<Spring> Amazing Charms of Central Japan & Noto Peninsula 9D7N

SQ672 SIN-NGO 0120-0900

Hotel: Grand Mercure Lake Biwa Resort & Spa or similar / Western
room

Meal: Meal on Board / L / D

Upon arrival at Chubu Centrair International Airport, coach transfer to Mie and visit Nabana no Sato (なばなの里), a renowned flower park celebrated for its seasonal blooms and spectacular landscape illuminations. In spring, enjoy vibrant displays of plum blossoms, cherry blossoms, tulips and nemophila that blankets the gardens in color. After lunch at a local restaurant, transfer to Lake Biwa for hotel check-in and dinner.

Hotel: Kaga Hyakumangoku or similar / Western room

Meal: B / L / D

After breakfast, proceed to Nishiyama Park (西山公園), one of Fukui’s most scenic spots, especially captivating in spring with cherry blossoms, shibazakura and azaleas in bloom. Continue to Eiheiji Temple (永平寺), “The Temple of Eternal Peace”. Founded in 1244 by Zen Master Dōgen, it remains an active training monastery for over a hundred monks practicing Sōtō Zen Buddhism. After lunch at a local restaurant, explore the fascinating Fukui Prefectural Dinosaur Museum (福井県立恐竜博物館), one of the world’s top dinosaur research institutions, featuring impressive fossil displays and life-sized reconstructions. Finally, transfer to hotel for check-in and dinner.

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

Meal: B / L / D

Begin your morning in Kanazawa with a hands-on Gold Leaf Application Experience, learning about the city’s centuries-old craft of gold leaf production. Continue to Noto Peninsula and experience the scenic Chirihama Nagisa Driveway (千里浜なぎさドライブウェイ), Japan’s only beach where cars can drive directly on the sand. Visit Keta Shrine (気多大社), a sacred site for blessings in love and relationships followed by a Special Naorai Lunch. Then, admire the coastal beauty of Amaharashi Kaigan (雨晴海岸), offering spectacular views of the Tateyama Mountains. Finally, transfer to Toyama for hotel check-in and dinner.

Hotel: Hotel Beniya or similar / Japanese Western room 

Meal: B / L / D

After breakfast, embark on the spectacular Tateyama Kurobe Alpine Route (立山黒部アルペンルート), a breathtaking journey through the Northern Japan Alps, connecting Toyama and Nagano. Traverse a series of scenic transports including cable cars and trolley buses, and marvel at the spectacular Snow Wall at Murodo and the towering Kurobe Dam, Japan’s tallest arch dam.
** whole route approximately about 8 - 9hrs**

Enjoy lunch en route [Chicken Rice Bowl] before arriving at Ogizawa Station to transfer to Kamisuwa for hotel check-in and dinner.

Hotel: Okura Act City Hotel Hamamatsu or similar / Western room

Meal: B / L / D

After breakfast, transfer to Magome and take a stroll along the Old Magome Village (馬籠宿). It is a former post town in the Kiso Valley which served travelers on the Nakasendo route that connected Tokyo with Kyoto. The cobblestone streets are filled with lattice-windowed houses, museums, teahouses and souvenir shops that you can explore. After lunch at a local restaurant, transfer to Chausuyama Kogen (茶臼山高原). In spring, this mountain slope transform into a dazzling Shibazakura Hill, where over 400,000 moss phlox bloom in brilliant shades of pink and white – one of the highest and stunning flower fields in Japan. Finally, transfer to Hamamatsu for hotel check-in and dinner.

Hotel: Grand Nikko Tokyo Daiba or similar / Western room

Meal: B / L / -

Note: Please prepare luggage for delivery to Tokyo

After breakfast, transfer to Hamamatsu Station and board the Shinkansen to Tokyo Station. Upon arrival, enjoy lunch at a local restaurant before proceeding to hotel for check-in. The rest of the evening will be free and easy and dinner will be under your own expense.

Meal: B / - / -

SQ635 HND-SIN 2255-0510+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

*All the photos are for illustration purposes only
*The itinerary is subject to change due to weather conditions
*Meals indicated are for reference only and subject to change
*Flight schedule is subject to change
*🌸Flower viewing locations are dependent on weather conditions