7D6NEssence Of Kyushu, Hiroshima & Osaka
HIGHLIGHTS
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Fukuoka
- Dazaifu Tenmangu
- Canal City Hakata
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Oita
- Kokonoe “Yume” Grand Suspension Bridge
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Beppu
- Chinoike-jigoku
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Hiroshima
- Kanmonkyo Bridge
- Itsukushima Shrine
- Otorii Gate
- Hiroshima Peace Memorial
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Okayama
- Kurashiki Bikan Area
- Okayama Korakuen Garden
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Kyoto
- Kiyomizu-dera Temple
DAY1Fukuoka
(Meals On Board/Lunch/Dinner)
- Assemble at Airport for your flight to Fukouka. Upon arrival, visit Dazaifu Tenmangu, a famous shrine enveloped with 6,000 plum trees. Next, visit shopping and entertainment hotspot, Canal City Hakata, creatively designed with vivid colours. This complex is a miniaturised city within a city, with everything from a movie theatre and amusement park to restaurants and shops.
DAY2Fukuoka – Beppu (Breakfast/Lunch/Dinner)
- Take a morning walk through the Kokonoe“Yume” Grand Suspension Bridge. Then, proceed to Kitsuki Castle Town to see rustic Samurai houses. Then, visit famous Chinoike–jigoku, a pond of boiling red water and Umi–jigoku, a pond of blue boiling water. This evening, pamper yourself with a traditional hot spring bath in an onsen resort in Beppu.
DAY3Beppu – Hiroshimai (Breakfast/Lunch/Dinner)
- Cross the 1,068–metre Kanmonkyo Bridge that links the island of Kyushu to Central Japan. Thereafter, hop onboard a speedy bullet train ride to Hiroshima. Next, take a ferry ride to the tranquil Miyajima Island and visit Itsukushima Shrine, a superb architectural beauty that sits on the water. You may take photos of iconic Otorii Gate, known as a folkloric gateway between the underworld and Earth.
DAY4Hiroshima – Okayama (Breakfast/Lunch/Dinner)
- After breakfast, proceed to UNESCO World Heritage site Hiroshima Peace Memorial, the only structure left standing in the area where the first atomic bomb exploded on 6 August 1945. Then, proceed to ascend Senkoji Park by ropeway to enjoy the spectacular panoramic daytime view of the city of Onomichi. Thereafter, take an idyllic walk in Kurashiki Bikan Area, a picturesque old town with white–walled storehouses along narrow stone–paved streets. Stay overnight in Okayama.
DAY5Okayama – Kobe – Osaka (Breakfast/Lunch)
- This morning, visit Okayama Korakuen Garden, known as one of the 3 most beautiful gardens in Japan. Next, proceed to Kobe Harborland, a waterfront shopping and entertainment district featuring various fashion specialty stores. This afternoon, proceed to Osaka. Upon arrival, enjoy a rejuvenating rest at your hotel.
DAY6Osaka – Kyoto – Osaka (Breakfast/Lunch)
- This morning, proceed to Kiyomizu–dera Temple. Its main hall extends out to a verandah that commands a panoramic view of Kyoto. Then, immerse in the rich cultural history of Japan by experiencing a casual kimono dress–up photography session. Proceed to the designated studio where a kimono teacher will guide you through the process with nimble professionalism. Next, stroll along the streets with a photographer to capture pictures of yourself. After lunch, take a drive back to Osaka where you may spend the rest of your day shopping at Dotonbori and Shinsaibashi, popular shopping belts in downtown Osaka.
DAY7Fukuoka (Breakfast/Meals On Board)
- If time permits, you can do some last–minute shopping before you transfer to the airport for your flight home.
