<Summer> Floral Indulgence in Sanyo & West Japan 10D7N/9D7N

JL036 SIN-HND 2150-0550

JL255 HND-HIJ 0830-0950

Hotel: Grand Prince Hotel Hiroshima or similar / Western room♨️

Meal: Meal on Board / L / D

Upon arrival at Hiroshima Airport, coach transfer to the city. We will go for a lunch first then visit Peace Memorial Park (平和記念公園). Built in remembrance of the tragic event, the museum highlights the history of Hiroshima and events of August 6. The Atomic Bomb Dome is a designated a UNESCO World Heritage Site as it is one of the few buildings to remain standing. Next, take a stroll through Shukkeien Garden (縮景園) ✿, a beautifully landscaped Japanese garden. Tonight, enjoy your dinner at a local restaurant. Finally, transfer to the hotel for check in.

Hotel: Grand Prince Hotel Hiroshima or similar / Western room♨️

Meal: B / L / -

This morning, transfer to Miyajimavia ferry. In Miyajima, you will visit Itsukushima Shrine (厳島神社). A Shinto shrine on the island of Itsukushima (popularly known as Miyajima), best known for its "floating" torii gate. Next, enjoy your lunch at a local restaurant. After lunch, it is time to enjoy a Local Sweets ‘Momoji Manju’ Making Experience! It is a maple leaf shaped cake, a specialty of Miyajima. Thereafter, you will have some free time at Omotesando Shopping Street(表参道商店街). The main street holds many noodle restaurants, sncak shops and souvenir shops selling icons of the island, such as mini torii gates and rice spatulas. Transfer back to Hiroshima by ferry, and enjoy an evening leisure time at Hondori Shopping Street (本通り商店街). Filled with shops selling international and local brands, as well as restaurants and cafes, you will have dinner under your own here. Finally, transfer to back to the hotel.

Hotel: Onomichi Kokusai Hotel or similar / Western room

Meal: B / L / D

After breakfast, transfer to Miyoshi where the cherry orchard awaits you! Enjoy Cherry Picking which is just in season! This afternoon, your lunch [] will be served at a local restaurant. After lunch, take a stroll at Sera Kogen Nojo (世羅高原)✿. The flower garden has been considered to rival some of the best flower fields in Japan. Fans of roses will definitely enjoy the rose festival that features 135 different varieties. Next, transfer to Onomichi and ride the Senkoji Ropeway (千光寺ロープウェイ). At the top of the mountain, the aerial view of the town, Senkoji Temple and Park awaits you. Thereafter, transfer to the hotel for check in. Tonight, enjoy your dinner at the hotel.

Hotel: ANA Crowne Plaza Hotel Okayama or similar / Western room

Meal: B / L / D

This morning, transfer to Shimanami and enjoy the scenic view of Shimanami Kaikyo (しまなみ海峡). The main tower that supports the suspension bridge also offers a 360 degree panoramic view of the Seto Inland Sea islands. The vantage point will provide a seamless blend of the bridge and surrounding natural scenery.Next, visit Kosanji Temple (耕三寺) and Miraishin Hill (未来心の丘). The temple was founded in 1936 and modeled after some of Japan’s most famous temple buildings, such as the Yomeimon Gate and Phoenix Hall. Miraishin Hill, when translated means Heights of Eternal Hope for the Future, is completely made of Italian marble and features abstract statues. Lunch will be served at a local restaurant. After lunch, take a leisure stroll at Kurashiki Bikan Quarter (倉敷美観地区). Kurashiki is famous for the preserved canal area that dates back to the Edo Period (1603-1867). At that time, the city served as an important rice distribution center. Nowadays, Many of Kurashiki's former storehouses have been converted into museums, boutiques and cafes. Next, explore Kojima Jeans Street (児島ジーンズストリート), the birthplace of Japanese demin. The indigo dye is distinctive, such that it has been granted its own name – Japan Blue. Today, we will also have a Sake Brewery Visit in Okayama. Sake produced in this city has been famed as one of the best due to the quality of ingredients used such as rice and mineral-rich water. Dinner today will be served at a local restaurant. Finally, transfer to the hotel for check in.

Hotel: HyoueKouyokaku or similar / Japanese room♨️

Meal: B / L / D

After breakfast, check out and leave for Shin Okayama Pier. Upon arrival, you'll take a scenic ferry ride to Shodoshima, a tranquil island known for its olive trees. Once you arrive at Shodoshima, visit the Shodoshima Olive Park (小豆島オリーブ公園), where you can learn about the island’s olive production and enjoy its beautiful views. Afterward, enjoy lunch at a local restaurant, sampling fresh, regional dishes. In the afternoon, head to Hishiono Sato, a charming soy sauce village, where you can stroll around and experience the traditional atmosphere. You'll also visit a local Soy Sauce Brewery to learn about the production process of this key ingredient in Japanese cuisine. Later, transfer to Fukuda Pier to catch a ferry to Himeji Pier. From there, you'll make your way to ArimaOnsen, a famous hot spring resort. Upon arrival at your hotel, check in and unwind before enjoying a relaxing dinner at the hotel to end your day.

Hotel: Hilton Osaka or similar / Western room

Meal: B / - / -

After breakfast, transfer to Sasayama and visit Sasayama Tamamizu Yurien (筱山玉水ゆり园) ✿. A famous lily garden located in Sasayama city and only open from June to early July. During this time, about 100,000 colorful lily plants spanning around 60 varieties blossom on the grounds. Thereafter, transfer to Sanda to visit Kobe Sanda Premium Outlets (プレミアム・アウトレット). Lunch will be under your own here. Filled with international and Japanese brands, get some shopping done here before heading to Osaka. After hotel check in, the rest of the day is free at your own leisure. Tonight, enjoy your own dinner in Osaka city.

Hotel: Hilton Osaka or similar / Western room

Meal: B / - / -

After breakfast at the hotel, enjoy a full day free at your own leisure. Lunch and Dinner will be your own expense.

Meal: B / - / - 

JL3006 ITM-NRT 1435-1600 / JL711 NRT-SIN 1755-0020+1 (GRP 1-10D7N) 

JL106 ITM-HND 0830-0940 / JL037 HND-SIN 1125-1735 (GRP 2-9D7N) 

After breakfast at the hotel, free at your own leisure until departure. Lunch will be under your own. 

Bid farewell to Japan 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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