<Winter> Winter Gourmet in Central Japan with Snow Monkey 10D7N

SQ672 SIN-NGO 0120-0830

Hotel: Takayama Green Hotel or similar / Western room

Meal: Meal on Board / L / D

Upon arrival at Nagoya Airport, coach transfer to Seki and visit Nameless Pond (名もなき池). Nicknamed Monet’s Pond, the scenery of clear waters, multi-colored koi, reeds and grasses will remind you of the French artist Claude Monet’s water lily painting. Continue to Gujo Hachiman for lunch [Hida-style Stir-Fried Chicken Set], followed by a stroll through Old Gujo Hachiman Town (郡上八幡), often referred to as “Little Kyoto”, known for its preserved streets and traditional charm. Enjoy a Food Sample Making Experience and bring home your handmade souvenir. Finally, transfer to Takayama for hotel check-in and dinner [Japanese Kaiseki].

Hotel: Kaga Hyakumanngoku or similar / Japanese room

Meal: B / L / D

After breakfast, visit Takayama Morning Market (朝市) and explore Takayama Old Town (高山オールドタウン), known for its well-preserved Edo-period streets. After that, transfer to Shirakawago and enjoy lunch [Hida Beef Lunch] at a local restaurant. After lunch, stroll around on your own at Shirakawago Village (白川郷). 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 Kaga Onsen for hotel check-in and dinner [Japanese Kaiseki].

Hotel: Grandvrio Hotel Unazuki or similar / R.O.H.

Meal: B / L / D

After breakfast, enjoy a Gold Leaf Pasting Experience, where extremely thin leaves of gold used decoratively on handicrafts or ornaments. Next, visit Kenrokuen Japanese Garden (兼六園), one of Japan’s three most beautiful Japanese garden in Kanazawa. After lunch [Seafood Rice Bowl] at a local restaurant, continue to Omicho Market (近江町市場). The market has been Kanazawa's largest fresh food market since the Edo Period. While most shops specialize in the excellent local seafood and produce, you can also find flowers, clothing, kitchen tools and more on sale. Thereafter, stop by Michino Eki Namerikawa (道の駅なめりかわ) where local products are sold. Finally, transfer to Unazuki Onsen for hotel check-in and dinner [Buffet].

Hotel: Hotel Metropolitan Nagano or similar / Western room

Meal: B / L / D

After breakfast, visit Marine Dream Nou Crab Valley (マリンドリーム能生), the largest market in the Sea of Japan with nine different vendors selling freshly caught crabs. After lunch [Crab Set] at a local restaurant, head to Jigokudani Snow Monkey Park (地獄谷野猿公苑). It offers visitors the unique experience of seeing wild monkeys bathing in a natural hot spring. Accustomed to humans, the monkeys can be observed from very close distance and are especially photogenic when the area is covered in snow. Finally, transfer to Nagano for hotel check-in and dinner [Japanese Kaiseki].

Hotel: Karuizawa Prince Hotel East or similar / Western room

Meal: B / L / D

After breakfast, visit Zenkoji Temple Naijin (善光寺). It is one of Japan’s most important and popular Buddhist Temples and stores the first Buddhist Statue in Japan. Thereafter, enjoy Mandarin Orange Picking at a local orchard. After lunch [Mushroom Hot Pot Set ]in Ueda, proceed to Shiraito Falls (白糸の滝). Shiraito Falls is a small but scenic waterfall located in the forests to the north of central Karuizawa. The unique, natural falls measure only 3 metres in height but 70 metres across and are fed by underground volcanic water rising to the surface. At the end of the day, transfer to hotel for check-in and dinner [Western Course].

Hotel: Hotel CLAD or similar / Western room

Meal: B / L / -

After breakfast, visit Kawaguchiko Music Forest Museum (河口湖音楽と森の美術館) and enjoy a Music Box Making Experience. This European-style theme park near Mt. Fuji features antique music boxes, automated instruments, concerts and rose gardens. After lunch [Roast Pork Set] at a local restaurant, proceed to Mount Fuji 5th Station (富士スバルライン五合目), a popular sightseeing spot also for those not climbing the mountain. The observation area here has views of Fujiyoshida and Lake Yamanaka at Komitake Shrine, behind the shopping area. After, transfer to Hikarino Sumika Winter Illumination (時之栖イルミネーション), a major annual event known for its spectacular 300-400 meter long “Tunnel of Light” and large-scale, colorful displays. Finally, transfer to hotel for check-in and dinner [Buffet].

Hotel: Keio Plaza Hotel or similar / Western room

Meal: B / - / -

After breakfast, visit Gotemba Premium Outlet (御殿場プレミアム・アウトレット). The premier shopping destination near Hakone is one of Japan’s largest outlet malls features roughly 290-300 stores, premium luxury brands and stunning views of Mt. Fuji. After, transfer to Tokyo for hotel check-in. The rest of the evening is free at your own leisure. Lunch and dinner will be at your own arrangement.

Meal: B / - / -

SQ635 HND-SIN 2255-0520

After breakfast, free at your own leisure until departure.

Bid farewell to Japan this morning as we depart for 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 in Singapore

*All the photos are for illustration purposes only
*The itinerary is subject to change due to weather condition
*Meals indicated are for reference only and are subject to change
*Flight schedule is subject to change