Wendy Wu Japan and the Scenic South

Kyushu Island
Explore the lesser-known island of Kyushu

Iwakuni
Visit Iwakuni and see the Kintaikyo Bridge

Kyoto
Explore the former capital city

Tokyo
Take a tour of the city to see the fusion of past and present

Days 1-2: Fly overnight to Fukuoka
Take an overnight flight to the city of Fukuoka. Transfer to your hotel before having the rest of the day at leisure.
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Day 3: Explore Fukuoka
This morning, learn about the island’s unique history at the Kyushu National Museum. Then, head to a brewery to sample sake before going up Fukuoka Tower to take in the views.
(Breakfast, lunch and dinner)

Day 4: Discover Kumamoto
Transfer to Kumamoto, a city famous for its majestic castle. Stop at the castle before heading to Suizenj Garden, which recreates the road between Koto and Tokyo.
(Breakfast, lunch and dinner)

Day 5: Visit Mount Aso & Beppu
Travel from Kumamoto to Mount Aso, an active volcano at the centre of Kyushu island. Admire the scenery before continuing to Beppu, one of Japan’s most famous hot spring resorts.
(Breakfast, lunch and dinner)

Day 6: Explore Beppu
Venture out into Beppu, starting the day with a jigoku meguri, a hell tour! Here you’ll find all sorts of volcanic features, including thermal mud and hot springs that have bubbled from the ground here for a millennium. Travel over to Yufuin, another hot spring resort for some free time before travelling back to Fukuoka.
(Breakfast, lunch and dinner)

Day 7: Travel to Hiroshima
Depart Fukuoka for Hiroshima. Stop en route to explore the city of Yamaguchi, spending some time at Rurikoji, a Buddhist temple that boasts a five-storey pagoda built in 1442. Continue to Iwakuni for a lunch stop and then to the Kintaikyo Bridge, an elegant wooden bridge that crosses the Nishiki River.
(Breakfast, lunch and dinner)

Day 8: Discover Hiroshima
This morning, take a ferry across the Seto Inland Sea to the holy island of Miyajima and visit the Itsukushima Shrine before enjoying some time at leisure. Back in the city, reflect on Hiroshima’s tragic past at the Peace Memorial Park and Museum.
(Breakfast, lunch and dinner)

Day 9: Admire Himeji Castle
Depart Hiroshima for Kyoto, stopping in Himeji en route to visit the magnificent Himeji Castle, one of Japan’s most impressive feudal era forts, and stroll through Kokoen, an Edo-style garden. Drop in on a sake brewery to learn about the process of this traditional Japanese spirit and enjoy some tasters, before arriving in Kyoto.
(Breakfast, lunch and dinner)

Day 10: Explore Kyoto
Start the day with a visit to the Fushimi Inari Shrine, remarkable for its 10,000 vermillion torii gate-lined pathways and impressive Nijo Castle. Then, admire the Golden Pavilion before taking a stroll around the Gion district where you might spot a geisha.
(Breakfast, lunch and dinner)

Day 11: Visit Hakone
Transfer to Kyoto station, board a bullet train to Atami and transfer to Hakone by road. Discover the mountainous beauty and rich culture of the Hakone area, before travelling to Lake Ashi for a cruise. Next, travel over the forest on the Hakone Ropeway before continuing onto Tokyo
(Breakfast, lunch and dinner)

Day 12: Tour Tokyo
Today, ascend the soaring Tokyo Skytree for panoramic views, and wander through the old district of Asakusa. Stop at Sensoji, Tokyo’s most beloved temple. You’ll also drive by the Imperial Palace Plazaa the Meiji Jingu Shrine and see the famous Shibuya Crossing.
(Breakfast, lunch and dinner)

Day 13: Fly Tokyo to UK
Fly to the UK, arriving home the same or following day.
(Breakfast)

Mount Aso
Gaze over Japan’s largest volcano and the smaller volcanoes within its huge crater, and admire the incredible scenery that surrounds it.

Explore Gion district
Explore Kyoto’s Gion district, a hub of traditional art & entertainment, as well as being the iconic geisha district.

Relax at a Beppu Hot Spring Resort
Visit one of Japan’s most famous hot spring resorts, Beppu, and soak away any aches, pains and tiredness in the mineral rich waters of your hotel’s onsen pools.

• International flights and taxes
• 11nts 3+/4* Accommodation
• All meals: 11 breakfasts, 10 lunches and 11 dinners
• Touring with guides and entrance fees
• Domestic transportation

Classic
See the classic sights in the company of expert guides so you can really understand the history and culture of the destination. On classic tour, everything is taken care of, leaving you to sit back and enjoy the experience to the full. The tours are fully inclusive with all meals and a comprehensive touring programme.

The maximum number of people per group for this tour is 28.

This tour has a physical rating of 1. A reasonable level of fitness is required. Expect to be on your feet for most of the day walking around sights, often including steps and getting on and off coaches, trains, or boats. Occasional longer walks may be included.

What’s included in the price?
International flights, domestic transport, accommodation, guided touring, entrance fees and all meals are included.

What is the group size?
Group tours are typically capped at around 28 travellers for a more personal experience.

How physically demanding is the tour?
This is an easy to moderate tour, requiring time on your feet, walking, some steps and getting on and off coaches and boats.

What type of accommodation is used?
You’ll stay in comfortable 3★ to 4★ hotels throughout the tour.

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