Highlights of Central Japan 9D6N

SQ672 SIN-NGO 0120-0905

Hotel: Hida Plaza Hotel or similar / Japanese-Western room

Meal: Meal on Board / L / D

Upon arrival at Nagoya Airport, coach transfer to Nagoya Castle (名古屋城), Japan’s first castle to be designated a National Treasure. After lunch at a local restaurant [Eel Rice Bowl], enjoy a walk around Gujo Hachiman (郡上八幡), a small riverside town known for its pristine waterways and its distinctive summer dance festival. Next, transfer to Takayama for hotel check in and dinner.

Hotel: Hotel Nikko Kanazawa or similar / Western room

Meal: B / L / D

After breakfast, proceed to Takayama Morning Market (朝市). This market has stands that sell local crafts, snacks and farm produce such as vegetables, pickles and flowers. The next destination is Takayama Old Town (旧市街). The Takayama old town has been beautifully preserved with many buildings and whole streets of houses dating from the Edo Period. After that, transfer to Shirakawago and proceed for lunch [Takayama Ramen] at local restaurant. Next, take a stroll around Shirakawago Village (白川郷) on your own. 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. Finally, transfer to the hotel for check in. Tonight, enjoy your dinner at the hotel restaurant.

Hotel: Hotel Nikko Kanazawa or similar / Western room

Meal: B / - / D

After breakfast, visit the Kenrokuen Japanese Garden (兼六園). Classified as one of Japan’s 3 most beautiful landscape gardens, it used to be part of Kanazawa Castle and features a variety of flowering trees that provides a different look for each season. Enjoy a Gold Leaf Experience, where you can decorate chopsticks with Kanazawa's famous gold leaf and bring home as a souvenir! Today, lunch will be at your own expense when we head to Omicho Market (近江町市場). The bustling market is Kanazawa’s largest fresh food market since the Edo Period. There are about 200 shops and stalls selling local seafood and produce, as well as clothing, kitchen tools and more. After lunch, take a leisurely stroll through Higashi Chaya-gai (東茶屋街), a beautifully preserved historic district known for its traditional teahouses and charming atmosphere. Afterward, enjoy a memorable dinner with a Geisha at an old town house. Finally, return to the hotel to unwind and rest for the night.

Hotel: Ryokusuitei Hisui or similar / Japanese room

Meal: B / L / D

After breakfast, depart for Tateyama to begin the spectacular Tateyama Kurobe Alpine Route(立山黒部アルペンルート). ** whole route approximately about 8 - 9hrs**
Along the route, enjoy a delicious lunch at a local restaurant. Afterward, transfer to Omachi Onsen for hotel check-in. Relax and unwind with a delightful dinner at the hotel to conclude your day.

Hotel: Kamisuwa Shinyu or similar / Japanese room

Meal: B / L / D

After breakfast, depart for a fun-filled fruit picking experience. This afternoon, savor a delightful lunch at a restaurant nestled within an orchard. Next, head to Lake Suwa to visit Suwa Taisha (諏訪大社), the largest of the four main Shinto shrines of Japan. After your visit, transfer to your hotel for check-in, followed by a relaxing dinner at the hotel to end the day.

Hotel: Shinjuku Prince Hotel or similar / Western room

Meal: B / L / -

After breakfast, transfer to Kawaguchiko and enjoy a buffet lunch at Fujiyama Terrace, where you can take in stunning panoramic views of Mt. Fuji. Next, head to Fujiyama Sky Deck, the highest observation tower at Fujikyu Highland. Thereafter, transfer to Tokyo, where the rest of the evening is free for you to explore at your leisure. Dinner will be at your own expense.

Meal: B / - / -

SQ635 HND-SIN 2255-0455 +1

After breakfast at the hotel, free at your own leisure until departure.

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!

Arrive at Singapore