DAY 01 18Nov KUALA LUMPUR FUKUOKA (D buffet BBQ ) ( go to KLIA on 17Nov mid - night ) Depart KLIA @ 0210 and expected to arrive Fukuoka International Airport @ 1310 via Shanghai. Welcome to the 3 rd largest island of Japan, Kyushu Island the most southwesterly of Japan s 4 main island. Beautiful Kyushu is surrounded by the Pacific Ocean, the Japan Sea & the East China Sea. Upon arrival, meet and greet by our local guide and transfer us for some relaxing time to take a look at the Fukuoka local market at Yangabibashi Rengo Market which is also the Fish Market of Fukuoka.. It opens only from Monday to Saturday from 8am to 6pm. Thereafter have a walk at Tenjin shopping street. TENJI is the most popular shopping street in Kyushu Island of Japan Meet back by 6.30pm, transfer us for an early dinner at a local restaurant MENU.. Japanese BBQ buffet dinner. Check in Hotel and have an early rest after dinner. Overnite in Fukuoka City.
DAY 02 19Nov FUKUOKA SAGA - KUMANOTO ( B//L/D) Breakfast at the hotel and this morning we shall visit the Kunenan Gardens, Kanzaki City, Saga for the autumn leave. This Gardens only opens for 9 days from 15Nov 23Nov every year to the public. Continue to drive to Taibaru District ( Hisaizumi, Hirokawa, YAME ) to visit the charming yellow Gingkos tree at the vinegard in autumn colour. After lunch, drive to Kumanoto, spend some time exploring the surrounding of Kumamoto Castle (outside only) & the garden for autumn leaves. Thereafter, have a walking tour along the streets at Sakuranokoji, near to the Castle. Visit the Suizen-ji Garden in the late afternoon. Dinner at local restaurant, with some local dishes of Kumamoto Overnight at Kumamoto.
DAY 03 20NOV KUMAMOTO CASTLE TAKACHIHO GORGE - Yufui (B/L/D) Morning, Drive to Takachiho Gorge (2 hrs). Spend the whole morning at the Takachiho Gorge for a great view of waterfall. Optional to take the boat ride. After lunch, Drive to Kokonoe, along the way, if traffic allows, a stop for a photo-stop to view Mt Aso. Walk across the Kokonoe Yume Grand Suspension Bridge and enjoy the autumn scenery. Continue to Yufui. Visit Lake Kinrinko and then spend some time wondering the Yunotsubo Mainstreet. Overnight in Yufui / Beppu.
DAY 04 21NOV YUFUI KITAKYUSHU MIYAJIMA ISLAND (B/L/D) Morning drive to Kitakyushu visit the Kawachi-Fujien for their maple leaves. Continue to drive to cross the Kanmonky Bridge to Honshu Island. Have a short-stop for lunch at Hofu town to take a look at the autumn leaves there too at the same time. Upon arrival Hiroshima, visit the Hondori shopping streets and Peace memorial park. Overnight, Hiroshima. DAY 05 22NOV MIYAJIMA ISLAND HIROSHIMA (B/L/D BBQ buffet with varieties) After a late breakfast, transfer to go on a cruise to Miyajima Island. We will visit the Mt. Misen with a ropeway walk. Thereafter, visit Momijidani (Maple Valley) Park & Daishoin Temple for their autumn leaves. In the early evening, enjoy sunset over The Great Torii. After enjoying the sun setting and the beautiful view, on the way back, walk along the Omote Sando main street for souvenir shopping. Cross back to the main Island and drive to Hiroshima. Dinner and return to our hotel in Hiroshima. Overnight in Hiroshima. Miyajima Island Perhaps, many travelers have not heard of Miyajima Island, but this small island of Miyajima is a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Its star attraction is the oft-photographed shrine gate (the Great TORII) of Itsukushimajinja, which seems to float on the waves at high tide a scene that has traditionally been ranked as one of the 3 best views in Japan. It is also at its evocative best at sunset, or when lit up after dark.
DAY 06 23NOV HIROSHIMA KUALA LUMPUR via Pudong Airport Shanghai (B) Transfer to the airport for departure flight @ 0920 via Pudong airport. One Meal Voucher at Pudong Airport will be provided while on transit for you to enjoy a meal @ PVG. Expected to arrive Kuala Lumpur on 24Nov @ 0110 The Flow of itinerary may be change due to local conditions at the point of visit. Pictures used are from the file library and may be different from the actual site during your visit. Weather expected : 17C 08C ( subject to change )
Costing ( min. paxs of 16 to go) a) Ground arrangement twin-sharing per person MYR 5,700.00* b) Air Ticket KUL xpvg-fuk//hij-xpvg-kul MYR 1,860.00 ** c) Travel Insurance AREA 1 ( 8 days ) MYR 59.00 ----------------------- Estimated total per person Twin-sharing MYR 7,619.00 *rate subjected to change based on exchange rate of 1JPY : 0.38MYR **air ticket rate & schedule may be subjected to change accordingly by the airlines. Including i) 5 nights local good 3* hotel accommodation with breakfast. ii) Private arrangement with English speaking local guide and entrance/ropeway/ferry fees as per itinerary. iii) One bottle of drinking water per person per day during the tour. iv) 5 dinner / 4 lunch as per itinerary v) International Air ticket to Fukuoka and return from Hiroshima including airport taxes and surcharges as quoted but subjected to change by the Airlines at the time of booking vi) Tipping to local guide & driver Excluding i) Any item not mentioned in the itinerary Booking : laura@elsoltravel.com