Lake Toya – yourself in the pony performance and let your If time permits, you can do some last-minuteNoboribetsu kids try their hands at a balloon archery shopping before you transfer to the airport for session. You may also pick up popular horse your flight home via Narita/Haneda.(Breakfast/Lunch/Dinner) oil skincare products at the souvenir shop. Next,Enjoy a morning photo stop at picturesque go all out and embark on a shopping spree at RemarksLake Toya and Mt Showa, the volcanic lava Mitsui Outlet Park Sapporo Kitahiroshima, Meals on board for travellers flying by low-cost carriersdome. \"Grin and bear it\" literally at Showa a newly minted outlet mall that boasts a are not included unless otherwise indicated.Shinzan Bear Ranch, as the facility’s bevy of plethora of domestic and imported brands If a place of visit is closed to visitors, it will be replacedadorable bears wave and greet you upon arrival. under one roof. Next, proceed to Odori Park. with an alternative.You may photograph and feed these fuzzy Located in the heart of Sapporo, this beautifully During major events, accommodation may not be inanimals at your own expense. You may also manicured green space is a charming assembly the city mentioned.pick up some popular local horse oil skincare of monumental fountains, sculptures and Sequence of itinerary is subject to change withoutproducts at the souvenir shop. Thereafter, flowerbeds. prior notice.take a step back in time and immerse yourself Tour is conducted in Mandarin unless otherwise specified.in the history of fabled samurai, townspeople Day 6 Tour groups may be merged.and the occasional courtesan at NoboribetsuDate Jidaimura, a theme park lined with Sapporo – Furano – SapporoEdo era style architecture. Traipse throughthe sulphurous valley to experience boiling (Breakfast/Lunch/Dinner)ponds and steaming streams at the famous With its pristine waters, vast pastures andJigokudani, also known as Hell Valley. End your bracing air, Hokkaido is renowned for churningday with a therapeutic hot spring bath at an out some of Japan’s best dairy products. Today,onsen resort in Noboribetsu. experience these at their creamiest best with a visit to a cheese factory and participate in a DIY ice cream session. This afternoon, enjoy a unique experience at an alpaca farm in Shikisa-no-oka. Get up close and personal with these lovable creatures with a hand- feeding session. Here in winter, there is also an opportunity to experience snowmobile ride at your own expense. End the day with some JAPAN | Chan Brothers Travel 19

8 DAYS 7 NIGHTS CENTRAL JAPAN ALLURE WITH(JP8UG) UNIVERSAL STUDIOS JAPAN Family FavouriteHighlights 14 Included Meals Toyama Day 1 ★ 7 breakfasts ★ Noto Peninsula ★ 4 lunches ★ Wajima morning market Singapore – Osaka/Nagoya ★ 3 dinners ★ Wajima Lacquerware Museum ★ Chirihama Beach Driveway (Meals On Board/Lunch) Speciality Meals Assemble at Singapore Changi Airport for your ★ Izakaya lunch Himi flight to Osaka/Nagoya. Your visit to the region ★ 6-course Kaiseki with ★ Himi Banya-gai of Kansai will kick off on a regal note with a visit shabu shabu hot pot dinner ★ Oyashirazu Pier Park to the majestic Osaka Castle, arguably one of ★ 6-course Kaiseki with the most, if not the most famous sight in the dancing abalone dinner Nagano city. Surrounded by a vast verdant park, this ★ Obuse Town imposing historical relic affords a vast panoramic Exclusive Experiences view of the city. Then, head to Abeno Harucas, ★ Universal Studios Japan Kusatsu the tallest skyscraper in Japan standing at 300 with priority entry pass ★ Yumomi performance metres, and take in an exhilarating bird’s eye view of Osaka from Harukas 300 observatory.Osaka Karuizawa In the afternoon, visit Shinsaibashi Shopping★ Osaka Castle ★ Abeno Harucas ★ Shiraito Falls Street, downtown Osaka's major shopping belt.★ Harukas 300 observatory ★ Ginza shopping street Thereafter, proceed to your hotel. A good night's★ Shinsaibashi Shopping Street ★ Karuizawa Outlet Mall rest is essential, for another day of thrills and spills await.Kyoto Value Plus Note★ Kiyomizu-dera Temple Visits to Osaka Castle and Shinsaibashi Shopping ★ 1-night accommodation each at Fukui, Street with lunch are not included for travellers flyingFukui Himi and Karuizawa authentic Japanese by Japan Airlines and All Nippon Airways and there★ Tojinbo onsen resorts will be no replacement. ★ Bullet train ride to Kyoto ★ Onsen manju tasting Day 2Epic historical sites, well-preserved quaint towns, vast and Osaka/Nagoyarugged natural landscapes, with a myriad of remarkablecuisine, central Japan has it all and more. Join us on this (Breakfast)escapade that ticks all the right boxes for the traveller Today, prepare yourself for a big day out athankering for a comprehensive tour of the region, from Universal Studios Japan, a 140-acre themegastronomic encounters in Osaka, to cultural awakenings park and enjoy priority entry to the park’s topin Kyoto and the opportunity to fulfil childhood dreams at attractions and rides! Relive your childhoodUniversal Studios Japan. at Universal Wonderland, a town with 3 iconic sections, namely Hello Kitty Fashion Avenue,20 Chan Brothers Travel | JAPAN Sesame Street™ Fun World and Snoopy Studios™. Then, join Ron and Hermione on their magical exploits at The Wizarding World of Harry Potter™ as you dive into the magical

Wajima Niigata Noto Peninsula Kanazawa Himi Fukui Nagano Kusatsu Karuizawa Tokyo Kyoto Osaka/Nagoya Osaka Castle Day 4 Day 6 Dancing abalone dinner Fukui – Noto Peninsula – Kusatsu/Karuizawa – Tokyoworld of Hogwarts and other sights from the Wajima – Himibeloved book and film series. Finally, join the (Breakfast)wild and wacky minions at the park’s latest (Breakfast/Lunch/ Start the day by visiting one of Japan’s 100attraction, Minion Park. 6-course Kaiseki With Dancing Abalone Dinner) greatest waterfalls, Shiraito Falls. Amidst After breakfast, enjoy a glorious morning the lush vegetation, this 70-metre wide waterDay 3 drive along Noto Peninsula to Wajima to curtain flows off the cliff in thin white streams,Osaka/Nagoya – Kyoto – take in the exquisite and untouched beauty of giving rise to its name which literally means theFukui Japan’s northern coast. En route, make a stop waterfall of white threads. Then, take a leisurely at the famous Wajima morning market selling stroll down the town’s main shopping strip, Ginza(Breakfast/Izakaya Lunch/ a dazzling array of local produce, fresh seafood shopping street, and soak up the laidback and6-course Kaiseki With Shabu Shabu Hot Pot and handicrafts. Make your way to Wajima romantic atmosphere as you pick up souvenirsDinner) Lacquerware Museum afterwards for a selection and try local desserts. Head over to KaruizawaToday, hop on board a speedy bullet train of the city’s best and signature handicraft – Outlet Mall thereafter; this is where the realride and zip through to Kyoto, city of geishas, lacquerware. Next, bask in the sun, sand and sea shopping begins! With over 200 popular brandsZen gardens and temples, which charms with as you drive on the renowned Chirihama Beach and speciality stores selling anything from theits understated elegance and refinement. Make Driveway alongside the azure Sea of Japan and latest trends to outdoor wear, household anda stop at one of the city’s cultural legacies, infinite beauty of the horizon beyond. As you luxury goods, it’s time to summon the innerKiyomizu-dera Temple. This distinctive Kyoto head to Himi, stop by Himi Banya-gai for a taste shopaholic in you and relax those purse strings.landmark features a wooden veranda that of the freshest catch of the day and other local Then, rest your tired legs and relax on a leisurelyhangs over the valley, providing a panoramic specialities. Upon arrival in Himi, don a traditional drive to sleek and urban Tokyo.view of the city as you take in more than yukata as you savour a sumptuous 6-coursea thousand years of history. From Kyoto, make Kaiseki with dancing abalone dinner; the Day 7a stop at Tojinbo and marvel at the dramatic dancing abalone involves the chef preparing theand rugged beauty of pillar-shaped cliffs abalone while in its shell. Wrap up the day with a Tokyoshaped by seawater erosion over millions therapeutic hot spring bath in an onsen resortof years. Thereafter, proceed to Fukui, overlooking the northern coastline of Japan. (Breakfast)a famous hot spring region and spend the night After breakfast, spend the day at leisure. Fromat an onsen resort. Tonight, experience the Day 5 Shibuya’s towering skyscrapers and glitteringgastronomic splendour of Japanese cuisine with entertainment to Harajuku’s vibrant youtha delicious 6-course Kaiseki with shabu shabu Himi – Niigata – Nagano – subcultures and Ginza’s posh stores, you will behot pot dinner. Kusatsu/Karuizawa spoilt for choice when exploring this dynamic city. Alternatively, you can head to Tokyo Disneyland (Breakfast/Lunch/Buffet Dinner) or DisneySea at your own expense. As you travel towards Karuizawa this morning, Note make a stop at Oyashirazu Pier Park to enjoy It is recommended to purchase Tokyo Disneyland or the calm sea breeze and delightful views of the DisneySea tickets upon booking of your tour. Tickets gorgeous coastline and pretty pebbled beach. cost $90 per adult and $60 per child. Any amendment Then, explore Obuse Town in Nagano on foot to made after confirmation will be subjected to full park experience the rich artistic and cultural heritage charges. of this charming town. While traipsing along the quaint walkways filled with art museums, Day 8 galleries, sake breweries and craft shops, be sure to try the town’s best known local Tokyo – Singapore produce – chestnuts – and array of chestnut products like chestnut rice, ice cream and jelly. (Breakfast/Meals On Board) Next, head to Kusatsu, an onsen town where you If time permits, you can do some last-minute will get to try the onsen speciality snack, Onsen shopping before you transfer to the airport for Manju, a soft bun filled with red bean paste. your flight home. Enjoy a Yumomi performance in Yubatake and witness the traditional pre-bathing ritual where Remarks the hot spring water is cooled down to bath If a place of visit is closed to visitors, it will be replaced temperature while local folk songs and dance with an alternative. are performed. This evening, indulge in a well- During major events, accommodation may not be in earned hot spring bath of your own at an onsen the city mentioned. resort in premier resort town Karuizawa where Sequence of itinerary is subject to change without scenic views and leisure activities abound. prior notice. Tour is conducted in Mandarin unless otherwise specified. Tour groups may be merged. JAPAN | Chan Brothers Travel 21

8 DAYS 7 NIGHTS CENTRAL JAPAN SEMI TOUR(JP8CSG) Easy PaceSemiTour Highlights Ever felt that Tokyo was a home away from home and that you would like to explore it on your own? Or felt the urge to 14 Included Meals hunt down the best ramen in Tokyo? Embark on a journey ★ 7 breakfasts that is partially guided with elements of self-discovery and ★ 4 lunches experience central Japan like never before, just the way you ★ 3 dinners like it. Exclusive Experiences Day 1 excite the aquatic animals and visitors alike. ★ 1-day free and easy each After your visit to the aquarium, you might in Osaka and Tokyo Singapore – Tokyo – Osaka want to hop on to the Tempozan Ferris Wheel for a bird’s eye view of the bay area and the Osaka (Meals On Board) towering skyscrapers. If you are feeling hungry, ★ Osaka Castle Assemble at Singapore Changi Airport for your Naniwa Food Theme Park located in Tempozan ★ Shinsaibashi Shopping Street flight to Osaka via Narita/Haneda. Your visit Marketplace shopping mall is the perfect place to the region of Kansai will kick off on a regal to satisfy your taste buds with a wide variety of Kyoto note with a visit to Osaka Castle, one of the dishes and specialities from Osaka. ★ Kiyomizu-dera Temple most famous sights in the city. Surrounded by a sprawling verdant park, this majestic historical Day 3 Kanazawa relic affords a vast panoramic view of the entire ★ Kenrokuen Garden city. Then, spend the afternoon at Shinsaibashi Osaka – Kyoto – Kanazawa Shopping Street, a shopper’s paradise with a Hida history of almost 400 years. Proceed to your (Breakfast/Lunch/Dinner) ★ Takayama old town hotel to rest your tired feet, deposit your After breakfast, make a stop at one of the shopping bags and retire for the evening. city’s cultural legacies and an UNESCO World Nagano Heritage Site, Kiyomizu-dera Temple. This ★ Shiraito Falls Day 2 distinctive Kyoto landmark features a wooden veranda that hangs over the valley, providing Karuizawa Osaka a stunning view of the city with more than a ★ Ginza shopping street thousand years of history. Next, take a leisurely ★ Karuizawa Outlet Mall (Breakfast) drive to Kanazawa. Visit Kenrokuen Garden, ★ Onioshidashi Garden Today, you are free to explore Osaka at your hailed by many as one of Japan’s 3 most ★ Kawagoe own pace. You could spend half the day at the beautiful landscape gardens. The spacious spectacular Osaka Aquarium Kaiyukan, one grounds, captivating flowering trees, peaceful Value Plus of the largest public aquariums in the world water features and picturesque teahouses are renowned for its innovation at recreating the perfect for finding that elusive inner peace. ★ 1-night accommodation natural environment of the amazing Pacific at Nagano authentic onsen resort Rim marine life designed to stimulate and ★ UNESCO World Heritage Sites: Kiyomizu-dera Temple in Kyoto and Shirakawa-go in Hida ★ Yumomi performance in Yubatake22 Chan Brothers Travel | JAPAN

Kanazawa Kusatsu Karuizawa Nagano Hida Kawagoe Tokyo Kyoto OsakaKenrokuen Garden Yumomi performance Shinsaibashi Shopping Street Shiraito Falls Ginza shopping streetDay 4 largest volume of flowing water among all the Day 7 hot springs in Japan. Be sure to explore the 2Kanazawa – Hida – Nagano bathing styles unique to the Kusatsu tradition, Tokyo Jikan-yu and Yumomi.(Breakfast/Lunch/Dinner) (Breakfast)This morning, unleash the inner heritage buff Day 6 After breakfast, spend the day at leisure.in you at Shirakawa-go, a well-preserved Take your pick from the maze of contrastingUNESCO World Heritage Site featuring quaint Karuizawa/Kusatsu – yet complementary neighbourhoods in thisfarmhouses with distinctive steep roofs that Kawagoe – Tokyo dynamic city — the towering skyscrapers inresemble clasped hands in prayer. Next, Shinjuku, vibrant youth subcultures at Shibuyaexplore the charming Takayama old town (Breakfast/Lunch) and Harajuku, or the polished bling of Ginza.with its buildings and streets dating back to Today, enjoy a traditional Yumomi performance Tokyo never fails to surprise, intrigue andthe Edo period when it flourished as a wealthy in Yubatake and witness the traditional pre- delight! Alternatively, join an optional tourmerchant town. Stroll past sake breweries and bathing ritual where the hot spring water is and say hello to Mickey at Tokyo Disneyland orrows of merchant houses adorned with lattice cooled down to bath temperature while local DisneySea at your own expense.bay windows and pick up unique Hida souvenirs folk songs and dance are performed. Next, takeand confectionery along the way. In the evening, a stroll in Onioshidashi Garden, a natural garden Day 8enjoy a relaxing therapeutic hot spring bath at formed by lava and rock from the eruption ofan onsen resort in Nagano. Mt Asama. Unleash the inner heritage buff in Tokyo – Singapore you at Kawagoe, much overwhelmed by localsDay 5 with its well-preserved little Edo town with (Breakfast/Meals On Board) rows of magnificent merchants’ houses in the If time permits, you can do some last-minuteNagano – Karuizawa/Kusatsu traditional storehouse style. There are shops shopping before you transfer to airport for your selling Japanese candies, sweet potato cakes, flight home.(Breakfast/Lunch/Buffet Dinner) rice crackers, and other snacks on both sidesStart the day by visiting Shiraito Falls, of the stone-paved lane. Their simple, nostalgic Remarksrecognised as one of Japan’s 100 greatest tastes will satisfy both your tongue and heart. If a place of visit is closed to visitors, it will be replacedwaterfalls. The 150-metre wide cascade flows off End the day with a leisure drive to Tokyo, the with an alternative.the edge of a 20-metre high cliff in thin white world’s largest metropolis. During major events, accommodation may not be instreams that resemble hanging threads of silk. the city mentioned.Next, let Karuizawa, Japan’s leading summer Sequence of itinerary is subject to change withoutresort town at the foot of the magnificent active prior notice.volcano Mt Asama take your breath away with Tour is conducted in Mandarin unless otherwise specified.refreshing forest air, larches and white birch Tour groups may be merged.trees. Browse the town’s main shopping strip,Ginza shopping street and Karuizawa Outlet JAPAN | Chan Brothers Travel 23Mall where you can pick up souvenirs, trylocal desserts or simply soak up the laidbackand romantic ambience. Thereafter, proceedto Kusatsu, a small town that boasts the

6 DAYS 5 NIGHTS JAPAN SCENIC DELIGHT(JP6DG) Cost Saver Highlights 11 Included Meals Kanazawa Day 1 ★ 5 breakfasts ★ Kenrokuen Garden ★ 3 lunches Singapore – Tokyo – Osaka – ★ 3 dinners Hida Kyoto ★ Shirakawa-go ★ Takayama old town Speciality Meals (Meals On Board) ★ Izakaya lunch Mt Fuji Assemble at Singapore Changi Airport for ★ DIY temaki sushi dinner ★ Mt Fuji 5th Station your flight to Osaka via Narita/Haneda. Upon ★ Gotemba Premium Outlets arrival, proceed to the ancient capital of Kyoto, Exclusive Experiences city of geishas, Zen gardens and temples, ★ 2-night accommodation in Tokyo which charms with its understated elegance Kyoto ★ Asakusa Kannon Temple and refinement. ★ Nakamise shopping streetKyoto Day 2★ Nishiki-Ichiba Market Value Plus★ Kiyomizu-dera Temple Kyoto – Osaka – Kyoto ★ 1-night accommodation at NaganoOsaka authentic onsen resort (Breakfast/Izakaya Lunch/★ Osaka Castle ★ Aeon Mall Kyoto with complimentary DIY Temaki Sushi Dinner)★ Shinsaibashi Shopping Street 500 yen voucher This morning, get ready to browse and shop ★ Kanazawa soft-serve ice cream with at the buzzing Nishiki-Ichiba Market, where gold leaf each of the 200 shops offers fresh food and regional specialities whilst jostling for attentionA compact and thoughtful edit of the country’s foremost in a busy and colourful atmosphere. It is goingsites, all condensed into a trip that combines stops at its to be tricky maintaining focus. Next, visit Osaka3 dominant urban epicentres, Tokyo, Osaka and Kyoto, with Castle, arguably one of the most famous, if notvisits to traditional, beautifully preserved mountain towns the most famous sight in the city. Surroundedsuch as Takayama, as well as iconic natural and cultural sites by a vast verdant park, this imposing historicalsuch as Mt Fuji. Truly, the whole is more than the sum of relic affords a vast panoramic view of the city.its parts, so hop on for a precious glimpse into the pulse of This afternoon, walk it off in an enjoyable wayJapanese life. by visiting Shinsaibashi Shopping Street, downtown Osaka’s major shopping belt. Switch the mood a gear up with a last stop at Aeon Mall Kyoto and go shopping or dining with your complimentary 500 yen voucher. Tonight, enjoy a DIY temaki sushi session with an expert chef and taste your own creation.24 Chan Brothers Travel | JAPAN

Kanazawa Nagano Hida Tokyo Mt Fuji Kyoto OsakaKiyomizu-dera Temple Shirakawa-go Kanazawa soft-serve ice cream with gold leafDay 3 Day 5 Day 6Kyoto – Kanazawa Nagano – Mt Fuji – Tokyo Tokyo – Singapore(Breakfast/Lunch/Dinner) (Breakfast) (Breakfast/Meals On Board)After breakfast, take a leisure drive to This morning, take a leisure drive up Japan’s This morning, visit the venerable AsakusaKanazawa. Make a stop at one of the city’s highest mountain, the iconic Mt Fuji, arguably Kannon Temple, which has more thancultural legacies, Kiyomizu-dera Temple. This one of Japan’s most potent symbols. Proceed 1,300 years of history. From here, you maydistinctive Kyoto landmark features a wooden to Mt Fuji 5th Station to enjoy a breathtaking catch a glimpse of the iconic Tokyo Skytree.veranda that hangs over the valley, providing view of the volcano and its surrounds. Next, pick up souvenirs at nearby Nakamisea panoramic view of the city as you take in Thereafter, make a stop at Gotemba Premium shopping street, a walkway leading to themore than 1,000 years of history. Continue Outlets. Die hard shopaholics and stylistas temple that is lined with crafts, souvenirsto Kenrokuen Garden, hailed by many as one will need an iron will and a steel-clad resolve and other cultural curios. Browse and shopof Japan’s 3 great gardens. There is nothing to keep wallets in check, for a constellation for the perfect keepsake for loved onesbetter to do at this point than to stroll and of international brands and speciality stores back home. Thereafter, transfer to the airportcontemplate, basking in the serenity of it all. housing the trendiest threads converge here. for your flight home.Wrap up the day with a one-of-a-kind Kanazawa Notesoft-serve ice cream with gold leaf. Ascent to Mt Fuji 5th Station is subject to weather conditions.Day 4 RemarksKanazawa – Hida – Nagano If a place of visit is closed to visitors, it will be replaced with an alternative.(Breakfast/Lunch/Dinner) During major events, accommodation may not be inThis morning, unleash the inner heritage buff the city mentioned.in you at Shirakawa-go, a well-preserved Sequence of itinerary is subject to change withoutUNESCO World Heritage Site that features prior notice.quaint farmhouses with its distinctive steep Tour is conducted in Mandarin unless otherwise specified.roofs resembling clasped hands in prayer. There Tour groups may be merged.is no better way to explore charming Japanesemountain towns than on foot, and this experience JAPAN | Chan Brothers Travel 25awaits at Takayama old town. Stroll past sakebreweries and merchant houses adorned withlatticed bay windows lined in rows, and pick upunique Hida souvenirs and confectionery alongthe way. Popular items include the Sarubobogood luck charms, literally “a baby monkey”,each bearing auspicious wishes for its luckyrecipient. In the evening, enjoy a therapeutichot spring bath at an onsen resort in Nagano.

7 DAYS 6 NIGHTS TOKYO FAMILY FUN(JP7TFG) Family FavouriteHighlights 9 Included Meals A bewildering blend of century-old cultural sights, futuristic ★ 6 breakfasts skyscrapers and neon-lit signs, Japan’s capital pulsates with ★ 1 lunch an energy that has propelled it to the ranks of the world’s ★ 2 dinners most intoxicating cities. Let nothing get lost in translation and experience all these and more on this trip that presents Speciality Meals the best of the city and its surrounds, from an ascent up ★ Ramen dinner iconic Mt Fuji, to jaunts to theme parks that will fulfil the dreams of every kid (and kid-at-heart). Exclusive Experiences ★ 2-night accommodation at Day 1 Day 2 Tokyo Disney Resort Official Hotel Singapore – Tokyo Tokyo – Mt FujiMt Fuji (Meals On Board) (Breakfast/Lunch/Dinner)★ Mt Fuji 5th Station Assemble at Singapore Changi Airport for your Close your eyes and think of the one bona fide★ Gotemba Premium Outlets flight to Narita/Haneda. Upon arrival, enjoy a natural sight that you associate with Japan; rejuvenating rest at your hotel in Tokyo. this morning, see it for real as you take aYokohama leisure drive up Japan’s highest mountain,★ Yokohama Chinatown the iconic and sacred Mt Fuji, arguably one★ Shin-Yokohama Raumen Museum of Japan’s most potent symbols. Proceed to Mt Fuji 5th Station to enjoy a breathtakingTokyo view of the volcano and its surrounds,★ Asakusa Kannon Temple if weather permits. This evening, wind down★ Nakamise shopping street with a therapeutic hot spring bath at an onsen★ Imperial Palace resort.★ Shinjuku Note Ascent to Mt Fuji 5th Station is subject to weatherValue Plus conditions.★ 1-night accommodation at Mt Fujiauthentic onsen resort★ Sanrio Puroland★ Tokyo Disneyland★ Tokyo DisneySea26 Chan Brothers Travel | JAPAN

Tokyo Yokohama Mt FujiTokyo DisneylandSanrio Puroland Asakusa Kannon Temple Mt Fuji 5th StationDay 3 a glimpse of the iconic Tokyo Skytree. Next, Day 6 pick up souvenirs at the nearby Nakamise TokyoMt Fuji – Yokohama shopping street, a walkway leading to the temple that is lined with crafts, trinkets and (Breakfast)(Breakfast/Ramen Dinner) other cultural curios. Browse and shop for the Spend the day at Tokyo DisneySea, a worldOn your way to Yokohama, make a stop perfect keepsake for loved ones back home. of myth and magic. Enjoy enchanting sights,at Gotemba Premium Outlets. Die hard Thereafter, make a photo stop at Imperial thrilling rides and fabulous entertainment showsshopaholics and stylistas will need an iron Palace before ending the day with a shopping at its 7 themed ports, each complementingwill and a steel-clad resolve to keep wallets spree in Shinjuku, a sprawling district dotted each other yet unique in style.in check, for a constellation of international with dazzling neon signs and sleek skyscrapers.brands and speciality stores housing the Day 7trendiest threads converge here. Next, take Day 5 Tokyo – Singaporea stroll along Yokahama Chinatown, Japan’slargest Chinatown with its distinctive buildings Tokyo (Breakfast/Meals On Board)and signs that glitter and dazzle in brilliant If time permits, you can do some last-minutecolours. This evening, visit Shin-Yokohama (Breakfast) shopping before you transfer to the airport forRaumen Museum, which houses renowned Enter a timeless world of magic and fantasy as your flight home.ramen shops from all over Japan. Ramen has you step into Tokyo Disneyland today. Get cosywon legions of fans from all over the world, and with your favourite characters, watch fabulous Remarksthis atmospheric space that brings together entertainment shows and enjoy adventurous If a place of visit is closed to visitors, it will be replacedrenowned ramen joints from all over Japan will thrilling rides. Your full-day passport enables with an alternative.show you why. Enjoy some slurp-worthy ramen you to try all of the park’s wonderful attractions. During major events, accommodation may not be indinner with your complimentary voucher. End the day with a melody of music and the city mentioned. fireworks bursting into the night. Tonight, check Sequence of itinerary is subject to change withoutDay 4 into your upgraded 2-night stay at a Tokyo prior notice. Disney Resort Official Hotel. Tour is conducted in Mandarin unless otherwise specified.Yokohama – Tokyo Note Tour groups may be merged. Sequence of itinerary is subject to change based on(Breakfast) the availability of Tokyo Disney Resort Official Hotel. JAPAN | Chan Brothers Travel 27This morning, say hello to everyone’s favouritemouthless feline, Hello Kitty, and a charmingassembly of other characters as you stepinto Sanrio Puroland, an indoor theme parkwith the ever-popular and much belovedSanrio characters. See why the Japaneserule the roost when it comes to the domainof cuteness. Kawaii ne! Later, proceed to theleafy and historical district of Asakusa to visitthe venerable Asakusa Kannon Temple, whichhas more than 1,300 years of history, and catch

6 DAYS 5 NIGHTS TOKYO LITTLE TOTS CAN FLY(JP6LTG) Child- friendlyLittle Tots Can Fly Highlights 11 Included Meals Child-themed Day 1 ★ 5 breakfasts Shopping Spots ★ 4 lunches Singapore – Tokyo – ★ 2 dinners ★ KIDDY LAND Harajuku Yokohama Speciality Meals Value Plus (Meals On Board) ★ Alice in Wonderland Assemble at Singapore Changi Airport for your themed dinner ★ 1-night accommodation at Mt Fuji flight to Narita/Haneda. Upon arrival, take a ★ Tokyo Disneyland lunch authentic onsen resort leisure drive to Yokohama and transfer to your coupon ★ 3-night accommodation in Tokyo hotel. ★ Tokyo DisneySea lunch ★ CUPNOODLES MUSEUM with DIY cup coupon noodle session Day 2Child-themed Sights Family-focused Yokohama – Mt Fuji Arrangement★ Yokohama Anpanman Children’s (Breakfast/Lunch/Dinner)Museum and Mall ★ Conducive daytime flights This morning, proceed to CUPNOODLES★ Fuji Safari Park ★ Tokyo Disneyland ★ Deluxe accommodation MUSEUM and learn about the history and★ Tokyo DisneySea ★ Later morning calls making of instant noodles, followed by a DIY ★ Extended meal duration at child- cup noodle session. Next, head to Yokohama friendly restaurants Anpanman Children’s Museum and Mall ★ Theme parks and educational where your kids will have a field day enjoying playgrounds plenty of theme rides and playtime with Melon Pannachan, Anpanman and Baikinman. ThisTokyo is, in many ways, a metropolis of epic proportions evening, wind down with a therapeutic hotand unique propositions alike. From the dizzying variety of spring bath at an onsen resort in Mt Fuji.vending machines dispensing almost everything under the Notesun, to an endless offering of thematic restaurants with DIY cup noodle session is not offered on Tuesdays andservers all decked out in fancy costumes, kids of all ages is subject to availability on other days. If cancelled,will find it hard not to be entertained. And then, with iconic it will be replaced with a complimentary cup noodle.theme parks such as Tokyo Disneyland and the world’s onlyDisneySea adding to the fun quotient, we bet not even theadults can resist pulling out classic “kawaii” selfie poses inthis magical wonderland of all things cute and quirky.28 Chan Brothers Travel | JAPAN

Tokyo Yokohama Mt FujiAlice in Wonderland CUPNOODLES MUSEUMFuji Safari Park CUPNOODLES MUSEUM KIDDY LAND HarajukuDay 3 Day 4 Day 6Mt Fuji – Tokyo Tokyo Tokyo – Singapore(Breakfast/Lunch/ (Breakfast/Tokyo Disneyland Lunch Coupon) (Breakfast/Meals On Board)Alice In Wonderland Themed Dinner) Enter a timeless world of magic and fantasy as If time permits, you can do some last-minuteAfter breakfast, visit Fuji Safari Park located you step into Tokyo Disneyland today. Get cosy shopping before you transfer to the airport forat the foot of Mt Fuji. Start your tour by with your favourite characters, watch fabulous your flight home.hopping on the jungle bus to tour the habitats entertainment shows and enjoy adventurousof your favourite animals such as lions, tigers, thrilling rides. This afternoon, you will be givenbears and many more up close. After lunch, a lunch coupon to dine in most of the parkexplore Japan’s kawaii culture in Tokyo with restaurants. End the day with a melody of musica visit to KIDDY LAND Harajuku and go on and fireworks bursting into the night.a shopping spree in the numerous specialitystores dedicated to famous cartoon characters. Day 5 RemarksThis evening, enjoy an Alice in Wonderland If a place of visit is closed to visitors, it will be replacedthemed dinner and be served by a battalion of Tokyo with an alternative.waitresses all dressed up like Alice. The young During major events, accommodation may not be inones will have an extremely good appetite as (Breakfast/Tokyo DisneySea Lunch Coupon) the city mentioned.all the dishes are served to your table with Spend the day at Tokyo DisneySea, a world Sequence of itinerary is subject to change withoutinteresting presentations. You may like to try a of myth and magic. Enjoy enchanting sights, prior notice.green caterpillar tuna and avocado sushi roll or thrilling rides and fabulous entertainment shows Tour is conducted in Mandarin unless otherwise specified.the cute mock turtle mimosa salad. at its 7 themed ports, each complementing Tour groups may be merged. each other yet unique in style. JAPAN | Chan Brothers Travel 29

6 DAYS 5 NIGHTS PERFECTLY WAKAYAMA AND TOKYO (JP6WPG) Best forNature Lovers Highlights 12 Included Meals Mie Day 1 ★ 5 breakfasts ★ Mikimoto Pearl Island ★ 3 lunches ★ Ise-Jingu Shrine ★ Okage Yokocho Singapore – Osaka/Nagoya – ★ 4 dinners Wakayama – Shirahama Mt Fuji Exclusive Experiences ★ Irago morning cruise ★ Lake Hamana (Meals On Board/Lunch/Dinner) ★ 1-night accommodation at ★ Gotemba Premium Outlets Assemble at Singapore Changi Airport for Hotel Urashima Resort and your flight to Osaka/Nagoya. Upon arrival, Spa Yokohama visit Wakayama Marina City where you ★ Minato Mirai 21 can find Porta Europa, an amusement parkWakayama ★ Yokohama Chinatown with rides and attractions that is modeled★ Wakayama Marina City after a Mediterranean seaport. Proceed to★ Kuroshio Market with giant tuna Value Plus Kuroshio Market within the park, the largestcutting demonstration fisherman’s wharf serving a variety of seafood ★ 1-night accommodation at Shirahama where you will witness a giant tuna cuttingShirahama authentic onsen resort demonstration. You may savour fresh seafood★ Engetsu-jima Island ★ Sandanbeki ★ Yuasa Soy Sauce Factory with soy at your own expense. Next, make a stop at★ Senjojiki sauce ice cream tasting Yuasa Soy Sauce Factory. Watch how soy ★ CUPNOODLES MUSEUM with DIY cup sauce, a quintessential cornerstone of EastKushimoto noodle session Asian cuisine, is made and sample soy sauce★ Kushimoto Marine Park ice cream, an unlikely use of the umami★ Hashikuiiwa Rocks seasoning that will make for an interesting dinner table anecdote to share in time to come.Just what is it about the ocean and its salty air that Tonight, indulge in a therapeutic hot spring bathimmediately conjures up visions of unfettered idyll? Come at an onsen resort in Shirahama.celebrate the aquatic life with us on this sweeping tour ofscenic Wakayama and pulsating Tokyo. Think cultured pearls, Day 2vast ocean views, coastal attractions and visits to marine-themed parks, attractions and more, all encapsulated in Shirahama – Kushimoto –a trip of a lifetime. Dive right in, for it will undoubtedly go Nachi-Katsuuraswimmingly well. (Breakfast/Lunch/Buffet Dinner) This morning, visit Engetsu-jima Island, an uninhabited rock isle with a round sea cave in the centre. View Sandanbeki, a 3-tiered wall with 60-metre high precipitous cliffs extending approximately 2 kilometres from south to north. You may also capture the beautiful views of Senjojiki. Next, proceed to Kushimoto30 Chan Brothers Travel | JAPAN

Tokyo Mt Fuji Yokohama Osaka/Nagoya Mie Wakayama Ise-Shima Shirahama Nachi-Katsuura KushimotoSenjojiki Okage Yokocho Soy sauce ice cream CUPNOODLES MUSEUMAma diver Hotel Urashima Resort and Spa Giant tuna cutting demonstrationMarine Park. This is the 1st designated sea Day 4 Day 6park in Japan and home to 300 species of sea Tokyo – Singaporecreatures. Watch from a glass window of the Ise-Shima – Mt Fuji –sea-observation area as colourful tropical fishes Yokohama (Breakfast/Meals On Board)glide by, seemingly unperturbed and completely If time permits, you can do some last-minutein their element. Thereafter, catch a glimpse of (Breakfast/Dinner) shopping before you transfer to the airport forHashikuiiwa Rocks, a natural and magnificent After breakfast, enjoy a morning cruise to your flight home.scenery with a group of pointed rocks standing Irago. Along the way, take in views of the scenicin line 850 metres along the seashore. Spend Lake Hamana where you can catch a glimpse Remarksthe night at Hotel Urashima Resort and Spa of Mt Fuji. Thereafter, indulge in some shopping If a place of visit is closed to visitors, it will be replacedin Nachi-Katsuura. Perched on the coast at Gotemba Premium Outlets. Die hard with an alternative.and overlooking the ocean and surrounding shopaholics and stylistas will need an iron will During major events, accommodation may not be ingreenery, your accommodation will provide a and a steel-clad resolve to keep wallets in check, the city mentioned.relaxing conclusion to the day. for a constellation of international brands and Sequence of itinerary is subject to change withoutNote speciality stores housing the trendiest threads prior notice.Please bring along an overnight bag for your Hotel converge here. Tour is conducted in Mandarin unless otherwise specified.Urashima Resort and Spa stay. Tour groups may be merged. Day 5Day 3 Yokohama – TokyoNachi-Katsuura – Mie –Ise-Shima (Breakfast) This morning, proceed to CUPNOODLES(Breakfast/Lunch/Dinner) MUSEUM and learn about the history andTake a morning drive to Mie and visit makings of instant noodles, possibly one ofMikimoto Pearl Island, home of the world- Japan’s most prolific and quirky contributions tofamous Mikimoto pearls. Witness female the world of food – or at least students and theirdivers, otherwise known as Ama, diving for late night cravings will agree. This will be followedpearls in their distinctive and traditional white by a DIY cup noodle session. Thereafter, scootoutfits. Next, visit the famous 2,000-year-old over to the sprawling Minato Mirai 21, a modernIse-Jingu Shrine, dedicated to the Sun urban development for some shopping. Take aGoddess Amaterasu O-mikami, which has stroll along Yokohama Chinatown, distinguisheddrawn countless worshippers and pilgrims in by its unique red buildings. Spend the night incenturies past. Thereafter, visit the nearby Tokyo, one of the most vibrant and pulsatingOkage Yokocho, a nostalgic town that megacities in the world.showcases culture, customs, specialities Noteand traditions of the Edo and Meiji periods. DIY cup noodle session is not offered on Tuesdays andThereafter, journey to Ise-Shima for your is subject to availability on other days. If cancelled,overnight stay. it will be replaced with a complimentary instant cup noodle. JAPAN | Chan Brothers Travel 31



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8 DAYS 6 NIGHTS WONDROUS HOKKAIDO, AOMORI AND YAMAGATA(JP8HAG) New Multi-city Choice Highlights 18 Included Meals ★ Mt Hakodate Day 1 ★ 6 breakfasts ★ Hakodate morning market ★ 6 lunches Singapore – Tokyo – Chitose ★ 6 dinners Aomori ★ Nebuta Museum Wa Rasse (Meals On Board) Speciality Meals Assemble at Singapore Changi Airport for your ★ Kaiseki dinner Akita flight to Chitose via Narita/Haneda. ★ Lake Tazawa ★ Kakunodate Exclusive Experiences ★ Seitai Hoshikai Day 2 ★ DIY gluten bread session Shonai Chitose – Sapporo – Otaru –Otaru ★ Kamo Aquarium Sapporo★ Otaru Canal ★ Japanese sake museum★ Otaru Music Box Museum (Lunch/Dinner)★ Kitaichi Glass Tendo Upon arrival, step back in time at Otaru Canal ★ Ginzan Hot Springs where century-old stone warehouses line bothSapporo sides of the canal. Then, get whimsical as you★ Ishiya Chocolate Factory Value Plus admire the beautifully crafted music boxes★ Odori Park and artisanal hand-crafted glass products★ Tanukikoji Shopping Arcade ★ 1-night accommodation each at at Otaru Music Box Museum and Kitaichi Hakodate, Aomori and Tendo Glass. Next, have a time of indulgence atLake Toya authentic onsen resorts Ishiya Chocolate Factory; don’t feel shy★ Mt Showa ★ Showa Shinzan Bear Ranch ★ Bullet train ride to Aomori for succumbing to the sweet temptation this ★ Mine Land Osarizawa with once. After that, head to Odori Park inHakodate gold panning session the heart of Sapporo city. This beautifully★ Goryokaku Tower ★ Hakodate Factory ★ Mogami River cruise manicured green space is a charming assembly of monumental fountains, sculptures andLet Japan’s astounding natural beauty take your breath flowerbeds. Round off your day with retailaway once again as you join us on a journey to Hokkaido, therapy at Hokkaido’s longest shopping streetAmori and Yamagata. From scenic natural sights to giant Tanukikoji Shopping Arcade.colourful floats and gold panning, this will leave you with asense of wonder about the world.34 Chan Brothers Travel | JAPAN

Otaru Sapporo Chitose Lake Toya Noboribetsu Hakodate Aomori Akita Shonai TendoLake Tazawa Tokyo Otaru Music Box Museum Kamo Aquarium Mine Land Osarizawa Tohoku. Upon arrival in Aomori, head to Nebuta on a relaxing note at a Japanese sake museum. Museum Wa Rasse, an interesting museum in a Learn the secrets behind Japan’s most well-knownDay 3 unique building covered in red metal slats that drink, sample exclusive styles and flavours before stands along Aomori’s waterfront district, to see making your purchase at your own expense.Sapporo – Lake Toya – the signature giant colourful floats and culturalNoboribetsu – Hakodate display. Stay overnight in an onsen resort in Day 7 Aomori and relax with a therapeutic apple onsen.(Breakfast/Lunch/Dinner) Note Shonai – TendoEnjoy a morning photo stop at the picturesque Please bring along your overnight bag for AomoriLake Toya and volcanic lava dome onsen resort stay. Your main luggages will be sent to (Breakfast/Lunch/Dinner)Mt Showa. Then, you can literally “grin and bear Akita directly and is limited to 2 pieces per person. After breakfast, proceed to Mogami River forit” as the adorable residents of Showa Shinzan Any additional piece of luggage is chargeable. a scenic cruise in the tranquil waters whereBear Ranch wave and greet you upon arrival. your guide serenades you with the traditionalPhotograph and feed these furry animals at Day 5 Mogami River song. Then, roll up your sleevesyour own expense. After the cuteness overload, and be a baker for the afternoon as youstock up on popular local horse oil skincare Aomori – Akita participate in a hands-on DIY gluten breadproducts at the souvenir shop. Then, embark session. In case you are still hungry, savouron a leisure drive to Goryokaku Tower in (Breakfast/Lunch/Dinner) delicious handmade tofu before heading toHakodate. Learn about the history of Hakodate Depart Aomori for Akita. Learn how precious Ginzan Hot Springs in Obanazawa. Dotted withand admire the magnificent Goryokaku fort stones are mined in Mine Land Osarizawa wooden inns, this atmospheric hot spring townframed against the romantic cherry blossoms and be sure to pay attention because you will looks like the set of a Japanese period film andin spring and vivid crimson leaves in autumn. get to bring back whatever you find in a gold was in fact, featured in the famous JapaneseThereafter, proceed to Hakodate Factory, panning session! Then, be enchanted by the tearjerker drama, Oshin. Tonight, take a dip in aan old red brick warehouse restored as a sapphire-blue waters of Japan’s deepest lake, therapeutic hot spring bath at an onsen resortchic waterfront dining and shopping area. Lake Tazawa and its scenic surroundings. in Tendo.Ascend Mt Hakodate for a spectacular night Thereafter, visit the former castle town andview of Hakodate. This evening, enjoy your stay samurai stronghold Kakunodate known for Day 8in an onsen resort. its samurai architecture and resplendent cherry blossoms in spring. Tendo – Yamagata – Tokyo –Day 4 Singapore Day 6Hakodate – Aomori (Breakfast/Meals On Board) Akita – Shonai After breakfast, transfer to the airport for your(Breakfast/Lunch/Kaiseki Dinner) flight home via Narita/Haneda.After breakfast, visit Hakodate morning (Breakfast/Lunch/Dinner)market, a vibrant and atmospheric spot with Today, stop by Seitai Hoshikai to see the wooden Remarksa plethora of stalls selling fresh seafood and statue of Our Lady of Akita and you might join If a place of visit is closed to visitors, it will be replacedall sorts of snacks. Sample and purchase the the 2,000 people who have witnessed the with an alternative.day’s freshest and most mouthwatering catch shedding of tears from the statue. Next, visit During major events, accommodation may not be inat your own expense. Next, proceed to Aomori Kamo Aquarium which holds the Guinness the city mentioned.by bullet train ride. Seikan Tunnel is the world’s World Record for the largest number of Sequence of itinerary is subject to change withoutlongest undersea tunnel and links Hokkaido and jellyfish in its collection. The range of jellyfish prior notice. and jellyfish-related souvenirs and dishes are Tour is conducted in Mandarin unless otherwise specified. guaranteed to delight jellyfish aficionados. Tour groups may be merged. If you are not a jellyfish fan, the collection of fascinating marine animals is guaranteed to JAPAN | Chan Brothers Travel 35 delight and entertain just as much. End the day

7 DAYS 5 NIGHTS YAMAGATA SNOW MONSTERS AND TOKYO(JP7YAG)This tour is available fromJanuary to March 2018 As Seen On TVHighlights 10 Included Meals While it may not be the 1st region to spring to mind when ★ 5 breakfasts it comes to travelling in Japan, Yamagata offers some of ★ 2 lunches the country’s best-kept secrets. Experience the best of the ★ 3 dinners area’s hospitable charms, from its bountiful harvest of fruits and breathtaking scenic attractions such as the mysterious Speciality Meals snow monsters of Mt Zao to its restorative onsens located in ★ DIY pizza lunch charming towns. Top it off with a visit to dynamic Tokyo, with ★ Soba noodles with its intriguing mix of tradition and modernity, and you will be mushroom stew lunch all set for a trip to remember. ★ Kaiseki dinner Day 1 as you cruise through tranquil landscapes. Exclusive Experiences Known as the mother river among locals, ★ Mt Zao ascent via Zao Singapore – Tokyo – Mogami River meanders through Yamagata Ropeway with aerial Yamagata prefecture. In the afternoon, savour delicious perspective of snow monsters and delicately textured handmade tofu before (Meals On Board) heading to Ginzan Hot Springs in Obanazawa.Yamagata Assemble at Singapore Changi Airport for your Dotted with wooden inns, this atmospheric hot★ Ginzan Hot Springs ★ Local fruit farm flight to Yamagata via Narita/Haneda. spring town looks like something right out of★ Hagurosan Goju-to a Japanese period film and was featured in★ Japanese sake museum Day 2 the famous Japanese tearjerker drama, Oshin.★ Kamo Aquarium This evening, rejuvenate those tired bones with Yamagata – a therapeutic hot spring bath at Zao Onsen SkiTokyo Zao Onsen Ski Resort Resort. Believed to possess curative properties★ Asakusa Kannon Temple particularly for the skin, the hot springs are★ Nakamise shopping street (DIY Pizza Lunch/Dinner) known as springs of beauty and health.★ Imperial Palace ★ Tokyo Tower Upon arrival, make your way to scenic Zao.★ Shinjuku Roll up your sleeves, partake in a creative DIY pizza lunch and enjoy your very ownValue Plus handmade treats thereafter. Step on board a leisurely Mogami River cruise, in the company★ 2-night accommodation at Zao Onsen of a boatman who will regale you with songsSki Resort★ 1-night accommodation at Tendoauthentic onsen resort★ Mogami River cruise★ Handmade tofu tasting★ Rice ice cream tasting session★ 1-day free and easy in Tokyo36 Chan Brothers Travel | JAPAN

Yamagata TokyoMogami River cruiseKamo Aquarium Ginzan Hot Springs Kaiseki dinnerDay 3 be surprised to learn that this pagoda was Day 6 built without using any nails. Next, delve intoZao Onsen Ski Resort the world of Japan’s most famous alcoholic Tokyo beverage at Japanese sake museum. Sip and(Breakfast/Dinner) taste different types of sake before making (Breakfast)This morning, brace yourself for a day of your purchase. Get close to the underwater After breakfast, spend the day at leisure. Explorediscovering Mother Nature’s varied gifts as you world at Kamo Aquarium. This attraction the maze of contrasting but complementaryproceed to breathtaking Mt Zao, a mountain received a Guinness World Record for the neighbourhoods in this dynamic city. From thepark that showcases myriad natural wonders. largest number of jellyfish in its collection. towering skyscrapers in Shinjuku, the vibrantHop on board Zao Ropeway and experience Tonight, indulge in a relaxing hot spring bath youth subcultures at Shibuya and Harajuku, tothe mystique of Mt Zao as you ascend. From at an onsen resort in Tendo. the polished bling of Ginza, the city’s propensitythe ropeway, you will be able to enjoy an aerial Seasonal Bonus to surprise and intrigue has to be experiencedperspective of Juhyo, also known as snow Enjoy picking and tasting of fresh strawberries from for yourself to be believed.monsters, a spectacular sight where snow- February to March 2018 at a local fruit farm.covered and wind-sculptured rows of trees Day 7form unique sculptural “monsters”, creating Day 5a surrealist winterscape. Thereafter, you may Tokyo – Singaporeexperience a host of snow and ski activities. End Tendo – Yamagata – Tokyoyour day with another dip in Zao onsen. (Breakfast/Meals On Board) (Breakfast) Today, you can do some last-minute shoppingDay 4 This morning, transfer to the airport for your before you transfer to the airport for your domestic flight to Tokyo. Visit the venerable flight home.Zao Onsen Ski Resort – Asakusa Kannon Temple, which has more thanYamagata – Tendo 1,300 years of history. From here, you may catch Remarks a glimpse of the iconic Tokyo Skytree. Next, pick Seasonal bonus is subject to weather conditions and(Breakfast/ up souvenirs at the nearby Nakamise shopping departure dates, and there will be no replacement inSoba Noodles With Mushroom Stew Lunch/ street, a walkway leading to the temple that case of adverse weather conditions.Kaiseki Dinner) is lined with art, souvenirs and other cultural If a place of visit is closed to visitors, it will be replacedYamagata is one of Japan’s famed fruit- curios. Make a photo stop at Imperial Palace with an alternative.producing regions and renowned for producing and Tokyo Tower before you end the day with During major events, accommodation may not be insome of Japan’s best dairy products. Here, a shopping spree in Shinjuku. With its dazzling the city mentioned.you will experience nature’s bounteous gifts neon signs, sleek buildings and seemingly Sequence of itinerary is subject to change withoutfirsthand when you make a stop at a local fruit sleepless denizens, this vast area has been prior notice.farm before experiencing a rice ice cream often associated with the face of modern Japan. Tour is conducted in Mandarin unless otherwise specified.tasting session. Both nature and heritage Tour groups may be merged.enthusiasts will be in for a treat, because thenext stop will be at Hagurosan Goju-to. This JAPAN | Chan Brothers Travel 375-storey pagoda is one of the oldest in Tohoku.For all its grandeur and beauty, you might

7 DAYS 6 NIGHTS PICTURESQUE KYUSHU (JP7KG) MostComprehensive Highlights 16 Included Meals Kumamoto Day 1 ★ 6 breakfasts ★ Kuma Shochu Museum ★ 5 lunches Singapore – Fukuoka – ★ 5 dinners Kagoshima Saga – Nagasaki ★ Sakurajima Island ★ Tenmonkan Speciality Meals (Meals On Board/Lunch/Dinner) ★ Shimabara guzouni lunch Takachiho Assemble at Singapore Changi Airport for your ★ Seafood Kaiseki with ★ Takachiho Gorge flight to Fukuoka, a vibrant yet compact city dancing abalone dinner in western Japan and the gateway to Kyushu ★ Kurobuta shabu shabu Mt Aso for many travellers. Upon arrival, proceed to dinner ★ Mt Aso golf driving range Dazaifu Tenmangu, a famous shrine enveloped ★ Crab and beef buffet dinner with 6,000 plum trees. Your next stop will be Oita Ureshino Ochacha-Mura which is dedicated Exclusive Experiences ★ Kokonoe “Yume” Grand Suspension to Japanese green tea that has won fans the ★ Wild dolphin watch cruise Bridge world over. Learn more about its production at this tea factory and take home this fragrantFukuoka Beppu tea as a souvenir. Tonight, ascend and descend★ Dazaifu Tenmangu ★ Umi-jigoku the 333-metre high Mt Inasa to enjoy the★ Canal City Hakata spectacular night views of Nagasaki — ranked Kitsuki among Japan’s best 3 night views.Saga ★ Nakano Sake Brewery★ Ureshino Ochacha-Mura ★ Kitsuki Castle Town Day 2Nagasaki Value Plus Nagasaki – Shimabara –★ Mt Inasa ★ Nagasaki Peace Park Matsushima ★ Rejuvenating experience at 3 differentShimabara famous onsen resorts (Breakfast/Shimabara Guzouni Lunch/★ Shimabara Castle ★ Hot sand bath at Ibusuki Seafood Kaiseki With Dancing Abalone Dinner) ★ Seiwa Bunraku puppet play After breakfast, visit Nagasaki Peace Park, ★ Yufuin rickshaw ride which commemorates the atomic explosion on ★ Kimono dress-up session 9 August 1945 that contributed to the end of the Pacific War. Later, journey to the town ofWhile it has never quite received the same attention as its Shimabara. 1st stop: a jaunt to the city’s foremostneighbours to the west, those who explore the island of Kyushu attraction, Shimabara Castle. This 5-storeywill be rewarded with its trove of fantastic produce, historical reconstructed feudal castle is particularlygardens and top-notch hot springs. The hidden charms of striking because of its pyramidal lines.beguiling Kyushu is yours to uncover on this journey that takes For lunch, tuck into a Shimabara guzouniyou through ancient haunts of the samurai, Japan’s largest lunch. This is a Shimabara signature dishactive volcano, right through to modern urban centres. comprising rice cake soup topped with38 Chan Brothers Travel | JAPAN

Fukuoka Kitsuki Saga Beppu Oita Yufuin Shimabara Kumamoto Mt Aso Nagasaki Takachiho Matsushima KagoshimaWhite dolphin watch cruise Ibusuki Seafood Kaiseki with dancing abalone dinner offer a bird’s eye view of unspoilt nature’s splendour. Thereafter, proceed to Yufuin and Takachiho Gorge the largest downtown shopping district in enjoy the picturesque rural beauty of the Kagoshima before rounding up the day in surrounding countryside on a rickshaw ride.vegetables and bits of meat and fish. A date Ibusuki, a famous resort area located on the Then, a jaunt to renowned Beppu awaits.with wild dolphins awaits after lunch as you tip of the Satsuma peninsula. This evening, Visit Umi-jigoku, a pond of boiling blue water.make your way to Kuninotsu Port for a wild experience a unique hot sand bath before Not quite Dante’s inferno, but one that willdolphin watch cruise. While this activity is donning a traditonal yukata to enjoy delicious leave an impression nonetheless. This evening,subject to weather conditions, you will be Kurobuta shabu shabu dinner that features pamper yourself with a traditional hot springpleased to know that most of the time, these premium, melt-in-the-mouth Kurobuta pork at bath at an onsen resort in Beppu.friendly mammals are not that elusive, thanks an onsen resort in Ibusuki.to their whereabouts being tracked prior to the Day 6cruise. Thereafter, travel to Matsushima. This Day 4evening, savour a sumptuous seafood Kaiseki Beppu – Kitsuki – Fukuokadinner with dancing abalone. End the day Ibusuki – Takachiho –with a therapeutic hot spring bath at an onsen Mt Aso (Breakfast/Lunch)resort in Matsushima. On your journey back to Fukuoka, drop byEarly Bird Bonus (Breakfast/Lunch/ Nakano Sake Brewery to learn more aboutGuests who have made the 1st 2 room bookings of Crab And Beef Buffet Dinner) the brewing process of this popular drink andeach departure date will enjoy a complimentary After breakfast, enjoy Seiwa Bunraku, get to bring home a bottle of sake as a souvenir.1-hour private hot spring bath at the onsen resort in a Japanese puppet play which is a form of Next, immerse yourself in the storied past of theMatsushima. Please note that this will be based on a traditional rural performing arts that represents samurai at Kitsuki Castle Town and visit rusticfirst-come, first-served basis. Kumamoto prefecture. Thereafter, visit and beautifully restored samurai dwellings, Takachiho Gorge, a narrow chasm cut through some of which are among the oldest in theDay 3 the rock by Gokase River. The nearly sheer country. Next, delve deep into the refinement cliffs lining the gorge are made of slow forming of Japanese culture with a kimono dress-Matsushima – Kumamoto – volcanic basalt columns which resemble the up session. Thereafter, rev up and embarkKagoshima – Ibusuki scales of a dragon where the stone twisted on a shopping spree at the shopping and and flowed as it formed. Partway along the entertainment hotspot Canal City Hakata,(Breakfast/Kurobuta Shabu Shabu Dinner) gorge, you will see the gorgeous 17-metre high creatively designed with vivid colours galore.This morning, proceed to Kuma Shochu Minai Falls cascading down to the river below. This complex is a miniaturised city within aMuseum. Like its volcanic landscape, Kyushu’s Stroll along the trails to admire the waterfall city, with everything from a movie theatre anddefinitive distilled spirits, shochu, has a fiery against a backdrop of dense green foliage and amusement park to restaurants and shops.character. Unlike sake, full-bodied and fragrant, surrounding grey cliffs or hop on a boat and rowshochu is light and crisp and is best drunk on your way down the river. Day 7the rocks or with hot water. Taste some Kuma Noteshochu and get to bag home some of this Visit to Takachiho Gorge requires a 30-minute walk from Fukuoka – Singaporeunique tipple. Next, take a leisure drive to the carpark entrance on uneven stone paths and steps.Kagoshima. Endowed with a chain of active (Breakfast/Meals On Board)and dormant volcanoes, this prefecture is Day 5 If time permits, you can do some last-minuterenowned for its hot springs. Catch a glimpse shopping before you transfer to the airport forof the active volcano, Sakurajima Island, Mt Aso – Oita – Yufuin – your flight home.the area’s most prominent geological feature. BeppuNext, go on a shopping spree along Tenmonkan, Remarks (Breakfast/Lunch/Dinner) If a place of visit is closed to visitors, it will be replaced After breakfast, enjoy some golf swinging fun at with an alternative. Mt Aso golf driving range before taking a walk During major events, accommodation may not be in across Kokonoe “Yume” Grand Suspension the city mentioned. Bridge to take in sights of the surrounds that Sequence of itinerary is subject to change without prior notice. Tour is conducted in Mandarin unless otherwise specified. Tour groups may be merged. JAPAN | Chan Brothers Travel 39

7 DAYS 6 NIGHTS ESSENCE OF KYUSHU, HIROSHIMA AND OSAKA(JP7KHG) As Seen On TV Highlights 16 Included Meals Hiroshima Day 1 ★ 6 breakfasts ★ Itsukushima Shrine ★ Otorii Gate ★ 6 lunches ★ Hiroshima Peace Memorial Singapore – Fukuoka ★ 4 dinners Okayama (Meals On Board/Lunch/Ramen Dinner) Speciality Meals ★ Kurashiki Bikan Area Assemble at Singapore Changi Airport for your ★ Ramen dinner flight to Fukuoka. Upon arrival, visit Dazaifu ★ DIY udon lunch Shikoku Tenmangu, a famous shrine enveloped with ★ Seto-ohashi Bridge 6,000 plum trees. Next, visit the shopping and Exclusive Experiences ★ Kotohira-gu Shrine ★ Onaruto Bridge entertainment hotspot Canal City Hakata, ★ Bullet train ride to ★ Naruto whirlpools creatively designed with vivid colours galore. Hiroshima This complex is a minaturised city within a Kyoto city, with everything from a movie theatre andFukuoka ★ Kiyomizu-dera Temple amusement park to restaurants and shops.★ Dazaifu Tenmangu ★ Canal City Hakata Osaka Day 2Oita ★ Dotonburi★ Kokonoe “Yume” Grand Suspension ★ Shinsaibashi Shopping Street Fukuoka – Oita – Kitsuki –Bridge Beppu Value PlusKitsuki (Breakfast/Lunch/Dinner)★ Kitsuki Castle Town ★ 1-night accommodation at Beppu Today, take a morning walk on Kokonoe authentic onsen resort “Yume” Grand Suspension Bridge to takeBeppu ★ Bullet train ride to Hiroshima in sights of the surrounds that offer a bird’s★ Chinoike-jigoku ★ Umi-jigoku ★ Miyajima Island ferry ride eye view of unspoilt nature’s splendour★ Kanmonkyo Bridge ★ Mt Senkoji with return ropeway ride before making your way to Beppu. Stop by Kitsuki Castle Town to see rustic samuraiJoin us on a journey that exemplifies the complementary houses. Later, your day will quite literallycontrasts of modern-day Japan: a matrix where old school reach a boiling point at the renowned Beppumeets new cool. On the agenda: ancient shrines, key Jigoku Meguri. Visit Chinoike-jigoku, a pondhistorical landmarks, pristine wonders of nature, genteel of bubbling crimson water and Umi-jigoku,gardens strolls, all of which converge with gleaming modern a pond of boiling blue water. Not quite Dante’sarchitectural and engineering feats. Evidently, inspiration inferno, but one that will leave an impressionstrikes in many forms. Nihon? Go, go, go. nonetheless. This evening, pamper yourself with a therapeutic hot spring bath at an onsen resort in Beppu.40 Chan Brothers Travel | JAPAN

Okayama Kyoto Osaka Hiroshima Fukuoka Shikoku Beppu Oita Kiyomizu-dera Temple Dotonbori Hot spring bath Onaruto Bridge Dazaifu TenmanguDay 3 Day 5 Day 7 Osaka – SingaporeBeppu – Hiroshima Okayama – Shikoku – Osaka (Breakfast/Meals On Board)(Breakfast/Lunch/Dinner) (Breakfast/DIY Udon Lunch) If time permits, you can do some last-minutePrep yourself for a journey straddling various This morning, travel across Seto-ohashi shopping before you transfer to the airport formodes of transportation. First, make your Bridge linking Honshu and Shikoku. Next, visit your flight home.way across the 1,068-metre long Kanmonkyo Kotohira-gu Shrine. Located at an altitudeBridge, a suspension bridge over the Kanmon of 524 metres, this is a sacred temple where RemarksStraits that links the island of Kyushu to central seafarers and locals alike pray for health and If a place of visit is closed to visitors, it will be replacedJapan. Then, hop on a speedy bullet train ride protection. Next, enjoy a DIY udon lunch before with an alternative.to Hiroshima. Next, take a ferry ride to tranquil before heading to Onaruto Bridge and marvel During major events, accommodation may not be inMiyajima Island and visit Itsukushima Shrine, in awe at the splendid Naruto whirlpools. the city mentioned.a superb architectural beauty that appears to Enjoy viewing the roaring vortex, that swirls Sequence of itinerary is subject to change withoutfloat on water at high tide. Do not forget to take up to 20 kilometres per hour at a maximum prior notice.a photo of the iconic Otorii Gate, believed to diameter of 20 metres, while walking across Tour is conducted in Mandarin unless otherwise specified.be the gateway between the spirit and human a glass-bottom promenade along the lower Tour groups may be merged.worlds. A liminal space, if you will. structure of the bridge. Next, travel across the longest suspension bridge in Japan, spanningDay 4 89 kilometres long, to the bustling Osaka.Hiroshima – Okayama Day 6(Breakfast/Lunch/Dinner) Osaka – Kyoto – OsakaAfter breakfast, visit a UNESCO World HeritageSite, Hiroshima Peace Memorial, the only (Breakfast/Lunch)structure left standing in the area where the This morning, proceed to Kiyomizu-dera1st atomic bomb exploded on 6 August 1945. Temple. This distinctive Kyoto landmarkAfter this sobering but necessary reminder of features a wooden veranda that hangs over thethe price of war, proceed to ascend Mt Senkoji valley, providing a panoramic view of the city asby ropeway to enjoy the spectacular panoramic you take in more than 1,000 years of history.views of the city of Onomichi. Thereafter, After lunch, take a drive back to Osaka wheretake an idyllic walk in Kurashiki Bikan Area, you may spend the rest of your day shopping ata picturesque old town with white-walled vibrant Dotonbori and Shinsaibashi Shoppingstorehouses along narrow stone-paved streets. Street, both popular retail and entertainmentSpend the night in Okayama. precincts in downtown Osaka. JAPAN | Chan Brothers Travel 41





5 DAYS 4 NIGHTS/ SEE, PLAY, LOVE7 DAYS 6 NIGHTS OKINAWA/TAIWAN(JP5OPG/JP7OPG) Tropical ChoiceHighlights JP5OPG Comprising a chain of islands located smack between 8 Included Meals Japan and Taiwan, Okinawa prefecture presents a slice of ★ 4 breakfasts the unique Ryukyu culture that fuses together Japanese, ★ 2 lunches Chinese, Korean and Southeast Asian elements to create its ★ 2 dinners own identity. Soak up the best of Okinawa as you experience its rich historical sights, rugged coastlines and delectable JP7OPG fare. From exploring Japan’s 2nd-largest cave to coming 12 Included Meals face-to-face with colourful marine creatures at an aquarium, ★ 6 breakfasts uncover Okinawa’s marvellous sun-drenched charms on this ★ 3 lunches holiday adventure. ★ 3 dinners Day 1 Day 2 Speciality Meals ★ Okinawan cuisine lunch Singapore – Taipei – Naha Naha ★ Hai Pa Wang dinner (Meals On Board) (Breakfast/Lunch/Dinner) Exclusive Experiences Assemble at Singapore Changi Airport for This morning, step into history as you proceed ★ 4-night accommodation your flight to the city of Naha in Okinawa via to The Former Japanese Navy Underground in Naha city Taipei. Okinawa is home to crystal blue seas, Headquarters. This was the last headquarters white sand beaches, colourful marine life of the former Japanese Navy during the JAPAN and more than 160 islands of various sizes Battle of Okinawa. The interior of the shelter Naha scattered across 700 kilometres of ocean. The has been preserved. After lunch, proceed to ★ The Former Japanese Navy temperature in winter is about the same as Shurijo Castle, a UNESCO World Heritage Site Underground Headquarters that of springtime in Tokyo and Osaka, making nestled on the top of a hill. Pierced by several ★ Shurijo Castle ★ Okinawa World it warm and comfortable throughout the year. large gates and ornately decorated in vermilion, ★ Gyokusendo ★ Tomari Iyumachi Located in the southern part of Okinawa, your it was the official residence of Ryuku monarchs 1st pit stop Naha, is the prefecture’s economic till 1879. Next, step into Okinawa World, Nago and transportation nucleus. Upon arrival, a theme park that showcases the local history, ★ Cape Manzamo ★ Nago Pineapple Park transfer to your hotel and spend the rest of the culture and nature. There are rows of shops evening at leisure. and houses reproduced in traditional Okinawan TAIWAN style. In the crafts village, there are art studios Taipei dedicated to Bingata dyed and woven textiles ★ National Palace Museum and a glass factory where you can participate in ★ Taipei 101 ★ Shilin Night Market a DIY glass craft session at your own expense. Value Plus ★ 1-night accommodation at Beitou hot spring resort ★ Okinawa Churaumi Aquarium with dolphin show ★ 1-day free and easy in Okinawa44 Chan Brothers Travel | JAPAN

Nago NahaShurijo Castle GyokusendoOkinawan cuisine Nago Pineapple Park Okinawa Churaumi AquariumThereafter, take a stroll through Gyokusendo, Day 4 Day 6one of the highlights of the area. A 890-metrestretch of this magnificent limestone cave is Naha Beitou – Taipeiopen to the public and the array of astonishingstalactites and stalagmites within will stir the (Breakfast) (Breakfast/Lunch)imagination. Spend your day at leisure exploring Okinawa. This morning, your 1st stop will be National Browse and shop for souvenirs for loved ones Palace Museum, renowned globally for itsDay 3 back home, or join an optional day tour at your vast collection of Chinese art and artefacts, own expense. including star pieces such as the iconic JadeiteNaha – Nago – Naha Cabbage. Later, head to a Pixiu lucky charm Day 5 centre before making a photo stop at Taipei(Breakfast/Okinawan Cuisine Lunch/Dinner) 101, an integral part of the city’s skyline with itsToday, make your way to the northwestern Naha – Taipei – Singapore distinctive design. Your last stop for the day iscoast of Okinawa, home to the picturesque synonymous with Taipei’s reputation as a streetbeaches of Onna Village and Cape Manzamo, (Breakfast/Meals On Board) food heaven. Embark on an eat-athon at thean upheaved outcropping of fossilised After breakfast, transfer to the airport for your famous Shilin Night Market, the largest nightcoral that stands overlooking the East flight home via Taipei. market in Taipei.China Sea. Resembling an elephant’s trunk,it is particularly famous for its distinctive 7 DAYS 6 NIGHTS Day 7formation that results from wave erosion. ITINERARY AS FOLLOWSLater, tuck into a delectable Okinawan cuisine Taipei – Singaporelunch showcasing the best of Okinawan cuisine (JP7OPG)before visiting Okinawa Churaumi Aquarium. (Breakfast/Meals On Board)Located at the site of the International Ocean Day 5 If time permits, you can do some last-minuteExposition held in 1975, the park houses the shopping before you transfer to the airport forworld’s 2nd-largest aquarium and a dolphin Naha – Taipei – Beitou your flight home.theatre today where you can enjoy a dolphinshow. Next stop: Nago Pineapple Park, (Breakfast/Hai Pa Wang Dinner) Remarksan attraction dedicated to the tangy, thorny- Today, stop by Tomari Iyumachi where you If a place of visit is closed to visitors, it will be replacedcrowned tropical fruit. Learn more about the can find and purchase fresh seafood before with an alternative.history and cultivation process of this fruit and proceeding to the airport for your flight to During major events, accommodation may not be inhop on board an adorable pineapple-shaped Taipei. Upon arrival, transfer to Beitou and the city mentioned.shuttle bus to tour its grounds, including a lush spend the night at a hot spring resort. There is Sequence of itinerary is subject to change withouttropical garden filled with semitropical plants. nothing quite like a good relaxing soak to round prior notice.Get to understand the production and process up a day of travelling. Here, enjoy a hot spring Tour is conducted in Mandarin unless otherwise specified.of fruity pineapple wine too! Do not forget to bath and discover the therapeutic remedies of Tour groups may be merged.pick up delicious confectioneries and more at natural spring water.its souvenir shop. Who would have thought thatthere are close to 100 varieties of pineapple? JAPAN | Chan Brothers Travel 45

7 DAYS 6 NIGHTS SHIKOKU AND OSAKA(JP7SOG) Unique Choice Highlights 16 Included Meals Tosashimizu Day 1 ★ 6 breakfasts ★ Shimizu Kankou coastal park ★ 6 lunches ★ Cape Ashizuri in Ashizuri-Uwakai Singapore – Osaka – Kobe – ★ 4 dinners National Park Awaji Island – Takamatsu ★ Ashizuri Observatory Speciality Meals ★ Tengu-nose Observatory (Meals On Board/Lunch/Dinner) ★ DIY udon lunch Assemble at Singapore Changi Airport for your Ehime flight to Osaka. Upon arrival, head to Kobe Exclusive Experiences ★ Matsuyama Castle via Akashi Kaikyo Bridge, one of the world’s ★ Ritsurin Koen with ★ Dago Onsen Hot Spring longest suspension bridges. On Awaji Island, complimentary Japanese visit the brilliant Awaji Yumebutai designed green tea with wagashi Seto Inland Sea by renowned Japanese architect Tadao Ando ★ Shimanami Kaido ★ Imabari ★ Oshima to showcase the resplendent regional floraAwaji Island ★ Omishima ★ Innoshima ★ Mukoujima and landscape. Next, have a whirl of a time★ Awaji Yumebutai ★ Onomichi on a boat ride to see the Naruto whirlpools beneath Onaruto Bridge. The highlight is theNaruto Okayama roaring vortex which swirls up to 20 kilometres★ Onaruto Bridge ★ Kurashiki Bikan Historical Quarter per hour at a maximum diameter of 20 metres. ★ Mitsui Outlet Park Kurashiki Stay overnight in Takamatsu.Kochi★ Kotohira-gu Shrine Himeji Day 2★ Bronze statue of Ryoma Sakamoto ★ Himeji Castle★ Hirome Ichiba Takamatsu – Kochi Value Plus (Breakfast/DIY Udon Lunch/Dinner) ★ 1-night accommodation at Ehime After breakfast, start your day at the beautiful authentic onsen resort Ritsurin Koen. This tranquil Edo-period ★ Naruto whirlpools with boat ride landscape garden is considered as one of the best gardens in Japan. Other than elegantMove over big city, hello stunning natural sights and cherry blossoms in spring and radiant crimsonmagnificent feudal castles. Whether it’s the beautiful scenery, maple leaves in autumn, the garden is alsolaidback pace of life or distinctive elements of traditional home to historic rest houses, ponds and hills.Japan, the charming sights and sounds of Shikoku and Fuel up before your ascent to the shrine andOsaka offer the perfect respite from city life. savour the sweet reward of being a Sanuki udon craftsman during your DIY udon lunch. Not only will you get to taste one of Japan’s best udon noodles, you will be able to roll up your sleeves and learn the secret behind this Japanese dish. Enjoy a complimentary Japanese green tea with wagashi. Next, visit Kotohira-gu Shrine,46 Chan Brothers Travel | JAPAN

Himeji Okayama Osaka Kobe Seto Takamatsu Awaji Island Inland Sea Ehime KochiAwaji Yumebutai Tosashimizu Matsuyama Castle Cape Ashizurima From the castle, enjoy a bird’s eye view of retail therapy at Mitsui Outlet Park Kurashiki Matsuyama and Seto Inland Sea. The castle featuring more than 100 premium brandsa famous Shinto shrine on the wooded slope grounds that are lined with cherry blossom before you retire for the night in Okayama.of Mt Zouzu dedicated to ensuring the safe trees are also postcard-worthy spots in spring.passage of sailors and seafarers. Later, visit Japan’s earliest and most famous Day 6 hot spring, Dogo Onsen Hot Spring, saidDay 3 to be frequented by the Japanese imperial Okayama – Himeji – Osaka family and also inspiration behind Miyazaki’sKochi – Tosashimizu popular animated film, Spirited Away. Dating (Breakfast/Lunch) back to the Meiji period, this onsen is a maze After breakfast, travel to Himeji, the economic,(Breakfast/Lunch/Dinner) of stairways, passages and rooms, and was the cultural and educational centre of HarimaThis morning, head to the scenic Katsurahama 1st public bathhouse to be preserved as part of province. Get your cameras and selfie sticksbeach and see the bronze statue of Ryoma Japan’s cultural history. This area also features fully charged and ready as you visit the iconicSakamoto, a tribute to one of the architects many interesting shops, quaint temples and Himeji Castle, a UNESCO World Heritage Site,of modern Japan. Continue on to Hirome eateries selling Japanese delicacies that you also known as White Heron Castle because ofIchiba, a bustling market in Kochi popular can savour at your own expense. End your day its elegant white walls. Considered as Japan’swith the locals and expats alike for its vibrant with a therapeutic hot spring bath at an onsen most impressive and best preserved feudaland excellent food and drinks that are easy on resort in Ehime. castle, Himeji Castle is one of the 12 castles inbudget. Local produce, souvenirs and clothes Japan that have been untouched by war andare also available for those looking to bring Day 5 natural disasters over all the years. Explore thehome a slice of Kochi. Next, proceed to enjoy labyrinth of passages, gates and baileys and thesome marine action at Shimizu Kankou Ehime – Seto Inland Sea – pretty cherry blossom trees dotting the castlecoastal park, a magnificent underwater park Okayama grounds. This evening, journey to Osaka andwith fascinating coastal features and sea life. spend the night there.Then, make your way to the southernmost point (Breakfast/Lunch)of Tosashimizu, Cape Ashizuri in Ashizuri- After breakfast, cross the busy Shimanami Day 7Uwakai National Park where spectacular views Kaido that links Hiroshima and Ehime, andof the Pacific Ocean and 80-metre high cliffs stretches over Seto Inland Sea. Formed by Osaka – Singaporeawait. As you stroll along the coastline, be sure 6 different islands, Seto Inland Sea was anto stop at Ashizuri Observatory and Tengu- important trade route historically and is (Breakfast/Meals On Board)nose Observatory for priceless shots of the often compared to the Mediterranean thanks If time permits, you can do some last-minutevast ocean, crashing waves and the beautiful to its calm waters, mild climate and laidback shopping before you transfer to the airport forhorizon beyond. atmosphere. Explore the 6 islands – Imabari, your flight home. Oshima, Omishima, Innoshima, MukoujimaDay 4 and Onomichi - to get a taste of each island’s Remarks unique character. Then, proceed to Okayama If a place of visit is closed to visitors, it will be replacedTosashimizu – Ehime for a glimpse into life in provincial Japan at with an alternative. Kurashiki Bikan Historical Quarter, the During major events, accommodation may not be in(Breakfast/Lunch/Dinner) charming and quaint merchants’ quarters from the city mentioned.Today, visit Matsuyama Castle, one of the the Edo, Meiji to Taisho periods. This former Sequence of itinerary is subject to change withoutoldest surviving castles from Japan’s feudal trading centre features Edo-style architecture prior notice.era located on the steep Mt Matsuyama. with European influences in an interesting Tour is conducted in Mandarin unless otherwise specified. blend of east-meets-west. Indulge in some Tour groups may be merged. JAPAN | Chan Brothers Travel 47

10 DAYS 9 NIGHTS/ INSIDER JAPAN14 DAYS 13 NIGHTS WITH HOKKAIDO(JP10IG/JP14IG) Insider Series Highlights JP10IG Beppu Tokyo 25 Included Meals ★ Chinoike-jigoku ★ Umi-jigoku ★ Tsukiji Market ★ Shibamata ★ 9 breakfasts ★ Shinjuku ★ 8 lunches Hiroshima ★ 8 dinners ★ Kanmonkyo Bridge Otaru ★ Itsukushima Shrine ★ Otorii Gate ★ Otaru Canal JP14IG ★ Hiroshima Peace Memorial ★ Otaru Music Box Museum 36 Included Meals ★ 13 breakfasts Okayama Biel ★ 12 lunches ★ Kurashiki Bikan Area ★ Panorama Road ★ 11 dinners Shikoku Lake Toya Speciality Meals ★ Seto-ohashi Bridge ★ Mt Showa ★ Ramen coupon dinner ★ Kotohira-gu Shrine ★ Onaruto Bridge ★ Showa Shinzan Bear Ranch ★ Kaiseki dinner ★ Naruto whirlpools ★ DIY udon lunch Sapporo ★ Sushi set lunch Osaka ★ Okurayama viewing point ★ Buffet dinner ★ Shinsaibashi Shopping Street ★ Odori Park ★ Tokeidei Kinenkan ★ Dancing abalone lunch ★ Tanukikoji Shopping Arcade Kyoto ★ Susukino Exclusive Experiences ★ Kiyomizu-dera Temple ★ Kimono dress-up session Value Plus KanazawaFukuoka ★ Kenrokuen Garden ★ 1-night accommodation each★ Dazaifu Tenmangu at Beppu, Nagano and Asahidake★ Canal City Hakata Hida authentic onsen resorts ★ Shirakawa-go ★ Takayama old town ★ Bullet train ride to HiroshimaOita ★ Ferry ride to Miyajima Island★ Kitsuki Castle Town Mt Fuji ★ Mt Senkoji with return ropeway ride ★ Mt Fuji 5th Station ★ Furano Glass Forest with DIY candle ★ Gotemba Premium Outlets sessionFrom the breathtaking natural wonders of Mt Fuji to the gorgeous shrines and cultural legaciesof Hiroshima, Beppu and Kyoto - get ready to embark on an insider’s journey of the real Japanand experience the best that the country has to offer!48 Chan Brothers Travel | JAPAN

Kanazawa Nagano Hida Tokyo Okayama Kyoto Mt Fuji Kobe Hiroshima Osaka Kagawa Beppu Fukuoka OitaShibamata Tanukikoji Shopping Arcade Dazaifu Tenmangu Day 5Day 1 Day 3 Okayama – Kagawa – Kobe – OsakaSingapore – Fukuoka Beppu – Hiroshima (Breakfast/DIY Udon Lunch/Dinner)(Meals On Board/Lunch/ (Breakfast/Lunch/Dinner) This morning, travel across Seto-ohashiRamen Coupon Dinner) Prep yourself for a journey straddling various Bridge linking Honshu and Shikoku. Next, visitAssemble at Singapore Changi Airport for your modes of transportation. First, make your Kotohira-gu Shrine. Located at an altitudeflight to Fukuoka. Upon arrival, visit Dazaifu way across the 1,068-metre long Kanmonkyo of 524 metres, this is a sacred temple whereTenmangu, a famous shrine enveloped with Bridge, a suspension bridge over the Kanmon seafarers and locals alike pray for health and6,000 plum trees. Next, visit the shopping and Straits that links the island of Kyushu to protection against all evils. Next, proceed withentertainment hotspot Canal City Hakata, central Japan. Hop on board a speedy bullet a DIY udon lunch before heading to Onarutocreatively designed with vivid colours galore. train ride to Hiroshima. Next, take a ferry Bridge and marvel in awe at the splendidThis complex is a minaturised city within a ride to tranquil Miyajima Island and visit Naruto whirlpools. Enjoy viewing the roaringcity, with everything from a movie theatre and Itsukushima Shrine, a superb architectural vortex, that swirls up to 20 kilometres per houramusement park to restaurants and shops. beauty that appears to float on water at at a maximum diameter of 20 metres, while high tide. Do not forget to take a photo of walking across a glass-bottom promenadeDay 2 the iconic Otorii Gate, believed to be the along the lower structure of the bridge. Next, gateway between the spirit and human worlds. travel across the longest suspension bridge inFukuoka – Oita – Beppu A liminal space, if you will. Japan, spanning 89 kilometres long, to arrive in bustling Osaka. Head to Shinsaibashi(Breakfast/Lunch/Kaiseki Dinner) Day 4 Shopping Street, where you will find the latestThis morning, stop by Kitsuki Castle Town fashion, a wide array of local and internationalto see rustic samurai houses before making Hiroshima – Okayama food, cafes and many entertainment outlets.your way to Beppu. Next, delve deeper intoJapanese culture with a kimono dress-up (Breakfast/Lunch/Dinner)session. Later, your day will quite literally After breakfast, visit a UNESCO World Heritagereach a boiling point at the renowned Beppu Site, Hiroshima Peace Memorial, the onlyJigoku Meguri. Visit Chinoike-jigoku, a pond structure left standing in the area where theof bubbling crimson water and Umi-jigoku, 1st atomic bomb exploded on 6 August 1945.a pond of boiling blue water. Not quite Dante’s After this sobering but necessary reminderinferno, but one that will leave an impression of the price of war, proceed to ascend andnonetheless. This evening, pamper yourself descend Mt Senkoji by ropeway to clear yourwith a therapeutic hot spring bath at an onsen head and enjoy the spectacular panoramicresort in Beppu. views of the city of Onomichi. Thereafter, take an idyllic walk in Kurashiki Bikan Area, a picturesque old town with white-walled storehouses along narrow stone-paved streets. Spend the night in Okayama. JAPAN | Chan Brothers Travel 49

Seto-ohashi BridgeDay 6 charms, literally “a baby monkey”, each bearing downtown Japanese neighbourhood. The old auspicious wishes for its lucky recipient. buildings, traditional food and quaint templesOsaka – Kyoto – Kanazawa In the evening, enjoy a therapeutic hot spring make this an excellent place to spend the bath at an onsen resort in Nagano. afternoon. End the day with a shopping spree in(Breakfast/Lunch/Dinner) Shinjuku where the dazzling neon signs, sleekToday, take a leisure drive to Kyoto, home to Day 8 buildings and uber cool denizens have becomemany Japanese traditions including geishas, synonymous with modern Japan.temples, shrines and many priceless historical Nagano – Mt Fuji – Tokyomonuments. Make a stop at one of the city’s Day 10cultural legacies, Kiyomizu-dera Temple. (Breakfast/Dinner)This distinctive Kyoto landmark features a This morning, take a leisure drive up Tokyo – Singaporewooden veranda that hangs over the valley, Japan’s highest mountain, the iconic Mt Fuji,providing a panoramic view of the city as arguably one of Japan’s most potent symbols. (Breakfast/Meals On Board)you take in more than 1,000 years of history. Proceed up to Mt Fuji 5th Station to enjoy a If time permits, you can do some last-minuteContinue to Kenrokuen Garden, hailed by many breathtaking view of the volcano and its surrounds. shopping before you transfer to the airport foras one of Japan’s 3 great gardens. There is Thereafter, make a stop at Gotemba Premium your flight home.nothing better to do at this point than to stroll Outlets. Die hard shopaholics and stylistas willand contemplate, basking in the serenity of it need an iron will and a steel-clad resolve to keep 14 DAYS 13 NIGHTSall. Thereafter, journey to Kanazawa for your wallets in check, for a constellation of international ITINERARY AS FOLLOWSovernight stay. brands and speciality stores housing the trendiest threads converge here. After, proceed to Tokyo (JP14IG)Day 7 and check in to your hotel. Note Day 10Kanazawa – Hida – Nagano Ascent to Mt Fuji 5th Station is subject to weather conditions. Tokyo – Chitose – Otaru(Breakfast/Lunch/Dinner)This morning, unleash the inner heritage buff in Day 9 (Meals On Board/Lunch/Buffet Dinner)you at Shirakawa-go, a well-preserved UNESCO This morning, proceed to the airport for yourWorld Heritage Site that features quaint Tokyo domestic flight to Chitose via Narita/Haneda.farmhouses with its distinctive steep roofs Upon arrival, your 1st stop will be the evocativeresembling clasped hands in prayer. There is no (Breakfast/Sushi Set Lunch) Otaru Canal, where charming century-oldbetter way to explore the charming Japanese After breakfast, proceed to one of the world’s stone warehouses line both sides of the canal.towns than on foot, and this experience awaits at largest fish market, Tokyo’s Tsukiji Market, Continue your journey down memory lane atTakayama old town. Stroll past sake breweries which handles over 2,000 tons of marine Otaru Music Box Museum, where whimsicaland merchant houses adorned with latticed bay products per day as well as the distribution displays of beautifully crafted music boxes willwindows lined in rows, and pick up unique Hida of fish, meat, produce and flowers in Tokyo. delight even the grumpiest cynic.souvenirs and confectionery along the way. Take a stroll through the market and enjoyPopular items include the Sarubobo good luck a sushi set lunch at one of the restaurants. Thereafter, proceed to Shibamata, a traditional50 Chan Brothers Travel | JAPAN