Grand Tour of Japan

DESTINATIONS

Sapporo / Otaru / Shiraoi / Noboribetsu / Lake Toya / Hakodate / Seikan Tunnel / Towada / Morioka / Hiraizumi / Matsushima / Nikko / Hitachi Seaside Park / Tokyo / Mt Fuji / Hakone / Hikone / Koka / Kyoto / Nara / Osaka / Himeji / Kurashiki / Takamatsu / Shimanami Kaido / Hiroshima / Kitsuki / Beppu / Takachiho / Nagasaki

Simple itinerary

• Day 1 Arrival in Sapporo
• Day 2 Sapporo – Otaru – Sapporo
• Day 3 Sapporo – Shiraoi – Noboribetsu
• Day 4 Lake Toya – Hakodate
• Day 5 Seikan Tunnel – Aomori – Towada
• Day 6 Morioka – Hiraizumi
• Day 7 Matsushima
• Day 8 Nikko – Hitachi Aquarium
• Day 9 Tokyo
• Day 10 Tokyo – Mt. Fuji – Hakone
• Day 11 Atami – Bullet Train – Hikone – Koka
• Day 12 Kyoto
• Day 13 Kyoto
• Day 14 Kyoto – Nara – Osaka
• Day 15 Osaka – Himeji – Kurashiki
• Day 16 Takamatsu
• Day 17 Shimanami Kaido – Hiroshima
• Day 18 Bullet Train – Kitsuki – Beppu – Takachiho
• Day 19 Takachihoo
• Day 20 Nagasaki
• Day 21 Tour ends

Trip description

Take the last trip to Japan during cherry blossom season, see the blue-eyed flowers and see the elegant Aoi Festival.

If you have missed the beautiful cherry blossoms in March and April, you can still see them in May. Cherry blossoms bloom in Hokkaido about a month after the island of Honshu, between the end of April and the beginning of May. This 21-day Grand Tour of Japan is the longest and most comprehensive group tour of Japan you’ll find. By visiting the four main islands of Japan, travelers can enjoy culture, architecture, nature, rural villages, historical cities, modern city attractions, and even a famous Japan festival.

Starting on the northern island of Hokkaido, we will first visit Otaru for its nostalgic canal area and its glass blowing shops. Continue to Sapporo to see the city’s monuments and entertainment district. You will also learn about the indigenous peoples of Japan at Ainu Village and visit the smoky Noboribetsu Valley. Then, head to Lake Toya and Onuma Park for a scenic interlude. Experience one of Japan’s top three night views from Mount Hakodate.

Take an underwater train tunnel to Aomori, where you will visit the Nebuta Warasse, a colorful museum dedicated to the Nebuta Festival. Visit Lake Towada and enjoy a nature walk along the Oirase Gorge stream. Afterward, head to Morioka Handi-Works Square and Chusonji Temple for a cultural experience. Then, take a sightseeing cruise around Matsushima, a picturesque bay famous for being one of the three most scenic sights in Japan. End your day in a traditional Japanese-style hotel with a relaxing onsen (hot spring) bath and a delicious kaiseki dinner.

Visit the luxurious Toshogu Shrine, see one of the most beautiful waterfalls in Japan, and stroll along Lake Chuzenji. Head to the Hitachi Seaside Park in Ibaraki to see 4.5 million blue-eyed flowers bloom on its hills.

Continue your trip to one of the busiest cities in the world, Tokyo, where our guides and drivers will accompany you to the main attractions. Visit Tokyo’s historical landmarks, trendy neighborhoods, various shopping districts, and even learn how to make your own sushi from a professional sushi chef. Proceed to Mt. Fuji and enjoy the natural scenery of Hakone and Owakudani by cable car. Experience a high-speed Shinkansen bullet train ride before visiting the beautiful Hikone Castle and the uniquely designed Miho Museum.

Experience the Aoi Festival in Kyoto, a well-preserved and elegant procession of 500 people dressed in aristocratic-style clothing. Spend two more days in the historic city of Kyoto, where you will have exclusive access to the best gardens, temples, and specialty shops in the city. Our tour group will also have the opportunity to experience a traditional green tea ceremony, meet an apprentice geisha (maiko), and enjoy an elegant kimono fashion show. Continue to Himeji Castle, an original castle and a world heritage site. Then, head to the beautiful canal city of Kurashiki and the Ohara Museum of Art.

Cross the Seto Ohashi Bridge to Shikoku Island, visit the Shikoku Mura Village Open Air Museum, and take a walk through the Japanese landscape masterpiece of Ritsurin Park. Next, drive through scenic Shimanami Kaido back to Honshu Island, a 60-kilometer toll road that cuts through six small islands in the Seto Inland Sea. Next, take in views of the Kurushima Kaikyo Bridges from the Kirosan Observatory. Spend time in Hiroshima, where you will visit the Peace Memorial Park and A-Bomb Dome. Afterward, take a short ferry ride to scenic Miyajima Island, home to the famous vermilion torii gate of Itsukushima Shrine.

Go back in time and visit the Samurai districts of Kitsuki, discover the seething “hells” of Jigoku hot springs, and meet some of Japan’s 1,500 wild monkeys at Mount Takasaki Monkey Park. Explore the legendary city of Takachiho and experience a special Yokagura dance performance. In Nagasaki, visit the Nagasaki and Dejima Peace Park, an area with over 400 years of history in Dutch trade. Stop by Glover Gardens, an open-air museum featuring historic mansions of former western Nagasaki residents. Finally, visit the Oura Catholic Church, the oldest Christian church in Japan. Before your visit ends, enjoy a tasty Wagyu beef dinner in Fukuoka.

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Detailed itinerary

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Day 1

Arrival at Chitose Airport

Welcome to Sapporo! An OTT representative will meet you at the arrival gate with a sign of
“Only One Travel”.

ANA Crowne Plaza Hotel Chitose or similar class

NOTE 1: The meet and greet is ONLY available for flights arriving after 11:00 AM.

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Day 2

Otaru (Otaru Canal / Sakaimachi Street – Kitaichi Garasukan – Otaru Music Box Museum), Sapporo (Clock Tower / Odori Park / Susukino)

In the morning we will travel to Otaru, famous for its picturesque city of canals and its glass blowing shops. During the first half of the 20th century, the Otaru Canal was a vital part of the city’s busy port. Today, it remains an integral part of the history and culture of the city. The area was even restored during the 1980s, and the old warehouses have been transformed into cafes, restaurants, museums, and shops. A short walk from the canal area is Sakaimachi Street, a pleasant shopping street that features some of the city’s main attractions. This includes Kitachi Garasukan, where we will have the opportunity to admire Otaru’s creative and elegant glass style. Then our group will go to the Otaru Music Box Museum, which consists of several buildings and a large music store. In the afternoon, we will travel to Sapporo to see the Sapporo Clock Tower, a landmark of the city. We will also visit Odori Park, a nice place for a walk that is located in the center of Sapporo. Today’s final attraction is Susukino, a lively entertainment district filled with bars, cafes, shops, and ramen restaurants.

Breakfast lunch
ANA Hotel Sapporo or similar class

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Day 3

Sapporo (Nijo Market / Historic Village), Shiraoi (Ainu Village), Noboribetsu (Jigokudani)

In the morning, our Sapporo tour continues with a visit to Nijo Market, where you will see a variety of fresh produce and products related to local food. Next, visit the Hokkaido Historical Village, an open-air museum consisting of architecture dating from the Meiji and Taisho Periods (1868 – 1926). Then, head to Shiraoi, which is where the Ainu Village is located. Here, you will have the opportunity to learn about the Ainu, the indigenous people of northern Japan. In the afternoon, we will stop at the most famous hot spring complex in Hokkaido, Noboribetsu Onsen. Our group will spend time in Jigokudani, or “Hell Valley”, the main source of hot spring water in the city. Visitors can experience the area’s hot steam vents, scenic walking trails, and a sulphurous pond known as Oyunuma. Tonight, we will stay at a traditional Japanese-style hotel in Noboribetsu, where you can relax in a relaxing hot spring bath (onsen).

Breakfast lunch dinner
Noboribetsu Manseikaku or similar class

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Day 4

Lake Toya (Usuzan Ropeway), Onuma Park, Hakodate (Fort Goryokaku / Mt Hakodate Ropeway)

After breakfast, we will head to Lake Toya and take the Usuzan cable car to the observation deck. Here, visitors can enjoy a panoramic view of Lake Toya and neighboring Showa Shinzan Mountain. Next, visit Onuma Quasi National Park, a picturesque outdoor retreat that allows you to explore its lakes and peninsulas. Next, we will go to Hakodate to visit Fort Goryokaku, a western-style citadel built in 1868. This star-shaped fortress is one of the best cherry blossom patches in Hokkaido, and is the only structure of its kind in Japan. In the afternoon, we will take a cable car up to Mt. Hakodate, where we can see the twinkling lights below Hakodate Bay. The view from the mountain is even considered one of the top three night views in Japan.

Breakfast lunch
Four Points By Sheraton Hakodate or similar class

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Day 5

Submarine train from Hakodate to Aomori (Nebuta Warasse), Towada (Lake Towada / Oirase Gorge)

Today, we will cross the Tsugaru Channel between the islands of Hokkaido and Honshu by train through the underwater train tunnel, before arriving in Aomori. Our group will visit the Nebuta Warasse, a unique museum dedicated to the Nebuta Matsuri, which is a festival held annually in August. The museum displays various photos and past floats from the festival in an attempt to capture the history and vividness of the event. Then visit the largest volcanic crater lake on Honshu Island, Lake Towada. It is popular for its Oirase Stream, where visitors walk along its picturesque path along the Oirase Gorge. The area is particularly famous for its fall colors, but the vegetation is lush during the warmer months.

Breakfast lunch dinner
Towadako Lake View Hotel or similar class

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Day 6

Morioka (Morioka Handi – Works Square), Hiraizumi (Chusonji Temple)

In the morning, we will head to Morioka for a visit to the Morioka Handi-Works Square, a facility that offers a hands-on learning experience with a variety of traditional crafts and products. The workshop area is its main highlight, where visitors can create or buy anything from pottery to rice cakes. Then, continue to Hiraizumi City, the former seat of the “northern branch” of the Fujiwara family. Hiraizumi is now listed as a World Heritage Site and features some of the most valuable historical and cultural properties in the Tohoku region. There, we will visit the Chusonji Temple, the most famous attraction in the city. The highlight of the temple is the Konjikido, a hall completely covered in gold, similar to the Kinkakuji in Kyoto. There are several other buildings along the temple paths, including a noh theater stage and a Treasury Hall.

Breakfast lunch dinner
Matsushima Taikanso or similar class

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Day 7

Matsushima (Matsushima Cruise / Godaido / Zuiganji Temple)

Today you will visit Matsushima, a picturesque bay full of small pine-covered islands, where we will explore ancient caves that were once frequented by meditating monks. Matsushima is famous for being one of the three most picturesque sights in Japan, along with Miyajima and Amanohashidate. The bay is dotted with more than 200 small pine-covered islands. Experience the best view of the islands by enjoying a scenic cruise around Matsushima. Then we will visit Godaido and Zuiganji, the most famous temples in the Tohoku region, both built by Date Masamune. Tonight, we will stay at the Onsen Ryokan at Kinugawa Onsen, where you can soak in the therapeutic waters of a hot tub and enjoy a traditional Japanese Kaiseki banquet dinner.

Breakfast dinner
Kinugawa Onsen Hotel or similar class

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Day 8

Nikko (Toshogu Shrine / Kegon Waterfall / Chuzenji Lake), Ibaraki (Baby Blue Eyed Flowers in Hitachi Marine Park)

After a Japanese breakfast at the Ryokan, we will start our tour of Nikko. Our first stop is the luxurious Toshogu Shrine, nestled in a lush forest of ancient Japanese cedars. It is the mausoleum of Tokugawa Ieyasu, who was one of the most powerful men in Japan and the founder of the Tokugawa Shogunate. Then you will find yourself looking at the nearly 100 meter high Kegon Waterfall, listed as one of the three most beautiful waterfalls in Japan. From there, head to Lake Chuzenji, a beautiful lake that sits in the mountains above the city. Afterwards, we will travel to Ibaraki to see the Baby Blue Eye flowers at Hitachi Seaside Park, where 4.5 million of them bloom in a stunning sea of ​​flowers.

Breakfast lunch
Narita Excel Hotel Tokyu or similar class

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Day 9

Tokyo (Asakusa Sensoji Temple / Sushi Making Experience / Tsukiji Outer Market / Imperial Palace / Tokyo Tower)

Today, you will be taken to the Asakusa Kannon Temple, an active place of worship where you can see the largest paper lantern in Japan. You can also explore the Nakamise Market, which is located just outside the outer gates of the temple. It is a traditional style shopping street with centuries of history. You will then have the opportunity to enjoy a sushi experience with a professional sushi chef. Whatever you prepare, you can eat! Then, we will head to the Tsukiji Outer Market, where various restaurants and shops line the streets. Then, pay a visit to the Imperial Palace, the former site of Edo Castle and the current residence of the Imperial Family of Japan. In the afternoon, we will visit the tallest steel tower in the world. At 333 meters high, the Tokyo Tower is 13 meters taller than the Eiffel Tower. You can go sightseeing 150 meters on the main deck of the observatory and get a bird’s eye view of the city.

Note: For Sushi Making Experience, if you are vegetarian, have gluten-free diets, have a shellfish allergy, or don’t eat raw fish, contact us for other ingredient options.

Breakfast lunch
Tobu Hotel Levant Tokyo or similar class

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Day 10

Mt Fuji, Hakone (Hakone Ropeway / Owakudani)

We will depart from Tokyo to Mount Fuji in our private transport. Along the way, enjoy the changing landscapes, from thick vegetation to lowlands and rolling clouds. Stop at Mt. Fuji 5th station (depending on the weather) to admire the world famous peak. Next, we will travel to Hakone, which is among the most popular hot spring resorts in Japan, and see the forested slopes of Hakone National Park. We will take a 20 minute cable car from Togendai to Owakundani. Most of the area around Owakundani is considered an active volcanic zone since its inception from the eruption of Mount Hakone some 3,000 years ago. Now, you can experience hot springs and hot rivers there, where sulfurous vapors still linger. Owakundani also has splendid views of Mount Fuji in good weather. Tonight, we will stay at the Onsen hotel at Atami Onsen, where you can soak in the therapeutic waters of a hot tub and enjoy a traditional Japanese Kaiseki banquet dinner.

Breakfast lunch dinner
Atami New Akao Hotel or similar class

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Day 11

Shinkansen Bullet Train Ride from Atami to Nagoya, Hikone (Hikone Castle – Genkyuen Garden), Koka (Miho Museum)

After breakfast at the hotel, our group will enjoy a Shinkansen bullet train ride from Atami to Nagoya, which can reach speeds of up to 300 km / h. Visit Hikone Castle, an original castle that survived the post-feudal era without suffering destruction and reconstruction, considered one of the four most beautiful castles in Japan with its three-layered chalk tower. Hikone Castle is set against the backdrop of Lake Biwa and Konki-zan Hill, and is considered to be one of the four national heritage castles, along with Inuyama Castle in Aichi, Himeji Castle in Hyogo and Matsumoto Castle. in Nagano. Visit the Genkyuen Garden, a beautiful Japanese landscaped garden located on the castle grounds. Then visit the Miho Museum, a stunning architecture that accentuates the surrounding nature while displaying a variety of items from different ancient civilizations. It was designed by the famous architect, I. M. Pei, and is named after Koyama Mihoko, one of the richest women in Japan and founder of the museum. In addition, the museum has been listed as one of the “1000 places to see before you die”. Then, we will proceed to Kyoto for three nights.

Breakfast lunch
Grand Prince Hotel Kyoto or similar class

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Day 12

Kyoto (Aoi Festival)

This morning, we visited the Aoi Festival by train. The Aoi Festival is the feast of the Kamigamo shrine, celebrated on May 15. This festival is one of the most solemn and elegant festivals in the country, and has been well preserved since the 8th century, when it began. It is a very popular festival that includes a procession of about 500 people dressed in the elegant and ornate dress of the old imperial court and magnificent ox-drawn wagons. The festival consists of a private imperial service, a Shinto ritual, and a parade from the Imperial Palace in Kyoto to the Kamigamo Shrine. When people talk about the Aoi Festival, they are usually referring to the parade and the courtly music and dances that are performed along the way. The festival began with court officials in the Heian period (794-1185) who went on an excursion to offer their prayers at the Kamigamo shrine, as well as the Shimogamo shrine just to the south. The parade attracted many spectators a thousand years ago, just as it does today, and the event has been the subject of many literary and artistic works.

Breakfast
Grand Prince Hotel Kyoto or similar class

Day 13

Kyoto (Arashiyama – Tenryuji Temple – Sagano Bamboo Forest – Togetsukyo Bridge / Golden Pavilion / Kimono Nishijin Show / Kiyomizu Temple / Gion Geisha District)

Today we will begin our tour of Kyoto, which was once the capital of Japan and is still considered its cultural center. First is a visit to Arashiyama to see Tenryuji Temple where you can get a glimpse of the traditional Zen landscape garden design. Then, continue through the dense Sagano Bamboo Forest, passing several small shrines, tea shops and private houses before to reach the Togetsukyo Bridge over the Hozu River. Continue to the Kinkakuji Temple (Golden Pavilion) covered in 18 karat gold leaves. This three-story structure was originally built by Shogun Ashikaga Yoshimitsu in 1397. At the Nishijin Textile Center, you can see displays of kimonos and even see a kimono parade. Then, we will visit the famous Kiyomizu Temple, best known for its wooden stage that protrudes from its main hall, 13 meters above the slope below. The setting offers visitors a beautiful view of the many cherry trees below that burst into a sea of ​​spring color, as well as the view of the city of Kyoto in the distance. Finally, we will visit Gion, the old neighborhood of Geisha and Pontocho, whose cobbled alleys vibrate with nightlife.

Breakfast dinner
Grand Prince Hotel Kyoto or similar class

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Day 14

Kyoto (Green Tea Ceremony with Maiko Interaction / Fushimi Inari Shrine), Nara (Todaiji Temple / Venado Park), Osaka (Dotonbori – Shinsaibashi)

The day begins with a green tea ceremony and a meeting with maiko. A maiko is simply an apprentice geisha. You will have photo opportunities and a chance to interact with the maiko. After that, head to the Fushimi Inari Shrine. The shrine is famous for its thousands of impressive vermilion torii that line the length of a 4 km long tunnel, which was even featured in the movie “Memoirs of a Geisha”. This resort surrounds a bamboo desert consisting of mountains, streams, and ponds, making it the perfect setting for a scenic hike. Then we will travel to Nara, where we will go to the Todaiji Temple, the largest wooden building in Japan. The temple also houses one of the largest bronze statues of the Buddha at 16.3 meters tall. Nearby, explore the surrounding Deer Park, filled with more than 1,000 Sika deer. Our last stop of the day will be in Osaka. We will spend time in Dotonbori, a popular shopping, entertainment and food district. It is known for the hundreds of mechanized and neon signs that line its streets. Our group will also pass through Shinasaibashi, one of Osaka’s oldest shopping destinations.

Breakfast lunch
Hotel Elsereine Osaka or similar class

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Day 15

Himeji (Himeji Castle), Kurashiki (Canal Area / Ohara Museum of Art)

Today we take a 2-hour ride on a luxury bus to Himeji to visit Himeji Castle. It is known as “White Egret Castle” and “White Heron Castle” due to its bright white exterior, which resembles a flying bird. Himeji Castle is the largest and most visited castle in Japan, and is one of the few original castles left in Japan. This splendid example of traditional architecture was declared one of the first UNESCO World Heritage sites in Japan. The following is a visit to Kurashiki. In merchandise days, this picturesque town prospered as a port for rice shipments. Several old rice barns and examples of historic architecture still remain, in addition to the stone-lined canal. We will also visit the Ohara Museum of Art, considered the first Western art museum in Japan. It is a private museum consisting of three adjacent buildings next to the canal. Tonight, we will stay at a spa hotel in Kurashiki Yuga Onsen, where you can soak in the therapeutic waters of a hot tub and enjoy a traditional Japanese Kaiseki banquet dinner.

Breakfast dinner
Kurashiki Yuga Onsen Hotel Santoka or similar class

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Day 16

Seto Ohashi Bridge, Takamatsu (Shikoku Mura Village / Ritsurin Park)

After Japanese breakfast at the hotel, we will cross the Inland Sea via Seto-ohashi Bridge to Shikoku Island. Seto-ohashi Bridge is a collective term for the six bridges that connect the main island of Honshu, Japan, with the island of Shikoku, passing through five small islands in the Seto Inland Sea. These beautiful bridges took 40 years and a great deal of money to build. They are the essence of all available bridge construction technologies. Continue to Takamatsu with a visit to the town of Shikoku Mura. Shikoku Mura (Shikoku Village) is an open-air museum located at the base of Yashima. This pleasant hillside park preserves and displays traditional buildings and structures that have been moved here from all over the island of Shikoku. Then visit Ritsurin Park, a Japanese landscape masterpiece 100 years in the making. This sprawling park features beautiful ponds and pavilions with Mount Shiun as the perfect backdrop.

Breakfast lunch dinner
Imabari Kokusai Hotel or similar class

Day 17

Shimanami Kaido (Scenic Observatory / Kirosan), Hiroshima (Peace Memorial Park – A-Bomb Museum / Miyajima – Itsukushima Shrine)

In the morning, we will drive through the Shimanami Kaido to the island of Honshu. The Shimanami Kaido is a 60-kilometer toll road that connects the main island of Shikoku, in Japan, with the island of Honshu, passing through six small islands in the Seto Inland Sea. It is also known as the Nishiseto Highway. We will stop at the Kirosan Observatory from where you can see the Kurushima Kaikyo bridges that are located among hundreds of beautifully scattered islands in the Seto Inland Sea. The modern observation deck was cleverly designed and built midway into the slope of the hillside so as not to spoil the natural environment. In Hiroshima, we will visit the Peace Memorial Park and the Atomic Bomb Museum. Then take a short ferry ride to Miyajima Island, considered sacred by many. At high tide, the famous vermilion torii gate of Itsukushima Shrine seems to float in the middle of the sea. The shrine complex is listed as a UNESCO World Heritage Site and Miyajima has been selected as one of the three most scenic places in Japan (nihon sankei).

Breakfast
Sheraton Hotel Hiroshima or similar class

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Day 18

Shinkansen to Kokura, then board the “Sonic” express train to Kitsuki, Kitsuki Kitsuki (Samurai Districts – Ohara Residence), Beppu (Beppu Hells / Mount Takasaki Monkey Park), Takachiho (Takachiho Shrine – Yokagura Performance)

This morning, we will take a ride on the Shinkansen bullet train at top speed to Kokura, then board the “Sonic” express train to Kitsuki where we will visit the Kitsuki samurai districts of the Kitsuki, we proceed to a swimmers paradise – the celebrated Beppu Marvel hot water complex in one of Beppu’s most famous attractions, the Jigoku meguri, or “boiling hell” hot springs. See two of the nine hot springs or “hells” of Beppu. These hot springs are ideal for viewing rather than bathing. The springs got their name because these steam-filled attractions were said to resemble a scene from hell (“jigoku” means “hell”). Next, we will enjoy a scenic drive to Mt. Takasaki Monkey Park, where we will take a monorail to the observation area of ​​Mount Takasaki which is a forested mountain outside of Beppu and home to more than 1,500 wild Japanese monkeys. Within this natural habitat, the monkeys have been fed regularly in order to prevent them from living in the mountains and to prevent conflicts with local fruit farmers. Monkeys are used to human visitors, and it is possible to get very close in order to take photos of them! From here, we head west to Takachiho, a city in the north of Miyazaki Prefecture, legend has it that this is where Amaterasu’s grandson Ninigi-no-Mikoto descended to earth to establish the imperial family of Japan. . Takachiho is also known as a “site of power”, a place of great religious significance and natural beauty, which radiates spiritual energy. After dinner, we have a special treat, a performance of the Yokagura Dance Performance, an outrageously obscene dance that supposedly caused Amaterasu to come out of her cave to see all the fun going on, and by doing so, she brought light back to the world.

Breakfast lunch dinner
Hotel Takachiho or similar class

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Day 19

Takachiho (Takachiho Gorge / Amano Iwato Shrine), Ferry from Kumamoto to Shimabara

After breakfast, we will visit Takachiho Gorge, a narrow chasm that cuts through the rock by the Gokase River. Nearby cliffs that line the gorge are formed by volcanic basalt columns, which resemble the scales of a dragon where the twisted stone flowed into their formation to some extent. Along the gorge is the 17 meter Minainotaki Waterfall and it is impressive to see the waterfall surrounded by dense green foliage and the surrounding gray cliffs. Next, visit the Amano Iwato and Amano Yasukawara Shrine. The Amano Iwato Shrine was built near the cave where Amaterasu is said to have been hiding. A short walk down the road from the Amano Iwato shrine is a path that leads to a shrine with the beautiful cave and the river that nests with countless piles of stones make Amano Yasukawara a place not to be missed. After lunch, we will proceed to Kumamoto and take a 30 minute ferry across the sea from Ariake to Shimabara. Tonight we will stay in a western style hotel in Nagasaki.

Breakfast lunch
ANA Crowne Plaza Hotel Nagasaki Gloverhill or similar class

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Day 20

Nagasaki (Nagasaki Peace Park / Dejima / Glover Garden / Oura Church), Fukuoka (Wagyu Dinner)

After breakfast, we will visit the Nagasaki Peace Park that keeps the memory of the victims of the second bomb that shook the earth. A statue of a man pointing upward and holding his other arm is a symbol of Nagasaki Peace Park. Our next site is Dejima, an area with more than 400 years of Dutch trading history, which has historic warehouses and residences, providing information about the old Dutch trading post and how they lived for two centuries isolated from Japan. Then, visit Glover Gardens, an open-air museum where we can see a good collection of historic mansions of former western residents of Nagasaki. Continue to Oura Catholic Church, the oldest standing Christian church in Japan. it was also the first western building in Japan to be designated as a national treasure. In the afternoon, we depart from Nagasaki to Fukuoka, where we will savor the world famous Wagyu beef.

Breakfast lunch dinner
Hotel Nikko Fukuoka or similar class

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Day 21

Tour ends
After breakfast, our tour officially ends. Departure time is 11 am, free for leisure until transfer to the airport for departure from Fukuoka.

NOTE 2: If you want to stay in Japan, please contact us to book hotel accommodation.