<Spring> Spring Blossoms in Nagoya, Wakayama, Mie & Osaka 10D7N

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Hotel: Keio Plaza Hotel Tokyo or similar / Western room

Meal: Meal on Board / - / -

Upon arrival at Haneda Airport, coach transfer to Edo-Tokyo Open Air Architectural Museum (江戸東京たてもの園). This open-air museum features carefully preserved historical buildings, including traditional homes, shops and bathhouses dating from the Edo to Showa periods. It is also well known as one of the inspirations behind the animated film Spirited Away. Lunch will be at your own arrangement. Afterwards, visit the nearby Koganei Park (小金井公園), one of Tokyo's most popular cherry blossom viewing spots, featuring approximately 1,700 cherry trees in bloom during spring. Finally, transfer to the hotel for check-in. Tonight, enjoy dinner at your own arrangement with the many dining options available nearby.

Hotel: Nagoya Tokyu Hotel or similar / Western room

Meal: B / L / D

*Please prepare your luggage for transfer to Nagoya*

After breakfast, transfer to Tokyo Station and board the Shinkansen to Nagoya Station. Upon arrival, enjoy lunch at a local restaurant before visiting Tokugawaen (徳川園), a beautifully landscaped daimyo garden renowned for its tranquil ponds and seasonal scenery. During spring, graceful weeping cherry trees bloom around Ryusen Lake, creating picturesque reflections across the water. Finally, transfer to the hotel for check-in and dinner.

Hotel: Toba Grand Hotel or similar / Western room

Meal: B / L / D

After breakfast, visit Meotoiwa Rocks (夫婦岩), also known as the “Wedded Rocks”, two sacred rocks connected by a thick shimenawa rope that symbolise marital harmony and good fortune. Afterwards, visit Shirayama Park Toba Castle Ruins (城山公園 鳥羽城跡), where cherry blossoms bloom beautifully around the historic castle ruins while overlooking Toba Bay. After an Ama Hut Lunch Experience, continue to Mikimoto Pearl Island (ミキモト真珠島), the birthplace of cultured pearls. Learn about the history of pearl cultivation and enjoy the traditional Ama Women Diver Show, where skilled female divers demonstrate the centuries-old pearl diving tradition. Finally, transfer to the hotel for check-in and dinner.

Hotel: Kumano-bettei Nakanoshima or similar / R.O.H.

Meal: B / L / D

After breakfast, visit Ise Jingu Shine (伊勢神宮), one of Japan’s most important and sacred Shinto shrines with over 2,000 years of history. Next, explore Okage Yokocho Alley (おかげ横丁), a charming street lined with traditional shops and eateries that recreate the atmosphere of the Edo period. After lunch at a local restaurant, transfer to Katsuura for hotel check-in and dinner.

Hotel: Grand Mercure Wakayama Minabe Resort & Spa or similar / R.O.H.

Meal: B / L / D

After breakfast, the first stop is Nachi Waterfall (那智滝), one of the most famous waterfalls in Japan and among the tallest in the country. Proceed for a photo stop at Hashikuiiwa Rock (橋杭岩), a striking natural formation resembling a row of bridge pillars stretching across the sea. Next, visit Kushimoto Marine Park “Undersea Tower” (串本海中公園), Japan’s first designated marine park, where you can observe vibrant marine life through underwater viewing windows. It is home to over 300 kinds of sea creatures. This afternoon, enjoy your lunch at the local restaurant. After lunch at a local restaurant, continue to Sandanbeki Cave (三段壁), a dramatic coastal cliff formation shaped by centuries of ocean wave erosion. Then, visit Senjojiki Coast (千畳敷), a vast rock plateau resembling layers of tatami mats, also formed by wave erosion. Finally, transfer to Minabe for hotel check-in and dinner.

Hotel: Hotel Monterey Grasmere Osaka or similar / Western room

Meal: B / L / D

After breakfast, enjoy a hands-on Plum Wine Making Experience, a specialty of Wakayama known for its high-quality ume. Next, visit a local orchard for a Strawberry Picking Experience, where you can taste fresh seasonal fruits. Continue to Kuroshio Market(黒潮市場), a lively seafood market. Enjoy the exciting Tuna Cutting Show, where skilled chefs expertly prepare a whole tuna. After lunch at a local restaurant, transfer to Osaka and explore Dotonbori (道頓堀) and Shinsaibashi (心斎橋), the city’s most vibrant shopping and entertainment districts. Tonight, dinner will be served at the local restaurant before transferring to hotel for check-in.

Hotel: Hotel Monterey Grasmere Osaka or similar / Western room

Meal: B / - / -

After breakfast, visit Osaka Castle Park (大阪城公園), one of Japan's most famous cherry blossom viewing spots. During spring, approximately 3,000 cherry trees bloom around the historic Osaka Castle, creating a spectacular backdrop for hanami. Afterwards, transfer back to the hotel. The rest of the day is free at your own leisure.

Meal: B / - / -

JL138 ITM-HND 2005-2120
JL035 HND-SIN 0005-0610

After breakfast, enjoy free time at your own leisure until departure.

Bid farewell to Osaka 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