<Autumn> The Best of Nagoya, Wakayama, Mie & Osaka 9D6N

SQ672 SIN-NGO 0120-0830

Hotel: Nagoya Marriott Associa Hotel / Nagoya Tokyu Hotel or similar / Western room

Meal: Meal on Board / L / D

Upon arrival at Nagoya Airport, coach transfer to Toyota City and visit Korankei Gorge (香嵐渓), one of the most well-known autumn foliage spots in the Chubu region, famous for its picturesque valley filled with vibrant red and orange leaves. Next, enjoy lunch [Chicken Set] at a local restaurant. After lunch, proceed to Obara Shikizakura Festival (小原ふれあい公園), where you can witness the rare sight of cherry blossoms blooming together with autumn leaves — a unique seasonal phenomenon found only in this region of Japan. In the evening, enjoy dinner [Wagyu Beef Set] at a local restaurant before visiting the spectacular Winter Illumination at Nabana no Sato (なばなの里), a popular attraction renowned for its dazzling seasonal light displays. Finally, transfer back to Nagoya for hotel check-in.

Hotel: Miyako Resort Okushima Aqua Forest / Grand Mercure Ise-shima Resort & Spa or similar / Western room

Meal: B / L / D

After breakfast, visit Gozaisho Ropeway (御在所ロープウエイ), offering panoramic views of Mount Gozaisho, especially beautiful during the autumn foliage season. Proceed to lga for lunch [Matsusaka Beef] at a local restaurant before heading to Toba and visit Mikimoto Pearl Island (ミキモト真珠島), dedicated to the history of pearl cultivation. Enjoy the traditional Ama Women Diver Show, showcasing the unique culture of pearl diving. Continue to Meotoiwa Rocks (夫婦岩), also known as the “Wedded Rocks”, symbolising marital harmony and connected by a sacred rope. Finally, transfer to the hotel for check-in and dinner [Buffet].

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

Meal: B / L / D

After breakfast, the first stop for today is Ise Jingu Shine “Naiku” (伊勢神宮), one of the most important shrine in Japan with a history of 2,000 years. It has been designated a National Treasure by the Japanese government. After that, visit Okage Yokocho Alley (おかげ横丁). Over 50 shops and restaurants are packed into this charming street that maintains the traditional atmosphere of Ise way back in the Edo period. After lunch [Seafood Set] at a local restaurant, transfer to Katsuura city for hotel check in. Tonight, enjoy your dinner [Kaiseki] at the hotel.

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 best-known and highest waterfalls in Japan. We will visit the nearby Kumano Nachi Taisha (熊野那智大社), a Shinto shrine located halfway up Nachi mountain, about 350 meters above sea level. Next, we will have a photo stop at Hashikui Iwa Rocks (橋杭岩) is a mysterious, natural work of art, featuring a straight line of large and small unusually shaped rocks which stretches for around 850 meters and appears to be the stakes of a bridge. Next is Kushimoto Marine Park(串本海中公園) - the first designated sea park in Japan. It is home to over 300 kinds of sea creatures. You can see tropical fishes from the glass window of the sea observation area 140 meters from the shore. This afternoon, enjoy your lunch [Pork Set] at the local restaurant. After lunch, head to Sandanbeki Cliff (三段壁). Rising to a height of 50 meters along a 2 kilometres stretch of the Pacific Ocean, Sandan-Beki has been created by the erosion of waves and offers spectacular views. After that, visit Senjojiki Coast (千畳敷) - Senjojiki is a plateau of huge rocks also created by the erosion of waves. The name comes from the fact that it looks like several thousand tatami mats joined together. Next, head to Minabe city and transfer to hotel for check in and dinner [Buffet].

Hotel: Hotel Monterey Grasmere Osaka or similar / Western room

Meal: B / L / D

After breakfast, you will get to experience Plum Wine Making! Plums are one of Wakayama’s specialty products and the plum wine tastes sweet and sour with the aroma of Ume. Next, the orange orchard is waiting for you! Enjoy Orange Picking which is in season. After that, transfer to Kuroshio Market(黒潮市場), a bustling seaside fish market offering up freshly caught seafood. Enjoy the Tuna Cutting Show (12:30pm), watching the huge tuna in awe, cleverly cutting in front of your eyes! Lunch [Tuna Set] will be served at the local restaurant at Kushiro Market. After lunch, transfer to Osaka city. The first stop in the city is Osaka Castle Park (大阪城). The reconstructed castle is built on the former site of the Ishiyama Honganji Temple. Next, stroll around by yourself at Dotonbori (道頓堀) and Shinsaibashi (心斎橋), is the best-known shopping area in Osaka, and an enduring symbol of the city. Tonight, dinner will be served at the local restaurant [Crab Kaiseki]. After dinner, transfer to hotel for check in.

Hotel: Hotel Monterey Grasmere Osaka or similar / Western room

Meal: B / - / -

After breakfast, start your day at Minoo Park (箕面公園). It is a forested valley with a waterfall and one of the best spots in Kansai to see the autumn colors in natural setting as compared to the foliage at temples or gardens. After that, transfer back to the hotel and enjoy the rest of the day free and easy.

Meal: B / - / -

SQ623 KIX-SIN 2320-0510

After breakfast at the hotel, free 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
*Autumn Leaves viewing locations are dependent on weather conditions