Assemble at Singapore Changi Airport and begin your holiday with a pleasant flight to Japan.Note: Flight may via Tokyo or other cities for some airlines.

Upon arrival, meet and greet with our local representative. Proceed to Uonotana Shopping Street – a historicmarket where most shops sell fresh local fi sh and seafood, such as octopus and processed seafood. Continue to Himeji Castle, a UNSECO World Heritage Site and the largest and most perfectly designed original castle in Japan. Head on to the sunny land of Okayama, also known as the “Fruit Kingdom.”

Begin the day by picking your own fruit experience (subject to fruit season*). *Strawberries (April-early June), blueberries (June), and peaches (July- September). Continue to Washuzan Observatory, a 133m high mountain with a beautiful view of the Seto Bridge. Next, drive through Shimanami Kaido, anexpressway that links the main islands of Honshu and Shikoku through a series of bridges and islands. Continue to Imabari, the second largest city in Ehime Prefecture. Thereafter, proceed to theTowel Museum Ichihiro – watch the process of making towels and purchase high quality towels. Visit Dogo-onsen – one of the oldest hot spring onsen in Japan, which is said to have a 3000 year history. Stroll along Dogo Shopping Arcade with its souvenir shops, cafes and restaurants.

Today, will visit to Kochi castle which constructed at the beginning of the 17th century, Kochi’s castle is the only one in Japan where the original castle tower and main keep remain intact. Next, to Hirome Market, Kochi Prefecture’s most famous food market. Continue to Katsurahama Beach, one of the most picturesquelocations in Kochi. This arch-shaped beach is located at the entrance of Urado Bay, in between Cape Ryuzu and Cape Ryuo. Thereafter, we will learn the traditional art of washi paper making.

Start our journey to Iya Valley, a remote but beautiful mountain valley that is also one of Japan’s hidden valleys. The thrill of walking across Kazurabashi Bridge, a national and prefectural significant folk cultural asset made of woven vines that stretches across the valley above the river below, is unforgettable. Visit the Biwa no Taki waterfall, where fugitives from the Heike clan used to play the Japanese lute (biwa) and sing nostalgically near this 50 meter high waterfall. Go on to the Oboke Gorge at the entrance to the Iya Valleyand enjoy the Oboke Sightseeing Boat Cruise.

Proceed to Aizumi, a town located in Itano District. Watch and experience the indigo dyeing (admission fee included) process using aizome indigo dye, made from the indigo plant. Next, enjoy the Awa Odori Dance performance at the Awa Odori Hall. Go on to Naruto, located in the northeast of Tokushima Prefecture. Next, onboard Naturo whirlpool sightseeing boats, you can experience the thrill and excitement of the world’s largest dynamic whirlpools. Thereafter, proceed to Osaka............................................................................................................................................................................................Note: In the event that Naturo whirlpool sightseeing boats not in operation due to weather condition, it will replaced by Uzu-no- Michi Walkway..............................................................................................................................................................................................

Free at leisure for shopping or exploring the city.

You will be transferred to the airport for your flight back to Singapore. We hope that you had a memorable vacation with ASA Holidays.