<Spring> Spring Wonders in Shikoku & Awaji Island 10D7N

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Hotel: Hotel Tsubakikan or similar

Meal: Meal on Board / - / D

Upon arrival at Matsuyama Airport, begin your journey with a photo stop at the charming Botchan Karakuri Clock (ボッチアンカラクリ時計), where mechanical figures perform on the hour. Nearby, enjoy a refreshing break at the public foot bath, using water from Dogo’s natural hot springs. Next, visit the iconic Dogo Onsen Honkan (道後温泉本館), a beautifully preserved bathhouse known as one of Japan’s oldest hot springs. Take a stroll through Dogo Haikara Shopping Street (道後ハイカラ通り), a lively shopping arcade lined with souvenir shops, cafes and local specialties. Finally, transfer to hotel for check in and dinner.

Hotel: Kamenoi Hotel or similar

Meal: B / L / D

After breakfast, take the Matsuyama Castle Ropeway (松山城ロープウェイ) for a scenic ride up to one of Japan’s most beautifully preserved hilltop castle. Enjoy lunch at a local restaurant before trying your hand at a Japanese Paper “Washi” Making Experience, where you will learn the traditional art of crafting this unique and beautiful form of handmade paper. Next, visit the historic Kochi Castle (高知城), a rare original castle that has survived intact since the Edo period. Finally, transfer to hotel for check in and dinner.

Hotel: Kotosankaku or similar

Meal: B / L / D

After breakfast, start your day with a visit to the scenic Katsurahama (桂浜), a peaceful beach known for its views and the statue of Sakamoto Ryoma. Next, enjoy a unique Bonito Searing Experience, where you will sear fresh bonito over burning straw, followed by a tasty local lunch. In the afternoon, relax aboard the Oboke Gorge River Cruise (大歩危峡遊覧船) and take in the striking rock formations and clear waters of this natural valley. Finally, transfer to hotel for check in and dinner.

Hotel: Aoawo Naruto Resort or similar

Meal: B / L / D

After breakfast, visit Zentsuji Gogaku no Sato Park (五岳の里公園), a scenic area surrounded by nature and local charm. Enjoy a hands-on Udon Making Experience, where you will knead, cut and cook your own noodles for lunch. In the afternoon, stroll through Ritsurin Park (栗林公園), a stunning traditional Japanese landscape garden known for its seasonal beauty. Then, enjoy a lively Awa Dance Show, showcasing Tokushima’s iconic festival culture. Finally, transfer to hotel for check in and dinner.

Hotel: Okura Kobe or similar

Meal: B / L / D

After breakfast, board the Naruto Whirlpools Cruise, for an exciting close-up view of the famous tidal whirlpools in the Naruto Strait. Enjoy lunch at a local restaurant before heading to a fruit picking experience where you can harvest and taste seasonal fruits straight from the orchard. Then, visit Awaji Hana Sajiki (あわじ花さじき), a scenic flower park located on Awaji Island known for its vast fields of colorful blooms that change with the seasons. At the end of the day, transfer to a hotel for check in and dinner.

Hotel: Monterey Grasmere Osaka or similar / Western room

Meal: B / - / -

This morning, start your day at Kobe Nunobiki Herb Garden (神戸布引ハーブ園), Japan’s largest herb gardens with around 75,000 herbs and flowers of about 200 kinds blooming throughout the year. There are 12 extensive garden areas where visitors are welcomed by seasonal herbs and flowers arranged according to different themes. Next, transfer to Kobe Sanda Premium Outlet where lunch will be at your own expense. Afterwards, visit a local sake brewery to learn about the traditional brewing process and sample some of Japan’s finest sake. Finally, transfer to Osaka city for hotel check in. Spend the evening at your leisure – explore, shop and dine in the vibrant city of Osaka.

Hotel: Monterey Grasmere Osaka or similar / Western room

Meal: B / - / -

After breakfast, enjoy a full free and easy day!

Meal: B / - / -

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

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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