8D6N Let's Go Best of Hiroshima+shikoku

Meals on board | Conger Eel Set Lunch | Okoromiyaki Dinner

• Upon arrival, meet and greet by our local representative.
• Himeji Castle (admission fee included) - One of a World Cultural Heritage and national treasure.
• Okayama Korakuen Garden (admission fee included) - Which is one of Japan’s three most beautiful landscape gardens. You can see various ponds, streams, waterfalls, bridges, teahouses, trees, stones and flowers here.
• Kurashiki Bikan Historical Quarter - A symbolic area of the town. Scenery of the old days is still mostly preserved, with white earthen-walled warehouses and villas lined up along Kurashiki River, weeping willows swinging their branches over the river, and stone bridges. Boats carrying supplies used to ply the Kurashiki River, but now sightseeing river boats operate there.

Breakfast | Japanese Set Lunch | Kaiseki Set Dinner

• Hiroshima Peace Park Memorial - Built to commemorate the spot of the atomic explosion above the city in 1945.
• Atomic Bomb Museum (admission fee included) - Which serves as a silent reminder of the momentous event.
• Kintaikyo Bridge - Has been Iwakuni's most distinguished landmark and a subject of admiration for hundreds of years. The elegant, wooden bridge makes five bold arches onto massive stone pillars as it crosses over the Nishiki River.
• Akiyoshidai Observatory - Be thrilled by the fantastic view you can see on top of the tower.
• Motonosumi Shrine - This unique shrine provides a memorable ocean view with its winding red tunnel of torii gates leading to the cliff edge, overlooking the Sea of Japan.
• Akama Jingu - Is the large white base that supports one of its many red roofs. This shrine was built to commemorate the spirit of the six-year-old Emperor Antoku, who died here during the decisive Battle of Dan-no-Ura between the Minamoto and Taira clans in 1185.

Breakfast | Oyster Set Lunch | Hotel Dinner

• Miyajima - Take a ferry ride across the port.
• Itsukushima Shrine - Is a Shinto shrine on the island of Itsukushima, best known for its "floating" torii gate. It is in the city of Hatsukaichi in Hiroshima Prefecture in Japan.
• Shimanami Highway - With spectacular suspension bridges over the sea passages. The border between the prefectures of Ehime and Hiroshima lies right in the middle.
• Dogo Onsen - Is one of the oldest onsen hot springs in Japan, with a history stretching back over 1000 years. The main building located in the centre of this hot spring area was the inspiration for the bathhouse in the famous animated movie “Spirited Away”, directed by Hayao Miyazaki, which won an Academy Award for Best Animated Feature.

Breakfast | Japanese Ayu Fish Set Lunch

• Matsuyama Ropeway - Is a Japanese aerial lift line in Matsuyama, Ehime, operated by the city government. Opened in 1955, the line goes to Matsuyama Castle on Mount Katsuyama.
• Fruit Picking - You can enjoy fruit picking of your favourite fruit depending on the season.
• Oboke Iya (admission fee included) - Take a Ravine Boat Ride (boat ride included). Enjoy this relaxing cruise down the calm part of Yoshin Ogawa River as you marvel at the beauty of the scenery.
• Kazura Bridge - Suspension bridges made of mountain vines were the main means for people to cross the river of the Iya Valley in the past.
• Katsurahama Park - Is shaped like a pathway. Among the trees in the park are clusters of bright red spider lily blossoms. The area is a wonderful photo spot.
• Hirome Market - This is a great place to try a wide range of Kochi specialties, as you can buy food and drinks from the stalls and enjoy them at one of the many large tables set up around the market.

Breakfast | Udon Set Lunch | Tempura Dinner

• Ritsurin Garden (admission fee included) - This garden was made over the course of one hundred years. Considered one of the best gardens in Japan, it features many ponds, hills, historic trees and beautiful pavilions.
• Udon DIY experience - Try yet local specialty in an udon making experience. These udon noodles have camellia oil added, making the chewy noodles extra smooth. Learn to make these unique noodles and taste your labour!
• Awa Odori Traditional Dance (admission fee included) - Which is one of the most famous local dances during the festival in Japan.
• Bizan Ropeway - Mt. Bizan is the symbol of Tokushima City. It overlooks the whole area, and on clear days you can see all the way to Awaji Island to the north and the Kii Peninsula to the east. The base of the ropeway is at Sanroku Station on the 5th floor of the Awa Odori Kaikan.

Breakfast | Yakiniku BBQ Lunch

• Naruto Bridge - You can experience the natural Naruto Bridge “Uzu No Michi” (admission fee included). It is a tidal whirlpool in the Naruto Strait, a channel between Naruto in Tokushima and Awaji Island in Hyogo, Japan. You will enjoy an awesome cruise ride to watch the whirlpool in front of you (cruise ride is subject to weather condition, at your own expenses).
• Akashi Kaikyo Bridge (photo stop) - Is a suspension bridge which links the city of Kobe on the Japanese island of Honshu to Iwaya on Awaji Island.
• Shinsaibashi - Explore the shopping paradise and be wowed by the many shops and departmental stores selling trendy clothes, shoes, books, etc.
• Dotonbori - Visit food paradise where many cafés, restaurants, street food stalls, etc. are located. See the colourful illuminated neon signboards by the Dotonbori Canals, with their mirror reflections on the water.

Breakfast

• Bid farewell to this beautiful country before transferring to the airport for the flight home.