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
Fly overnight to the charming city of Fukuoka, the gateway to the island of Kyushu. Depending on your time of arrival, the rest of the day is yours to start soaking up the local culture.
(Dinner)

Day 3: Explore Fukuoka
This morning take a stroll to the traditional Rakusuien Garden and visit the famous Dazaifu Tenmangu Shrine, dedicated to the god of academic achievement. The enjoy a relaxing cruise on the Yanagawa River.
(Breakfast, lunch and dinner)

Day 4: Discover Kumamoto
Transfer to Kumamoto, a city famous for its majestic castle, one of Japan’s largest and most complete. You’ll see the castle as part of your full day city tour, as well as Suizenji Garden. A traditional-style garden built in the 17th century, the garden recreates in miniature the important road that linked Edo (Tokyo) and Kyoto, including a mini Mount Fuji.
(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. Aso’s crater is one of the world’s largest; with a circumference of over 100km it encompasses a number of other active peaks, which you’ll be able to see (weather dependent). Continue 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. Pop over to Yufuin, another hot spring resort 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 spectacular national treasure – 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
Hiroshima is a vibrant, forward-thinking city that is a pleasure to explore. 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 just across the castle moat. 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
Capital for 1,000 years, until 1879, today Kyoto is the legacy of ancient Japan, full of tranquil temples, silk-clad geisha and sublime gardens. 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.
(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
As modern as Tokyo may appear, behind the neon façade is a traditional soul that is easy to find amongst the old alleyways, temples and shrines of the Edo era. Experience both sides of the city, ascending the soaring Tokyo Skytree, the world’s tallest tower, for panoramic views, and wandering through the old district of Asakusa. Stop at Sensoji, Tokyo’s most beloved temple.
(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.

Cruise the Yanagawa River
Cruise the picturesque Yanagawa River on a ‘donkobune’, a poled riverboat. It’s a perfect and peaceful way to enjoy sights such as Yanagawa Castle and the traditional architecture of Yanagawa’s canals.

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

Classic
These tours are designed for those who wish to see the iconic sites and magnificent treasures of South East Asia on an excellent value group tour whilst travelling with like-minded people. The tours are on a fully-inclusive basis so you’ll travel with the assurance that all your arrangements are taken care of. You will be accompanied by our dedicated and professional National Escorts and local guides, whose unparalleled knowledge will turn your holiday into an unforgettable experience.

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

This tour has a physical rating of 1. This means there will be some walking involved, as well as steps at certain locations and time spent on your feet

Important Information: Prices are available on request and will include all mandatory charges, taxes, and fees applicable to your booking. Some destinations may have local taxes or resort fees payable on arrival; these will be clearly confirmed in your personalised quote.