Early Autumn in Central Japan 9D6N

JL036 SIN-HND 2150-0550
JL201 HND-NGO 0805-0905

Hotel: Hotel Associa Takayama Resort or similar / Western room

Meal: Meal on Board / L / D

Upon arrival at Nagoya Airport, coach transfer to the city and visit Osu Kannon Temple (大須観音). It is located in the electronics and shopping district of Osu city and is one of the famous temples in Nagoya. After that, proceed to a local restaurant for lunch [Hitsumabushi]. After lunch, head to Bokka no Sato (牧歌の里), is a theme park where visitors can enjoy the seasonal beauty of fields of flowers or interact with the animals that live there. At the end of the day, transfer to Takayama for hotel check in. Tonight, enjoy your dinner [Buffet] and the natural hot spring at the hotel.

Hotel: Lotte Arai Resort or similar / Western room

Meal: B / L / D

After breakfast, we will explore Takayama (高山)this morning. Some must-visit spots are the Takayama Morning Market which has stands that sell local crafts, snacks and farm produce such as vegetables, pickles and flowers. The beautifully preserved old town has houses, sake breweries and even shops and cafes dating back to the feudal ages. After that, transfer to Shirakawago and lunch [Hoba Miso] at a local restaurant. After lunch, stroll around on your own at Shirakawago Village (白川郷). Declared a UNESCO World Heritage site in 1995, they are famous for their traditional gassho-zukuri farmhouses, some of which are more than 250 years old. Before heading to Myokoto check in at the hotel, take a break at Wave Park Namerikawa (富山湾). This rest area is perfect for taking a quick break to refresh yourself during a day of travel. Tonight, enjoy your dinner [Buffet] at the hotel.

Hotel: Hotel Okura Niigata or similar / Western room

Meal: B / L / D

After breakfast, before heading to our lunch place for the day, let’s stop by at Izumozaki Tenryono Sato (道の駅 越後出雲崎 天領の里), a scenic roadside station with a captivating view of the Sea of Japan offering a taste of local culture with fresh regional produce, handmade crafts, and delicious seafood dishes. The station also features historical exhibits reflecting the area's Edo period significance. After lunch [Japanese Set] at a local restaurant, visit Wara Art Festival at Kami Nishikan Park. September is rice harvesting season in Japan. After the rice is harvested and the grain extracted, a huge amount of rice straw is leftover, called wara. Instead of going to waste, the excess wara is reused in many ways: for roofs, fertilizer, livestock feed, and, historically, to make various goods before it was replaced by more modern materials. In the region’s capital city, Niigata, it’s put to an even more creative use, transformed into giant, fantastic animal sculptures. Next, the Grape orchard is waiting for you! Enjoy the Grape Picking which is just in season! At the end of the day, transfer back to Niigata for the hotel check in. Tonight, enjoy your dinner [Buffet] at the hotel.

Hotel: Hotel Tenbo or similar / Japanese room

Meal: B / L / D

After breakfast, proceed to Rice Cracker Kingdom (新潟せんべい王国) to experience the rice cracker making (30min). From here, you can roast rice crackers on your own and enjoy these freshly baked crackers. After lunch [Hegi Soba] at a local restaurant, head for Fukiware Falls (吹割の滝), Japan’s version of Niagara Falls. The lovely Katashina River turns into an impressive series of falls that drop from 7-meters high and span 30-meters wide. The beautiful falls surrounded by the lush forest on either side make for a popular tourist spot in any season. Especially exceptional are the colors of autumn as the river is colored by the reflections of colorful autumn trees. Finally, transfer to Ikaho Onsen for the hotel check in. This evening, take a stroll through the town. The traditional onsen town of Ikaho centers on a picturesque stone stairway. Small shops, restaurants, and ryokan inns cluster around the steps, creating a cosy atmosphere. Beyond the baths, attractions in Ikaho include shrines, museums, and shops selling onsen manju—a steamed bun filled with red bean paste that the town claims originated here. Tonight, enjoy your dinner [Japanese Set] at the hotel.

Hotel:  Keio Plaza Hotel or similar / Western room

Meal: B / L / -

This morning, continue exploring Ikaho Onsen Town before we proceed to lunch [Japanese Set] at a local restaurant. Thereafter, we will visit the Rice Paddy Art (田んぼアート). Rice field art is becoming established as a new tradition that colours the rice fields in Gyoda, the rice-producing region. Express pictures and letters on paddy fields using colourful rice plants. Every year the image is different. Next, visit Kawagoe Old Town (川越). Its main street, lined with Kurazukuri (clay-walled warehouse-styled) buildings, retains an ambience reminiscent of an old town from the Edo Period and allows you to imagine the streets from past centuries. Finally, transfer to Tokyo for hotel check in and enjoy your dinner at your leisure.

Hotel: Keio Plaza Hotel or similar / Western room

Meal: B / - / -

Today, enjoy your lunch and dinner at your own expense during free and easy time in Tokyo city.

Meal: B / - / -

JL711 HND-SIN 1755-0020

After breakfast at the hotel, we will head to Shisui Premium Outlet (酒々井プレミアム・アウトレット), where a multitude of Japanese brand names await you for a fulfilling shopping experience before we depart to the airport. Lunch will be on your own arrangement.

Bid farewell to Tokyo as we proceed to the airport and take a flight back to Singapore. We hope that you have enjoyed this vacation with JTB and we look forward to helping you create your next perfect moments, always!

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