Meals On Board

Lunch/Dinner

Upon arrival, visit Wakayama Marina City, a family-oriented amusement theme park with a multitude of attractions for all age groups. Be transported to the Mediterranean in Porto Europe, where you can traipse through the streets of France, Italy and Spain and enjoy unlimited amusement rides (and selfies!) at own expenses. After you have had your fill of thrills and spills, satisfy those hunger pangs at Kuroshio Market, the largest fisherman’s wharf serving a huge variety of seafood. Witness some of Japan’s most skilful fishermen at work in a giant tuna cutting demonstration and savour a selection of fresh seafood at your own expense. This evening, take in panoramic views of the ocean as you indulge in a relaxing Japanese hot spring bath at an onsen resort in Shirahama.

Breakfast/Lunch/Izakaya Dinner

This morning, visit Engetsu-jima Island, a small island famous for its beautiful sunrises and sunsets. View the sun through the sea cave in the middle of the island and be mesmerised by its stunning beauty, including the crystal clear waters teeming with marine life. Next, let Sandan-beki and Senjojiki take your breath away with dramatic crashing waves, mysterious sea caves, raging waves and towering 60-metre high cliffs. Head over to Osaka next where it’s time to fill those shopping bags! Hit the city’s downtown shopping belt for a spot of retail therapy at Shinsaibashi Shopping Street.

Early Bird Bonus

Travellers who have made the 1st 2 room bookings of each departure will enjoy a complimentary 1-hour private hot spring bath at Osaka Hinode Hotel Nipponbashi. Please note that this will be on a first-come first-served basis.

Note

Enjoy unlimited alcoholic beverages and ramen at Osaka Hinode Hotel Nipponbashi in the evening.

Breakfast/Hotpot Dinner

After breakfast, start your day with a history lesson at Osaka Castle. Regarded as a symbol of the city, the castle has been central to the rise and fall of the city’s fortunes through the years. Next up, hit the stores at Kobe Harborland and take in the panoramic views from the waterfront boardwalk. From there, ascent Kobe Nunobiki Herb Garden with a ropeway ride, enjoy an airy ride in the sky up to the mountaintop and be-awed with the panoramic view of Kobe! Surrounded by flowers, the herb garden is ensconced in the mountain above the picturesque port city of Kobe. What better way to end your day than to relax over a cup of sake? Learn about sake production and get to try freshly brewed sake at a Naka sake brewery, which has been producing high- quality sake thanks to the chilly winds of Mt Rokko and the perfect quality of the water in the region.

Seasonal Bonus

See more than 200 varieties of flowers in bloom at Kobe Nunobiki Herb Gardens from April to September.

Breakfast/Lunch/Dinner

This morning, take a leisurely drive to Kyoto, home to many Japanese traditions including geishas, temples, shrines and many priceless historical monuments. Make a stop at one of the city’s cultural legacies, Kiyomizu- dera Temple for striking views of Kyoto city against the backdrop of Otowa Waterfall and colours of season. Next, step into the Shinto world through Fushimi Inari Taisha and its famous vermillion torii gates that lead you to the summit of the sacred Mt Inari. Round off the day with a visit to Gion, the most exclusive and prestigious downtown area in Japan and Kyoto’s most famous geisha district. Transport yourself back hundreds of years as you catch a glimpse of traditional Japan in the geishas, the wooden lattice windows in traditional Japanese houses, and ochaya-lined streets. You just might be lucky enough to catch a glimpse of a geiko or maiko shuffling between ochayas going about their errands

Breakfast/Dinner

After breakfast, enjoy a sightseeing cruise on Lake Ashi and enjoy sweeping views of the celebrated Fuji Hakone Izu National Park as well as Japan’s iconic UNESCO World Heritage Site, Mt Fuji. Thereafter, head over to Japan’s most popular outlet mall, Gotemba Premium Outlets for some serious shopping action. With over 200 speciality stores selling anything from fashion to sports, household and luxury goods, feel free to release the shopaholic in you and let those purse strings come loose! Cap off the day and indulge in a well-earned hot spring bath to relax those tired muscles at an onsen resort in the Mt Fuji area

Breakfast/Lunch/ Chanko Nabe Sumo Stew Dinner

After breakfast, proceed to visit the venerable Asakusa Kannon Temple, which has more than 1300 years of history. From here, you may catch a glimpse of the iconic Tokyo Skytree. Next, pick up souvenirs at nearby Nakamise shopping street, a walkway leading to the temple that is lined with crafts, souvenirs and other cultural curios. Browse and shop for the prefect keepsake for loved ones back home. Thereafter, make photo stops at Imperial Palace before you end the day with a shopping spree in Shinjuku, a sprawling district dotted with dazzling neon lights and sleek skyscrapers.    

Seasonal Bonus
Behold Fuji Shibazakura Festival, a vast slope carpeted with pink and purple lovely spring-fairy-like petals of Shibazakura from mid-April and mid-May.

Note
Visit to Asakusa Kanna Temple and Tokyo Skytree will be replace with Fuji Shibzakura Festival

Breakfast/Meals On Board

If time permits, you can do some last-minute shopping before you transfer to the airport for your flight home.