Japan Osaka Kyoto Takayama Shirakawa-go Plum Blossom Festival 5 Days 3 Nights GOJP9886

10:00 PM Meet at Suvarnabhumi Airport, Thailand. Look for the Let's Go Group sign. A representative will greet you and assist you with check-in.

01:15 AM Depart for Kansai Airport, Japan on PEACH AIR flight MM092 (no meals or beverages served on board). Flight time approximately 5 hours and 45 minutes.
09:20 AM Arrive at Kansai Airport, Japan. After immigration, collect your baggage, and pass through airport security. (Japan's time is 2 hours ahead of Thailand.) Afterward, travel to Kyoto, a city known as Japan's capital of art and culture.
Visit Fushimi Inari Shrine, home to the Goddess of Rice, a revered deity revered by locals who pray for abundant crops. Pay homage to the Goddess of Rice and the fox deity, whom the Japanese consider messengers of heaven to be divine messengers. Marvel at the numerous statues of fox deities and continue on to the Torii Shrine. Admire the shrine's symbolic red gates, over a hundred of which stretch along a 4-kilometer-long, tiered mountainside path. This was the setting for the film "MEMORIES OF GEISHA," where Sayuri, the heroine, runs under the gates to pray to the gods for her wishes to come true.
Lunch: Enjoy lunch at a restaurant. A special yakiniku buffet is served.
Next, travel to Nagoya to experience the Nabana no Sato Winter Illumination at Nabana no Sato, a theme park with fields of flowers blooming throughout the four seasons. A year-round destination, it's particularly popular during the fall and late winter months.
Dinner: Enjoy dinner at a restaurant.
Accommodation: 3-star GIFU AREA HOTEL or similar.

Morning: Breakfast served at the hotel restaurant.
Afterward, we'll take you to the Snow Activities Area. Enjoy sledding at your leisure. This large amusement park offers a variety of activities beyond skiing. A renowned ski area, you can enjoy the pristine white snow. Those interested in renting equipment should contact the tour leader in advance. This price does not include admission fees, ski equipment, snowsled, and instructor rentals, which are approximately 5,000-15,000 yen. (The snow activities area's opening hours depend on weather conditions.)
* Note: If the snow activities area is closed, we reserve the right to take you on a photo op at Hachiman Castle, located in Gujo City, Gifu Prefecture. This historic tourist attraction boasts stunning architecture and offers a stunning viewpoint. (Entrance fee not included, approximately 400 yen.)
We'll take you to Takayama, Gifu Prefecture, a prefecture rich in beautiful nature and friendly people, known for its natural beauty. “Little Kyoto” is a charming little town nestled in a valley that perfectly preserves its temples, shrines, rivers, bridges, morning markets, and the atmosphere of old Kyoto. Visit important historical sites, such as the Takayama Old Government Office, which served as both the office and residence of the governor of Hida Prefecture for over 176 years under the rule of the Tokugawa Shogunate during the Edo period, over 300 years ago. It is the only Edo-era government office that has survived the modern era. Inside, it houses the trial hall, prison cells, kitchens, and staff quarters. Explore the beauty of Takayama, which still retains a truly traditional Japanese townscape. Admission is not included, approximately 430 yen per person. Prices are subject to change. Then, stroll through the historic Sanmachi Suji district, lined with charming houses and shops that still reflect the style of Edo period homes from over 300 years ago. Shop for local souvenirs and soak up the memorable atmosphere, including sake, miso soup, and Sarubobo dolls, traditional dolls from ancient times. While you’re in the historic Sanmachi Suji district, This area is full of delicious food. As you stroll along the streets, you'll find tempting restaurants lining both sides. The cold weather calls for a warming treat. The first dish we recommend is mitarashi dango, grilled glutinous rice cakes coated in sweet miso sauce. It's a must-try for everyone, whether children or adults. Another all-time favorite is the Hida beef sushi, guaranteed deliciousness with a long line outside the restaurant. This restaurant serves high-quality A4-A5 Wagyu beef sushi. This set includes a beef rice ball topped with green onions and gunkan maki. The beef is seasoned with Takesumi (bamboo) salt, ginger, and soy sauce, and served on a sembei (rice cracker) cake. The moment the tender meat melts in your mouth, it's well worth the wait.
Lunch: Enjoy lunch at a restaurant. Enjoy a special Hoba leaf-roasted pork dish.
Take a tour of Shirakawa-go, designated a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 1995. You'll find traditional gassho-zukuri houses. This traditional Japanese style house is named after the word gassho, which means "hands together," referring to the house's shape, which features a 60-degree roof pitch, resembling two hands clasped together. The house is approximately 18 meters long and 10 meters wide. Its structure was built without a single nail, yet it remains strong enough to withstand heavy winter snowfall.
Dinner is free at your leisure.
Accommodation: 3-star GIFU AREA HOTEL or equivalent.

Morning: Breakfast at the hotel restaurant.
Then, we'll travel to Mie Prefecture. We'll visit the Plum Blossom Festival, home to 200 plum trees, making it one of the largest plum blossom viewing spots in Japan. The garden is beautifully landscaped, with plum blossoms ranging in color from white, light pink, orange, and deep pink, creating a stunning array of colors. We'll then travel to Kyoto, a city known as Japan's capital of art and culture. We'll visit Kiyomizu Temple, also known as the "Pure Water Temple," a finalist in the New Seven Wonders of the World. This large and ancient temple sits on the slopes of Higashiyama Hill. The main hall's main hall is supported by horizontally stacked logs, which are bolted together like traditional Thai houses. This temple is older than Kyoto, over 1,200 years old, and houses the deity Ebisu. The god of wealth and prosperity, pay homage to the Bodhisattva Avalokiteshvara. From this terrace, you can take in one of the most beautiful photo spots in Kyoto. Enjoy a breathtaking view of Kyoto's cityscape, including the temples of Kiyomizu-dera. Drink the three sacred waters naturally flowing from the mountains, believed to represent wealth; beauty and handsomeness; and strength. Then, take a journey to Teapot Street, where you'll explore Japanese shops decorated in the Edo period and shop for authentic Japanese souvenirs. Sample Japan's most famous mochi, available in a variety of flavors, including traditional red bean paste, strawberry, and chocolate. Enjoy Kyoto tea and Kyoto dolls, the most famous symbol of Japan: the geisha, dolls dressed in full traditional kimono, making for affordable souvenirs. Enjoy Japanese ceramics, including teapots, cups, bowls, and a variety of other souvenirs.
Lunch: Enjoy lunch at a restaurant, featuring a special Japanese-style shabu-shabu buffet.
Experience the Japanese tea ceremony, a unique Japanese tradition known for its aesthetically pleasing use of time. By drinking and brewing green tea powder, or matcha, since around the 14th century, the original tea ceremony, you'll experience the atmosphere of a reenactment of the social gatherings surrounding tea drinking and brewing, which were prevalent among the Japanese upper class. Afterward, you'll be free to shop for souvenirs at your leisure. We'll then take you shopping in Shinsaibashi, Osaka's renowned shopping district. This area is home to a mix of old-fashioned shops and modern boutiques, offering a wide variety of products for both children and adults. Considered one of Osaka's leading entertainment and nightlife districts, it's also home to many famous seafood restaurants. One of its charms is the neon lights adorning the walls of crabs, shrimp, and squid, attracting visitors and making memorable photo opportunities. Every shop strives to create a distinctive look to attract customers. A prominent symbol of this area is the Glico building, a famous Japanese confectionery.
* Recommended food in Shinsaibashi: takoyaki, or Japanese octopus-filled pancakes, is always a top-notch delicacy. If you visit Osaka and don't stop by a takoyaki shop, you'd be missing out! Even people who aren't particularly fond of takoyaki will be raving about it after seeing it with their own eyes and tasting it in Osaka.
In the evening, enjoy dinner at your leisure, so as not to interrupt your shopping time.
Accommodation: 3-star OSAKA AREA HOTEL or equivalent.

Breakfast at the hotel restaurant.
Then, we'll take you to Namba Yasaka Shrine, located in Osaka's Namba district. It's only a 15-minute walk from the popular Glico billboard. Its distinctive feature is the large, fierce-looking lion head at the front. Standing 17 meters high, 11 meters wide, and 7 meters deep, the lion's mouth is believed to be able to swallow evil, ward off evil, and bring good fortune. It's a popular spot for tourists seeking blessings and prayers for academic or career success. Despite its fierce appearance, the distinctive lion sculptures are a popular photo spot for visitors. We'll then proceed to Kuromon Fish Market, one of Osaka's oldest and most popular markets. Many consider it the "Kitchen of Osaka." The market's charm lies in its food selection, offering both fresh and prepared dishes. You can choose to eat them at the counter. Or in the restaurant, enjoy dishes like lobster, giant crab legs, grilled eel, tuna, salmon, sea urchin, scallops, okonomiyaki, and various fruit and desserts.
At noon, enjoy lunch at your leisure, so as not to interrupt your shopping time.
Then, we'll take you to Rinku Outlet, a large shopping center near Kansai Airport. Enjoy shopping for a wide variety of famous brand-name products at great prices, including cosmetics, accessories, clothing, bags, shoes, sports equipment, and electrical appliances. It's also a hub for Japanese brands that have gone international, including MK, Michel Klein, Morgan, Elle, Cynthia Rowley, and more. You can also shop for bags from Bally, Prada, Gucci, Diesel, Tumi, Gap, Armany, and more. Browse accessories. And luxury watches like Tag Heuer, Agete, S.T. Dupont, Tasaki, etc., as well as fashion shoes like Hush Puppies, Scotch Grain, Skechers, Hogan, etc. Or shop for brands like Aigle, Bandai Asobi, Hakka Kids, Miki House, and many more. Enjoy shopping at AEON Mall, a large Japanese department store with a wide variety of products for you to choose from, including cosmetics, children's items, toys, clothing, bags, shoes, household medicines, and even fresh fruit from Japanese farms. Special offers include the 100 Yen Shop, where everything in the store is only 100 yen, making it a popular choice among Japanese people.
It's time to depart for Kansai Airport, Japan.
07:50 PM: Depart for Suvarnabhumi Airport, Thailand, on PEACH AIR flight MM091 (no food or beverage service on board). Flight time approximately 5 hours and 50 minutes.
11:55 PM: Arrive safely at Suvarnabhumi Airport, Thailand... with unforgettable memories.